RIMA News - September 08
© Rima News September 2008
President’s Letter – I am not the first RIMA-I President to point out that one of the most daunting tasks of the office is the writing of the "President's Letter". A quick look back at past volumes (also an old tactic admittedly used by many past presidents) reveals various strategies for finding additional words to add to the annual meeting announcements, election pleas and other such necessities of each letter. So I try and take the time to makes my notes for these letters in different places, so her it goes and here I sit on the side of a mountain in Northern California over looking Napa valley. I know what you are thinking, and no wine is in my pack (yet), I have to climb down this mountain at some point today.
Congratulations to the winners of the “Its About Saving Energy” Building Award Contest. The winners will be recognized at the next RIMA-I meeting.
It is hard to imagine that 2009 will be upon us soon. We have endured a great deal thus far this year, in spite of the depressed global economy, stock market wows and the well-advertised U.S. Housing Market plundering. In the midst of all the negatives, RIMI-I is experiencing growing pains!
During this time of a global energy crisis, our industry is part of the energy crisis solution. RIMA-I members have found opportunities to expand their business, with oil and energy cost at a historical high, the products that RIMA-I members produce are now more popular than ever. “It is About Saving Energy” and companies are finding shelter under the legitimacy of RIMA-I. RIMA-I’s membership base is growing, and our opportunity to grow with a diverse membership is expanding. I have had the opportunity to be among several associations in many countries, and I have not found another eclectic group of members of an association that is as passionate about their industry as those of RIMA-I.
One of RIMA-I’s special Task Groups have been working diligently on a project for several months. This project is becoming finalized into an exciting new program for RIMA-I’s members and will be unveiled at the next RIMA-I meeting. This is an exclusive RIMA-I member program that will help us grow into the next stage of legitimacy in the industry and offer a level of congruency from specifying products to final job site inspections. This is an impressive step forward for RIMA-I. Come to Miami and find out more.
The next meeting will be in Miami, FL, where we will undertake more tasks and remove more barriers (no pun intended) that will continue to move RIMA-I progressively into 2009 and beyond. As we continue to grow in numbers and necessity, your talents are becoming more and more needed. I encourage you to participate. Come join us in Miami. RIMA-I can utilize your particular discipline to grow your association and the industry. Our future is clear and bright!
First Annual “It’s About Saving Energy” Building Award Winners Announced!
RIMA International held the first in an ongoing award competition for projects utilizing reflective products constructed in 2007. The “It's About Saving Energy" Building Award contest for 2008 entries received fell into two of the four available categories - Residential and Metal Building. Three judges took on the very difficult task of reviewing all the entries and selecting the winners. A special thank you to Ron Rado, Wes Hall and Dan Russell for judging this year's contest. Plaques for the winning member companies and, if applicable, the installer for the project, will be presented at the upcoming RIMA-I meetings in Miami, Florida. Certificates of Honorary Mention will also be presented. The awards are as follows:
In the Residential Building Category, the winner is Foil Barrier Insulation.
This project was a remodel of a residence in an exclusive Dallas area of Bent Tree Country Club. The customer was looking for innovative ways to add green building technology and to maximize current materials for comfort and energy efficiency. The favorite room of the house was a large great room that was particularly uncomfortable due to the west side location and the vaulted ceiling minimizing proper ventilation and insulation. The sheet rock in the room was removed with the fiberglass batt insulation and replaced by Foil Barrier with four layers of Tempshield International™ Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association Double Bubble two-sided Foil R15 Radiant Barrier Insulation maximizing limited space in replacement of the minimal R-value of fiberglass batt insulation. The four layers of Tempshield were installed with a minimal one-inch air gap under the roof decking and between layers of material allowing hot air to be released to the main attic area and to go out rather than being trapped in the vaulted area. The remainder of the attic was retrofitted with Super R Plus Radiant Barrier foil mounted to the bottom cord of rafters near the roof decking and included were the attic vertical walls. This project is worthy of recognition due to its use of two reflective products and innovative ideas maximizing comfort and energy efficiency.
Congratulations to our winners! The following entrants will receive Honorary Mention Certificates for their entries:
ESP/Low-E for their residential entry of the Garth Callaghan Construction spec home using the Built Green WRV rating system utilizing Low-E tab, Econo-E and Low-E Slabshield.
Foil Barrier Insulation for their metal building entry of a manufacturing facility for a sports lighting company using Super R Plus 97% Reflective Foil Radiant Barrier.
Louisiana Pacific (LP) for their residential entry of a four-unit town home built by KB Home and Martha Stewart Living Omni media (Westport at Twin Lakes subdivision) in Cary, North Carolina using LP TechShield Radiant Barrier Sheathing and LP TechShield Radiant Barrier Foil.
Polyair for their residential entry of a research project that included two houses in Toronto, Canada using Polyair SuperCell FP, SuperCell FF, SuperCell UC and Flexotherm Vapour Barrier.
A great job to each of these companies for their excellent work and participation in this contest. Congratulations everyone! A special thank you to Ideal Tape Company for sponsoring Sunday’s brunch!
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