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Construction Marketplace 9 Wednesday, January 10, 2018 HB&G Building Products Meets Your Needs Through persistent innovation, HB&G Building Products has developed the broadest offering of low maintenance and easy to install synthetic column, porch and outdoor living products. In this vein, HB&G has expanded its offering of pre- designed PermaWrap ® cellular PVC columns. "The expanded collection of pre- designed PermaWrap PVC column wraps virtually eliminates the need for custom products," says Jeff Byers, Vice President Marketing at HB&G Building Products. "The more than 400 new PVC column wraps cover the vast majority of the custom requests we receive. By intro- ducing them as a standard predesigned product, we are streamlining the ordering process, saving our customers time and money." Designed to deliver a consistent, high quality product that is easy to install every time, PermaWrap PVC column wraps eliminate the issues involved with site-built columns. They are now avail- able in a variety of styles: non-tapered and tapered, plain, fluted, raised panel and recessed panel. For non-tapered col- umn wraps, sizes range from 6-12" in width and 6-12' in length. For tapered column wraps, sizes range from 10-24" in base width and 4-10' in length. Load bearing PVC column options with alu- minum or pressure treated lumber struc- tural posts are also available. "Call-backs, com- plaints and warranty issues cost builders money," says James Augustine, Vice President of National Builder and Siding Sales at HB&G Building Products. "Builders using PermaWrap PVC column wraps elimi- nate those issues and have a column that delivers curb appeal for years to come." PermaWrap has a 25 year Limited Lifetime Warranty and is weather and insect proof. Its ease of installation gives builders the flexibility to incorporate PermaWrap into most bid packages. PermaWrap PVC L-Wraps include instal- lation kits. PermaWrap is only part of HB&G Building Products' broad offering. PermaCast ® and PermaLite ® are structural fiberglass columns that are load bear- ing and available in a wide variety of styles, shapes and sizes. Both are weather and insect proof, low maintenance and have a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Eliminate the callbacks and headaches. Select PermaWrap, PermaCast or PermaLite columns for your next project and put your mind at ease. For more information, visit www.hbg columns.com, call 800.264.4424 or stop by booth #W6752. Trends in Surfacing Design An interview with Gerri Chmiel, Residential Design Lead, Formica Corporation. CM: Formica Corporation grouped 11 new designs into three global trends this year: Neo Chalet, Millennial Maker and Modern Gentleman. Why did these three trends stand out to you? GC: Formica Corporation spends a lot of time researching materials and pat- terns in preparation for introduction. In research, we see that not all homeown- ers have the same tastes, so we wanted to create trend themes that represented the different personalities of homeown- ers. The Neo Chalet trend speaks to homeowners that like a more simple and natural interior. They may gravitate towards natural wood and stone and pre- fer a quiet sophistication. The Millennial Maker personality is the do-it-yourselfer. They may build their own coffee table or clad a wall in reclaimed wood. The Millennial Maker is more open to new and unique surfaces, and their tastes straddle between tradi- tional and modern. Our final style trend is Modern Gentleman, which is more refined and polished and features classic wood, stones and materials. The Modern Gentleman likes the finer things in life wrapped up in a cozy interior with lush materials and a deep color palette. CM: Which new designs tested the best this year? GC: The new HappyWords pattern for Formica ® Writable Surfaces is the star of this year's collection. Writable Surfaces are as practical as they are inspira- tional, and the new HappyWords pattern features terms for happi- ness, joy and contentment written in English, Spanish and French in festive colors, adding cheer to interior spaces. Consumers also liked that Sea Pearl in the 180fx ® collection had trend gray tones while still being warm and approachable. The deep rich rust veining appealed to homeowners that have a blend of gray and warm brown in the home. Sea Pearl is a pattern that can cross-over between the different person- ality trends of Neo Chalet and Modern Gentleman. Umbra Oak was another popular choice. Homeowners and designers alike continue to gravitate toward wood pat- terns for the home. Umbra Oak showcas- es a dark gray stain