April 2007 - Home Builders Association of Virginia

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2007 HBAV officersRich Napier, presidentHenry Stephens, first vice president-treasurerE. Rand Sompayrac, second vice presidentSkip Eastman, associate vice presidentJeanie T. Bode, vice president-secretaryRegional vice presidentsRegion I: James Oliver (New River Valley)Region II: Matt Yeatman (Central)Region III: Pam Comstock (Southside)Region IV: John Olivieri (Tidewater)Region V: Louis Genuario (Northern Virginia)Region VI: Jamie Spence (Blue Ridge)State representativeMak Koebig (Piedmont/Shenandoah Valley)HBAV staffMichael L. Toalson, executive vice presidentPatrick A. O’Hare,vice president/regulatory counselKathy M. Harley, director of administrationand finance/education directorJames D. Bonnell, director of memberbenefits servicesBarb Greenbaum, administrative assistant707 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219(804) 643-2797 www.hbav.comEditorial inquiries can be directed to:Stacey Enesey KlemencE-mail: staceyklemenc@cox.net2112 Flowerdew Ct.Virginia Beach, Va. 23454, (757) 427-6355Advertising inquiries can be directed to:Michele Weatherly2117 Smith Ave., Chespeake Va. 23320(888) 364-5272 or (703) 444-7007Published byAssociation Publishing Inc.www.associationpublishinginc.comSandra K. Amidon, Joyce F. Hearn APR2117 Smith Ave., Chesapeake, Va. 23320(757) 420-2434Advertising sales assistant Estelita BuieGraphic designer Dawn EskinsTo change your address(804) 643-2797Virginia Builder mails copies of the magazine tonames supplied by the Home Builders Association ofVirginia. To correct your address, please contact HBAVat the number above. Nonmember subscriptions areavailable from the publisher for $27 a year.Virginia Builder (ISSN 1552-8715) is publishednine times a year for members of the Home BuildersAssociation of Virginia and is edited according to AP style.Acceptance of advertising in Virginia Builder does notimply endorsement of the product or service by the HomeBuilders Association of Virginia. Opinions expressed inarticles are those of the authors and people quoted andnot necessarily those of the Home Builders Associationof Virginia. Mention of specific products or services ineditorial content does not imply endorsement by VirginiaBuilder or the Home Builders Association of Virginia.No material may be reproduced for further publicationwithout the express permission of the association andthe publisher. On the cover: The 2007 HBAV convention isBermuda-bound this June, with the promiseof a good time under the rays of a tropicalsun. Don’t miss out this year. Register todayand don’t forget you need a passport!President Rich Napier with Legislative ChairmanMichael Newsome at his side is ready to tackle the2007 Housing Blitz agenda in Richmond.

p i c t u r e t h i sHBAV Housing Blitz delivers a hard-line message onthe HillClose to 600 builder and associate membersof the Home Builders Association of Virginiatraveled to Richmond Tuesday, Jan. 30, for the2007 HBAV Housing Blitz. Those attending fromall across Virginia were briefed on APF, impactfee and transportation issues before they convergedon the General Assembly Building witha strong housing message for members of theHouse of Delegates and State Senate.Most “blitzers” wore hardhats brought fromhome or provided by associate members suchas The Contractor Yard and Lowe’s. Plasteredfront and center on many were bright greenlapel stickers that reminded state legislators thatHBAV members are “Building Virginia…OneHouse at a Time.”The GAB’s offices, halls and committee rooms were filledwith HBAV builder and associate members carrying words ofopposition to APF and impact fee legislation and voicing supportfor more funding transportation in Virginia. Immediately followingtheir GAB visits with members of the House of Delegates andState Senate, “blitzers” returned to the Richmond Marriott tocomplete and return feedback forms on their visits.The HBAV lobbying team greatly appreciates the support ofthe HBAV-affiliated local associations, which promoted and helpedorganize the one-day “assault for housing.” We did good!Hard hats are the must-wear apparel of the day.Delegate H. Morgan Griffith, R-8th District, addresses a group ofconstituents from Roanoke.HBAV EVP Mike Toalson briefs the standing-room only crowd at theMarriott, prior to the march to the Hill.The Top of Virginia group stands ready to defend the cause.HBAV members stream into the GAB. Virginia Builder April 2007

President Rich Napier flashes a thumbs’ up for the HBAV team effort.The Northern Virginia BIA is out in full force.Members of the HBA of Southside Virginia stand strong.A total of 55 members of the Piedmont Valley BIA, some of thempictured here, attend the Housing Blitz in January.Past presidents (left)Randy Rinehart (BlueRidge) and RandyWilliams (NorthernVirginia) are on handfor the blitz.Sen. LouiseLucas, D-Portsmouth(front center),proudly dons ahard hat witha group ofTBA supportersin her Senateoffice.HBAV Legislative Committee Chairman MichaelNewsome is ready to lead the charge bedecked in ahard hat, courtesy of Lowe’s.April 2007Roanoke Regional HBA members gather with New River Valley colleaguesfor a photo op downtown.(See more pictures, page 8)Virginia Builder

Housing Blitz (continued from page 7)Top of Virginia’s Dave Hepler and Mark Killday jump at thechance to talk to Delegate Clay Athey, R-Front Royal.Although small in size, the HBA of Rappahannock is well represented atthe blitz.The Blue Ridge HBA is a force to be reckoned with.Immediate Past President Anthony Clatterbuck (middle, paper in hand) ischarged up for the cause.The Best Choice for all Your Roofing Needs!We Carry:Distributors ofBuilding Materialswww.bradcosupply.comFredericksburg540-371-9910Norfolk757-852-3600Roanoke540-342-6060Baltimore410-332-1134Lorton703-339-4722Newport News757-874-4500Maryland Branches:Hagerstown301-223-1710Manassas703-368-8365Richmond804-230-1740Hyattsville301-277-7711Salisbury410-749-2269 Virginia Builder April 2007

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pro duct roundupDecking andwaterproofing productsTrex jumps on board withnew value-priced productIn another move toward realism withoutthe hassles of wood, Trex Co. of Winchester,Va., has introduced Trex Contours,a value-priced decking that features a boldgrain pattern.Designed to look like wood, Contoursrequires the same spans and installations asthe company’s 5/4 boards. The deck boardsare available in two colors, WinchesterGrey and the reddish brown Madeira,which allow for a matching designer seriesrailing system.Trex is a combination of recycled plasticand reclaimed wood which provides thebest qualities of both materials. The plasticshields the wood from moisture and insectdamage, while the wood gives a deck asolid, natural feel.For more information, call (800) 289-8739 or visit www.trex.com.The RainEscape deck drainage system allowscontractors to easily create waterproof outdoorliving areas for less than would be expected.The company estimates it costs less than $900retail to waterproof a 12-by-20-foot deck.It’s not theonly wayto builda deck…but possiblythe BEST!SHADOE ® TRACKnailed to joistsScrews secure eachdeck board from below• Easy to install• No splinters, hammer marks• Safer more durable deck• No unsightly screws• Splices and joints can be madewithout splitting• Galvanized, Stainless Steel andPowder Coated track• Prevents rotting at screws or nails• Eliminate nail/screw ʻpop-upsʼcreating a longer lasting deckANY WIDTH DECKINGMAY BE USED.Reversible track allowsfor splices and butt jointsSure Drive USAConover, NC866-767-1850sales@suredrive.comwww.suredrive.comDistributor Inquiries WelcomeLet it rainAn innovative new decking productand water drainage system will allowyou to create an outdoor living roomthat can be reliably used in the wettestof weather. The RainEscape deck drainagesystem can be installed on a newor existing deck and hidden from viewwith the soffit of your choice.Troughs are laid between floor joistsof a second-story deck, which can becovered with any material you choose.Rainwater passes through the decking,which is channeled into the systems’downspouts and exits via a gutter system.The RainEscape system enables you toinstall lighting, ceiling fans and even entertainmentsystems below that are wellprotected from the elements. You canuse any ceiling material you want.The system is inexpensive and easy toinstall. Company literature touts that itcosts approximately $4 per square foot.A 12-by-20-foot deck can be waterproofedin one to two hours, and the only toolsneeded are a staple gun, utility knife andcaulking gun.For more information, call (877) 348-1385 or visit www.rainescape.com.A Trex company spokesman says the newContours line is designed to appeal tocustomers who want a more dramatic woodgrain look while enjoying the splinter-free,low-maintenance advantages of a compositematerial.(See decking and waterproofing, page 13)10 Virginia Builder April 2007sure drive.indd 13/12/07 11:18:39 PM

©2007 Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. SmartGuard is a trademark of S-T-N Holdings, Inc. and LP. All other trademarks are owned by LP.If you don’t build the right deckthe first time, time and weatherwill quickly wear it away. So weengineered our LP WeatherBestdecking to better resist weatheringand decay using our SmartGuard zinc borate process. That meansit looks beautiful, lasts longer andneeds less maintenance thanpressure-treated wood decking.And that leaves more time forwhat you really want to do on adeck. Nothing at all.That’s what we do. We make theproducts that build the homes,simply better.For more information on other LP products, visit lpcorp.com.

IF YOU HAD USED DELTA®-DRY, YOUR WALLSCOULD HAVE DRAINED AND DRIED THEMSELVES.Only DELTA ® -DRY has a unique two sided structured design that enables above grade wall assembliesto drain and dry much faster than traditional weather barriers. DELTA ® -DRY weather barrier alsoallows air to circulate through, thus removing any residual moisture, virtually eliminating the threat ofmold and water damage in wall assemblies. DELTA ® -DRY. If it wasn’t so ingenious, you’d think it waspure genius.

