Roofing Contractor articles from April 2005

Roofing Contractor archives from April 2005

Short supplies and rising prices.(EDITOR'SNOTE)
April 1, 2005... In spite of a growing economy and generally improving profits in American business, we are seeing some signs that may bear watching. Not worrying, just watching. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The pace of the roof-contracting business in many...

Graco acquires Gusmer Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2005... MINNEAPOLIS -- Graco Inc. announced that it has purchased, from affiliates of PMC Global Inc. of Sun Valley, Calif., the stock of Gusmer Corp., based in Lakewood, N.J., for $45 million cash. In a related transaction, Graco also acquired the...

Gardner Asphalt Corp. acquires Fields Co.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2005... TAMPA, Fla. -- Gardner Asphalt Corp. has agreed in principle to purchase the Fields Co. of Tacoma, Wash. Both Gardner and Fields are manufacturers of roofing and waterproofing materials for the commercial and retail markets. This...

Johns Manville invests in new production line for polyester spunbond.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2005... BOBINGEN, Germany -- Johns Manville announced plans to invest in a new polyester spunbond production line at the Johns Manville GmbH operation in Bobingen, Germany. The new line, which represents an investment of more than 30 million Euro...

JM donates roofing membrane to YMCA.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... JOLIET, Ill. -- The Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group donated a JM APP-modified bitumen fiberglass base sheet, an APP 4.5 mineral black modified bitumen cap sheet and 1 1/2-inch Fesco[R] Board insulation to roof YMCA facilities in Joliet,...

Green Designs Solutions Conference.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Green Design Solutions Conference for Hospitals and Schools, presented by Environmental Design + Construction magazine, will be held May 4-6, 2005 at the Westin Chicago River North, Chicago. This educational conference delivers green design...

VFW and Vermont American help sponsor Friday night steak dinners for wounded soldiers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WASHINGTON, DC -- Enjoying a steak dinner at a favorite restaurant with family and friends on a Friday night is a fixture in American life. Hal Koster, part owner of Fran O'Brien's Steak House in Washington, D.C., understood this when he began...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... We apologize for leaving Stevens Roofing Systems out of our 2005 Roofing Resource. The correct information is: Stevens Roofing Systens 9 Sullivan Rd. Holyoke, MA 01404-2800 Phone: (877) TPO-ROOF; (413) 552-1004 Fax: (413)...

Whoops, I am losing money. What do I do now?(MEASURINGUP)(Column)
April 1, 2005... At a recent seminar, I had a chance to meet a struggling young couple. They had been in business about four years and now are $100,000 in debt. I meet so many people in this predicament, I wanted to take a moment and discuss some solutions and...

10 survival strategies for small businesses.(SMARTBUSINESS)
April 1, 2005... These originally appeared in Don Taylor's popular business book, Up Against the Wal-Marts. They offer good food for thought for contracting companies as well. Here, I offer them with some commentary aimed particularly at this magazine's...

Avoiding disputes: the many shapes and sizes of change orders.(LEGALLYSPEAKING)
April 1, 2005... Changes in the scope, timing, and plans and specifications of a construction project are the most frequent types of disputes between subcontractors, contractors and owners. As we have counseled you in the past, changes occurring throughout the...

Caulks: when and how to use them.(TECHNICALDETAILS)
April 1, 2005... Caulks are typically the least expensive material used on the project, but they account for most of the repair-related costs. Some of the problems associated with sealant failures are from improper application procedures and some of the...

OSHA's proposed crane standard.(SAFETYADVICE)(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
April 1, 2005... OSHA's 1971 Construction Standard Subpart N (1926.550-555)--Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors (including "skycranes" or helicopters) has not been updated for 34 years. It is based on previous industry consensus standards...

The Cool Roofing revolution.(LETTER FROM THE EDITORS)(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... The second annual Cool Roofing special section--a joint effort between Environmental Design + Construction and Roofing Contractor magazines--provides the latest updates on the continuing trend toward "cool" and energy-efficient roofing. ...

