Roofing Contractor articles from April 2008

Roofing Contractor archives from April 2008

Sika Sarnafil presents project of the year awards.(Industry News)
April 1, 2008... CANTON, Mass. -- Sika Sarnafil, a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing systems, announced the winners of its 2007 Projects of the Year Competition. Twelve contractors were recognized for outstanding workmanship in...

FLIR offers free conferences.(Industry News)(Conference news)
April 1, 2008... BOSTON, Mass. -- FLIR Systems Inc announced it plans to hold more than 40 free conferences throughout the United States. The conferences will focus on infrared technology and how to use infrared cameras for a variety of applications including...

Dorothy Lawrence, 1924-2008.(Obituary)(Dorothy M. Lawrence was the member of American Society for Testing and Materials)(Obituary)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Dorothy M. Lawrence (nee Miller), 83, of Aurora, Ohio, died Feb. 19, 2008. She was born May 20, 1924. Mrs. Lawrence was the owner of the Laurenco Company and fellow member of A.S.T.M. Industry leaders said she was an asset to the industry and...

Weekly executive report serves companies doing business with Latinos.(Industry News)
April 1, 2008... There's a new tool available to gain valuable insight into the Latino business and labor market. Speaker, consultant and columnist Ricardo Gonzalez has launched The Gonzalez Report, a weekly Executive Report designed to help those who work with...

IKO holds sales seminar.(Industry News)(IKO Industries Ltd.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IKO Holds Sales Seminar: Not even a good old-fashioned winter blizzard could keep roofing contractors from filling the room for the "Sales Dynamics for Contractors" seminar that took place Feb. 7 in Chicago. IKO...

John T. Morgan Roofing celebrates 75 years.(Industry News)
April 1, 2008... ROANOKE, Va. -- John T. Morgan Roofing and Sheet Metal Company, one of Virginia's most successful roofing contractors, will celebrate its 75-year anniversary in the spring of 2008. As a roofing contractor that specializes in the installation of...

CSI to elevate nine members to Fellowship.(Industry News)(Construction Specifications Institute)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- CSI announced that they will elevate nine members to Fellowship status during the Honors and Awards Gala at CONSTRUCT2008 & CSI's Annual Convention in Las Vegas on Friday, June 6. Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and...

New panel profile.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... ATAS International Inc., a manufacturer of metal roofing, wall panels and accessories, has announced the addition of a new panel profile. The new panel, Corra-Lok, is a 16 5/8 -inch wide by 7/8-inch deep, concealed fastener, corrugated panel...

Atlas StormMaster Shingles.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... Atlas Roofing Corporation announces its StormMaster Slate shingle line. This new shingles let roofing professionals offer clients the most affordable slate look available, with the benefit of a lifetime-limited warranty. Storm-Master is part of...

CertaSpec Software.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... A valuable spec-writing tool is available to help roofing professionals and specifiers quickly write steep- and low-slope roofing specifications for job submittal packages. Called CertaSpec[TM], this software program from CertainTeed...

Standing seam machine.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... Englert Inc., an innovator of onsite metal roofing and gutter systems, announces the availability of its new Metalman FP1101/16 standing seam roll-forming machine. The new unit runs a fixed width, variable length single profile configuration...

Economy crane loaded with features.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... Stellar Industries Inc. has introduced the EC3200 electric/ hydraulic telescopic crane to its economy crane series. The EC3200 has an 11,500-foot pound rating, and has a lifting capacity of 3,200 pounds. This new economy crane has 15 feet of...

Roughrider briefcase.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... Duluth Trading Co. introduces the Roughrider Briefcase. It is built from Fire Hose[R] cotton canvas with leather trim at key stress points and cotton twill interior with oversized pockets to hold a laptop computer, PDA, and file folders. Unzip...

Tool chest.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... Delta Consolidated Industries, a leader in tool storage products for trucks and jobsites, introduces its new JOBOX[R] Industrial Slope Lid Chest, featuring the SiteVault[TM] security system and EZ-Loader[TM] skid bolsters. With a taller sloped...

Kwik-Lok Pins.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... Jergens Kwik-Lok[TM] Pins (KLPs) provide a clear advantage in a variety of construction applications--including cranes, scaffolding equipment, drilling equipment, lifting equipment including hoists, slings, and cables, and in trailer beds. For...

Reliable generator power.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... The Bobcat[TM] 250 welding generator from Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. features a fully-enclosed case for quiet operation, an Accu-rated[TM] 10,000 watts of peak generator power and a 12-gallon fuel tank. An essential item for the service...

Wide-handled hemming tool.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... JS Design has long been a leader in providing quality hand tools to the metal roofing industry. Their metal panel hemming tools save installers time and headaches associated with properly field-bending the high and low ends of metal roofing...