Decking andwaterproofing(continued from page 10)Independently testedto meet and exceedthe performance ofregular sheathingmembrane, Delta-Dryhouse wrap is wellsuited for use underbrick, stone, wood,fiber-cement or vinylsiding and stuccoexterior finishes.House wrap re-inventedForget the traditional sheathing membrane.If you want protection from wind,rain and damp, a new house wrap fromCosella-Dörken Products delivers a solidbarrier of protection. Delta-Dry targetsa chronic problem faced by builders— framing and sheathing that becomewet during construction — with newdrying strategies.Unlike house wraps that are porous orbreathable, Delta-Dry is a heavy “barrier”wrap that can’t be penetrated by air ormoisture. The channeled polyethylene sheetingdries and drains as well as protects.Its metallic silver membrane compositionalso plays an important role in maintainingindoor climates and increasing energyefficiency. It reflects radiant heat.Delta-Dry’s success in preventing moisturebuildup is due to its dimensional, studand-channelstructure. During installation,it is interlocked to create a strong barrieragainst wind-driven moisture. Openings areleft at the top and bottom for ventilation.The protruding studs create a small,continuous airspace on both sides of thebarrier wrap, where drying and drainagecan take place.The house wrap can be easily cut andinstalled by one person, using nails orstaples, and it will continue to do its jobeven if torn in the process. Available inrolls 39 inches by 50 feet, Delta-Dry retailsat about 70 cents per square foot.For more information, call (888) 433-5824; or visit www.deltadry.com.Delta-Dry, an impermeable membrane madeout of a special high-density polyethylene,provides two-sided drainage through adimple-and-groovedesign.Metal-free treated wood added to Wolmanized lineArch Treatment Technologies Inc. recently introduced Wolmanized L 3 Outdoor Wood,the first decking product protected by a nonmetallic solution. Until now, there has notbeen a residential treated wood preserved with carbon-based components.Although it is very effective as a preservative and will stand up to wood-destroyingorganisms, the treating formulation has low impact throughout its production, distributionand installation. This wood, which is backed by a lifetime limited warranty, is intendedfor out-of-ground use.By itself, the preservative would leave wood its natural color. However, to distinguishtreated from untreated material, pigment can be added to the solution, giving the wooda light greenish hue. It has a built-in water repellent, is protected by an EPA-registeredformulation that penetrates a wide range of wood species, and is comparable to untreatedwood with regard to corrosion of metal hardware.For more information, call (770) 801-6600 or visit www.wolmanizedwood.com.(See decking and waterproofing, page 14) You and your clients don’t have to worry when you use FrameGuard®mold-resistant wood. It’s the new spray-on application developed toprotect against mold, termites, and fungal decay in interior uses.The FrameGuard coating turns commodity framing into a valueaddedproduct that sets you apart from your competition.Call us for additional information regarding FrameGuard® or tofind a dealer near you. Please visit our website to learn more about ourspecialty products such as Durapine® Classic decking, Wolmanized®Residential Outdoor wood, Dricon® fire retardant treated wood, Island®furniture, and other high-quality wood products.April 2007 07 Cox FrameGuard.indd 1 Virginia 3/19/07 Builder 1:31:30 PM13

Decking andwaterproofing(continued from page 13) Duradek swings into the 2000sBased on feedback from customers,Duradek has made some major changesto its product line recently. These changesinclude:• Increasing the width of most productselections from 54 inches to 72 inches. Thisallows for fewer seams, resulting in lowerDuradek has updated its product line with theaddition of five new color/patterns. The dryspace created by the use of the PVC productcan be used for storage, dry outdoor areas oreven finished living space.installation costs.• Discontinuing the ‘Reflections’ patterngrouping.• Adding five new patterns/colors withan updated look.The result of these changes is a productline that offers 18 different pattern/colorselections within five different groupings.Six of the selections are 54 inches wideand the other 12 are 72 inches wide.For those unfamiliar with Duradek, it isa PVC sheet used to waterproof walkingsurfaces such as roof decks, sun decks,balconies and walkways. Unlike syntheticdeck boards, Duradek is completely waterproofand protects a deck from waterintrusion resulting in extended life for thestructure and dry space below. It’s ICCcertifiedboth as a walking surface anda roofing membrane, making it an idealchoice for rooftop decks.For more information, call Duradek MidAtlantic,the regional manufacturer’s representative,or visit www.duradek.com. Bigfoot sitingA premolded bell-shaped footing with around base, Bigfoot Systems works with thenatural laws of physics by evenly distributingthe weight that secures the footing to theearth. This engineered marvel, which meetsor exceeds building codes throughout NorthAmerica, has been tested and proven toprovide increased stability over traditionalmethods, using less concrete to do so. Thefooting forms are designed to fit constructiontubes from 6 to 18 inches and can easilybe installed in a day. They can be used ina wide variety of residential applications thatrequire pier footings, including raised decks. Formore information, call (800) 934-0393 or visitwww.bigfootsystems.com.14 Virginia Builder April 2007

An LP spokesperson says her company isexcited about Crystal White railing’s new flattop design because it provides a place wherepeople can rest beverages while socializing. Thenewly redesigned railing will now be made outof Fibrex, a composite patented by Andersen.LP, Andersen team upto make deck railingLouisiana-Pacific has teamed up withAndersen to manufacture the newly redesignedLP WeatherBest Crystal White railingusing Andersen’spatented Fibrexmaterial technology.Manufacturingof the railingproduct is underwaywith distributionto customersslated for early2007.Fibrex is a revolutionary structuralcomposite that blends the very best attributesof thermoplastics and bio-fibers.It’s been in use since 1993 for a varietyof structural applications.Crystal White’s design has been updatedwith a more sturdy appearance and increasedstrength. The post sleeve is now5 inches by 5 inches, offering consumersmany post cap choices. Also, a 114-inchpost sleeve option can be cut into threestandard heights, resulting in less waste.The railing’s bright-white finish andtexture simulates freshly painted wood.It is offered in 6- and 8-foot kits withtwo top rail choices: a rounded colonialtop and a new flat top.For more information, call (888) 820-0325 or visit www.lpcorp.com.Fascia fills in gaps while narrowplanks expand offeringsCorrectDeck has expanded its productline with the addition of a newfascia panel and a 4-inch channeleddeck plank.A CX fascia panel, a compositelumber board designed to be appliedto the outer rim joists or stair stringers,can eliminate the need to paint orstain construction-grade lumber in deckunderstructures and joists. Now the entiredeck — from the joists up — can bestain, fade and mold resistant.Also introduced earlier this year,a 4-inch channeled plank is similar inscale to some of the tropical hardwooddeck planks on the market today.Called Quatro, the narrow planks areengineered to resist fading and stains.They are engineered to work withCorrectDeck’s Fastenator hidden fasteningsystem that creates uniform narrowspacing between planks.Both the 1-by-12-inch compositetrim board and the Quatro deckingare available in five colors — Cedar,Mahogany, Merlot, Coastal Grey andCottage Green.Like all CorrectDeck products, theyare made with Microban, an antimicrobialproduct that inhibits the growth of moldand mildew that can cause unsightlystains and spots.To find the closest dealer near you,go to www.correctdeck.com. InNorth Carolina and Virginia, this productis distributed through Cox IndustriesInc. For more information about CoxWood, call (800) 476-4401 or visitwww.coxwood.com.The new fascia product introduced byCorrectDeck this year completes thedistinctive CX product line that includesdecking, railing, accessories and dimensionalcomposite lumber made with Microban. Nowit’s possible to have an entire deck surfacethat resists stains, fading, mold and mildewbecause of its antimicrobial protection. VAB2007 HBAV Build-PACHonor Roll GOVERNOR’S CLUBAnthony Clatterbuck Graystone Homes Inc. Piedmont Virginia BIASkip Eastman Personal HBA of RichmondJules L. Elliott Personal Fredericksburg Area BADouglas R. Fahl Dewberry Northern Virginia BIAW.E. Goode Jr. & Sr. Colonial Homecrafters Ltd. HBA of RichmondJohn D. Heller/Pat Rhodes The IDI Group Cos. Northern Virginia BIAMak Koebig Peak Construction Co. Inc. Shenandoah Valley BA& Piedmont VA BIARobin Newhouse/ Dominion Virginia Power Fredericksburg Area BA/Pam PekrunTidewater BAC. Richard Napier Personal HBA of RichmondHenry H. Stephens Personal Peninsula H & BAJohn D. Stokely Jr. Personal Northern Virginia BIALeo J. Titus Jr. ECS Mid Atlantic LLC Northern Virginia BIAGENERAL ASSEMBLY CLUBRichard A. Coleman Coleman Homes Inc. Fredericksburg Area BAMark & Amy Granville-SmithClassic Concept Builders Inc. Northern Virginia BIAW. Craig Havenner/ Christopher Management Inc.John Regan/Deborah RosensteinNorthern Virginia BIAWilliam H. Lauer Tetra Partnerships Northern Virginia BIAJ. Randall Minchew Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich & WalshNorthern Virginia BIADaniel G. Plucinik Cardan Construction Inc. HBA of SouthsideKenneth Thompson Ken Thompson & Associates Inc. Northern Virginia BIACAPITOL CLUBDavid Blalock Jr. FSK Property Management Peninsula H & BAJeanie Bode Personal HBA of RichmondVincent N. Butler Butler Brothers Corp. Northern Virginia BIALouis V. Genuario Jr. Genuario Properties Inc. Northern Virginia BIATom Kellam Homeplaces Ltd. HBA of RichmondDanna Middleton The Charleston Co. Fredericksburg Area BAJohn Olivieri Associated Development Mgmt. Tidewater BAS.W. Rodgers, S.W. Rodgers Co. Inc. Northern Virginia BIAKurt Rodgers & Roy O. Beckner Jr.J.B. Smith Personal Roanoke Regional HBARand Sompayrac Belmont West Fredericksburg Area BAMichael West R. D. Wade Builder Inc. Blue Ridge HBACENTURY CLUBJeff Ainslie The Old Beach Village Co. Tidewater BAYahya M. Al-Hussain Edgemoore Homes Northern Virginia BIARichard Bogese Richard Bogese Builder Inc. HBA of SouthsideKen Cohen Cohen Homes Tidewater BARichard D. Entsminger Personal Northern Virginia BIAWilliam B. Garrett W.B. Garrett Inc. HBA of RichmondBruce Gould Personal Northern Virginia BIACecilia Hodges Personal Northern Virginia BIALewis Jamison Heritage Builders Roanoke Regional HBAMichael D. Newsome Personal Tidewater BAGreg Richardson Crestline Homes Tidewater BADeborah Rosenstein Personal Northern Virginia BIAHenry Singleton Resource Bank HBA of RichmondWoody Wendell Wendell Homes Tidewater BAJames D. Williams Personal Northern Virginia BIAPARTNERS CLUBPatrick M. Annessa Personal Northern Virginia BIAJoel D. Barkman Golden Rule Builders Inc. Northern Virginia BIAShawn C. Cody Cherokee Industries Corp. Northern Virginia BIARichard Cole Personal Northern Virginia BIAThomas Donaldson Sugaroak Corp. Northern Virginia BIARobert Duckett Personal Peninsula H & BABob Flynn Personal Roanoke Regional HBAWilliam Halprin Personal Tidewater BARon Johnson Personal Piedmont Virginia BIADavid Karfgin Design Craft Homes Fredericksburg Area BAKenneth Patterson DK Patterson Construction Shenandoah Valley BAJames G. Petrine ENIRTEP Inc. Roanoke Regional HBADavid Reel Personal HBA of RichmondPeter J. Rigby Jr. Paciulli, Simmons & Associates Northern Virginia BIAKeith R. Scott European Stone Concepts Piedmont Virginia BIAMelody Williams Personal Roanoke Regional HBA

