N.J. Foundation Floodvent Company, Smart VENT Inc. hires a North Carolina Manufacturers Representative.

Smart VENTs mission is to provide technical information and support for your Foundation Flood Venting needs and issues. Buddy Holliday can answer your questions on: codes, insurance, liability, FEMA, ICC, installation and design.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2003 -- Smart VENT Inc. announced that it has assigned a direct factory technical representative for Eastern North Carolina, Mr. W.L. Buddy" Holliday, of New Bern, NC. Buddy is the founder and President of Hazard Mitigation Contractors, Inc., formerly Tornado and Storm Shelters, Inc. His company has grown to provide a variety of hazard and mitigation services for homeowners and business owners alike.

Hazard Mitigation Contractors, Inc. is a Partner in NCs Show Case States" program, administered by the Blue Sky Foundation of NC. Buddy participated in his states 1st strategic planning session, Communities For Disaster-Resistance and Resilience". He is active on all levels of government, federal, state and local.

Buddy will be responsible for assisting and educating Architects, Contractors, Surveyors and homeowners in the use and installation of our Foundation Flood Vents, serving the counties of Beaufort, Pamlico, Carteret, Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Craven and Pitt. He has also completed the Smart VENT In-house Training Program, and is ready to assist you with any questions you may have. The code officials in North Carolina are enforcing the new International Code Council Building codes, and Buddy is ready to explain the differences as they relate to Foundation flood vents.

Buddy is also certified to present our Lunch and Learn" training session. The objective is to explain Foundation Flood vent codes and the rules that govern them. His AIA presentation is a free service, offering architects and professionals a one-hour Health Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Service (CES) credit. Call Buddy directly to schedule a Lunch and Learn session in your area.

As Flood Insurance premiums rise and FEMA pushes to enforce the codes, the solution that is certified to meet all Building Codes and carries the ICC Evaluation Service stamp of approval is Smart VENT.

Three models in two sizes are available. Our Duel Function (Louvered) Model # 1540-510 is designed to Mitigate floodwater while providing ventilation that automatically opens and closes with temperature. This model would be used where both ventilation and flood mitigation is required, and where cold weather could freeze pipes.

The Insulated Flood Only Model # 1540-520 is also certified to mitigate floodwater, but is insulated to protect pipes from freezing temperatures. This model would be used in a conditioned space, a garage, vestibule, or office, where ventilation is not required.

The Overhead Door Model # 1540-530 is designed to install into a garage door. It can be supplied in the Insulated Flood Only or Duel Function model. This unit would be used where there is no room for vents on an exterior wall.

Sizes include 8" x 16" covering 200 Sq/Ft per unit and 16" x 16" that covers 400 Sq/Ft per unit.

Buddy can be contacted directly @ 252-672-5100 or Buddy@smartvent.com.

Smart VENT Inc. 20 Warrick Ave. Glassboro, NJ. 08028.
For more information visit: www.smartvent.com
Call 888 628-4115 or Fax to 856 863-8408