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to-one in 2009 to two-to-one in 2012.

Roofing: Reroofing, which historically accounted fbr 70 Io 7 5o/o of roofing demand, ballooned to 82Va last year, as the overall residential roofing market in North America fell llTo to 130 million squares worth $9 billion.

Insulation: R&R is also consuming roughly two-thirds of the insulation market a sharp reversal sincc 2006, when nearly two-thirds went to new construction. In 2010. residential and commercial thermal insulation for building and construction reached 5.8 billion lbs. valued at $5.2 billion, a 30Vo drop from 2006. It should jump to $6.3 billion in 2012.

Principia's Ken Jacobson predicts opportunities to increase sales of pricier, more energy-efficient products. as rising energy prices make payback periods shorter. "Most homes have about lc/c for insulation as a cost-line item, typically standard fiberglass plus a vapor barrier system." he said. "With 2o/o ilis possible to get more than two times the energy effic iency . Many consumers are reluctant to spend an extra lo/o to 27a fbr insulation, but will spend money on a solar array for their roof. A tight envelope can save as much as 407o on heating and cooling costs."

The full studies-Residential Siding 2010, Residential Roofing 2010, and Residential & Commercial Insulation 20 l0-are available from www.principiaconsulting.com.

All FGL Tru-Dry timbers are dried in "HeatWave USA's RFV' kilns, which use clean, renewable energy and have zero emissions.

Tru-Dry timbers are dried completely and evenly through, out so you won't experience the sticky problems often encountered with beams that are not dried to the core.

Combine our selection of Douglas fir timbers along with our skilled milling staff and you've got one ofthe best resources in Southern California.

Tricon Expands for China

Tricon Lumber invested $4 million in a new saw line at its mill in St. Regis, Mt., to produce metric-sized concrete fclrm supports fbr China.

"This got goin-e around the start of the fourth quarter of last year, around September and October," said mill manager Angelo Ververis. "With our operation, we have a little more flexibility to adapt to ncw markets."

This isn't the first time Tricon has sent wood overseas. The company competed for Japanese business in the 1990s, when export wood specifications were very demanding. In contrasl, Asian markets now are interested in lower-grade lumber and pay accordingly.

"We used to take the junk wood for studs, but the housing market was crushing and studs go into new homes." said Vcrveris. "We wouldn't be running at full production without the Chinese market."

Western Building Material Association installed Ed Waite, president of ProBuild's northwestern operations, as its new president during the group's recent annual convention.

Other new officers are lst v.p. Randy Stemper, Astoria Builders Supply, Astoria, Or.',2nd v.p. Bill Mackie, Madison Lumber, Ketchikan, Ak., and past president Eric Fritch, Chinook Lumber, Snohomish, Wa. Lake Chelan Building Supply, Chelan. Wa.. was named Dealer of the Year, while Huttig Building Products was named Supplier of the Year.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association's Colorado WOOD Council named William Miller, Alpine Lumber, Westminster, Co., as its 2010 Lumberman of the Year.

The group will host a bowling tournament April l8 at Bowl-ero Lanes, Lakewood, Co.

Upcoming webinars will cover ecommerce March 23, procedures for accidents and emergencies March 25, M fir"t aid training April 6 and April

Lumber Association of California & Nevada tees off its annual PAC golf tournament April 14 at Black Gold Golf Club, Yorba Linda, Ca.

The next 2nd Growth dinner meeting is set for May 5,location TBD.

North American Wholesale Lumber Association will host a regional meeting April 7 at The Vancouver Club, Vancouver, B.C.

A regional conference is scheduled for May 4-6 at the Benson Hotel, Portland, Or.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Ctub will spend a day at the races April 23 at Santa Anita Racetrack, Arcadia, Ca.

May 12 will be ladies night at Orange County Mining Co., Orange, Ca.

International Wood Products Association holds its 55th annual convention April l3-15 at Loews, New Orleans, La.

Seminars will cover import challenges, sustainable design with exotic wood, specifying imported woods, pro-active marketing in an anti-import climate, and distribution.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association will celebrate its 90th anniversary May l-3 during its annual convention at Hyatt Regency Grand

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Cypress, Orlando, Fl.

A welcome reception will celebrate honorary lifetime member Gail Overgard, who is retiring from Timber Products, Springfield, Or.

Seminars will cover latest trends, technology developments and innovations, better use of working capital, and better product promotion.

Composite Panel Association will kick off its May l-3 spring meeting at the Hyatt Regency, Scottsdale, Az., with a golf tournament at Gainey Ranch Golf Club.

American Wood Protection Association gathers May 15-17 at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale. Fl.. for its l07th annual meeting.

Educational sessions will cover LEED/green building, alternative wood treatments, quality control, and industrial products.