Gov. Kaine announces goal to conserve 400,000 acres of landBy Nikki RovnerIn April 2006, Gov. Tim Kaine announceda goal that’s the centerpiece of his environmentalagenda: he wants to conserve400,000 acres by the end of his term. Insetting this goal, the governor explainedhis intention is to exceed the Chesapeake2000 goal of protecting 20 percent of theChesapeake Bay watershed by 2010.Chesapeake 2000 is an agreement betweenthe states of Pennsylvania, Marylandand Virginia. Pennsylvania and Marylandhave already met the 20 percent goal.Gov. Kaine’s goals are statewide. In orderfor both goals to be met, most of theland will have to be in the ChesapeakeBay watershed.What does “conserve” mean?In order to count toward the landconservation goal, land must be protectedin perpetuity and must have conservationvalue. To be considered protected in perpetuity,the land must either be subjectto a perpetual conservation easement orowned outright (held in fee) by a privateconservation group (known as a land trust)or a state or federal conservation agency.Local governments also can hold conservationeasements and own lands, such asparks, for conservation purposes.In order to be considered to haveconservation value, lands must serve aconservation purpose such as preservationof historic resources, watershed preservation,maintaining agricultural or forestal use,providing natural habitat, providing naturalresource-based recreation or education, orpreservation of scenic open space.Conservation easements must protectsuch values in order to be legally valid.For lands held in fee, ownership by a landtrust or government conservation agency isstrong (but not conclusive) evidence thatthe land has conservation value.How will the goal be met?As a general rule, Gov. Kaine’s goal willbe met through voluntary means. In fact,the most powerful tool the state has toprotect lands is the land preservation taxcredit. Eligibility for that incentive programhinges on the charitable intent of the donorof the land or conservation easement.That is, to receive the tax credit, a donorcannot have received anything in return forthe conservation easement or land.It’s important to recognize, however, thatwhile charitable intent is a condition ofreceiving tax incentives, it’s not a conditionof eligibility for the 400,000-acre goal. If alandowner chooses to sell his land to thestate for a wildlife management area, forexample, that acreage will count towardthe goal. Similarly, a conservation easementthat a farmer sells to a local governmentunder a Purchase of Development Rightsprogram is considered a contribution towardthe goal.Further, if a developer agrees to conveyland or a conservation easement to a localityin exchange for a rezoning on otherproperty or some other local action, thatwill count as well, so long as the land hasconservation value and will be protectedperpetually.How are we tracking progresstoward the goal?The Virginia Department of Conservationand Recreation has been assigned the roleof tracking progress toward the 400,000-acre goal each month.To complete this task, DCR contactsconservation agencies, land trusts andthose local governments with Purchase ofDevelopment Rights programs each monthto find out how many acres of land andeasements they have acquired. While DCRstrives to gather a complete picture of theconservation occurring in the Commonwealth,it’s possible some protected lands have notRedland RdFrederick Rd| |||| ||| |||||||||| ||||| |||| |||| ||| |||| | ||||||||||| | | | | | | | | | |Indianola355Dr370W Gude Dr E Gude Dr| | |Crabbs BranchWaybeen captured by DCR’s database.If you know of land with conservationvalue that’s been protected in perpetuity andwould like to make sure the land is beingcounted, you may contact the Departmentof Conservation and Recreation’s Office ofLand Conservation at the number below.What can land developers and homebuilders do to help Virginia achievethis goal?Land can be set aside for conservationin a way that qualifies for land preservationtax credits or improves the marketabilityof adjoining land by providing an amenityfor residents. Landowners who explore afull range of options for large tracts maydiscover opportunities to meet their owngoals and contribute to Virginia’s land conservationgoal at the same time.The DCR Office of Land Conservationcan help determine whether lands haveconservation value and provide informationabout the many choices landowners havefor protecting their land.For more information, call the DCR Officeof Land Conservation at (804) 225-2048or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/olc.(Nikki Rovner is deputy secretary ofnatural resources.)Conveniently located in Rockville, our 3,000-square-foot showroom displaysthe area’s largest selection of masonry products from the nation’s mostrespected manufacturers. With so many more opportunities for inspiration,weighty design decisions can now be made more easily.Call today for an appointment at 301.309.9600.Potomac Valley Brick and Supply CompanyBUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF SERVICEwww.pvbrick.comApril 2007 Virginia Builder 17

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Hardwood floors are still No. 1 as far asresale value goes and many manufacturershave simplified the installation process. (Photocourtesy of Anderson.)myself: Maybe these people are guardinga secret. Maybe the dirt floor works outbetter than we give it credit.Now granted, this was before I found outabout Triatoma dimidiate, but think about adirt floor: it’s renewable, recyclable, cheap,natural, no one cares if you track in a littlemud, no danger of a shortage and you canharvest mushrooms in a corner.For an instant, I had visions of corneringthe market for dirt flooring in the U.S.This is great, I thought. I’m having anoriginal idea but, alas — out there onthe fringes of “green” architecture andnatural building, reported in the liberalpages of treehugger.com and The New YorkTimes — someone was already remodelingfloors with dirt. To be precise, not makingdirt floors but earthen flooring. Which isdifferent in that only dirt from earth isused. But more about that later.Booming businessTalk to most real estate agents, andhardwood still wins out on resale value.An often-quoted statistic is that 11 percentof the single-family homes built in theUnited States in a year have hardwoodgreatest sales increases are expected inthe laminate lines.As installation methods and coatingsimprove, wood floors are developing areputation of being more practical thanbefore. At the same time, engineeredwood has made gains in durability andwater-resistance, and remodelers are ableto satisfy a desire for wood and naturalsurface (including tile and stone) floors inbasements and in less expensive homes.Laminate and engineered product installationis based on joining sections together, whichcreates a strong, solid surface. A foam mat,or underlayment, cushions a laminate floorfrom beneath, giving it the comfortable feeland the name of “floating floor.” No glueis used to hold it in place.Through the research and developmentof companies like Anderson and ArmstrongFloors (which also owns Bruce), people arelikely to remodel with more exotic-appearingwood. It comes from that human impulseto differentiate ourselves from the crowd,an impulse just slightly stronger than theone to fit in.Several of the press releases for this(See floors, page 25)rem o d eli n g roundtableThe dirt on floors by J. Ray Grayfloors (Source: NAHB’s “Housing Facts,Figures and Trends 2004”). However,the prediction for growth in the flooringindustry is leaning toward laminates.The pronounced improvement in laminateinstallation methods has made it easy forremodelers to use natural products andvery natural-looking products to createwarmth and character in a home. Mostof these can be installed directly overvinyl or other floor coverings.In this country, hard-surface flooringis a $6.3 billion industry that continuesto grow. Builder News (January 2006),referencing a study by the FreedoniaGroup, says the demand for hard-surfaceflooring will increase 5.5 percent annuallythrough 2009. High-end products likehardwood, bamboo and laminate flooringhave the highest market penetration. TheI was making small talk about my floorremodeling plans, and the taxi driver quipped,“Most of the world sleeps on dirtfloors.” That’s just crazy talk, I thought. Ican’t track a grain of dirt into my housewithout infuriating management, and this guyclaims most homes have the dirt designedin from the ground up. Not just a few, butmost of the homes in the world.Studying his taxi ID, I replied, “SoOswaldo (his real name), is that how itis in Costa Rica?” He looked at me inthe rear view mirror and just smiled aswe pulled up to the curb.Could it be true? Just minimal researchusing the demographics available fromsites like Inter-American DevelopmentBank, Amnesty International and Habitatfor Humanity shows country after countryas having a majority of shelters with dirtflooring. Take Peru, for example. Nearlyall of the rural shelters are on dirt, andeven in urban areas, 77 percent of thepeople live in slums and make their bedson dirt as well. In Bolivia, 69 percent of allhomes have dirt floors, which representsanother several million people. I thought toExotic wood floors are in this year and userfriendlylaminates that have captured that exoticlook are in high demand. This Merbau look alikefrom Quick-Step’s Elegance line gives homeownersthe visuals they like without the high cost andupkeep of an exotic wood floor. Shipped in threelengths, the product features three very slight toneshades that realistically mimic the species.April 2007 Virginia Builder 21

Regulatory update:HBAV tackles issues concerning nontidal wetlands,VDOT and DCR By Patrick A. O’Hare, HBAV vice president/regulatory counselVirginia’s regulatory agencies continueto invite the Home Builders Associationof Virginia to participate on committeesto develop regulations required by newlegislation. They also ask HBAV to reviewexisting regulations and recommend changesbased on issues that have surfaced withexisting regulations. Frequently, HBAV isthe only business organization representedon these committees.In the coming year we expect to completework on the Department of Conservationand Recreation’s stormwater regulations, theChesapeake Bay Local Assistance Board’sResource Protection Area guidance, theHealth Department’s sewage handling anddisposal regulations, and perhaps some finetuningof the Department of Transportation’scoordination of land use and transportationregulations. Here are some of the highlightsfrom the past year:Nontidal wetlandsThe Department of Environmental Qualityand the Norfolk District of the ArmyCorps of Engineers have taken an intermediatestep in their discussions about DEQtaking over the whole nontidal wetlandspermitting program from the corps.The corps announced Dec. 15, 2006, itwas considering modifying the State ProgramGeneral Permit (SPGP-01). Under the proposedchanges, DEQ would be responsiblefor all aspects of the project and issuingpermits without corps participation. Theproposal will eliminate the three categoriesof activities under the SPGP.The upper limits of the SPGP willremain at one acre of nontidal wetlandsand 2,000 linear feet of streambed forall residential, commercial and institutionalprojects. The DEQ will have to developmemoranda of agreement with the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service and the VirginiaDepartment of Historic Resources to takeover many of the requirements of theEndangered Species Act and the NationalHistorical Preservation Act that currentlypertain to the corps.HBAV has received several reportsfrom members during the past ninemonths that DEQ has shown improvementin the attitude and performance of itsnontidal wetlands program. As a result,HBAV submitted comments supportingthe proposal, provided that the 2007General Assembly provides the additionalpositions and funding necessary for DEQto take the lead role in a program thathas so many impacts on the home buildingindustry in Virginia.Financial dataIn June, the Norfolk district issued anotice of its intention to require certainfinancial information from applicants forpermits to impact wetlands and streams.The information would be presented ina standard spreadsheet format proposedby the corps.HBAV submitted comments on theproposal concerning the district’s need forthe information, the proprietary nature ofthe information, the increased time it wouldtake to process applications, and the needfor a meeting between the applicant andthe district to discuss the numbers in thespreadsheet and other factors not shownon the spreadsheet.In a follow-up conference call with thosewho submitted comments, the district regulatorychief assured HBAV that the corpswould protect the proprietary informationon the spreadsheet if the applicant declaredthe information to be proprietary in thesubmittal letter and requested it not bereleased. He also stated the district wouldresist any subpoena for such information,thus providing the applicant an opportunityto quash the subpoena.The district would request the informationin less than 1 percent of the applicationsit received. Requests for such informationwould be made only when the districtbelieved there was a practicable alternativeto avoid or minimize the impacts and theapplicant responded by saying the alternativeswould adversely impact the financialfeasibility of the project. Additionally, thecorps representative would have to obtainthe concurrence of his supervisor beforerequesting the information.Finally, the district agreed it would discussthe financial data with the applicantbefore making any final decision on theapplication. The chief believes that mostfinancial issues would be resolved in apre-application meeting, which in turnwould minimize delay.Coordination of land useand transportation planningThe 2006 General Assembly passedlegislation proposed by Gov. Tim Kaineestablishing a framework for the VirginiaDepartment of Transportation to reviewand comment on proposed changes to localcomprehensive plans, rezoning requests,and proposed subdivision plans, site plansor plans of development.The legislation was designed to improvethe coordination of land use and transportationplanning. VDOT was required toadopt implementing regulations by Dec. 31,2006, but the regulations won’t becomeeffective until July 1. The delay was intendedto allow the General Assembly toadopt any necessary corrective legislationif VDOT exceeded the intentions of theGeneral Assembly.HBAV had a representative on theVDOT Policy Advisory Committee to helpdevelop statewide regulations to definethe standards for traffic impact statements(TIS). Despite the opposition of severallocal government representatives, HBAVwas successful in persuading VDOT staffto establish a standard framework ofdefinitions, methodologies and scopes ofreview for TIS. The draft regulations werepublished for a public comment periodin September.In a final meeting of the Policy AdvisoryCommittee after the public comment period,HBAV was able to persuade the staff toreduce the scope of the TIS, which insome cases had been 2 to 5 miles fromthe projects’ access to state roads. HBAValso was able to reduce the requirementsfor the supplemental TIS required for asubdivision approval.For example, if (1) a TIS was submittedfor a rezoning, (2) the assumptionsmade in the TIS remain valid and (3) theimpacts analyzed in the TIS have notmaterially changed, the developer needonly submit a statement to that effectrather than submitting a new or amendedTIS. The regulations were finally adopted22 Virginia Builder April 2007

