Sip Building Material

NTA Partners With ICC-ES to Provide Greater Efficiency in Issuance of Building ...

ICC-ES is a renowned, nonprofit company that specializes in providing technical reports regarding code compliance that are of particular use to regulatory agencies and building-product manufacturers. The partnership will allow the implementation of a comprehensive, teamwork-oriented approach intended to expedite the achievement of joint NTA/ICC-ES evaluation reports and enhance integral value added services for NTA, ICC-ES and all respective clients therein.

(Logo:   http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110720/CG38414LOGO )

The agreement will focus, initially, on the formation of a joint program that will provide quality assurance testing, certification and submittal for structural insulated panels (SIP) that feature OSB facings and EPS foam plastic cores. Joint NTA/ICC-ES evaluation reports regarding these panels, and the materials required in their production, will simplify the application process for customers interested in the joint program services and create an overall more reliable, efficient and pro-compliance certification process.

"The pursuit of greater efficiency, industry-wide, continues to be mission critical, and at NTA we pride ourselves on always striving to move at the speed of business," said , President of NTA. "This partnership will provide for a deeper initial understanding of the scope of testing requirements and allow us to achieve faster turnaround time in the issuance of reports.  By working together with ICC-ES in interpreting evolving technical standards, testing methods and acceptance criteria, we can issue reports bolstered by the strength of both parties and, therefore, provide not only demonstrated industry value to customers, but an economic advantage, as well."

The partnership program will, as well, provide a wider exposure for building products through the network of NTA and ICC-ES customers, code enforcers, engineers, specifiers, media destinations and additional corporate alliances. The working partnership promises an increased value added capacity in the offering of engineering and technical support for NTA customers.

As per the agreement, NTA assumes responsibility for product testing, test report issuance, test data reduction and analysis, joint evaluation report preparation and will act as the primary contact for applicants regarding technical matters prior to the issuance of joint product evaluation reports . Testing conducted by NTA will be open for observation to ICC-ES – which will provide a system for the management of joint product evaluation report questions and comments and which will maintain evaluation reports through industry-best documentation practices and procedures.

Thinking of building a house? Here's why you should consider SIP ...

Of my house.

Regardless of the Zillow’s guestimated value of my home, they have to base these numbers on some type of research and data (I hope anyway). I actually have to agree that over all home values in St Petersburg and other towns of Pinellas and Tampa Bay did go up recently. I would not back up the percentage that Zillow claims, but it’s definitely up.

I live in Eagle Crest , a lovely community in west St Pete . We love it because of its layout, location and history. The red brick paved streets are wide and there’s plenty of parking comparing, for example, to Old Northeast . A couple streets are curved and make the neighborhood look unique. There are many mature trees throughout the area and much needed shade makes Eagle Crest feel very cozy.

The location is great because we are only 10 minutes away from the beach ( Treasure Island and St Pete Beach ) but also a short 10-15 minute drive from downtown St Pete . SPC Gibbs campus is just a few blocks away, where you can also find a public library. Tyrone Mall and Home Depot are only 5 minutes away. There are many other shops located in a nearby plaza.

Eagle Crest was developed in the 20’s and many homes here are still from that era. However, you will also find houses from almost every decade of the 20th century. So, if you want something different from a typical cookie cutter neighborhood, then Eagle Crest may be just right for you.
One particular part of 6th Ave N (just happens to be in front of my house) tends to flood during heavy rain, because the drains don’t flush the water fast enough. No worries, the homes are actually built a few feet higher than the street and the water never gets to the house. It is fascinating to watch the water rise to a foot or two deep in my street and I’m often tempted to get a canoe and paddle through it.

Enjoy this short footage and feel free to ask me if you are interested in Eagle Crest real estate.

www.HomeTeamTampaBay.com Tampa Bay Real Estate Blog

We’ve been hearing complaints from local Realtors about the lack of real estate inventory on the Tampa Bay market. Specifically in St. Petersburg it is getting harder and harder to find a move-in ready house. There are many reasons for this: investor activity, people can afford homes at current prices, banks delaying with foreclosure sales, etc.