Roofing Contractor articles from April 2007

Roofing Contractor archives from April 2007

Leading by example.(Editor's Note)
April 1, 2007... The space this column takes up each month is set aside as part of the overall mission of Roofing Contractor to help you succeed in your roofing business. In February you were urged to take advantage of one of the industry's premier educational...

GAF and Elk announce details of merger.(Industry News)
April 1, 2007... WAYNE, N.J. -- On Feb. 23, GAF Materials Corp. and Elk Corp. officially announced the companies had completed their merger. "Employees from both organizations have proven their commitment to customer-focused relationships, which helps...

New insurance wholesaler launched at IRE.(Industry News)
April 1, 2007... PLANO, Texas -- Insential Inc, an insurance wholesale company, announced the official rollout of the new entity to coincide with the International Roofing Expo. Insential Inc. (www.insential.com) provides a comprehensive array of specialty...

United Coatings acquired by Quest Specialty Chemicals.(Industry News)
April 1, 2007... SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- United Coatings Manufacturing Co. announced it has been acquired by Huron Capital Partners LLC. United Coatings (www.unitedcoatings. com) is a global supplier of premium quality coatings for industrial, architectural...

Soprema partners with Pfister.(Industry News)
April 1, 2007... WADSWORTH, Ohio -- Soprema Inc. announced a partnership with Pfister Energy to develop integrated solar roofing systems. The strategic alliance is aimed at advancing the building of integrated renewable systems that impact the future of roofing...

Clarification.(Industry News)(Correction notice)
April 1, 2007... In our March cover story on Roofing Contractor's Consumer Survey titled "Homeowners Are Even Smarter, so Contractors Need to Be Smarter, Too," we neglected to thank the manufacturers who supplied the names for consumers polled in the study. The...

DensDeck Prime assemblies exceed new FM requirements.(Industry News)
April 1, 2007... ATLANTA -- Georgia-Pacific Gypsum announced that recent FM Approvals tests give three different roof assemblies using DensDeck[R] Prime 225, 285 and 315 PSF listings, respectively. According to Reinhard Schneider, Technical Development Manager,...

Julien Benjamin Jr.(Obituaries)
April 1, 2007... Mr. Julien P. Benjamin Jr., a pioneer in "mechanized roofing," passed away on Feb. 25, 2007. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he would have been 90 on March 5. He was active in the Ahavath Chessed Temple and in Boy Scouts, attaining the rank...

John Jackson.(Obituaries)
April 1, 2007... Mr. John Jackson, president and chief executive officer of E.L. Hilts & Company, Hickory, N.C., passed away Feb. 20. He was 50. He was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and served on the future building committee. He was...

Ross Robertson.(Obituaries)
April 1, 2007... The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) announced that affiliate member Ross H. Robertson passed away suddenly Jan. 29 at the age of 54. A resident of Cicero, Ind., he worked as a senior systems engineer for his employer of 25...

Allan Wilson.(Obituaries)
April 1, 2007... Mr. Allan Wilson, 49, Director of National Accounts and Business Development, Atlas Roofing Corporation--Atlanta, died suddenly on March 11, while playing basketball with his son, Brian. Allan was born in Pittsburgh, and graduated from Geneva...

Synthetic shake tiles.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... EcoStar introduces its new Seneca Plus premium roofing tiles. Designed to complement the company's Seneca Cedar Shake tiles, the thicker tiles replicate the look of traditional hand-split cedar shake. Stronger than conventional cedar roofing...

Ladder anchors.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... Level Rite LLC's ladder safety tools are made of 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum and comply with the guidelines from OSHA, ANSI and NFPA. The Roof Anchor replaces fireman hooks, attaches easily with U-bolts to the top rungs and stores within the...

Steel roofing.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... Follansbee introduces TCS Satin[TM], a stainless steel substrate plated with the company's patented ZT alloy and micro-embossed with a pattern resembling the soft satin patina of pure zinc plate. Tested for corrosion resistance in a salt spray...