y VDOT in December but they havenot yet been published in the VirginiaRegister. The citation to the regulationsis 25VAC30-155-10 et seq.The 2007 General Assembly passed abill that would enable the transportationcommissioner to phase in the requirementsof the regulations. It remains tobe seen whether they will be phased ingeographically or by population.Additionally, at HBAV’s request, thelegislation also permits localities to assumeVDOT has no comments if the localityhas not received written comments fromVDOT within the time required for rezoningand subdivision approvals.ment options. The failure to do so hasbeen attributed to staff turnover and thematter was scheduled to be consideredby the CBLAB policy committee at ameeting in March.The Department of Conservation andRecreation suspended its efforts to adoptnew stormwater regulations for dischargesfrom construction sites until it has timeto consult with the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency. In the meantime, DCRwill continue to use the regulations itadopted when it took the program overfrom DEQ.HBAV Regulatory CommitteeBy the end of my first year as HBAV’sregulatory counsel, it became apparent thatthe views of HBAV members in someareas may not be the same as the viewsof those in other areas. In fact, what isan issue in one area may not be an issuein another.When the matter was brought to theattention of HBAV’s board of directors,the board agreed to establish a RegulatoryCommittee to assist the regulatory counselin developing consensus positions on regulatoryissues so that the counsel can betterrepresent HBAV’s members before thoseMiscellanyDespite my prediction last year, theChesapeake Bay Local Assistance Boardstill has not adopted an interpretationof the meaning of the phrase “nontidalwetlands connected by surface flow andcontiguous to tidal wetlands or waterbodies with perennial flow” as it is usedin the definition of “resource protectionarea,” a designation which limits developregulatorybodies that have so much impacton the home building industry.Last summer, former President AnthonyClatterbuck requested each local associationappoint one or two members to serveon the new Regulatory Committee. MikeWest from the Blue Ridge HBA agreed tochair the committee. The committee hadits first meeting in November during whichI briefed them on the pending regulatoryissues and heard some of the regulatoryissues that were of concern to them.In December, shortly after that meeting,I was contacted by DCR to discussdraft legislation that would totally rewritethe dam safety laws and require newregulations to implement the new laws. Ie-mailed copies of the legislation to themembers of the Regulatory Committeefor their input.Based on the comments I receivedfrom committee members, I was able topersuade DCR not to introduce the legislationthis year. DCR agreed that morework was necessary and that legislationcould wait until 2008. So, the RegulatoryCommittee has already provided a benefitto HBAV members and I look forward toworking with the committee in the comingyear. VAB April 2007 Virginia Builder 23

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Floors(continued from page 21)year’s products identify these exotic products,like the handcrafted locking hardwoodflooring from Armstrong that comes inKona, Australian Wormy Chestnut, Ash,Bamboo and Birch.The good news for the remodeleris that many major manufacturers havedeveloped or adopted easier installationtechnologies and boast numerous speciesof wood. Armstrong uses NextGen patentpendingtechnology to eliminate the needfor glue, staples or nails, and substantiallyreduce installation time.Similarly, Edge flooring and Quick-Stephave adopted “Uniclic” locking laminates.Edge Flooring provides a genuine tile andnatural stone in its GTL line, and Quick-Step has exotic hardwood-looking laminatesin its Elegance line.Anyway, it turns out my taxi driverwas right about dirt floors. And uponfurther questioning, it turned out he hada medical practice back home but leftafter being persecuted for his faith. Oneof the drawbacks of dirt flooring, especiallyin tropical areas, is the blood-suckinginsect Triatoma dimidiate that leaves itshost a fecal deposit containing a parasitethat causes Chagas disease. I don’t haveroom in this column to describe it, buttake my word for it. It’s not a diseaseyou want to get.The groups that push the idea of earthenfloors use products to seal the surface,which certainly cuts down on parasites,but doesn’t really protect against otherforces of nature, say a 4-inch spike heel,when you’re having a dinner party.Now there is a story out on MSNBC,for what it’s worth, that makes the earthenfloor look like mainstream vinyl. I’m notmaking this up: researchers are producing“cow pie” floors. Granted, the materialis turned into fiberboard (“stronger thanwood”) by combining it with a chemicalresin, but it’s manure nonetheless. Theresearchers hope it could be part of thesolution to the nation’s 1.5-trillion- to 2-trillion-pound annual farm-waste disposalproblem. They say it smells just fine, butmaybe they’re just full of it.(J. Ray Gray is an engineer and writerliving in Northern Virginia.) VABBIGFOOT TUBE 8"BFT8Bigfoot Systems Inc. proudly introduces the“Bigfoot Tube 8” (BFT8) to our product line.It is an 8" tapered cone made of recycledHDPE. The innovative inter-lockingdesign uses 4 individual piecesto form a 4-foot long tube. Safetytop keeps dirt, rain, kids, pets,etc. from falling into the tubeprior to the pouring of theconcrete.The BFT8outperformscardboardtubes – andall others!4'The 4-pieces are alsonestable, making shippingeasy and affordable.1-800-934-0393 info@bigfootsystems.comwww.bigfootsystems.com8"12"

A spotlight onThe biggest home show on Earth by Stacey Enesey KlemencWith 1 million net square feet of exhibits showcasing morethan 1,900 suppliers in 300 industry categories, where do youstart? Even with roller skates on, there’s no way you could haveseen everything at the International Builders’ Show hosted bythe National Association of Home Builders in Orlando, Fla. FromFeb. 7-10, the sprawling Orange County Convention Center waschock full of the newest and the best products for visitors toogle to their heart’s content.And nearly 104,000 housing industry professionals from aroundthe globe did just that, with each going home with a differenttake depending on where their travels took them. From walk-inbathtubs and bidet toilets to ovens that gave new meaning tofast food and screens built for privacy, here are but a few ofthe interesting items that were a part of the annual extravaganzacommonly referred to as IBS.A walk in the bathI’m not pointing my finger at aging baby boomers, but thisproduct is for those who may have trouble clearing the bathtubedge to enter the inviting waters beyond. At least two exhibitors— Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath and SanSpa Five Star — had walk-inbaths.The SanSpa model’s door opened outward and was lockedwith a conspicuous handle which, according to the company’sowner, helps make the unit as watertight as they come. Completewith whirlpool jets, the unit retails for $5,700. The company alsoshowcased its steam shower, which arrives in a kit and can beinstalled at the end of a job. MSRP starts at $3,500, with a varietyof discounts available if you buy in bulk or “for show.” www.sanspafivestar.comor (800) 450-7544The Jacuzzi Finestrawalk-in tub,which features a doorthat swings inwardand can be left- orright-hinged, starts at$6,800 for a soakermodel. This door’sinward-opening designseemed a littleimpractical to usefrom a seated positionbut it did clearthe knees. Securelyssealing with threeSanSpa Five Stardual-tension latches,the door features allconcealed hardware and is fitted with a backsplash to preventwater from dripping on the floor when the tub is drained andthe door is opened.Besides a soaker, the walk-in tub is available with jettedwhirlpools, an airbath system or a combination of the twosJacuzzi’s Finestra Walk-inwith mood lighting, in-line heating, electronic touchpad controlsand the newest technology for sanitizing. And, in case you’rewondering, it takes four to five minutes to fill up and a littlelonger than that to empty — so users would be wise to bringa book. www.jacuzzi.com or (800) 288-4002The best seat in the houseThe newest toilet feature atthe show were seats equippedwith a cleansing wand, a featurethat’s been popular in Europefor years and is finally washingup on the shores of thiscountry. Products on displayincluded the Refresh PersonalHygiene System by Jacuzzi,Kohler’s C 3 and Brondell’s Swash800, all offering the hygienicbenefits of a traditional bidetbuilt into a seat that will fitthe common toilet.The Swash 800, which waschosen by Home Magazine for a 2007 American Building ProductAward, combines a heated seat with endless warm waterwashes and a warm air dryer. Its design allows it to be fittedover 98 percent of residential toilet fixtures. Prices start at $799.Brondell also introduced The Breeza, an automatic deodorizingtoilet seat that eliminates odors at the source. There’s also theBreeza Warm, a heated deodorizing alternative. www.brondell.com (888) 542-335526 Virginia Builder April 2007

