Revised Universal Roof Brace Kit

December 2009 – Selkirk introduces its redesigned Universal Roof Brace Kit. Check out the Product Change Notice at the following locations:

- USA: Selkirk’s e-Business site
- CDA: Visit www.myselkirk.com

These new kits are now available through Selkirk’s dealers and distributors.

US Tax Credit FAQs from HPBA

What is the Biomass-Burning Stove Tax Credit? This federal tax credit encourages people to make energy-conscious purchases that improve the energy efficiency of their home. It is an up to $1,500 credit you can get for buying a qualifying biomass-burning stove or fireplace insert between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. Biomass simply means the stove uses wood or pellet fuel.

What is the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit? A deduction is an expense or amount you can subtract from your taxable income. A tax credit lowers your actual tax bill dollar-for-dollar, in this case by up to $1,500. In general, a tax credit is more valuable than a similar tax deduction.

How is the value of this tax credit determined? When you buy a qualifying biomass-burning appliance between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010, you get a tax credit of 30% of the total price, up to $1,500 dollars. So, for example, if your wood or pellet stove cost $5,000 (which can include installation), you can deduct $1,500 from the taxes you owe the government.

What appliances qualify for the tax credit? Any wood- or pellet-burning stove that meets the 75% efficiency rating qualifies for this credit.Manufacturers test their products to certify they meet this efficiency standard and the IRS-required certification will come with the product straight from the appliance manufacturer. Visit your local specialty retailer who can explain which products they have will qualify for the tax credit.

Are biomass stoves installed in new or vacation homes covered by this tax credit? No. The credit only applies to your existing principal residence. New homes and vacation homes don't qualify, nor do homes owned as rental units.

How do I ensure that I can collect on my tax credit? Save your receipt that proves you purchased the qualifying appliance between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. You'll also need a manufacturer's certification statement that states your product meets the 75% efficiency rating needed to qualify for this tax credit.

Your specialty retailer will give you the manufacturer's certification statement that must include:
-The name and address of the manufacturer.
-Identification of the class of qualified energy property (e.g., biomass-burning stove).
-The make, model number and any other appropriate identifiers of the stove.
-A statement that the product is an eligible qualified energy property.
-A signature of a person able to bind the manufacturer to the above standards.
-These documents don't need to be attached to your tax return, but you should keep them for your records.

Are installation costs included in this tax credit? Yes. Installation costs are included as long as professional installation is required for the proper and safe operation of the stove.

MetalBest Gas Vent Poster Now Available

Selkirk introduces a newly designed Gas Vent Wall poster. The poster can be ordered via the Online Literature Order System or it can be viewed by clicking here.

New All-Fuel Chimney Poster Available

Selkirk is proud to introduce its re-designed Wall Poster for the MetalBest All-Fuel Chimney line. The poster can be ordered via the Online Literature Order System. The poster can be viewed by clicking here.

New & Improved Oval Gas Vent

Selkirk has released a new line of Oval Type B Gas Vent.

MetalBest Model OV Oval Gas Vent is listed to UL 441 and features an aluminum inner liner and galvanized outer casing. Oval Gas Vent has both Natural and Propane Gas applications. The size range is 4", 5", 6".

Product information will be available on line and mailed to Reps and customers first week of October.

DCC DOUBLE WALL STOVE PIPE

September, 2009 - Selkirk announces a Double Wall Stove Pipe with professional features, offered exclusively to the Hearth market.

Model DCC Double Wall Stove Pipe is UL/CUL listed as a connector pipe between a wood stove and chimney. The smooth lines of the black outer wall allow for slip connectors and easy installation.

We received very favorable feedback on this product line at HPBA in Reno. Since that time, we have gone back and listed DCC for 6” clearance on all diameters and in all installation configurations – making DCC the closest clearance of all Stove Pipes on the market. We have also gained the ULC S-641listing for sales of DCC in Canada.

DCC Double Wall Stove Pipe is now in stock at our Turners Falls and Prescott Distribution Centers – so place orders now for combined shipment with your existing orders for Chimney & Venting products.

NEW – SMART air & energy solutions Online Literature Ordering

The new SMART air & energy solutions order form allows users to order literature related to Selkirk collection of HVAC products that enhance comfort, improve indoor air quality, and save energy for homeowners.

