Soffit Contractor Presentation QE Sales to Contractor 7

We Believe Soffit should: 1. Meet the Building Code 2. Have Fewer Visible Vents

#1 Do YOU meet CODE? Ventilation - 1202. 2. 1 “The Net Free ventilation

#1 Do YOU meet CODE? • An average house requires an Intake NFA of

#1 Do YOU meet CODE? • Only 2 of the 17 major Soffit Brands

#2 Fewer Visible Vents • 67% more vents per foot • 9 out of

#3 Consistency • Just because it has vents, doesn’t mean it works QE Typical

#4 Create a Healthy Home • Reduces the attic temperature by as much as

#5 Balanced System • 70% of homes don’t have proper ventilation • QE offers

#6 Improper Ventilation can be costly • VOIDS all major shingle manufacturers warranties QE

#6 Improper Ventilation can be costly • Increases heating & cooling costs “A properly

#7 System of Color • 28 colors available in Fascia, Soffit, Designer Accessories, Drip

#8 Warranty • Lifetime, Transferable Warranty • In a recent interview with a major

#9 Sustainable & Recyclable • Extends the life of the roof • Aluminum has

#10 Partnership • Side Strong Program o Listed on QE website o Custom marketing

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Soffit Contractor Presentation QE Sales to Contractor 7. 2018

We Believe Soffit should…

We Believe Soffit should: 1. Meet the Building Code 2. Have Fewer Visible Vents 3. Be Consistent 4. Create a Healthy Home 5. Contribute to a Balanced System 6. Save Homeowners Money 7. Come in a System of Colors 8. Provide a Lifetime Warranty 9. Be Sustainable & Recyclable WE BELIEVE 10. Generate Partnerships

#1 Do YOU meet CODE? Ventilation - 1202. 2. 1 “The Net Free ventilation area shall not be less than 1/150 of the area of the space ventilated. Exception: 1/300 provided a vapor barrier AND 40 -50% of the required ventilation is located in upper portion of the attic or rafter space. ” Openings - 1202. 2. 2 “Openings for ventilation having a least dimension of not less than 1/16 inch (1. 6 mm) and not more than ¼ (6. 4 mm) shall be permitted. ” International Building Code 2018 – Ventilation; section 1202. 2. 1 & 1202. 2. 2

#1 Do YOU meet CODE? • An average house requires an Intake NFA of 9+ per ft*. *NFA - Net Free Area; The total amount of unobstructed area through which air can pass through a vent. Average Ridge Vent = 18 NFA per foot 1 ft, divide by 2 to get an intake NFA of 9 per overhang (one per side of the house) International Building Code 2018 – Ventilation; section 1202. 2. 1 & 1202. 2. 2

#1 Do YOU meet CODE? • Only 2 of the 17 major Soffit Brands meet Building Code*. *NFA - Net Free Area; The total amount of unobstructed area through which air can pass through a vent. Average Ridge Vent = 18 NFA per foot 1 ft, divide by 2 to get an intake NFA of 9 per overhang (one per side of the house)

#2 Fewer Visible Vents • 67% more vents per foot • 9 out of 10 homeowners prefer the look of no vents over visible vents. 2018 - Homeowner Survey 5. 30. 2018 – QE Classroom

#3 Consistency • Just because it has vents, doesn’t mean it works QE Typical Lanced Aluminum Soffit • Fixed 3 Day Lead-time QE Classroom – Soffit Competitive Comparison PDF

#4 Create a Healthy Home • Reduces the attic temperature by as much as 50 degrees • 50% of illnesses are caused by indoor air pollution • 4. 6 M cases of asthma are attributed to dampness & mold exposure in the home. https: //www. truthaboutmold. info/statistics https: //www. energy. gov/energysaver/energy-efficient-home-design/cool-roofs

#5 Balanced System • 70% of homes don’t have proper ventilation • QE offers 10 different profiles that provide the required NFA to work with a ridge vent • Homeowners can save up to $4, 300 in energy costs over the life of a 15 year mortgage Department of Energy, Disher Engineering Study

#5 Soffit NFA Comparison by Profile 19. 1 10 16" Full Vent 15. 9 5 2. 5 9. 9 10 16" Center Vent 8. 9 N/A 2. 5 11 N/A Hidden Vent 8 N/A 10 10. 2 Beaded N/A N/A 2. 6 0 2 4 6 QE (Alum) 8 LP 10 Non-QE Aluminum 12 Fiber Cement 14 Vinyl 16 18 20 22

#6 Improper Ventilation can be costly • VOIDS all major shingle manufacturers warranties QE Classroom – Shingle Manufacturers Warranties. Copy available upon request

#6 Improper Ventilation can be costly • Increases heating & cooling costs “A properly vented attic can save you up to $4, 300 in energy savings over the life of a 15 year mortgage. ” - Disher Engineering Study

#7 System of Color • 28 colors available in Fascia, Soffit, Designer Accessories, Drip Edge, Trim Coil and Rainware. • Over 40 soffit colors Quality Edge

#8 Warranty • Lifetime, Transferable Warranty • In a recent interview with a major shingle manufacturer rep, 95% of homeowners ask about a warranty. • Quality Edge offers the strongest Soffit warranty in the industry. *TRUE lifetime warranty to the original homeowner, 75 year warranty to the 2 nd, and the best chalk/fade in the industry. http: //www. qualityedge. com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Q 800 -Tuff. Tech-Lifetime-Wrty-2. 2015. pdf

#9 Sustainable & Recyclable • Extends the life of the roof • Aluminum has a life expectancy of 50+ years vs Fiber Cement 30 years* • Aluminum is 100% recyclable – Cradle to Cradle * International Association of Certified Home Inspectors

#10 Partnership • Side Strong Program o Listed on QE website o Custom marketing material o Leads o Rebate o Additional Insights o Product Sneak Peeks