Jacuzzi’s version, which comes in both round-front and elongated styles,is a remote-controlled, multi-tasking unit with front and back cleansing,a warm air dryer and controllable heat for the seat. Price tag: $1,150.Kohler’s C 3 boasts hydro cleansing at your fingertips with all the bellsand whistles Jacuzzi has to offer, plus oscillating and pulsing modes forthe water spray and a lighted bowl. The Kohler seats retail starting at$750 and upward to $1,300. www.kohler.com or (800) 456-4537All decked outWith outdoor living on just about everyone’s “in” list, there wasn’tany shortage of products to give a deck or patio some zing. Fire Stone’shottest new Crystal Fire Pit handily converts into a complete granitetopcoffee table with a removable lazy Susan pit cover. When the fire’slit, the lazy Susan can be transferred to atable built to suit. The ensemble can beoutfitted with matching metal rocking chairs.The chat table retails for $999 and theglass fire pit, $399. www.FireStoneHP.com or (866) 303-4028sFire Stone’s Crystal Fire PitsFire Stone’s SolairaTo make outdoor rooms more enjoyablewhen the weather turns crisp, Fire Stonetakes it a step beyond the fire pit byoffering Solaira all-season quartz heaters.Economical and reliable, with the flip of aswitch one unit will instantly heat up thespace occupied by a table and six patiochairs. The units, which can be mountedon the house, will provide a reliable heatsource that won’t fail to start. Retail pricesstart at $390. www.solairaheaters.comor (905) 568-7655(See the biggest home show, page 28)Looking for a Better Way?• Working 14 hour days without improving the bottom line?• Frustrated with framing crews?• Want to grow your business? Turning down business?• Frustrated with inaccurate lumber yard quotes and unpredictable costs?• Spending more time on paperwork than building your business?We Help Builders Succeed• Guaranteed material quantities• Field framing labor included• Speedy and reliable scheduling• Decreased construction cycles• Business systems to improve efficiencies and manage timeTo learn how to build more homesin less time with fewer hassles, call us today.SterlingBuildingSystems.comToll-Free: 800-735-1812April 2007 Virginia Builder 27

The biggest home show(continued from page 27)With durability, sustainability and low maintenance the buzzwordsin building products these days, Fypon’s PVC wraps hiteach of these nails on the head. Made to go around pressuretreatedposts to give them a more finished look, each columnwrap comes in a complete kit with a cap, base, squaring blocksand caulk adhesive. Its semi-assembled two-piece design cutsinstallation time to about 15 minutesper column, thanks in largepart to the squaring blocks thatperfectly align the column aroundan existing support. Fypon offersthe nonstructural PVC ColumnWraps in a plain version startingat $150 in 18 sizes that shipstandard in five days. Specialorder columns are also available.www.fypon.com or(800) 446-3040Fypon ColumnWraps▲InteliVentYou’ve probably heard about “SmartVents” installed onthe perimeter of a crawl space that will open and close infloodwaters and when temperatures fluctuate, but what aboutInteliVents for the inside of the home? They are battery-operated,time-based, programmable floor vent covers that allowhomeowners to control the airflow in individual rooms, whichresults in predictable room temperatures and energy savings.Priced at $39.50, they fit standard U.S. floor vent openings.www.draco-int.com or (360) 714-88642 TimeWinner Of TheHarold GoodmanEntrepreneurialAwardFeaturing:NOW!10 yr PartsWarrantyw/online registrationOffering the BESTwarranties in theindustry.Our name says it all:Superior ProductsSuperior ProgramsSuperior PromotionsSuperior PeopleSuperior TripsFor information aboutJanitrol products,call us Toll Free at:800-325-3709Or visit us on the web:www.seshvac.com

Screened forprivacyIf pool or patio privacy is a bigconcern for a client, this German-madeproduct may provide some welcome cover.Privasol fiberglass screens allow peopleinside a clear view of the outside whileonlookers and passers-by will see anopaque wall. Installed like ordinary screeninto standard frames, Privasol screens aremold- and fire-resistant and very affordable.They’re available in three outside/insidecolor schemes — white/black, white/whiteand silver/black — in three thread-countvariations. MSRP for these screens startsat about $2.50 a square foot, upwardto about $5. www.Privasol.com or866-369-1467sPrivasolNothing kinky hereAlthough the Dryerbox from In-O-VateTechnologies has been around for a while,it’s still worth a mention if you’re notfamiliar with this simple yet brilliant item.Installed in the wall behind the dryer, the(See the biggest home show, page 44)April 2007 Virginia Builder 29

Protecting your employees by providingquality health benefits can be the key tokeeping them happy and productive. As amember of the Home Builders Associationof Virginia, you could get special, costsavingfeatures through Anthem BlueCross and Blue Shield on plans designedspecifically for you. Your job gets easier,it may cost less than you think and youget everything from one company withone call. Learn more about how we canhelp you by contacting Jim Bonnell withHBAV Insurance Agency Inc. at 800-734-6344 or jbonnell@hbav.com.

We are living longerIt’s time to start thinking more long termby Jim Bonnell, LUTCF, director of member benefits servicesm em b er b en efits u p dat eIt’s unquestionable that many Americans are living longer andspending more time in retirement than ever before. It’s veryrealistic for a 50-year-old to look forward to another 30-plusyears of life, almost nine years longer than life expectancy in1900. This greater life expectancy is due to advances in science,technology and more sophisticated health care screening testsand procedures.While this longer life expectancy is certainly a positive for usAmericans, it also requires us to deal with some very real issuesthat weren’t as prevalent to our parents or grandparents.The oldest of the estimated 77 million baby boomers beginreaching retirement age in 2008, creating a tremendous socioeconomiccrisis for our country.As a fact of life, the older we get the more chances wehave of developing health issues. This isn’t an easy subject becausenobody likes to think they could become ill or physicallydisabled in any way. Most Americans prefer the head-in-the-sandapproach. However the likelihood we’ll need some level of assistancein our senior years is very real.What is long-term care?Long-term care (LTC) is used to describe a broad group ofservices that have one thing in common: providing human assistancewith activities of daily living (ADL). I’m sure most of youreading this can think of elderly family members or friends whoat some point in their life needed help getting in and out ofbed, eating, bathing or getting dressed. If they weren’t fortunateto have a close family member with a big heart to take careof them, they more than likely spent a lot of their assets (ormaybe yours) to hire someone to help with their care.Contrary to what most Americans believe, regular healthinsurance, Medicare and supplemental policies aren’t designedto cover LTC expenses. These traditional health insurance plansare designed to help with more acute care like doctor visitsor hospital stays — conditions that don’t require physical orstandby assistance for periods longer than 100 days.The costs of LTC are really eye-opening. In a 2006 “Costof Care” study by Genworth Financial, the national annual costof a private room in a nursing home averaged $70,912, or$194 per day. The same study also found that home healthcare aides average $25.32 per hour. That would cost a familymore than $1,400 per week if an aide were there for justeight hours a day.These expenses can be devastating to a family if it’s notprepared for them. According to the Census Bureau, only 7percent of American seniors have enough saved up to covereven one year of nursing home care.“My family will take care of me”When asked what they would do if something happenedto them that left them unable to perform ADL, most peoplerespond, “My family will take care of me.” While every familyis different, there are a few importantfactors to consider here.First, the size of the American familyis generally getting smaller. Second, withthe increase in female professionals inthe workplace, often both spouses aremore career focused and working longerhours. Third, our children are movingfarther away from home than they didin previous generations. All of thesebonnellfactors lead to fewer adult childrenwho can, or are willing to, take care of an elderly parent.What about Medicaid?Medicaid is a government-sponsored program that requiresthe participants to spend down their assets to required levelsto qualify. If you have very little assets to protect, then thismay be an appropriate option. However, most families have ahome or retirement funds they want to preserve for a spouseor children, and these assets may need to be liquidated beforeany benefits would be payable.Long-Term Care Insurance:Peace of mind and choicesA Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) policy provides peace ofmind and can protect assets you have worked so hard for duringyour life. Often, those with LTCI have more choices and greaterquality of care than those who try to fund the care themselves.Almost all policies today will provide benefits whether youare receiving care in your own home, in an assisted-living facilityor in a nursing home. The policies continue to evolve and arevery customizable to meet individual needs.LTCI: Is it worth it?Few people regret purchasing car insurance or home insurancepolicies when an accident takes place. The coverage earned is fargreater than the annual premiums paid, especially when you considerthe alternative: paying for a new car or a new home out-of-pocket.The same is true of LTCI. The benefits paid out under an LTCIpolicy for one year alone often exceed the cumulative premiumsa client pays into a policy during a 15- or 20-year period.LTCI and HBAV — A membership benefitHBAV is introducing LTCI to all members at reduced premiums.As a member of HBAV you’ll be eligible for a sponsoredgroup discount.Please note: LTCI has significant tax advantages for self-employedindividuals, employers or employees if it’s paid by thebusiness or employer.For more information about long-term care and Long-TermCare Insurance, call me at (804) 643-2797 or send an e-mailto jbonnell@hbav.com. VABApril 2007 Virginia Builder 31