TPO accessories.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... Firestone Building Products Company added several new TPO products to its QuickSeam[TM] accessory line, including the Ultra-Ply QuickSeam Reinforced Mechanically Attached (R.M.A.) Strip, which offers non-penetrating intermediate attachment for...

Underlayments.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... Rooftex 30B and PlyDry 30 are two new synthetic roofing underlayment solutions from Fortifiber Building Systems Group. Rooftex 30B provides breathable cold-climate protection from structural damage caused by winter condensation. PlyDry 30...

Direct-to-deck insulation.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... ACH Foam Technologies' direct-to-deck EPS roofing insulation provides an efficient solution for specifiers and roofing contractors without the added cost of a thermal barrier. Compatible with all major roofing materials and assemblies, the...

Waterproofing seal.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... The ChemCurb system from ChemLink is a tough, 2-inch deep poured rubber waterproofing seal that installs in under five minutes. A pre-cast polyester composite or black structural urethane curb is bonded to the roof surface, creating a form for...

Rubberized asphalt.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... Air Jacket kettles from Cleasby Manufacturing Co. Inc. boast a bottom-fire design housed in an air chamber that helps safeguard material from scorching and burning. The kettles are specially designed to protect highly sensitive hot-applied...

Ladder transport.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... The patent-pending Ladder Luggers from AT Concepts Inc. are designed to assist roofers in safely moving ladders from one location to another. Available in a lightweight LL1 aluminum model or the LL2 formed tubular steel version, the product can...

Cap sheet.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... GAF Materials Corp. introduces EnergyCap[TM] torch granule FR cap sheet, a safe, economical option for APP systems. This roofing membrane combines a factory-applied layer of Topcoat EnergyCote with either a Ruberoid modified bitumen membrane or...

Shingles.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... Owens Corning introduces its new Duration Series shingles featuring SureNail strip technology. The strip's liberal nailing area increases productivity and installation speed. The wider, reinforced nailing area is also easy to recognize, which...

Tile vent.(New Products)
April 1, 2007... Trimline Building Products introduces its new Trimline Varia Vent, which incorporates ridge ventilation and weather blocking into one product. Reducing contractor installation time, the vent combines the company's exclusive ridge vent and...

How to find and keep good people--Part 2.(Smart Business)
April 1, 2007... Last month I introduced some key ideas about trade recruitment and training from my friend Al Levi, who heads a company named Appleseed Business Inc. (www.appleseedbusiness.com). A key component of last month's article was the notion that it's...

How to develop better foremen and field leadership.(Measuring Up)
April 1, 2007... I wish I had a magic formula or system for developing foremen, but there is no magic bullet. However, as a company we have trained thousands of foremen in basic supervisory skills and have helped numerous companies develop their organizations....

Proper ventilation for shingled roofs.(Technical Details)
April 1, 2007... Proper ventilation is required for the long-term success of shingles. The performance of the shingles can be affected by insufficient interior ventilation throughout the year. In cold weather, internal functions such as showers, cooking and...

2007 International Roofing Expo rides a hot streak in Las Vegas: educational opportunities and new products draw record crowd.
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The International Roofing Expo continues to solidify its reputation as the must-attend industry event, and this year's show set records for the number of attendees and exhibits. The 2007 IRE, the third edition of the...

2007 Editor's Choice: new and notable innovations designed with the contractor in mind.
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manufacturers often launch their new products at the major industry trade shows early in the year, and 2007 was no exception. So, our editors are always on the lookout for groundbreaking products at industry shows,...

Rock on: how tiny minerals played a big role in the roofing industry.(Company overview)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It began with a mountain. In the process of making roofing history, parts of ancient rock formations were manufactured into tiny granules that would spread success to a number of products and companies. It was 75...

Hail, Cedar! Coping with storm mentality and cedar roof repair.
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You've spent the entire cedar roofing season sweltering through intense heat and drying off after ominous thundershowers. Your customers appreciated the extra precautions you took to get the job done right, on time,...

