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C o n s t r u c t i o n M a r k e t p l a c e Tu e s d a y, J a n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 2 4 MAKE YOUR BUILDING A FORTRESS WITH FORTIFIBER An Interview with Chris Yount, President of Fortifiber Building Systems Group CM: What does Fortifiber do? CY: We've been in the business of pro- tecting buildings from moisture intrusion for over 75 years. Really, we are in the "peace of mind" business. Our products are inside the walls. Builders can install them, complete construction of the build- ing and be confident that they won't have to return to make costly repairs or deal with mold remediation. We give builders one less thing to worry about. CM: How did your family get started in the business? CY: My grandfather, Stanley Yount, was selling Christmas trees in the 1930s. He was so good, one of the Zellerbachs recruited him to join their paper company. One thing led to another and he became a user of their paper with his own company. He started with hospital supplies. During World War II, the company supplied the Allied forces with weather protection for ammunition. In the 1950s we launched our game-changing building protection product, Jumbo Tex ® asphalt saturated craft paper. Today, Fortifiber is a family business in more ways than one. A number of our employees are second generation, so their family legacies have joined with ours. We even have customers that have been with us for two or three generations. CM: What is the company best known for? CY: Great products and world-class cus- tomer service. I recently met with a cus- tomer who had had a small mix-up with his order a few months ago. He could not even remember what the issue had been, all he remembered was that we quickly made things right without any has- sles. He really appreciated how we took care of him. CM: How does Fortifiber do its part for the planet? CY: We've been focused on sustainability for a long time — well before it became fashionable to be "green." In the past few years we have reduced our energy usage by nearly one third. We have reduced our waste stream and have a long-standing recycling pro- gram. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and just installed 1,786 solar panels on our factory roof in Nevada. CM: What's new for the show? CY: We are launching the first ever combo sealant and liquid flashing. Our Moistop ® Sealant and Liquid Flashing does double duty, reducing job site confu- sion and waste. We are also extending our warranty to 15 years. We believe it's the most com- prehensive, most straightfor- ward warranty on the mar- ket. We'd love attendees to come by booth #C7647 to learn more. CM: What does the future hold? CY: A commitment to con- tinued service for our customers and plen- ty of innovation with the new products coming out of our lab. CM: Tell us something most people don't know about you. CY: I've applied to be on "Survivor" four times. I figure we survived the housing crash — how difficult could it be to walk on burning coals and live on a diet of cockroaches and sea slime? For more information, visit booth #C7647, www.fortifiber.com, or call 1.800.773.4777. THERMAL BREAK TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTIONIZES IRON DOOR INDUSTRY Though wrought iron doors are in high demand for their superior security, strength and beauty, they have largely been relegated to warmer climate zones. Donatello Doors has now solved the problem that builders everywhere have been facing: how to make wrought iron doors suitable for colder climates. Many have tried, but have only managed a par- tial solution. Donatello Doors Polar Shield™ technology has now made wrought iron doors thoroughly suitable for cold climates. The temperature difference between inside and outside can be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit in cold winters and steel doors conduct that heat right out the door. When the cold from outside meets the warmth inside, it can cause condensa- tion or even frost on the inside of the door, making a regular wrought iron door inappropriate in areas with cold winters. Polyurethane foam in the core of a wrought iron door does very little to stop heat flow because the steel itself con- ducts the heat right around that insula- tion. Polar Shield has thermal breaks in every part of the door, effectively break- ing the flow of heat from the inside to outside. With the addition of proprietary seals, made to withstand extreme temper- ature variations without cracking or becoming brittle, Polar Shield keeps the warm in and the cold out. A typical wrought iron door has a U factor of 4.34, compared to 0.41 for Polar Shield, representing a 1000 percent improvement in insulation. While essen- tial for colder areas, this technology also saves energy in warm climates, where Polar Shield doors can qualify for an Energy Star rating. Energy savings can be well over $100 per month, easily jus- tifying the higher cost of Polar Shield. Another Donatello difference is the company's innovative Design Studio app that allows you (and your customer) to visualize a complete door unit with all the variations of design, shape, configu- ration, glass, finish and hardware. At every stage you get an immediate and firm quote so that you can keep within budget. Donatello has a very extensive design library and you can also upload your own image of a style you want to match. The design team pro- vides detailed drawings for customer approval before an order is made. The whole process is smooth, fast and trou- ble-free. Try the Design Studio today and see for yourself how easily it works. Find out why Donatello Doors has an A+ rating from BBB and a 100 percent customer satisfaction policy. Donatello Doors keeps its word and stay one step ahead in technical advances, and looks forward to a long lasting partnership with your com- pany. For more information, visit booth # S2610, email kj@donatellodoors.com, call 800.307.7670 or visit www. donatellodoors.com. THOMAS PHEASANT TO BE HONORED AS 2016 DESIGN ICON AT LAS VEGAS MARKET Thomas Pheasant, award-winning inte- rior designer recognized internationally for his interior designs and furniture collections, will be honored as the 2016 Design Icon during Winter Las Vegas Market, January 24-28, 2016. Pheasant will share his experiences working with an impressive array of high-profile clients, as well as impart his design wisdom and philosophies. The centerpiece of programming at Las Vegas Winter Market, the Design Icon Award honors an interior designer who has made a significant contribu- tion to the industry throughout their career. Now in its 10th year, the Design Icon Award seeks to both highlight the achievements of important designers and to offer Las Vegas Market atten- dees an opportunity to learn from liv- ing legends. "Thomas Pheasant's work has made an indelible imprint on interior design that has stood the test of time," said Bob Maricich, Chief Executive Officer of International Market Centers. "He has the uncanny ability to wed classic style with a modern feel that never feels stilted – it's always fresh and soothing – with an aesthetic that feels luxurious yet comfortable. He's one-of-a-kind, and we are thrilled to have him as this year's Design Icon honoree." Pheasant is known for his look of luxurious understatement, with interi- ors that are at the same time modern and traditional. Current projects include Blair House – the President's Guest House on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the White House, a redesign of Starwood's Crescent Hotel in Dallas, a luxury resort in Middleburg Virginia, along with private residences in New York, Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles. His client list includes some of America's most powerful people. Although Pheasant is one of the most published designers in the U.S., many of his well-heeled clients prefer to keep their names, if not their living rooms, out of the limelight. "I am honored to be selected as the Design Icon for 2016 and to join the ranks of the amazing designers before me," Pheasant said. "It is so rewarding to be recognized and feel that my work has contributed to the evolution of American design." With residences in Washington and Paris, Pheasant opened his own firm at the age of 24 and hasn't looked back. His furniture design collections include, Thomas Pheasant Collection for Baker, Thomas Pheasant Collection for McGuire and he has recently launched his own collection of limited edition pieces, Thomas Pheasant STU- DIO. In 2005, he was honored by Architectural Digest with the distinc- tion "Dean of American Design." He is a fixture on the AD100, the annual list of top architects and designers com- piled by Architectural Digest, where he has remained from 2000 to present. The magazine describes Pheasant's work as having "restraint, clarity and timeless- ness." Additional accolades include the Andrew Martin International Designer of the Year Award and Thomas was the first American designer invited to exhibit his custom furniture at the Pavillon des Antiquaires et des Beaux Arts in Paris. This year he received the John Russell Pope Award by the Institute of Classical Architecture. His book, "Simply Serene: The New Luxury for Modern Interiors," is a lavishly illustrated monograph that highlights, through images and words, the philosophy that guides the funda- mental principles that are at the heart of his work. Published by Rizzoli, the tome brings to life the serenity and classic imprint that are Pheasant's sig- nature.