From our website @ http://www.selkirkcorp.com/ simply:

Go to Online Tools and select the Online Literature Order System icon
First time users will create a quick and easy profile
Select the order form you plan to use (based on your market/Brand)
Complete shipping information
Select the literature you require and submit

You will receive a confirmation of your order through the eMail provided in your profile. Orders are processed within 24 hours direct from Selkirk’s literature supplier. You can either use the site directly or continue to go through Selkirk’s Customer Service Team.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Selkirk Rep or our Customer Service Department at:
USA: 1.800.443.6341
CDA: 1.888.SELKIRK (735.5475)

We firmly believe that Online Tools like this one help us achieve our goal of making Selkirk easy to do business with….. please feel free to let us know your thoughts or comments through info@selkirkcorp.com

NEW Product Line Brochures

Selkirk introduces its new Product Line Brochures (PLBs). These PLBs identify the different product offerings available through Selkirk’s HVAC and HEARTH Channels of Distribution.

The PLBs showcase Selkirk’s full line of products delivered in a manner that is both informative and easy to understand.

US:
PLBHVAC – MetalBest/Airmate HVAC
PLBHEARTH – MetalBest Hearth
PLBSuperPro – SuperPro Hearth

CANADA:
PLBMetalBest – MetalBest/Airmate HVAC
PLBSuperPro – SuperPro Hearth

You can view the PLBs by clicking here. Product Line Brochures are also included in the appropriate Product Binder.

New US Tech Docs Booklet

A new US Tech Docs Booklet is now available online to support MetalBest Chimney Systems (Ultra-Temp, Galva-Temp, Sure-Temp...)

Check it out here

New DT-M Catalog Available Online

Please take a look at Selkirk's revised Direct-Temp / Multi-Fuel (DT-M) catalog.

This new catalog includes, but is not limited to, the following changes:

- Renamed “Perforated Horizontal Termination Cap” to “Free Flow Horizontal Termination Cap”
- Added Support Kits
- Revised Typical Installations graphics

You can view the new catalog by clicking here, or by visiting www.selkirkcorp.com and navigating to the DT-M product page.

Universal Insulation for Added Protection

The Universal Shielding Insulation (SUSI) is designed for use with the Attic Insulation Shield, Wall Thimble and Cathedral Ceiling Support for the following systems.

• UT, GT, ST, CF Chimney Systems
• Direct-Temp/Gas, Pellet or Multi-Fuel
• Pellet Pipe
• RV Gas Vent

SUSI is the only specially formulated hightemperature insulating product on the market. This unique blend withstands extreme temperatures and minimizes heat transfer through the material. The result is a properly insulated wall or roof penetration that resists cold-air infiltration.

Following are reasons why the SUSI provides universal insulation for added projection.

• Designed to wrap around chimney
• High-temperature mineral fiber insulation
• Protects building materials against radiant heat from chimney
• Stops cold-air infiltration into dwelling

New UT Adjustable Chimney Length

The new Ultra-Temp (UT) Adjustable Chimney Length is designed for maximum installation flexibility. The 12” Length casing is adjustable from 2” to 9.5” installed, giving you the ability to adjust the system to the exact overall length required for any installation. The most common applications for the adjustable length are:
- Between elbows to achieve an exact centre-to-centre offset
- When a specific horizontal run is required
- To balance the chimney height so that Rain Caps line up for functional or aesthetic reasons
Please note Adjustable Lengths must be installed above a fixed length or they will not be adjustable. They cannot be installed immediately above a support, tee or elbow.

UT Adjustable Length
205011U --- 5UT-11AJ
206011U --- 6UT-11AJ
207011U --- 7UT-11AJ
208011U --- 8UT-11AJ

Now in-stock and available.

ORDERING LITERATURE HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER

March, 2009 - Selkirk announces the introduction of our new Online Literature Order System for the US and Canada.

From our website @ http://www.selkirkcorp.com/ simply:

• Go to Online Tools and select the Online Literature Order System icon
• First time users will create a quick and easy profile
• Select the order form you plan to use (based on your market/Brand)
• Complete shipping information
• Select the literature you require and submit

You will receive a confirmation of your order through the eMail provided in your profile. Orders are processed within 24 hours direct from Selkirk’s literature supplier. You can either use the site directly or continue to go through Selkirk’s Customer Service Team.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Selkirk Rep or our Customer Service Department at:

USA: 1.800.992.VENT (8368)

CDA: 1.888.SELKIRK (735.5475)

We firmly believe that Online Tools like this one help us achieve our goal of making Selkirk easy to do business with….. please feel free to let us know your thoughts or comments through info@selkirkcorp.com

Selkirk Corporation has been a leading manufacturer of chimney & venting for Hearth market for more than 80 years. Selkirk manufactures products in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit the Selkirk web site at http://www.selkirkcorp.com/.