Architectural shingles: are tops for historic cottage renovation.(Galveston Historical Foundation)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Built by German immigrant carpenter William Pautch in 1886 in Galveston, Texas, the William Pautch House stood 119 years--surviving even the devastating Galveston Hurricane of 1900--before falling victim to termite...

Rigid Roll Plus[R], shingle-over ridge vents.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trimline[R] Rigid Roll[R] Plus shingle-over ridge vents offer the most attractive, effective and easy-to-install ventilation system on the market. Rigid Roll Plus offers roofers the unique ability to install ridge...

The original Dragin Wagon[TM] is back!(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The original Dragin Wagon[TM] is back! The seven-burner Dragin Wagon from Roofmaster Products Co. melts and applies APP modified-bitumen roofing fast and economically. The Ultimate LPG Full Roll Application Machine...

Raytec Manufacturing is launching the new and improved redesigned Hangfast.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Raytec Manufacturing is launching the new and improved redesigned Hangfast. According to a company spokesman, "Hangfast was always engineered for strength, now it has been improved and redesigned for faster, easier...

Duro-Last Roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Duro-Last Roofing's precision-fabricated single-ply roofing system helps Duro-Last contractors prosper. Our roofing system is delivered to the jobsite with all components included, and up to 85 percent of membrane...

GAF Materials Corp.'s Camelot[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

All Seasons Equipment offers the Tri-Blade.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All Seasons Equipment offers the Tri-Blade. Its unique geometry focuses the power of your roof cutter into a single cutting edge, giving you the strength of a two-edge straight blade, with the 50 percent performance...

TAMKO Building Products Inc. introduces TAM-RAIL[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TAMKO Building Products Inc. introduces TAM-RAIL[TM], a new triple-layer, low-maintenance white composite railing system offering thick walls, outstanding stiffness, and superior rigidity--all in a product that is...

Triangle Fastener Corp.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Triangle Fastener Corp. is the leading supplier of standard and specialty fasteners, tools and accessories used in the construction industry. A complete line of fasteners for metal-to-metal, metal-to-wood, drywall...

The Red Dragon RD Series Roof Dryers.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Red Dragon RD Series Roof Dryers defrost, dry and get you back on the job with minimum effort. Their rugged design and user-friendly features make them the perfect choice for roofing professionals. The Roof...

TURBObend.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RAS Systems offers the fastest and most revolutionary metal folding system that money can buy. This machine is designed for the roofing, architectural and metal construction markets. The TURBObend is totally amazing,...

IKO RoofGard-SB Synthetic Underlayment is an underlayment that over-performs.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IKO RoofGard-SB Synthetic Underlayment is an underlayment that over-performs. New from IKO! RoofGard-SB is made of a synthetic material that is completely waterproof. It forms an effective water-shedding barrier...

It's good to be king.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With its unique walking surface, REX[TM] SynFelt from Alpha ProTech Engineering Products is the most slip-resistant roofing underlayment in the industry. It's constructed of a high-strength woven fabric that is 10...

AMSI offers the "Roofer's Kit" in a bucket safety combo.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AMSI offers the "Roofer's Kit" in a bucket safety combo. Included are a full body harness, 5/8-inch attached rope grap and 2-foot shock-absorbing lanyard, 50 feet of 5/8-inch synthetic rope and snap hook, and ridge...

SMARTcut shear.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The perfect partner for the RAS TURBObend is the SMARTcut Swing Beam shear. Complete your shop with this state-of-the-art shear that will produce right-angled and twist-free parts every time. The better the cut, the...

Equipter RB4000.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Equipter RB4000 was designed specifically for the roofing industry and equips the contractor to do his job in a completely new professional manner. Contractors and homeowners alike are raving about the...

Mule-Hide[R] Elastomeric Acrylic Coatings.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mule-Hide[R] Elastomeric Acrylic Coatings are professional grade, premium products contractors trust. Offerings include Metal Roof Primer, Flashing Grade, and both standard and specialty finish coatings such as...