Energy codes and the roofing industry's response.
April 1, 2005... The trend toward building codes that require energy-efficient roofing shows no signs of stopping. There is every reason to believe that California's Title 24 and Chicago's Energy Conservation Code are only the beginning, so it pays to...

Green roofs meet environmental objectives: cities across the United States begin to embrace modular green roof systems.
April 1, 2005... Green roofs have been around for thousands of years, dating back to the hanging gardens of Babylonia. Now, after 20 years of development in Germany, green roofs are suddenly a hot button around the globe--and especially now that advanced...

Cool metal roofing: a hot topic with cool solutions.
April 1, 2005... Hot Stuff Imagine getting in to your automobile in summer... the seats are hot and you know that to hold the steering wheel it's going to be even hotter. No choice, you get in, grumble how hot it is, start the engine and run the...

Green Roof Blocks.(PRODUCT + LITERATURE Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Green Roof Blocks[TM] are The Affordable Way To Own A Green Roof! A Green Roof will reduce building heating and cooling costs, reduce storm water runoff and extend the life of a roof by as much as sixty years! Green Roof Blocks are compact 24"...

Quick Step Stepped Roof.(PRODUCT + LITERATURE Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Cutting edge architecture demands innovative ideas. RHEINZINK has developed a prefabricated roof system that combines creative design and easy, cost effective installation. Project planning can be carried out quickly and easily thanks to simple...

The International Roofing Expo.
April 1, 2005... The first-ever International Roofing Expo, formerly the National Roofing Contractors Association convention and trade show, proved to be a great success. Held Feb. 15-18 in Orlando, Fla., the IRE had a total verified attendance of 7,492...

Editor's choice: innovations designed to increase productivity and lower energy costs.
April 1, 2005... In spite of challenges with price and availability of some raw materials, the roofing industry continues to move forward in 2005. This year brings advances in productivity as well as materials and systems that will deliver improved...

Alternative rock.
April 1, 2005... While low-slope roofing has experienced a renaissance of exotic materials over the last 30 years, the steep-slope market produced only a handful of alternatives with modest results--until recently. It seems that after gutter guards, the second...

OSI Sealants Inc.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... OSI Sealants Inc. offers the new Pro-Series[R] Micro premium gutter sealant. Available in a convenient 4-ounce squeeze tube, it can fill even the smallest seams. Featuring QUAD polymer formula, Pro-Series Micro provides superior adhesion and...

Chem Link Inc.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Chem Link Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich., offers NovaLink all-weather construction sealant. A versatile urethane, it is specially formulated for aggressive bonding in damp, dry or cold (30-degree) conditions. The sealant can be used on doors, windows,...

OMG Roofing Products.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... OMG Roofing Products, Agawam, Mass., offers OlyBond dual-component adhesive fastener. This product is a low-rise (1/8 to 1/4 inch), reaction-cure, polyurethane foam spray adhesive. Because it's a two-part system it is not dependent on ambient...

Atlas Roofing Corp.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Atlas Roofing Corp., Atlanta, introduces Fastac, a high-performance, fast acting two-part polyurethane adhesive for use on a wide variety of substrates. This low-viscosity water-blown spray adhesive offers high bonding strength and a wide...

DAP[R].(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... DAP[R], Baltimore, is now offering a full line of VOC-compliant construction adhesives. Both its standard and low-VOC lines offer Beats The Nail[R], an all-purpose construction adhesive, and a variety of job-specific adhesives. Color-coded...

EternaBond.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... EternaBond, Hawthorne Woods, Ill., offers WebSeal Repair Tape. The product's closed-weave fabric backing and microsealant composition allows roofing contractors to use the tape to not only prep all flat surfaces but also perfectly seal around...