co u n s el' s co r n erMaking amends:A project owner’s recourse forincomplete or defective work by S. Miles DumvilleIt is virtually unheard of for a majorproject to be built without some workbeing done incorrectly or left undone.There are legal avenues a project ownermay pursue when faced with significantincomplete or defective work.For obvious reasons, the owner wouldprefer the original contractor or subcontractorcomplete or correct defective or incompletework. The owner will usually save time andmoney if the original contractor agrees tomake the corrections. The contractor willlikewise prefer to do the work because itis usually less costly to self perform thework than to reimburse the owner forhaving it done by a third party.The rub comes when the contractorwalks off the job or otherwise refuses todo the corrective work. Can an ownerobtain a court order (called a mandatoryinjunction) to make the contractor returnand do the work? Not likely.First of all, where contracts for personalservices such as performing constructionwork are involved, injunctive relief is typicallynot available. This is because judgesdon’t like to be put in the position ofoverseeing the work of providers of specializedservices.Also, where money damages are availableto compensate the owner for costsor losses suffered as a result of defectiveor incomplete work, injunctive relief willtypically not be granted. An exception mightbe where the contractor is really more ofa supplier providing specified materials orequipment for the project. If the contractorhas the materials or equipment inits possession, but improperly refuses todeliver them, a judge might be willing toorder the delivery.I’m aware of one Virginia case in whichthe court issued an affirmative order requiringwork to be completed. This casedidn’t involve a contractor, but rather ahomeowner who was constructing a customresidence.For various reasons work stoppedand the residence sat in an incompletecondition for an extended period. Finally,the subdivision’s homeowners associationbrought a suit to require the owners tocomplete the project in accordance withthe plans approved by the association’sArchitectural Control Committee. Afterhearing the evidence, the court orderedthe owners to complete the project andset a deadline for completion. Windsor onthe James Homeowners Association Inc. vs.Fenyes (Circuit Court of Henrico County, CaseNo. CH-98-001493-00).Since injunctive relief is usually not available,the most common course of actionfor an owner is to hire a third party tocomplete the work and to seek to recoveras legal damages the costs from the originalcontractor.According to the Supreme Court ofVirginia: “If the defect is remediable from apractical standpoint, recovery generally willbe based on the market price of completingor correcting the performance, and this willgenerally be shown by the cost of gettingthe work done or completed by anotherperson.” Green vs. Burkholder, 208 Va. 768,771, 160 S.E.2d 765, 767 (1968).The fact that a contractor is clearly liablefor defective work does not, however,give the owner carte blanc to spend asmuch as he pleases to have correctionsmade. The legal concept of “mitigation ofdamages” requires an owner to take reasonablesteps to have the work completedor corrected.If the corrective work could reasonablyhave been done at a lower cost than whatthe owner paid, the recovery may be limitedto that smaller amount. The burdenis, however, on the defaulting contractorto show the work could have been donefor a lower price.There are cases where recovery ofthe costs to complete unfinished work,or remedy defective work, cannot berecovered. In some instances damages willbe measured by the difference betweenthe value of the defective structure andthe estimated value of the structure if ithad been properly completed. See Green,208 Va. at 771.This rule comes into play where completionor repair would involve “unreasonableeconomic waste.” If the court determinesthe costs of repair or completion aregreatly in excessof any value todumvillebe added to theproperty by the corrective work, the owneris only entitled to the “difference in valuebetween the product contracted for andthe one produced.”As one Virginia court put it, if the costsof repairs are “grossly and unfairly out ofproportion to the good to be attained,”the “value rule” applies and the ownermay not recover the cost of repair orcompletion. Steffan vs. Freemason Assocs.Inc., 61 Va. Cir. 247, 248 (2003).A case decided by the Supreme Courtof Virginia in 1987 illustrates the point. SeeLochaven Co. vs. Master Pools by Schertle Inc.,233 Va. 537, 357 S.E.2d 534 (1987).In Lochaven, the defendant failed tobuild a pool of the depth required bythe parties’ contract. The owner presentedevidence that it would cost $21,500 toreconstruct the pool at the correct depth.The court stated an owner is entitled torecover the costs to correct defectivework “unless the cost to repair would begrossly disproportionate to the results tobe obtained, or would involve unreasonableeconomic waste.”The court also said costs of correctivework will not be awarded “in caseswhere the property must be substantiallydemolished before it can be brought intocompliance with the contract provision orin cases where the cost of compliance isgrossly disproportionate to the benefit to beachieved.” The court applied these principlesto conclude the owner in the Lochaven casecould not recover the costs to bring thepool into compliance with the contract.First, rebuilding the pool would requireits substantial destruction. Second, the onlybenefit to be obtained was a diving boardcould be used with the pool. Thus, theplaintiff was not entitled to the costs ofrebuilding the pool, but rather could onlyrecover the difference in the value of theproperty with a pool constructed in accordancewith the contract specificationsand the value of the property with thepool as actually constructed.Again, however, if a contractor attempts32 Virginia Builder April 2007

to avoid paying the costs of correction or completion, it islikely the court will require the contractor to prove thosecosts greatly outweigh any increase in the value of theproperty that would be obtained by correcting or completingthe work. In most cases, this will be a difficult burdenfor the contractor.An owner also may be able to recover other monetarydamages resulting from defective work in addition to thecosts of correction or the reduced value of the property. Forexample, in the case of commercial or rental property, theowner may be able to recover income losses resulting frombeing unable to use the building when originally anticipated.Likewise costs associated with utilizing an alternativestructure or facility while repairs are completed may berecovered. Thus, if a warehouse is not completed on time,requiring the owner to rent alternative storage facilities, therental costs are probably recoverable.Also, there have been cases in which owners have beenable to recover amounts representing increased constructionloan interest or other financing costs resulting fromdelays in the completion of a project. See Roanoke HospitalAssociation vs. Doyle & Russell Inc., 215 Va. 796, 214 S.E.2d155 (1975).Recovery of these types of damages may depend uponwhether the court finds they are “direct” or “consequential”damages. The Supreme Court of Virginia distinguished thesetwo types of damages in the Roanoke Hospital case:Direct damages are those which arise ‘naturally’ or ‘ordinarily’from a breach of contract; they are damages which, inthe ordinary course of human experience, can be expectedto result from a breach. Consequential damages are thosewhich arise from the intervention of ‘special circumstances’not ordinarily predictable. If damages are determined to bedirect, they are compensable. If damages are determinedto be consequential, they are compensable only if it isdetermined that the special circumstances were within the‘contemplation’ of both contracting parties.As a general rule, contemplation must exist at the timethe contract was executed.In Roanoke Hospital, the Supreme Court of Virginiaruled additional construction loan interest that had to bepaid because of delay in completing the project could berecovered as a direct damage, but additional interest costsresulting from market increases in the applicable rate ofinterest during the period of delay were consequential damagesthat could be recovered only if it was shown that thepossibility of such increases was within the contemplationof the parties at the time of contracting.As the foregoing illustrates, the particular facts of anygiven case can greatly affect an owner’s rights and the legalstrategies that must be employed when an owner is facedwith a contractor who refuses to complete a project orcorrect defective work.(S. Miles Dumville of Reed Smith LLP has more than 30 yearsof experience in the state and federal courts throughout Virginiaand in other jurisdictions at both the trial and appellate level.He represents business entities in dispute resolution proceedings,as well as financial institutions and other lenders in licensingproceedings and enforcement actions. He can be reached at[804] 344-3430 or mdumville@reedsmith.com.) VAB No magazinereaches morebuildingindustrydecisionmakersthanVirginiaBuilder. Build-PACneeds youCelebrating more than 50 years of service to housing in VirginiaVirginia Builder delivers to advertisers the largestnumber of building industry decision-makers inthe state. Mailed nine times a year, themagazine, which is the official publicationof the Home Builders AssociationClear choicesClasses in sessionApril 1-3 at UVAPRSRT STDUS POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT 278MORRISTOWN TNof Virginia, goes directly to more than8,000 company owners and high-levelexecutives. No other state associationmagazine can deliver your messagepackaged in such an attractivelydesigned and well-written format.This magazine contains “mustknow” news for professionalsinvolved in Virginia’s buildingindustry.To learn more about howVirginia Builder can help yourbusiness grow and to receive a copy ofVirginia Builder and a media kit, call MicheleWeatherly at 888-364-5272.JUNE 2007 ISSUEFEATURES: FOUNDATIONS, HURRICANE-RESISTANT PRODUCTSRESERVATION DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2007

i n t h e l i m el i g h tHome Building Association of RichmondA visible player in a hotbed of growth by Heidi KetlerNow more than ever, the Home Building Associationof Richmond is a player in the political arena.This November, all 10 counties in the HBARservice area will elect members of their boards ofsupervisors. In nine of those 10 counties, the entireboard is up for election.HBAR covers the city of Richmond and thecounties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Cumberland,Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, Louisa,New Kent and Powhatan.“Given the role local officials play in land useand building code issues, we must be involved inthe process of having the right people in the rightplaces,” says HBAR President W. Vernon McClure ofMain Street Homes.In preparation for these elections, HBAR raisedmore than double the PAC dollars raised in 2005.HBAR PAC trustees also approved Destination 2007,a comprehensive two-year political action plan.PVBIA board members (from left) Dan Williams,Jim Gearing, Dave Meadows, Mike Corbin, AlexCannon, Laura Newman, Walter Cheatle Jr., TomLetts and EO Shannon Gearing pose for posterity.Attention to member needsWhile HBAR continues to ramp up its politicalaction efforts, it also works hard to ensure theorganization meets changing member needs andexpectations.In January 2006, the HBAR board of directorsapproved a wide range of operational goals. “Basedon the hard work and dedication of the officers,board members, committee and council chairs, staffand countless members, almost every one of thegoals was met or exceeded,” says association ExecutiveVice President David D. Reel.The goals met included:• Membership reached 569 at the end of 2006,despite a challenging new home sales market. Thistotal was 19 members more than the goal of 550.• HBAR launched an outreach campaign withlarge-volume builder members.• The association sponsored a number of educationalseminars for builders and associates, includinga “Keys to Success” marketing seminar for Parade ofHomes builders.• HBAR also realized record attendance at mostof its networking events, such as Show N Tell Night,Builder Bash and the Local Forecast Seminar.• A new and improved HBAR Web site waslaunched at www.hbar.org.• HBAR also adopted several bylaw amendmentsthat streamline the processes used to recruit, nominate,elect and install volunteer leadership.Some 2006 goals, Reel says, were modified orrolled into 2007 based on unanticipated opportunitiesand challenges that occurred during the year.HBAR President Vernon McClure, Build-PAC Chair Vicki Stitzer, Associate Council ChairRoger Langford and Jeanie Bode, vice president/secretary of HBAV, gather with otherHBAR members to meet with Sen. Steve Martin, the senior senator from ChesterfieldCounty. He’s the gentleman in the center wearing a tie.Early indications are that 2007 may be more of the same, he continues.To date, the association has experienced record attendance at its LocalForecast Seminar and unprecedented participation in its annual DreamHome Tour.Holding its positionNow more than ever, HBAR must be right on point.Growth is spreading beyond the association’s historical areas of focus, saysMcClure. “The hotbeds change continuously as growth patterns change.”The areas of greatest attention, he notes, are presently the ‘suburban’counties surrounding the city of Richmond.Among the issues hindering the housing industry’s ability to provide costeffective,high-quality homes in the region are steadily increasing cash proffers,exclusionary zoning regulations, and exorbitant water and sewer tap fees.“On a daily basis, we see new rules and regulations that impact theability of builders to build and increase the costs of the final product,”says McClure. “We are exploring new and better ways to educate thepublic and public officials on the many positive impacts of new homeconstruction and the role that local governments play in placing obstaclesto affordable housing.”Most local elected officials, like those at every level of government,want to be re-elected, and those who are pro home building are underincreasing fire, observes Reel.“Given the current and increasing political involvement of no-growthadvocates, we are finding it increasingly difficult to ask our traditional supportersto stand with us without providing them ‘political cover’ for theirsupport,” he says. “They can and will stick with us, if we are more successfulin making sure that public opinion on growth is positive.”34 Virginia Builder April 2007