PALISADE-SA-HT[TM] from SDP Advanced Polymer Products.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PALISADE-SA-HT[TM] from SDP Advanced Polymer Products is the most advanced self-adhered roofing underlayment on the market today. It features category leading STRONGHOLD[TM] skid resistant technology, KOOL BLUE[TM]...

Topps Seal[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Choose alternatives to unnecessary roof replacement. Energy Star[R] certified, Topps Seal[TM] liquid-applied waterless rubber restores all roof types. The fully adhered seamless roofing forms an effective,...

2007 Catalog now in stock.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's here! Our 2007 Residential Product Catalog is available at all Bradco locations. Pick up your copy the next time you are in your local Bradco. And, while you're there, ask for a copy of our 2007 Tool Catalog....

Heat and smoke vent.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Milcor's innovative UL-SKY low-profile heat and smoke vent opens instantly when a UL-listed or FM-approved fusible link is exposed to a temperature of 165[degrees]F. The doors then automatically lock fully open....

Hennecke Machinery.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hennecke Machinery is a unit of Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Pittsburgh, and is the North American arm of the Hennecke GmbH, world leaders in polyurethane processing equipment. Hennecke manufactures high-pressure...

Thunderbird Products copper roof drain.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UPC approved, 20-ounce seamless copper drain basin with sandblasted flange provides excellent adhesion to roofing membranes. Many styles and configurations are available, including optional membrane clamp. For our...

Machine Demo Program.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Tech Machinery will be re-introducing its Machine Demo Program in 2007. The New Tech Machinery Mobile Home will again be towing a custom 20-foot trailer outfitted with the following machinery: as SSP Multipro...

DCI offers new RevealTape.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No matter what obstruction you come across on the roof, whether it's a skylight, chimneys, valleys or hips, RevealTape will speed up shingle installation and leave you with a mistake-free roof. The new RevealTape by...

Dow Building Solutions.(Focus On Adhesives)
April 1, 2007... Dow Building Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, offers INSTA STIK[TM] Quik Set roofing adhesive and the new Multi-Bead Applicator and STYROFOAM[TM] DECKMATE Plus FA. INSTA STIK[TM] Quik Set features improved cure times...

Tamko.(Focus On Adhesives)
April 1, 2007... TAMKO offers a complete line of high-performance Tam-Pro adhesives that make applying membranes quicker and easier. The line of products includes Tam-Pro M3 and Tam-Pro 856 premium SBS adhesives. The adhesives are primarily used as interplys...

OMG roofing products.(Focus On Adhesives)
April 1, 2007... OMG Inc. claims its dual-component OlyBond500 and OlyBond 500 SpotShot adhesives have the widest range of FM approvals available. Applied by special dispenser, OlyBond500 polyurethane adhesive adheres to a variety of board stocks, new and...

Ashland.(Focus On Adhesive)
April 1, 2007... Pliodeck urethane insulation adhesive from Ashland Inc. is a one-part adhesive for bonding insulation to substrates and to other insulation. Eliminating mechanical fastening onto concrete decks, it locks down in 30 minutes, cures in 24 hours...

Polyfoam.(Focus On Adhesive)
April 1, 2007... Polyfoam provides a full line of innovative polyurethane roofing adhesive products, chemical systems and dispensing equipment. Designed in response to Hurricane Andrew's exposure of inadequate tile attachment methods, the company developed its...

BASF PFE.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... AmeriGlue from BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC is a two-part, spray-applied polyurethane adhesive that offers quick application rates and strong adhesion between roofing components. Installed up to 75 percent faster than traditional...

Carlisle SynTec.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... Carlisle SynTec Inc. offers One Step adhesive, a construction-grade, two-component polyurethane adhesive that attaches insulation to various substrates and decks without the need for mechanical fasteners. The adhesive is conveniently packaged...