Bostik Findley Inc.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Bostik Findley Inc., Boston, offers Chem-Calk[R] 500 Vertical Application, a two-component polyurethane sealant that is durable, flexible and forms a watertight bond with most building materials in any combination. This two-part...

Nationwide Chemical Coatings Manufacturers.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Nationwide Chemical Coatings Manufacturers introduces the availability of Permapatch Premium Grade Roofers Caulk in convenient 10.1-ounce tubes for faster and easier applications. This white, acrylic elastomeric, waterborne latex, high-solids...

Protecta-Sealer.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Protecta-Sealer is a one-part, high-performance rubber sealant with great flexibility and strength for patching and flashing applications. It can be top-coated with Protecta-Product coatings for added protection. It will develop quickly into a...

Karnak Corp.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Karnak Corp., Clark, N.J., has designed 89 STA-TACK primer/adhesive to improve the adhesion of self-adhered roof membranes. The product is a water-based polymer modified primer/adhesive for use over plywood, metal, gypsum board, asphalt and...

Mule-Hide.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Mule-Hide offers Seal-Fast[R] Tape, now manufactured with MicroSealant[TM] technology, to repair leaky metal roofs. There are no solvents or VOCs. The tape installs in one step with a wide temperature range, is chemical resistant, and strong....

Topps Products Inc.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Topps Products Inc. offers Polyprene[TM] Rubber Flashing Cement to repair and seal joints, cracks, flashings, seams, parapets, vents and outlets. It also seals gaps around vibrating fans, sign supports and other rooftop equipment before...

The Continental Rubber Co.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... The Continental Rubber Co., Boca Raton, Fla., offers 215 generic commercial and residential roofing materials via direct shipment from five major factories at substantial savings. Now available are adhesives, sealants, caulks, and...

Sika Corp.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Sika Corp., Lyndhurst, N.J., offers Sikaflex 1a, a premium-grade, high performance polyurethane sealant. It is designed for sealing joints and fillets, windows, doorframes, reglets, flashing and many construction applications. It offers...

Dow Corning.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Dow Corning, Midland, Mich., offers Dow Corning[R] 123, a preformed silicone seal for weatherproofing applications. It allows the user to meet difficult weathersealing challenges, including the ability to form tough, flexible flashings. Dow...

Firestone Building Products Co.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Firestone Building Products Co., Carmel, Ind., offers Firestone UltraPly TPO XR Bonding Adhesive, designed for applying UltraPly TPO XR membrane over different roof substrates for new and reroof applications. The product requires application...

Millennium Adhesive Products Inc.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Millennium Adhesive Products Inc., Bradenton, Fla., introduces Weather-Tite One Step Pitch Pan Sealer, which combines the simplicity of a one-part with the high performance and fast set of a two-part sealer. It transforms from a liquid sealer...

Henry.(Focus On Adhesives, Sealants and Caulk)
April 1, 2005... Henry, Huntington Park, Calif., offers Henry #208 Wet Patch Roof Cement, so versatile it may be used whether the weather is wet, dry or hot--and it spreads smoothly in cold temperatures. The product is ready to use from the cartridge or pail,...

CARE's eye on the future.
April 1, 2005... Roofing materials and systems are changing to meet the needs of the future. Labor shortages, environmental regulations, depletion of natural resources, insurance regulations, and competition are having an impact on the emerging technologies in...

Needham Industrial Sales Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Needham Industrial Sales Inc. offers the Weather Shield Reusable Rubberized Canvas Pallet Cover. The product has a heavy-duty weather-resistant canvas construction with a double-thick canvas top surface. Its overlapping end flaps have rope...

American Slate Company.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Natural slate roofing from American Slate Company provides one of the oldest and most durable roofs available in the United States. The widest range of natural colors and blends allows many choices for any custom roof or commercial project....

Ruscoe Co.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... The Ruscoe Co.'s Cool White Polymer Roof Coating can be one-third the cost of a new roof. Combined with Ruscoe preparation materials, this roof restoration system can provide years of leak free service when a building owner can't afford a new...

