The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt. Another exclusive innovation from Quality Edge

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1 The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt Another exclusive innovation from Quality Edge

2 Green starts with you. A single recycled aluminum can will save enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours. Thanks to you, over 63 billion aluminum cans were recycled into sustainable products in Aluminum is the #1 recycled product in the USA. Over 8 billion pounds of aluminum were recycled last year. In fact, 31% of the 26 billion pounds of aluminum consumed in the US was recycled. 4 billion pounds were used in making building products. Almost 100% of aluminum building products came from recycled sources. The longest journey begins with but a single step. Unknown. The green is in you.

3 Construction to sustain America s population has a heavy environmental impact on us all. Quality Edge, in conjunction with REGREEN for remodeling and LEED for new homes are leading the way towards a green future. Energy Water Quality Edge designs and manufactures innovative exterior building products that contribute to 4 out of 5 green home categories in LEED s Certification Green Home program. 12% water use 39% CO2 emissions 65% waste output 71% electricity consumption Each year the combined residential footprint generates 21% of all CO2 emissions. That s 1.2 billion metric tons per year. Over 20% of all energy is spent to heat and cool our homes. Non green homes drive up that cost of heating and cooling by 40%. The air quality in old housing contains up to 100 times higher pollutants than outdoors, leading to serious health burdens. Our Children s Future 19% Increasing Energy Prices Consumer Motivation Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. Unknown. Comfortable Indoor Air Quality Durable Energy Efficient Environmentally Responsible As of 2006, 50% of builders are focusing their attention on green building issues. Between 40% and 50% of homes built in 2010 are expected to be green. Insurance, local, state governments and utilities are offering discounts, rebates and tax breaks for eco-friendly improvements. 21% Healthy Sites 16% Reliance on Foreign Oil 14% Global Warming Materials For more info on other Green initiatives visit and

4 Aluminum, the Green Solution. RECYCLED Aluminum VIRGIN Aluminum Aluminum lasts practically forever, based on its resistance to corrosion. In fact, 500 year old aluminum is as good as 50 year old, 5 year old or virgin aluminum. It is the pillar of sustainable choice in exterior products. Using aluminum building products has an extremely positive green impact. The recycling production of aluminum contributes only 5% of CO2 emissions as compared to virgin aluminum production. It s even less when you factor in the complete cycle of mining and transportation. Recycled aluminum production reduces pollution by 95%. Recycled aluminum significantly reduces landfill, burden, capital and operational costs. VS 5 % The price of greatness is responsibility. Winston Churchill.

5 Drip Edge Prevents muddy water damage Drip Cap Prevents mold Starter Strip Prevents foundation damage Pre-engineered Fascia 27% less on-site waste Roof Flashing Prevents water damage Valleys Channels water for reuse Exends roof life by 20% Soffit Reduces energy consumption by up to 40% Rain Containment Captures rainwater for reuse Gutter Protection, Accessories and Water Management Eliminates termites, mosquitoes, and pesticides Underdeck Rain Carrying Products Prevents foundation, basement damage No problem can stand the assault of sustained thinking. Voltaire.

6 Ventilation is everything. Breathe easy with Quality Edge soffit. The lowest cost investment in your quest for a green healthy home with the highest R.O.I. Without adequate Net Free Air, your home, your families health and your finances are at risk. Energy costs have increased over 100% over the past 5 years. The average home without proper ventilation spends 40% too much on energy. Green homes with proper ventilation can reduce 100 metric tons of CO 2 over their lifetime. Proper ventilation significantly reduces the risk of sick home syndrome and health risks from exposure to carbon monoxide, radon, formaldehyde, mold and mildew. Proper ventilation keeps your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Proper ventilation increases your insulation s R-value by stopping moisture build-up. Proper ventilation prevents premature aging of your home. Let s inspect your home. Typical shingle ridge style vents have 18 square inches of net free area per linear feet. So if you have a one foot overhang you need to use a soffit that provides at least 9 square inches of net free area (NFA). Air intake must be equal to or exceed exhaust. Cool, dry air enters through the soffit. Cooler air pushes up. Warmer air containing moisture exits at or near the ridge. TruVent Soffit the only green solution. 100% recycled. Titanium reinforced alloy. 166% stiffer than Vinyl Soffit. Doesn t buckle in heat. Won t melt. Doesn t produce toxic fumes under heated conditions. Meets and exceeds ASTM smoke density test. TruBead: 2 Panel Vented 5.7 NFA TruBead: 3 Panel Vented 10.2 NFA TruVent Hidden Vent Soffit 11.0 NFA TruLine: 12" Fully Vented 19.6 NFA TruLine: 16" Center Vented 5.9 NFA TruLine: 16" Fully Vented 21.2 NFA TruLine: D5 Fully Vented 22.5 NFA TruLine: D6 Fully Vented 21.6 NFA Builders Soffit - 12" Fully Vented 15.9 NFA US Department of Energy Man s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. Oliver Wendell Holmes.

7 Ventilation and beyond. Innovative Green Accessories 3.0 Quality Edge sweats the small things, so you don t need to. Innovative, preengineered accessories Drip Edge Significantly reduces water damage and mold Improves roof life by up to 20% Reduces utility costs Keeps rodents and insects out TRUGuard Rainware System R ain water management protects your home P revents mold P revents foundation damage A voids landscape destruction E liminates water damage to basements R educes standing water and infestation by termites and mosquitoes and the need to treat with non-green pesticides that cost so little, yet have such a major green R.O.I. Accessories that not Underdecking System only reduce your carbon Channels water away from your home preventing foundation, basement damage. No more exposed nails or dirty rafters safe and beautiful for outdoor living. footprint, but safeguard against costly repairs. Roof Valleys Reduces trapped debris Channels water for re-use Reduces water damage Extends life of shingles by up to 20% Chance favors the prepared mind. Louis Pasteur. Pre-engineered Fascia E liminates 27% onsite waste vs cutting and bending of coil. M inimizes landfill burden 2 40% stronger than typical trim coil E liminates ugly oil canning associated with bent trim coil

8 Whatever your shade of green is, Quality Edge can accentuate the beauty of your home. White 280 Snowmist 523 Eggshell 503 Champagne 827 Cozy Cottage 606 Herringbone 819 Desert Tan 327 Pewter 805 Victorian Gray 770 Prairie Sand 549 Sandy Beige 177 Wicker 809 Autumn Leaf 560 Clay 807 Norwood 509 Heather 506 Aspen 786 Cactus 200 Cypress 559 Sage 771 Granite 204 Eldridge Gray 605 Terratone 511 Sable 538 Musket 508 Mocha 507 Brown 502 Navy 521 Forest 522 Wineberry 604 Black 518 Success is a journey, not a destination. Ben Sweetman.

9 Green by Design. Quality Edge has been creating green building products before green was in. QE designs and manufactures the little things, that make the big difference to your family s health, your home investment, and the environment. We walk the talk. We have implemented our own green initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint by 40% by Some examples are: 1. Installed overhead plant fans to decrease heating and cooling costs and increase efficiency % recycling of all unused aluminum, steel and corrugated material. 3. Switch to water based materials in manufacturing to minimize VOC emissions. 4. Recycling of office paper. 5. Implementing bar code manufacturing systems for efficiency and elimination of waste. 6. Developed creative shipping and transportation initiatives to significantly reduce transportation costs and fuel usage. 7. Recycling and laundering Kevlar gloves and sleeves. Well done is better than well said. Benjamin Franklin. QEGREENBROCH 10/08