Roofing Contractor articles from August 2003

Roofing Contractor archives from August 2003

Editor's note.(roofing products)(Editorial)
August 1, 2003... Spray-applied Roofing: Part II No, this is not a sequel. I just want to bring your attention to the continuously emerging world of plural-component materials and systems developed for roofing. Two-component systems are slowly but surely...

Cheers and jeers.(Letters To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... Dear Editor: I appreciate (Rick Damato's) letter and editorial (April 2003). We work hard in our industry and NRCA to improve the image of the Professional Roofing Contractor. It is unfortunate we have uninformed people who try to put...

Cool roof debate heats up.(Letters To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... Dear Editor: I am surprised at your deliberate omission of the national building code provisions and energy penalties dealing with cool roofs in your special (Cool Roofing) supplement. For example, ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 is used...

CertainTeed plant expansion.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Prompted by an increasing demand for laminated shingles in the South Central region of the United States, CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, Pa., has begun a major multi-million dollar expansion of its Shreveport, La., roofing facility to install...

Air Vent under new ownership.(Industry News)(Gibraltar Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... As the result of a recent acquisition, Air Vent Inc., Dallas, has now become part of Gibraltar, Buffalo, N.Y., North America's largest manufacturer of ventilation products. Previously a subsidiary of CertainTeed Corp., Air Vent will now...

Seaman dedicates $7 million expansion.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Seaman Corp., Wooster, Ohio, has completed a $7 million, 19,000-square-foot expansion project at its primary manufacturing facility. Dedicated June 11, 2003, the project will result in 17 new jobs while protecting some 54 existing positions. It...

National CAD Standard.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Three leading construction industry organizations have signed an agreement for publication and distribution of the U.S. National CAD Standard that will lead to the release of Version 3.0 in early 2004 and the continued development and...

Metal roofing statistics.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Metal Construction Association, Glenview, Ill., and Ducker Worldwide, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., have released the 80-page "2002 Metal Roofing Industry Profile and Analysis" report, full of size, valuation, segmentations and forecasts. Mark...

Sika's new Web site caters to customers.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Industry Business Unit of Sika Corp., Madison Heights, Mich., has launched its new Web site, www.sikaindustry.com. The site features an all-new appearance. Specific product and application information as well as the latest news is included...

RCMA launches new White Coatings Council.(Industry News)(Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association)
August 1, 2003... The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C., has announced initiation of a new council for the producers of white coatings. The White Coatings Council will function as part of the overall RCMA. It will service the producers...

NRLRC to host seminar.(NRCA News)
August 1, 2003... The National Roofing Legal Resource Center, Rosemont, Ill., a separate but related organization of the National Roofing Contractors Association, will host its annual seminar, Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, Sept. 11-13, in Santa Barbara,...

NRCA releases annual market survey.(NRCA News)(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The National Roofing Contractors Association has released the NRCA 2002-2003 Annual Market Survey exclusively on CD-ROM. The survey provides statistics and information about the roofing market, including commercial and residential roofing...

NRCA releases second toolbox talks.(NRCA News)(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The National Roofing Contractors Association has released NRCA Toolbox Talks II, a series of 52 safety lessons. The toolbox talks allow foremen and trainers to review one of 52 safety lessons with their crews each week. To make the trainers'...

"When I grow up, I want to be a fly-by-nighter".(Measuring Up)
August 1, 2003... Competing with unsophisticated contractors has always been an issue and every time the economy tightens it gets to be even more of one. The trunk-slammers, fly-by-nighters, station-wagon warriors and pick-up truck bandits have always been here...

People get what they're willing to pay for.(Smart Business)(home renovation contracts)
August 1, 2003... It was a pleasant dinner party, hosted by the president of the company that employed my wife. He had an elegant home in a plush Chicago suburb. But the backyard was not very spacious, so the 50 or so guests mingled elbow-to-elbow on a sultry...

The use of adhesives for attachment in roofing applications.(Technical Details)
August 1, 2003... The use of adhesives with roof systems is not new to the United States. In fact, the first built-up roof systems were actually an adhesive-based, cold-process system. In these early applications, pine tar was applied to glue the roofing fabrics...

Introducing polyurethane insulating adhesive to your roofing mix.
August 1, 2003... Polyurethane insulating adhesive, also known as low-rise foam or foam adhesive, has seen a marked increased in use in recent years, More and more roofing specifications are calling for the fully adhered PIA approach over mechanical fasteners....

Be safe!(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Someone once said, "Better a hundred guilty men go free than one innocent man be imprisoned." It's the same way about safety: Better a hundred projects be late and over budget than one person's safety be compromised. No construction project is...