over a simple oak pattern and was created using reclaimed wood – appealing to all the homeowner personality types. CM: How do homeowners balance the 'on-trend' look with a desire to add a personal touch? GC: This is a question we get asked about in design all the time. Homeowners feel the need to be 'on- trend,' but at the same time, want their spaces to represent their own authentic personal style. My recommen- dation is to always choose materials, accessories and other things for the home that you personally like. For example, Formica Writable Surfaces allows homeowners to strike a balance by adding personality that can be wiped clean and re-done again in a new expression. You can create and recreate a design that fits your personal style! Most importantly, if you stay true to your authentic self, it will never go out of style. For more information, visit KBIS booth #W217 or go to www.formica.com. Italian Solutions for Windows, Doors and More Mito Italiano – Legendary Windows and Doors by America Italiana America Italiana chose to call its main brand Mito Italiano because it offers the highest quality of style and uniqueness. The windows and doors are custom made with top quality materials, the lat- est technology and innovative design rich in charm and personality, the main com- ponents America Italiana offers to the American market, a market that has always been an admirer of the beautiful and the prestigious. America Italiana is able to offer a wide range of custom products, from the noblest materials to the most high-tech, from traditional colors to the trendiest, from the artisan to the most sophisticated production with the latest technology. The company's windows and doors can be made entirely of wood, wood-clad aluminum, thermally broken aluminum, steel, bronze or vinyl-PVC, with the best energy rating and efficiency in double or triple glazing available Avant – Passive House Windows and Doors The concept of a passive house is "Maximize your gains, minimize your losses." Passive house is both a building energy performance standard and a set of design and construction principles used to achieve that standard. America Italiana's offerings, thanks to its vast experience in the field, include multi material and design selections available in passive house technology for windows and doors to choose from, all with the highest standards to meet the require- ments for passive house projects. Custom Features and Accessories Different technologies for different kinds of openings, casement in-swing Tilt and Turn, traditional out-swing casement, vertical or horizontal pivot, single or double-hung. Hardware: Classic, contemporary or Tuscan style handles. Custom Shutters: Folding, lever or flat panel, interior or exterior. America Italiana has the shape, color and finish to suit the requirements and the most demanding tastes. Screens and shades: Mito Italiano and Avant windows and doors can be equipped with built-in mosquito screens and sun shades. Built-in Venetian blinds are made with aluminum lamels to direct natural light into the rooms. The Venetian blind systems is integrated into the glass of the window itself, and provided with a wire- less magnetic transmission actuator. Glass options: America Italiana offers several glass options. It can help you choose the right glazing for your windows from a wide selection of prod- ucts. For more information, call 408.452.9166, email info@america italiana.com or go to www.america italiana.com. Gourmet Growth Continues at Las Vegas Market Kitchenware resources continue to expand at Las Vegas Market with more than 500 gift-oriented housewares, tabletop and specialty food resources presented in permanent showrooms and temporary presentations. Key LVMKT Gourmet, Tabletop and Specialty Food Vendors include Alessi; Chilewich; Chukar Cherries; Columbia Empire Farms; CookPlay USA; Costa Nova; Fagor; Fish's Eddy; Happy Crockin'; Harold Imports Co.; Hester & Cook; Imm Living; Joseph Joseph; Kai USA/Shun Cutlery; Kiyasa Group; Love Bottle; Mariposa; Plentiful Pantry; Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn; Sagaform USA; Sir/Madam; Sodastream; South Bend Chocolate and S'well. Las Vegas Market is the nation's fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture marketplace in the western U.S., pre- senting more 4,000 gift, home décor and furniture resources on one easy-to- shop campus with world-class ameni- ties. Las Vegas Market offers an extraordinary showcase of innovative, trending designs and a total home des- tination. The winter 2018 Las Vegas Market runs January 28 through February 1. For more information, visit www.las vegasmarket.com.