ConProTec.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... The MIXPAC hand-held adhesive dispensing system from ConProTec Inc. is designed to make two-component adhesives as easy to use as a single component adhesive. The integrated, high-performance system consists of a manual or pneumatic dispensing...

DeWitt.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... DeWitt Products Co.'s PRO SBS Modified Bitumen Adhesive is specially formulated to bond SBS modified rolled roofing as well as composition felts. The product is manufactured with a blend of selected asphalts and SBS rubber to give it...

Gardner-Gibson.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... Gardner-Gibson Inc.'s Flexx-Bond Rubberized Coating and Adhesive is a premium liquid-applied modified bitumen adhesive designed to bond sheets of SBS or standard asphalt roll roofing in cold process roofing systems. The addition of rubber...

Worthen Industries.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... The UPACO adhesives division of Worthen Industries manufactures adhesives and sealants for TPO and EPDM single-ply roofing membrane installation. The company's 3840 adhesive is a flammable high-bond strength contact adhesive for TPO, while its...

APOC.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... The APOC 136 DURA BOND MBA Elastomeric Col-Ply adhesive is a highly rubberized adhesive formulated for use with modified bitumen membranes and cold process roofing systems. Manufactured using only select SBS rubber, the adhesive provides...

W.P. Hickman.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... W.P. Hickman Systems features Multi-Ply Adhesive SF, a solvent-free, cold-applied, moisture-cure adhesive for BUR and Modified Bitumen roof membrane construction. It is designed to meet the demand for sustainable, environmentally responsible...

United Coatings.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... United Coatings offers KYMAX, a low-build elastomeric coating that provides superior reflectivity, color stability and weather resistance to new and existing roof surfaces. KYMAX is a versatile product that can be applied directly over a...

Stevens roofing systems.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... Stevens' EP FastLine Adhesive by Ashland is a 100 percent solids, low-VOC, single component urethane adhesive specifically formulated to bond EP membrane to a wide variety of substrates. Load the 1.0 or 2.5 gallon cans in the low cost, easy to...

Topps products.(Product Focus)
April 1, 2007... Topps[R] Polyprene[TM] High-Performance Roof Cement is the superior choice for general reinforcement and repairs to flashings around equipment, vent pipes, chimneys, sign holders, etc., as well as anywhere two dissimilar or similar materials...

New green roof provides basis for extensive study.
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each year, green enthusiasts from all over the country--in fact, from all over the world--meet to attend the GreenBuild International Conference and Expo. They come to see new technologies that are helping to...

Pushing up daisies: a new generation of green roofs takes root.
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When it comes to green roofs, the public generally envisions either the sod roofs of pioneer cabins or the earth and grass-covered roofs of the 70s residential "earth ship" era. A new generation of lightweight green...

Vinyl roofs: high-performance building with energy-efficient.
April 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In full sun, the surface of a black low-slope roof may experience a temperature rise of as much as 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (F), reaching midday temperatures of 150 to 190 F on a summer day. A white vinyl/PVC...

Replacement roof uses soybeans to save energy: bio-based rooftop makes environmental statement along the magnificent mile.
April 1, 2007... Located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, 669 N. Michigan Ave. needed a replacement for its existing asphalt-covered rooftop. Chicago-based U.S. Equities Realty, the facility's management company, researched the various options...

Johns Manville GlasKap[R] CR cap sheet.(product + literature showcase)
April 1, 2007... GlasKap[R] CR, Johns Manville's white acrylic coated fiber glass cap sheet, allowed Enterprise Roofing to meet California's Title 24 energy code requirements and to continue its preference of installing multi-ply roofing systems. "GlasKap CR...

Mule-Hide[R] Elastomeric Acrylic Coatings.(product + literature showcase)
April 1, 2007... Mule-Hide[R] Elastomeric Acrylic Coatings are professional grade, premium products contractors trust. Including Metal Roof Primer, Flashing Grade, and both standard and specialty finish coatings such as Skylight Finish. Our standard acrylic...