You'll flip over revolutionary Quadro-Plus rollformer.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... German engineering and American roofing ingenuity have created the revolutionary new Quadro-Plus rollformer from Schlebach--the breakthrough for producing multiple profiles from one versatile, portable machine. Thanks to its unique,...

Architectural Metal Specialties Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Architectural Metal Specialties Inc. has added gutter hangers to our extensive line of products for the metal roofer. Our gutter hangers are manufactured in aluminum, galvanized and stainless steel materials and are available in 6-, 7- and...

Garlock Equipment.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Looking for forward and reverse? Garlock Equipment's new hydrostatic-drive utility carrier has it! Named the Mustang, features include: four-wheel design that's easy to back up; 5.5-horsepower Honda; four attachment options (hot tank, gravel...

Raytec Manufacturing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Raytec Manufacturing is launching the new and improved re-designed Hangfast. According to company spokesman, "Hangfast was always engineered for strength, now it has been improved and re-designed for faster, easier installation. This new and...

TITANIUM brand of underlayments comprises TITANIUM-UDL[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... TITANIUM brand of underlayments comprises TITANIUM-UDL[TM] synthetic, mechanically attached, and TITANIUM-PSU[TM] Peel & Stick self-adhered underlayment. TITANIUM-UDL[TM] is a felt replacement, possessing 10-square coverage in less than...

MIRO Industries Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... MIRO Industries Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, provides solutions for supporting rooftop pipe, conduit, duct and walkway systems that prevent damage to the roof membrane and that effectively support a variety of loads. MIRO manufactures a complete...

Bilco's Lumivent[R].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Bilco's Lumivent[R] provides natural daylight, energy efficiency, and the protection of automatic fire venting--all at competitive pricing. It features translucent Lexan[R] Thermoclear[R] glazing, an innovative polycarbonate material...

RGC[R].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... RGC[R] offers Platform Hoists available in 200- and 400-pound models with lifting heights up to 44 feet. Users can choose gas or electric power; and a PRO or classic-style power drive. Side controls safely keep the operator away from the load....

ATAS International Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... ATAS International Inc. offers Permashake, a metal panel in a simulated shake profile suitable for both residential and commercial use. The natural beauty of wood shingles is captured in metal, with all of metal's advantages. Standard size...

Chem Link Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Chem Link Inc. offers NovaLink all-weather construction sealant, a versatile urethane--with a difference. It is specially formulated for aggressive bonding in damp, dry or cold (30-degree) conditions. The sealant can be used on doors, windows,...

TRUCO.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... TRUCO is a state-of-the-art solution to the problems associated with metal roofs, Hypalon[R] single-ply, smooth-surface built-up roofing, smooth and granulated modified bitumen, EDPM, and spray polyurethane foam. It is a liquid-applied...

Railguard 200.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... RAILGUARD 200 sets up in minutes--without drilling holes and without tools. And, even though it's portable, it meets OSHA requirements for permanent guardrails. Use it to create a perimeter around dangerous machines and prevent falls inside and...

Side with Klenks[R].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Klenk's offset snips have redesigned blades, which are made from thicker steel and CNC-ground, formed and processed through an improved heat treat procedure, resulting in stronger blades. Klenk offset snips cut tight curves, angles and circles...

TAMKO.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... TAMKO presents Lamarite Slate Composite Shingles that offer the beauty of slate without the high cost and performance issues. Lamarite Shingles are lighter in weight than traditional slate and more resistant to cracking due to roof traffic. The...

Duro-Last Roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Duro-Last Roofing's precision-fabricated single-ply roofing system helps Duro-Last contractors prosper. Our roofing system is delivered to the job site with all components included, and up to 85 percent of membrane seaming completed in our...

Protective Roofing Products Ltd.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Protective Roofing Products Ltd., Ontario, offers the PR100 Safety Guardrail. This guardrail system is an efficient and practical perimeter guardrail. It allows you to work right to the edge of the roof. For more information, call 800.560.3093...