What to do when your price is too high.(Smart Business)
April 1, 2008... How much to charge for your services is the focal point of any trade business. Charge too much and you won't get the job, charge too little and you'll go broke. Then you have to face the facts that every job is different, estimating is an...

Why you can't make money charging $25 an hour.(Measuring Up)
April 1, 2008... Many small contractors mistake wages with what they should charge a customer for their services. Since many contractors start out moonlighting and doing side jobs, such logic is understandable. Unfortunately, side work is just that, side work,...

Waterproofing of rooftop gardens.(Technical Details)
April 1, 2008... Rooftop garden construction consists of two equally important phased applications: the waterproofing application and the garden assembly. The ultimate success of a rooftop garden depends largely on the proper design and installation of both of...

If you want great salespeople, build them.(Leadership Selling)
April 1, 2008... Hire for attitude and train for skill. That is the human resource credo at Southwest Airlines. The philosophy has helped make that company one of the great American success stories. Their approach to hiring can help you when you build your...

Trailers on the jobsite, Part 2.(Safety Advice)
April 1, 2008... According to a 2006 research survey titled "Towing Troubles" conducted by Customer Profiles Ltd. and Master Lock (www.masterlock.com), fewer than 13 percent of first-time owners were told how to safely load their new trailer. This procedure is...

Construction woes and the Latino subcontractor.(Success With Hispanics)
April 1, 2008... Things are tough in the construction industry these days. There is, however, a silver lining in this dark cloud. I believe that in the long term many construction companies, and the Latino workers, will be better off than we were before. ...

Moving beyond 'the oil factor' to sustainability and 'green to gold'.(Guest Column)
April 1, 2008... [Editor's note: Roofing Contractor caught up with Bill Collins, the former president and CEO of GAF Materials Corp. Collins has been out of the day-to-day roofing industry for a couple of years, and we asked him to let us know what he has been...

CMRA releases asphalt shingle recycling documents.(Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup)
April 1, 2008... Eola, Ill. -- The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), a 501c3 organization that promotes the recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) materials, has released two documents related to asphalt shingle recycling: A "Best...

Certainteed enters photovoltaic-integrated products market with SRS energy.(Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup)
April 1, 2008... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- CertainTeed Corporation announced that it has entered into a partnership with SRS Energy, of Philadelphia, to advance the development of photovoltaic roofing products. Through this partnership, the companies will...

Total Silicone Roof System.(Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup)
April 1, 2008... LAGRANGE, Ohio -- West Development Group's (WDG) System 14 Total Silicone Roof System is a comprehensive roofing solution delivering a range of products. WDG's System 14 features a zero-VOC coating (HSS 535) that is applied over a soy-based...

Cool roofing course.(Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup)
April 1, 2008... CLEVELAND -- AIA and CSI members can earn LUs/CEUs and HSW credit with "Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges," a self-guided course presented by the Vinyl Roofing Division of the Chemical Fabrics and Film...

DECRA introduces new brochure on sustainability.(Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup)
April 1, 2008... CORONA, Calif. -- DECRA Roofing Systems, Inc. has introduced a new brochure on sustainability, which features extensive information about how stone-coated steel roofing can positively interact with the environment. Covering the sustainable...

BIPV installation option.(Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup)(MeTecno USA has introduced METENERGY, a building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV))(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... DELAND, Fla. -- MeTecno USA introduced METENERGY, a building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) option for MeTecno USA's metal roof systems. METENERGY--developed in conjunction with United Solar Ovonic, LLC--combines United Solar's thin-film...

Cost-effective green roofs.(Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup)(W.P. Hickman Systems has introduced cost-effective green roofs)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... SOLON, Ohio -- W.P. Hickman's eco-roof technology brings safe, sustainable and cost-effective green roofs to America's buildings, the company reports. Hickman's eco-roof system is lightweight, provides waterproofing, extends the roof membrane...

Enhance curb appeal with stylish, eco-friendly roofing.(Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup)
April 1, 2008... WIXOM, Mich. -- With seven standard colors, 11 premium colors and seven color blends, InSpire Roofing Products' slate-like roofing tiles comes from a patented molding process that creates varied edges and surfaces for a natural effect. Using...

Green technology turns America's roofs into energy assets: environmental building initiatives mean good news for roofing industry.(Cool Roofing)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Buildings are one of the heaviest consumers of energy in the United States, and, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Databook, buildings represent 70 percent of U.S. consumption for...