HBAR remains a visible force on thepolitical front “by attending virtually everymeeting we can where issues affecting theindustry are discussed or decided uponand by forcefully, but respectfully, relayingthe industry viewpoint prior to and duringthose meetings,” says Reel.Tyler Craddock, HBAR’s public andgovernment affairs director, is at onemeeting or another just about everynight, he adds.“We also rely heavily on a dedicatedgroup of volunteer members who attendthese meetings as part of their job and,who in turn, relay information back toTyler on a regular basis.”A group of HBAR members travel together via a bus to the Housing Blitz downtown,while others drove on their own.While HBAR continues to ramp up itspolitical action efforts, it also works hardto ensure the organization meets changingmember needs and expectations.only in ways that complement their day-to-daylobbying efforts.”As an example, 75 HBAR members joinedothers from locals across the state for the HousingBlitz grassroots action initiative in RichmondJan. 30.(Heidi Ketler is a free-lance writer based inRoanoke. David Reel, HBAR executive vice president,contributed to this article.) VABIn the political frayHBAR offices are in close proximity(about 10 miles) of the Virginia capitoland the office of the Home Builders Associationof Virginia, which gives membersand staff an up-close perspective of thehome building industry’s activism at thestate level. And this year’s HBAV president,Rich Napier, is an HBAR member.But that doesn’t give HBAR preferentialstatus, Reel says.“We meet with the staff and volunteerleaders of HBAV through the normalchannels — the various HBAV committeesand the HBAR board of directors— just as all the other locals do fromacross the state,” says Reel.“We have found that the volunteerleaders at the state level are alwaysaccessible to and interested in the issuesfacing every local within the HBAVnetwork.“We believe that one of the greatestadvantages of the HBA federation is thatlocals focus their lobbying efforts on localissues, HBAV focuses on state issues andNAHB focuses on federal issues. We arealways willing and able to support HBAVand NAHB, but only when asked andApril 2007 Virginia Builder 35

s tat el i n eIHome Building Associationof RichmondRichmond builder, developerrecognized for lifetimeof philanthropyRobert Atack, president of Atack Properties,recently received the prestigiousHearthstone/BUILDER Humanitarian Awardfor his philanthropy and lifetime commitmentto helping others. The award, whichincludes a donation of $150,000 to charitiesof Atack’s choosing, was presented duringIBS activities in Orlando.Atack’s charitable giving has centeredon his hometown of Richmond, where hehas donated millions of dollars and countlesshours to a variety of organizationsduring the last 20 years. “I am exceptionallyhonored to receive this award,”says Atack, “People’s legacies,” he says,“are so much defined by what they’veaccumulated. A legacy is better definedby what they do.”Presented annually by San Rafael-basedHearthstone, the largest institutional investorin residential development projects in theUnited States, and Hanley Wood, publisherof BUILDER Magazine, the Hearthstone/BUILDER Humanitarian Award recognizesindividuals who have demonstrated a lifetimecommitment to public service.Nominees are for-profit, single-familybuilders or lot developers and may becompanies, employees or owners. Winnersare selected by a panel of judges, withspecial attention given to those builderswho use their talents to provide housing forthe under-privileged or otherwise enhancethe quality of life in their communities.During the past seven years, the award hasbestowed nearly $4 million to humanitariancauses throughout the nation.Among his many philanthropic endeavors,Atack was introduced to GoodSamaritan Ministries 10 years ago andhas been actively involved with many ofthe mission’s projects. This has includedrenovating two apartment complexes inRichmond to provide 78 apartment unitsfor transitional and affordable communityhousing for graduates of the GSM programs.The renovations were completedin two phases between 2002 and 2006.These projects raised $3.8 million throughcapital campaigns of which Atack gave $1.5million and helped raise an additional $1million through community contacts for theapartment renovation projects.Without understanding why, Atack believesthat his philanthropy has also madea difference in his business success. “Itseems the more I give, the better I do,”he says. “Being involved in the mission hasstrengthened my faith because I see theresults.” Next, he hopes to help the missionexpand its school before he retires.Richmonder Robert Atack, who founded Atack Properties in 1985, was recently honored with theHearthstone/BUILDER Lifetime Public Service Award. This award recognizes building industry leaderswho have made a conscientious effort to help people in or near the communities they serve.Gary W. Parker with Central VirginiaHousing Coalition was elected a Life Directorof the Fredericksburg Area HBA.Shawn Sweeney won Augusta HBA’sDrive Away Vacation of $500 for bringingin the most new members in 2006. Herecruited six new members.Established wealth management andtrusts and estates attorneys, A. EverettHoeg and Lisa M. Hughes, have joinedVenable LLP’s northern Virginia office aspartner and of counsel, respectively. Bothlawyers arrive from Reed Smith LLP,where they have practiced together forthe past 15 years.Sherman Reece, founder of SuperiorEquipment Sales in Chesapeake, and his wife,Nancy, recently made a $50,000 contributionto TBA’s Building Trades Academy.Sasser Construction LC of Portsmouthrecently was selected to receivethe 2006 Pacesetter Award for CustomerService by Custom Home magazine.(See stateline, page 38)36 Virginia Builder April 2007IIHome Builders Associationof Southside VirginiaA productive 2007 so farThe HBA of Southside’s membershipmeetings during January, February and Marchfeatured very informative speakers whoaddressed job-site security, the EarthCraftProgram and the expansion of Fort Leeas it relates to the building industry.In conjunction with the National Tasteof Home, HBASSV held its annual cookingschool fundraiser Feb. 20.Upcoming events include a fashion show, agolf tournament and Parade of Homes.Piedmont VirginiaBuilding Industry AssociationTrees all aroundThe PVBIA Outreach Committee, alongwith several other community organizations,has proposed to raise funds to plant treeson Culpeper’s Main Street in accordancewith the Town’s Visioning Plan.Individuals or organizations would donatea set amount to adopt a specific tree. Theywould receive an engraved stone belowthe selected tree to commemorate theirparticipation. PVBIA’s Outreach Committeechairman, Kevin Shreiner, and volunteer AlexCannon will spearhead the fundraising.INames in the news

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Stateline (continued from page 36)I TidewaterBuilders AssociationBig hearts produce homefor Habitat family“When we all come together and help,it does a lot of good. I’m proud of thepeople I do business with and everyonethat’s worked on this home to make ithappen,” says Scott Brooker, president ofSGB Homes Property Endeavors and anindependent builder for Haven Homes.On behalf of Tidewater Builders Association,Brooker, along with modular homemanufacturer, Haven Homes, brought thehouse to the area for a South HamptonRoads Habitat for Humanity family. Thecity of Norfolk contributed the lot wherethe home now stands.Dana Cherry, a full-time nursing assistantat St. Mary’s Home for the Disabled,will own the house. Last summer, sheand her daughter, Destany, had to movefrom the home they had rented for morethan 16 years.The Cherry’s new home was delivered(From left) Chip Slaven, president of the Board of South Hampton Roads Habitat for Humanity;John Ainslie, president of TBA (with daughter Brooke); Dana and Destany Cherry, futurehomeowner and daughter; Scott Brooker, builder and president SGB Homes; and Bill Counsil ofHaven Homes are all smiles as they cut the ribbon to a Habitat for Humanity modular homethat was on display during the Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show in Virginia Beach in February.in two halves to the Virginia BeachConvention Center just three daysprior to the opening of the Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show. The 1,200-square-foothome was assembled on site, landscaped,fully furnished and on display and open fortours during the show. The homes’ furnishingswere raffled off in a silent auction tobenefit South Hampton Roads Habitat forHumanity.After the show, the home was movedto Norfolk’s Baurraud Park neighborhood,where it was permanently set up.38 Virginia Builder April 2007ITop of VirginiaBuilding AssociationSnapp receives top NAHB awardSurrounded by senior NAHB officers,TVBA President Ivan Snapp was seated inthe front row of the 2007 InternationalBuilders’ Show opening ceremonies in Orlando,all part of his new title as “Big Spikeof the Year.”Snapp came in first place in the nationfor recruiting new members to a charteredbuilders association with less than 300members. He attended a luncheon andtour of NAHB headquarters as a guest ofNAHB CEO Jerry Howard in the weekprior to the show.To commemorate his Big Spike achievement,Snapp was awarded a special diamondencrusted lapel pin and a wall plaque.VAB

Virginians mix business with fun at IBS(All photos are identified from left to right unless otherwise noted.)p i c t u r e t h i sTidewater’s Chuck Miller, Pam Pekrun and Chip Iulianohang loose at the Spike party after the HBAV reception.Many thanks to the folks with Reico and Merillat Cabinets for sponsoring the HBAVreception at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando during the International Builders’ Show.Former first ladies Linda Clatterbuck (Piedmont) and LindaStokely (Northern Virginia) mix it up with this year’s leadinglady, Judy Napier (Richmond).Top of Virginia BA’s president, Ivan Snapp, celebrates his good fortune withMak Koebig (Piedmont, Shenandoah Valley), Dwight Hikel (Northern Virginia)and TVBA Executive Vice President Christian Schweiger. Snapp won the grandprize at the receptionand was also named aBig Spike winner.President Rich Napier draws one of the lucky door prizewinners during the reception at the Hard Rock Hotel.Peninsula’s Larraineand Henry Stephens,HBAV first vicepresident/treasurer,relax at the Reico/Merillat-sponsoredreception with ThomasMeehan.President Rich Napier (far right) poseswith the Reico/Merillat reception’s doorJohn Stokely Jr. (Northern Virginia), Dave Carson prize winners: Ivan Snapp (Top of Virginia), Roanoke Regional’s J.B. Smith and Ron(Southside) and Anthony Clatterbuck (Piedmont) catch who won a $4,000 gas grill, and Delores Willard Sr. discuss the upcoming conventionup on the day’s events.Vanecek (Rappahannock), the lucky recipient in Bermuda. Both plan to attend.April 2007of a Movado watch.Virginia Builder 39