New Surface Prowler.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Busting knuckles and burning knees during wire-brush surface preparation is no fun. Sometimes this work does not even get done. Revolutionize metal roof maintenance with the industrial gas-powered Surface Prowler that drives two aggressive...

State Farm Insurance.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... State Farm Insurance supports the use of impact-resistant shingles that make homes safer and less costly to maintain. In many states we also offer premium consideration on homeowner policies when impact-resistant shingles are used. For...

Rain Flow.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... RAIN FLOW is a permanent solution that prevents clogged gutters and eliminates the problems of traditional screens and metal covers. Water flows freely through this latex-coated natural fiber material; but leaves, seeds and other debris stay on...

Thompson-Mathis Metal Mfg. Co.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Thompson-Mathis Metal Mfg. Co., Dallas, is now offering custom-made conductor heads, chimney caps, roof vents and louvers in Revere Copper, G-90 galvanized steel and G-90 bonderized steel. Thompson-Mathis Metal Mfg. Co. also manufactures a full...

GAF Materials Corp.'s Camelot[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... GAF Materials Corp.'s Camelot[TM] Premium Designer Shingles combine timeless beauty with uncompromising performance. Two ultra-thick layers combine with intricately crafted color blending that results in unparalleled dimensionality and stunning...

Flo-Free Leaf Guard.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Flo-Free Leaf Guard is the only true gutter filter system that allows water to flow, while keeping the gutters clean for a lifetime. Flo-Free is installed with new or existing 5K and 6K gutters to eliminate ice dams, leaf dams and water damage....

Dura-Loc Roofing Systems Ltd.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Dura-Loc Roofing Systems Ltd. manufactures granular-coated steel roofing systems for residential and commercial applications. Dura-Loc has earned the Energy Star[R] for a number of qualified finishes available in tile, slate and shake profiles....

ERSystems.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... ERSystems (Elastomeric Roofing Systems Inc.), Rockford, Minn., reports that its Erathane ULTRA water-born polyurethane coating is now certified by the Energy Star program. ULTRA is a high solids, water-born, aliphatic polyurethane coating...

Graco I Gusmer for all your SPF application needs.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Long recognized as the most reliable plural-component foam and coatings metering unit on the market, the H-20/35 Pro has been designed to increase productivity with new hybrid heaters for rapid warm-up and stable temperatures in up to 410 feet...

Firestone Building Products Co.(appointed John May )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Firestone Building Products Co., Indianapolis, recently appointed John May as western regional business manager. In his new role, May will oversee 10 sales representatives in Firestone's western region, which serves commercial roofing...

CertainTeed Corp.(people)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Glenn Singer, manager of building science for CertainTeed Corp.'s Insulation Group, Valley Forge, Pa., and a resident of West Chester, Pa., was presented with the National Council of the Housing Industry's "Member of Distinction" award for...

The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council.(PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC), Washington, D.C., announced the election of its new board of directors for the 2005-06 term. The following SBIC Board members have been re-elected: J. Gregg Borchelt, vice president of the...

Metal Construction Association.(PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... During the Metal Construction Association's annual meeting in La Jolla, Calif., the association announced the new leadership team for 2005. Theodorus "Dick" Bus, president of ATAS International (Allentown, Pa.) was named MCA president; Jeff...

Barrett Co. Inc.(appointed William Spencer)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Barrett Co. Inc., Millington, N.J., has announced the hiring of William Spencer to lead its national sales efforts. "Having held sales and marketing management positions with Koppers and Honeywell Commercial Roofing Systems, Spencer brings with...

Best Roofing & Waterproofing.(names)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Best Roofing & Waterproofing, Gardena, Calif., has announced that it is changing the name under which it does business. The new name is BEST Contracting Services. Sean Taba, CEO, says, "There has been no change in ownership or personnel...