Why a mast-climbing work platform? Here is a 101 on the benefits of a mast-climbing platform.
August 1, 2003... The mast climbing work platform is an automated access system that provides fast, efficient movement of men and materials to their place of work. Mast climbers are less obtrusive and offer higher security over traditional methods of access. An...

Eliminating aerial and scissor lift accidents.
August 1, 2003... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics annually assess the building trades to determine the recordable accidents, injuries and fatalities attributed to any particular occupation. The means by which...

Lifting & hoisting equipment.
August 1, 2003... This article will evaluate four types of lifting and hoisting equipment: roof-mounted hoists, truck-mounted conveyors, telescopic elevators and track hoist. Roof-mounted hoists Roof-mounted hoists are, as the name implies, set up on...

Safety first, profit second.
August 1, 2003... Sitting in Toledo's famous Hungarian restaurant Tony Packo's Caf,, with 1,000 celebrity-signed hot dog buns as the wallpaper, Matthew Taylor is illustrating the different similes and metaphors he uses to instruct his crew at OCP Contractors. He...

The centerfold interview: UnSafety Boy!
August 1, 2003... Last August's Issue of High on safety introduced to the Model of Safety. This year. we bring you his evil twin. We call him UnSafety Boy, and he, too is a poster child for OSHA... but it's the bad kind of poster. OSHA has devoted two entire...

Roof hatches.(product & literature showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Safety Rail Source No roof penetrations. What a combination! Milcor's RailingReady roof hatches and Kee-Hatch Railing Systems. Railing installation--only 20 minutes. The unique RailingReady roof hatch design provides pre-punched...

Roof railing system.(product & literature showcase)
August 1, 2003... Kee Industrial Products Inc. KeeGuard Contractor is a new roof railing system designed for temporary use by flat roofing contractors. The new system meets OSHA regulations for fall protection and is easy to install and move as the job...

Management and estimating software.(product & literature showcase)
August 1, 2003... CMSN eJOBBID+ is a complete management system for product-based installation companies. FieldPAK is Tablet PC-based estimating and proposal generation that downloads into eJOBBID+. "A one-time entry of a job completes 95 percent of all the...

Directory.(Directory)
August 1, 2003... Company Listings CMSN 110 Breeds Hill Road, Unit 3 Hyannis, MA 02601 508-778-0013; fax 508-778-0017 www.cms.net See our ad on page 17s and our showcase on this page Cougar Paws 14517 Telegraph Road ...

Cool-white coating.(Product Profile)
August 1, 2003... "You need a new roof."--Roofing Contractor "But I can't afford it."--Building Owner That narrative, in some fashion, is a conversation played out across the country virtually every day of the year by contractors and owners who both realize...

The role of coatings in roofing.
August 1, 2003... Submitted by the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association Roofs can be constructed from an amazingly broad variety of bulk materials, including metals, plastics, rubbers, fibers, glass, wood, rocks and ceramics. However, these latter bulk...

SPF roofing: the right application system and proper preparation.(spray polyurethane foam )
August 1, 2003... Since the introduction of spray polyurethane foam in the '60's, more roofing contractors are offering this versatile roofing system to their clients as an alternative to conventional roofing systems; SPF is a two-component fluid material that...

Vent: dew the right thing.
August 1, 2003... For years, American homeowners have been compelled to seal up their homes. Weather stripping caulk, vapor barriers, house wraps, ice shield, double-paned glass--all serve to make a tightly closed environment that maximizes energy conservation....

Roof Hatch.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Milcor Inc., Lima, Ohio, introduces the RailingReady Roof Hatch with prepunched holes to accommodate the OSHA-compliant KeeHatch Railing Systems. Mounting holes are on the cap flashing and do not penetrate the roof membrane or curb flashing....

Polyisocyanurate insulation.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... GAF Materials Corp., Wayne, N.J., announced that EnergyGuard Ultra ISO with UltraShield Facer now employs patented fiberglass technology. The result is a polyisocyanurate insulation that is dimensionally stable (it won't cup or warp when wet),...

End cap for gutter guard.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Crane Products Ltd., Columbus, Ohio, announced the addition of a new, improved end cap to prevent entry of debris and/or small animals underneath newly installed WaterFall Gutter Guard. Injection molded of rigid weather-resistant polypropylene,...

Roof restoration compound.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... For roofing systems that are showing the effects of premature aging due to ponding water or exposure to environmental contaminates, Honeywell Commercial Roofing Systems, Cary, N.C., introduces its ArmorFlex roof restoration compound. A...

Skylights.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The Daylighting Division of HUVCO L.L.C., Frederick, Md., announced an improved line of skylights. These new units use 8,000 prisms per square foot to equally diffuse light throughout the room, eliminating the typical glare and damaging...

Steel shingles.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... MetalWorks, Moon Township, Pa., offers steel shingles, an environmentally friendly roofing solution. The shingles can be installed over two layers of existing roofing materials, thereby reducing the amount of waste in landfills. Because they...