Energy calculators: making the case for reflectivity.(Cool Roofing)
April 1, 2008... Common sense tells us that a low-slope reflective roofing system should improve a building's energy efficiency and save money on energy costs versus a black roof. After all, in full sun, the surface of a black roof may experience a temperature...

The green movement sweeps eastward: title 24 and energy efficiency initiatives impact cities across the country.(Cool Roofing)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What began on the West Coast with the passing of California's Revised Title 24 Code in October 2005 has quickly spread throughout the entire country. Today, most major cities across the United States have adopted...

Playing the green card: Michigan hospital to conduct study of green roof system.(Cool Roofing)(Metro Health Hospital Foundation has hired Sustainable Research Group)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Metro Health Hospital Foundation in Grand Rapids, Mich., has hired Sustainable Research Group (SRG) to conduct a three-year study of the green roof system and engineered bioswales in the parking lot at its new...

Mule-Hide introduces KoolCap Self-Adhering Mod Bit featuring bright white granules for long-lasting high reflectivity and emissivity.(product + literature showcase)
April 1, 2008... Mule-Hide introduces KoolCap Self-Adhering Mod Bit featuring bright white granules for long-lasting high reflectivity and emissivity. Factory-coated mod bit can fade in three years or crack from traffic. Weathering and performance...

Cedar shakes and shingles: meeting grade and being green.
April 1, 2008... Another busy roofing season is right around the corner. You take pride in delivering a quality job performed by trained crew members. The success formula is pretty obvious: quality products plus quality installation equals satisfied customers....

2008 editor's choice: products, systems, and initiatives that catch the eye.
April 1, 2008... New Year's celebrations are always closely followed by the tradeshow season in the construction and roofing industry. It is that time of year when the vagaries of winter weather slow or stop most of the productive work in our business so...

Ford heritage project: a living roof update.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In 2004, Ford Motor Company integrated 21st century environmental design into its manufacturing facility with the construction of the Ford Dearborn Truck Assembly Building. The 1.15-million-square-foot facility...

Detroit school of arts: cool as it gets.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Hamilton Anderson Associates of Detroit designed the Detroit School of Arts, the firm believed that sustainability of the project would lead to LEED certification. Hamilton Anderson made good on its promise...

Disposable static mixers.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc. (formerly ConPro-Tec Inc.), a leading innovator of 2-component adhesive dispensing systems, has expanded its line of Static Mixers and Cartridges for the construction industry. While continuing to offer the traditional...

Low surface energy muntin tapes.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... Adchem Corp., a leading manufacturer of high performance film and foam bonding adhesive tapes for the fenestration markets, has developed a second-generation muntin bar tape for low surface energy materials. The new LSE SDL (Low Surface Energy...

Quik Set Commercial Roof.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... INSTA STIK Quik Set Commercial Roof Adhesive is a one component, moisture cured polyurethane adhesive for attaching roof insulation and cover boards to approved decks and substrates. Because it is a single component you can be assured that it...

Stevens FastLine.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... Stevens EP FastLine Adhesive by Ashland, an innovative product providing speed, safety, FMG-1-90 and UL class A approvals when adhering Stevens EPTM to a variety of substrates. Formulated without solvents--100 percent solids--so its low VOC...

Environmentally responsible products.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... Garland introduces three new environmentally responsible products, including two additions to the Green-Lock[TM] family of cold applied, VOC-free, roofing adhesives. They are Green-Lock Flashing Adhesive and Green-Lock Membrane Adhesive...

MicroSealant tapes.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... Unlike all other available tapes and sealants, EternaBond tapes are MicroSealants, which is a family of sealants that contain no double bonds between carbon atoms resulting in a molecular structure, which is extremely stable and is resistant to...

Cold applied multi-ply.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... Multi-Ply Adhesive SF is a cold applied solvent free asphalt/urethane interply adhesive. It is used to bond felt layers in multi-ply roof assemblies. Multi-Ply Adhesive SF meets VOC requirements in all jurisdictions and is ideal for projects...

Water-based membrane.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... Sarnacol 2121 is a water-based membrane adhesive used within a Sika Sarnafil Adhered Roofing System. It is formulated for adhering Sika Sarnafil membranes to a clean and dry, low-sloped roofing surface. For more information, call 800-451-2504,...

Environmentally friendly roof insulation.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... OMG Inc. has formulated a more environmentally friendly roof insulation adhesive: OlyBond500[TM] Green. OlyBond500 Green provides the same high performance as OlyBond500 and OlyBond500 SpotShot, but uses rapidly renewable resources to replace...

Weather-Tite One Step Night Seal.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... WTT Systems, a Millennium Adhesive Company, a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of 2-component adhesives and sealers, has expanded its line with the introduction of Weather-Tite[R] One Step[TM] Night Seal[TM]. Weather-Tite One Step...