Before you know it, June will be here,and you’ll wish you had signed up to bepart of this year’s Bermuda adventure.Don’t have regrets. Do it today! Make plansto join colleagues and friends from acrossVirginia for the Home Builders AssociationSpacious and fresh, each hotel roomhas a private balcony or terrace.SouthamptonCountdown to convention HBAV isBermuda-boundJune 24-27The Home Builders Association of Virginia and President RichNapier wish to express appreciation to the following members fortheir generous sponsorship of the 2007 Annual Convention.~PLATINUM~Dominion Virginia PowerNapier Realtors ERAR.C. Goodwyn & Son’s Inc.~GOLD~Base Camp Development Co.Ferguson/Stock Building SupplyFirst Market BankReico Kitchen & BathRichmond Association of RealtorsThe Contractor YardWeyerhaeuserof Virginia’s 2007 Convention.This year’s anticipated event will beheld Sunday, June 24, until Wednesday,June 27, at The Fairmont SouthamptonPrincess in Bermuda. Perched royally onthe island’s highest point, The Fairmont~SILVER SPONSORS~Evans Carpet • Franklin Federal Savings & LoanGE Appliances • Home Building Association of RichmondJames River Exteriors LLC • PellaResource BankThank you all for your generous support!overlooks lush acres of land,pink sandy beaches and bountiful gardens.You truly don’t want to miss out on theannual event which will be held on thislittle parcel of paradise.While visiting the island, you’ll haveample opportunity to relax at the beachor pool, hit the links for a round of golf,grab your racket for a little tennis, snorkelyour way around the reefs, ride the waveson a jet ski or explore the island on ascooter. And good food abounds with theresort’s award-winning cuisine served dailyin six on-site restaurants.This year’s associate-sponsored eventwill be held at the Swizzle Inn, Bermuda’soldest pub and restaurant and home of theoriginal rum swizzle. (This potent concoction,rumored to be Bermuda’s nationaldrink, consists of Goslings Black Seal andGold Rum, three juices, Falernum and ahost of other ingredients. The exact recipeis a closely guarded secret.)Don’t forget to packthe passportBut first things first: In order to sampleall the island has to offer, you need tohave a valid passport.To obtain a passport for the first time,you must apply in person at one of 7,000passport acceptance facilities such as postoffices, some public libraries and a numberof county and municipal offices. You alsoneed to apply in person if your previouspassport has expired and it was issuedmore than 15 years ago or if you lostyour passport. You’ll need two photographsof yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship anda valid form of photo identification suchas a driver’s license.You can renew by mail if your mostrecent passport is available to submit,is not damaged and was issued withinthe past 15 years. You must still havethe same name or can legally documentyour name change. You can download apassport renewal application form.If you need to apply for a new passport,you also can download a form. Aword of advice: fill it out before yougo to apply and save yourself time andfrustration. For more information or todownload a form, go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.Don’t wait until the last minute! Itnormally takes about eight to ten weeksto process a passport application.(See BERMUDA, page 42)

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIAJoin in the fun and be an “Associate Sponsor”of the 6th Annual Associate Event“Swizzlin’ with the Associates”at the 2007 HBAV Convention in Bermuda7 – 11 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2007Sign up now to be an “Associate Sponsor”and participate in this exciting evening.➽ Get “one-on-one” time with all convention attendees.➽ Receive recognition throughout the convention.➽ Be listed in the program of events and on signage.➽ Be recognized at the board of directors meeting.➽ Gain publicity in several editions of Virginia Builder magazine.➽ Be listed on the HBAV Web site – www.hbav.com.Each conventionattendee will be given a drinkrecipe booklet upon entering the pub.Each page of the booklet will have a drinkrecipe and the participating associate’s name,employer, address, phone number, e-mail address,etc., with a brief company description. Attendeeswill then collect stamps/stickers from eachassociate sponsor throughout the eveningto be placed on their correspondingrecipe page for a chanceto win prizes.PAYMENTThe event will be held atthe Swizzle Inn,Bermuda’s oldest pub andrestaurant, home of theRum Swizzle.$600 for one page$800 for two people on one page$1,000 for two pages$1,500 for three pages❐ Yes, I will attend and please count on me to be an “Associate Sponsor.”❐ No, I cannot attend, but please count on me to be an “Associate Sponsor.”Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Company: _____________________________________________________________________________________Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________City: ____________________________________________________________________________Phone: ___________________Fax: ______________________State: _______ Zip:__________________Local Association:____________________________________________________________________________________________________E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________Amount Paid: _________________ ❐ Check Enclosed ❐ VISA ❐ MasterCard ❐ American ExpressCard Number: ____________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: _________________Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Return this form with payment to: HBAV, 707 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219Office (804) 643-2797 * Fax (804) 780-2482

Bermuda(continued from page 40)What are we going to dowhen we get there?Here’s the itinerary for this year’sconvention:SUNDAY, JUNE 249-11 a.m. Tennis tournament3-5 p.m. HBAV registration4 p.m. Hotel check in5-5:30 p.m. HBAV Associates Committeemeeting6-7:30 p.m. Welcome receptionMONDAY, JUNE 257:30-8:30 a.m. HBAV welcome breakfast8:30-9:30 a.m. Business Session I9:30-10 a.m. Business Session II11 a.m. Shotgun start golftournament1-4 p.m. Glass bottom boat cruise7-11 p.m. “Swizzlin’ with theAssociates” dinnerAssociate-sponsored eventTUESDAY, JUNE 268-9 a.m. President’s breakfast9:30-10 a.m. Business Session III10-10:30 a.m. HBAV Build-PACCommittee meeting10-11 a.m. Membership Improvement10:30-noonTask Force meetingHBAV LegislativeCommittee meetingNoon-1 p.m. Board of directorsluncheon meeting6-7 p.m. Awards presentation7-8 p.m. Dinner8-11 p.m. DanceWEDNESDAY, JUNE 27Noon Hotel check-outFor more information about the upcoming2007 state convention, call HBAVat (804) 643-2797. VABReigning from atop Bermuda’s highest point,over a majestic 100-acre estate, The FairmontSouthampton is located on the southern shoreof Bermuda. It has been the island’s premierluxury resort since its opening in 1972.Featuring 593 guest rooms and suites, each hasa private balcony and incredible views of theocean, the harbor or the 18-hole golf course.HBAV Registration Form2007 Annual ConventionSunday, June 24 - Wednesday, June 27, 2007at the Fairmont SouthamptonPrincess-BermudaName:___________________________________ $________________Spouse/Guest: __________________________________ $________________Children:__________________________________ $___________________________________________________ $________________GOLF ($90) $________________cruise ($60) $________________totALCompany:______________________________________$________________Phone:___________Address:_____________________________________ Fax:__________________City:______________________________ State:____ Zip:__________________E-mail address:_____________________________________________________Local association: __________________________________________________£ Builder £ Associate £ OtherPrices through May 24, 2007 prices AFTER May 24, 2007Member $395 Member $495Spouse/Guest $295 Spouse/Guest $395Children $295 Children $395(Children 6 years and under are free.)No HBAV registration refunds after June 1, 2007Return this form with payment to:HBAV, 707 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219(804) 643-2797 • Fax (804) 780-2482PaymentAmount paid: $___________❑ Check enclosed ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ American ExpressCard Number: _____________________ Expiration Date: ________________Signature: _ ______________________________________________________Billing Address (if different from other):_______________________________________________________________PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED BEGINNING JAN. 1, 200742 Virginia Builder April 2007

HOTEL RESERVATION FORMHOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIAJUNE 24-27, 2007(Please print clearly or type)Name: ________________________________________________________________Firm: _________________________________________________________________Address:_______________________________________________________________City, State, Zip Code:_____________________________________________________Phone number: _____________________Fax number: ______________________E-mail:________________________________________________________________Arrival Day/Date: __________________Departure Day/Date: __________________RATES: single/double triple quadrupleModerate Room $265 $295 $325Fairmont Room $285 $315 $345Deluxe Harbor View Room $335 $365 $395Deluxe Ocean View Room $355 $385 $415Meal Plan: (eg.) NO MEALS INCLUDEDNote: Group Rates will apply 3 days prior and 3 days after the main ConferenceDates, subject to availability.Add to the Room Rate: Government Occupancy tax of 7.25%, Resort Levy of $7.51 per personper day, and gratuities totaling $10 per person per day for Moderate, Fairmont and Deluxe Rooms(includes bellman, maid service, and set-up). Gratuity charges are charged for adults and childrenof any age and are mandatory as contracted with the Bermuda Industrial Union.RESERVE: Check-in time is 4 p.m Checkout time is noonHotel policy permits only (4) persons per room.______ (# Rooms) for ______ (# adults) ______ (# children)SPECIAL REQUESTS: Subject to availability❑ Smoking ❑ Non-smoking ❑ King Bed ❑ Two Double Beds ❑ OtherAll reservations MUST be guaranteed by credit card or two nights deposit. Individualcancellations made within 72 hours and all no shows will be charged for two nights.Method of Guarantee:❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express❑ Check Amount enclosed $ ___________________Check should be made payable to: The Fairmont SouthamptonCredit Card #:__________________________ Expiration Date: _____________Cardholder Name:__________________________________________________Signature:_________________________________________________________In the event of an early departure, the deposit will be forfeited unless the hotel is notified ofthe change in departure three (3) days in advance.The hotel must receive all room reservations by MAY 25, 2007. Reservationsreceived after this date will be confirmed on a space and rate availability basis.To make Reservations, please E-mail, fax or mail this form to:FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON, Attn: Group Reservations DepartmentP.O. Box HM 1379 • Hamilton, HM FX • BermudaFax: 441-239-6916For inquiries or changes, please call toll free at 1-800-441-1414or E-mail address: shpres@fairmont.comspike summaryThe following are the HBAV members withthe highest total year-to-date, new, retentionand accumulation credits as of October 2006:HIGHEST YEAR-TO-DATETOTAL CREDITSName YTD total Total1. Ivan Snapp, TVBA 113.00 113.002. Gary Parker, FABA 91.50 189.503. Charles Miller, TBA 78.00 481.504. Jeffrey Wermers, TBA 40.50 260.505. Tom Huxtable, TBA 34.50 450.506. Richard Coleman, FABA 33.50 374.007. Don Garlow, TBA 33.50 321.008. Mak Koebig, SVBA 29.50 309.509. C. Roger McLellon, PHBA 29.00 309.0010. J. Snell, SVBA 28.50 73.50HIGHEST YEAR-TO-DATETOTAL NEW CREDITSName YTD total Total1. Ivan Snapp, TVBA 88.50 113.002. Gary Parker, FABA 49.50 189.503. Kenneth Hatchett, PHBA 28.00 28.004. C. Roger McLellon, PHBA 26.00 309.005. Don Garlow, TBA 22.00 321.006. Sue Creech, PHBA 21.00 64.007. Andrew Cohen, PHBA 20.50 20.758. J. Snell, SVBA 18.00 73.509. Charles Miller, TBA 15.00 481.5010. Barry Layne, BACV 15.00 80.50HIGHEST YEAR-TO-DATERETENTION CREDITSName YTD total Total1. Charles Miller, TBA 63.00 481.502. Gary Parker, FABA 42.00 189.503. Tom Huxtable, TBA 34.50 450.504. Jeffrey Wermers, TBA 34.50 260.505. Richard Coleman, FABA 29.50 374.006. Claude Grandy, RRHBA 24.50 562.507. Ivan Snapp, TVBA 24.50 113.008. David Blalock, PHBA 23.00 99.509. Mak Koebig, SVBA 22.50 309.5010. Ted Yoder, TBA 20.50 187.50HIGHEST total creditsaccumulationNameTotal1. James Carver, FABA 859.252. J.T. Huddleston, RRHBA 796.003. Claude Grandy, RRHBA 562.504. John Scanelli, TBA 521.005. Jules Elliott, FABA 491.006. Preston Stallings, BRHBA 490.507. Charles Miller, TBA 481.508. Lewis Jamison, RRHBA 466.509. Bill Hendricks, TBA 458.5010. Tom Huxtable, TBA 450.50April 2007Virginia Builder 43

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