Selkirk Supports Industry Pros

February 4, 2009 - Selkirk has introduced a new version of its "Smart Choice" Lifetime Warranty that offers upgraded warranty coverage for installations that are performed by professionally certified technicians. The new warranty went into effect January 1, 2009.
The new warranty coverage applies to all Metalbestos, SuperVent, SuperPro and other Selkirk Brand products that are covered by our “Smart Choice” Lifetime Warranty.
If installation is performed by Professional Installers certified in Canada by WETT or APC or in the USA by NFI or CSIA, we will provide replacement product with a similar or like quality of available product, free of charge for a full Fifteen (15) years from the date of original installation. After 15 years, replacements are discounted 50%*
Consumers may register their purchase through Selkirk’s Online Product Registration @ www.selkirkcorp.com or return the Product Registration Card included with the Installation Instructions.
This extended coverage is a commitment by Selkirk to stand behind the high quality work of the wide network of professional installers using Selkirk products.
* Some conditions and limitations apply – see written warranty for details.

U.S. SALES ORGANIZATION

January, 2009 - The consolidation of Selkirk and Hart & Cooley announced last August was driven by the deterioration of our markets and declining business levels, along with the opportunity to capitalize on a number of synergies between the Selkirk and Hart & Cooley organizations. Since that announcement the economy has continued to worsen, and 2009 residential markets in the U.S. will be down over 25% from 2008 levels. This has increased the urgency in capitalizing on the synergies and talent that exits between the two companies.
To further strengthen our sales performance, we will have a single point contact for each of our key U.S. business segments. This will include all brands sold through the respective channels. This focus will better enable us to drive sales performance by optimizing pricing, product rationalization, brand utilization and customer development strategies.
Going forward Tim Rothgeb will be responsible for the Hearth, Retail and OEM sales channels for all brands. This includes Selkirk, Hart & Cooley and AMP. Supporting Tim in this role will be Fred Pierce for Hearth, Gary Light for Retail and Rich Sinsitore for OEM accounts. Selkirk customer service, and the rest of the Dallas office staff, will continue to report to Tim as currently structured.
Gary Fisher will be responsible for the HVAC distribution channel for all brands. This includes Selkirk, Hart & Cooley and AMP. All regional sales managers will report to Gary. In addition to his current sales manager reports, John Mennella and Eckhard Hilscher will join the team. The sales administration group in Grand Rapids will continue to report to Gary.

Sales Tips: Direct-Temp/Multi-Fuel (DT-M)

Are your customers having a problem venting those appliances that burn corn or other bio fuels? Are the corrosive exhaust gases eating away the metal? Is there a problem with these appliances getting sufficient combustion air? If your customers are dealing with any of these issues with a competitive product, then they need the Direct-Temp® for Multi-Fuel product, or “DT-M” for short. The DT-M product line has all the features that satisfy the needs of the customer. Let’s look at these features in detail.
• An inner conduit made of the superferritic stainless steel alloy AL29-4C®. This corrosion-resistant stainless steel has the strength to resist destructive flue gases derived from burning bio fuels, such as corn, hulled wheat, soy beans, olive pits, cherry pits, processed silage, waste paper, and the like.
• Dual use: Conventional or Concentric Venting. Having a dual capability, the DT-M product can be used as a double-wall vent pipe with superior insulating qualities when close clearances are required. Or, it can be used as a concentric system for direct vent applications when outside air needs to be brought in for combustion.
• A one-pipe system. The inner conduit carries the flue gases out, while the annular space between the flue and the outer jacket brings in the outside air for combustion. Exhaust and air intake in one vent system speeds up the installation process of the venting system.
• Sure-Seal™ silicone gasket technology. Simple and fast installation is achieved by the Sure-Seal™ silicone gasket technology. Providing a safe and long-lasting assembly, this technology was developed with years of experience in fabricating fastening systems that are quick and effective. The integral silicone seal in the joint means there’s no need to apply a high-temperature sealant.
• Clearance. One-inch clearance allows installations in the most confining spaces.
• UL listings. The DT-M is UL641 and UL/ORD-C441 listed.
• Size offering. The DT-M is available in two sizes—3" x 5" and 4" x 7".Direct Temp for Multi-Fuel (DT-M)

Original content submitted by Tom Williams