Adhesives and sealants: eye on the future.(Focus On: Adhesives)
April 1, 2008... The evaporation of millions of tons of volatile organic compounds contributing to smog, lung disease and global warming has long been a necessary part of the use of sealants and adhesives in building construction. But new technology by Chem...

Rigid Roll Plus[R], shingle-over ridge vents.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [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 Schechtl MAX.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Schechtl MAX is the most accurate, versatile, heavy-duty folder available. It has a heavy-duty solid steel-folding beam with a bending accuracy of +/- 0.004-inch degree, and a back-gauge that's driven by two...

Metals USA stone coated steel roofs.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Metals USA Building Products has over 30 years of steel roofing experience across the globe. As an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of stone coated steel roof systems, our Gerard and Allmet stone...

Save time and money.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kirby Fiberglass Inc.'s Glasphalt mops feature a revolutionary fiberglass yarn that is nonporous, inorganic and heat resistant. They resist wear because the fibers are uniquely twisted, lasting four to five days...

GAF Materials Corp.'s Camelot[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Bradco supply Catalog.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You're sure to be up-to-date on all that's new in the building industry with a copy of our Residential Product Catalog and our annual Tool Catalog. Bradco's warehouses are stocked with a wide assortment of products...

Sievert Industries Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sievert is your full-line supplier for quality open-flame torches, gas hot-air welders, electronic robotic and hand welders, soldering equipment and accessories including generators, power cords and plugs. Our goal...

DECRA stone coated steel.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With over 50 years of experience, and the leading manufacturer of stone coated steel roofing products, DECRA is committed to the environment and quality. Offering the ultimate performance and design, DECRA is...

P.A.S. system.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When EPDM systems break down from carbonization, separation of seams or by rooftop maintenance, often the cost of roofing repairs exceed the cost of a new roof. A budget friendly option: recoating the existing EPDM...

Modified bitumen applicator.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] By customer request we are now offering a two-handle wagon design modernized by Red Dragon Technology. Features include a stainless steel manifold and framework and seven durable vapor torches. Each torch has a flame...

Evergreen Slate Company.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... Evergreen Slate is the largest producer and supplier of natural roofing slate in North America. Since 1916, Evergreen has taken pride in providing high-quality slate for roofing, flooring, flagstone, landscape stone and structural applications....

Shingle-over intake vent.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Air Vent Inc. introduces a new shingle-over rooftop installed intake vent--The Edge[TM] Vent. The intake ventilation vent is designed for airflow performance and weather protection. It provides 9 square inches of net...

Roofer's Kit.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [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...

InSpire[TM] roofing products.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] InSpire[TM] is the next generation of composite slate roofing. It's a perfect combination of the natural beauty found in slate along with the most technologically advanced methods and materials. InSpire offers more...

Vapor booster.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introducing an electric heating blanket that prevents frosting of LPG cylinders. Finish the job in half the time. Haul fewer cylinders to the roof. Burn 100 percent of the gas: SAVE! For propane, butane or mixed gas;...

Self-adhering metal and tile roofing underlayment.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LeakBarrier PS200HT is a premium, SBS modified, glass fiber reinforced, self-adhesive modified bituminous roofing underlayment for use under metal and tile. PS200HT is manufactured with a specially engineered Hybrid...

The tool you wear.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Our roofing boots give you something that others don't: more profit! Increase your production with Cougar Paws roofing boots. We feature a removable traction grip pad that attaches to the bottom of your boot, which...

Center metal folding machine.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RAS Systems XXL-Center is an amazing folding machine designed to fold metal building trim parts. The machine is available in 14-, 21- and 28-foot lengths. This machine is capable of folding up to 16-gauge mild...

Karnak KANOPY.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... Karnak Corporation introduces new "KANOPY" product line seal. KANOPY signifies Karnak's commitment to develop products that protect the environment, save energy and reduce waste. In order for Karnak products to qualify for the KANOPY Seal, they...

Duro-Last Roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [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...

MIRO model 3-R-4 pipe support.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Model 3-R-4 rooftop support will give gas piping a fixed height of 4 inches from bottom of support and is designed to replace the out dated wood block. It will also meet the new IBC code requirements for gas piping,...

New Black Jack[R] roof coatings.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Black Jack, makers of the world's first roof cement, introduces a series of advanced contractor roof coatings and cements for the demands of commercial roof maintenance and repairs. Black Jack Professional Series...

Real Gutter Protection.(Product and Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Real Gutter Protection by Raytec Manufacturing is engineered with more holes per square inch that the leading competitor. The ends are easily notched and formed in the field to provide a custom tight fit to deter...