Air compressors.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Porter-Cable, Jackson, Tenn., introduces six new air compressors. The C3150 and C3151 Job Boss have 4.5-gallon tanks and a patented oil-free pump design that provides high durability and low maintenance. The two-pole, 3450 rpm induction motor,...

Atlas Roofing Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Atlas Roofing Corp., Atlanta, has named Rick Gelatka as its new director of marketing. In his new position, Gelatka will be responsible for the development and execution of all advertising, public relations and marketing functions for Atlas...

GAF Materials Corp., Wayne N.J., awarded American Roofing Systems, Santa Ana, Calif., certification as Master Elite residential roofing contractor.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... GAF Materials Corp., Wayne N.J., awarded American Roofing Systems, Santa Ana, Calif., certification as Master Elite residential roofing contractor. American Roofing Systems provides comprehensive roofing services to homeowners in California,...

Englert Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Englert Inc., Perth Amboy, N.J., announced the promotion of Joseph Scaffidi to regional sales manager. He will be responsible for metal roofing and gutter sales in New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Scaffidi has been with...

Performance Roof Systems Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Performance Roof Systems Inc., Kansas City, Mo., announced the addition of Elizabeth Cleveland as marketing communications coordinator. She will be working to ensure that PRS Inc. is providing a consistent, meaningful message in accordance with...

Larimer/Shannon Group Inc. will be representing Firestone Building Products in Georgia.(People)(Firestone Building Products Co.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Larimer/Shannon Group Inc. will be representing Firestone Building Products in Georgia. The principals of Larimer/Shannon Group, John Larimer and Tim Shannon, have extensive commercial roofing and local market experience. Latimer was formerly...

Maco Roof Systems Inc., Arlington Heights, Ill., has received GAF Materials Corp.'s System Selling Excellence Award.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Maco Roof Systems Inc., Arlington Heights, Ill., has received GAF Materials Corp.'s System Selling Excellence Award. Maco is among a handful of roofing companies nationwide to be honored in this way for its dedication to helping clients better...

Tecta America Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Tecta America Corp., Skokie, Ill., announced the selection of Michael F. Arduino as vice president and chief financial officer. Arduino has extensive senior level financial and operations background in manufacturing, as well as construction...

VP Buildings Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... David Zenger has been named president of VP Buildings Inc., Memphis, Tenn., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered metal building systems. He will oversee the operations of the company's facilities in North America and international joint...

ICS Builders Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ICS Builders Inc., New York, has named Jerry Martin as senior project manager for special projects. In his new position, he will manage interior fit-out and base building assignments in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He will focus on...

Historical Architectural Review Board of Bellefonte, Pa., recently awarded Nancy Noll, owner of The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast, the Historic Rehabilitation Award.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Historical Architectural Review Board of Bellefonte, Pa., recently awarded Nancy Noll, owner of The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast, the Historic Rehabilitation Award. The board works to improve both commercial and residential...

Strainer and drain guards from Marathon.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Strainer and drain guards go missing or are broken and need replacement. Marathon Roofing Products Inc. carries a broad range of sizes and shapes in a variety of materials. Trying to match replacement roof strainer domes and guards to fit...

Tile-panel roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Met-Tile offers tile-panel roofing that combines the popular look of Spanish tile with the high performance of metal. Easy-to-install panels weigh just 125 pounds per square and can be applied over existing shingles or plywood decking with no...

Rigid Roll Plus[R], shingle-over ridge vents.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... 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 vents and cap shingles in one...

North American Bocker.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... North American Bocker offers the world's most versatile and ergonomically designed soldering irons. The irons have various copper tips that can be heated in one minute with propane fuel and ready for use on the job. They are not affected by the...

Air-jacketed kettle for hot-applied rubberized asphalt.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Cleasby introduces the industry's first tubeless air-jacketed kettle with a hydraulic full-sweep agitator. This design eliminates costly tube repairs, and the hydraulic full-sweep agitator greatly reduces the chances of the material burning....

Echeguren Slate Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Echeguren Slate Inc. is a direct importer of slate, quartzite, and sandstone from locations around the world. Our large inventory of 80 to 100 truckloads of flooring and roofing tiles enables us to dispatch on short notice nationwide. For more...

The Prestique[R] Gallery Collection[TM] by Bart Forbes.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The unique color blends of the Prestique Gallery Collection are the result of Elk's collaboration with internationally acclaimed artist Bart Forbes. And Elk makes your selling job easier and more professional than ever with the Prestique...

Mobile fall protection system.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The PR 600 is a fall-arrest anchoring system designed for use on flat roofs. The PR 600 clamps onto any three- or four-wheel utility roof cart. This allows the PR 600 to be moved along the roof by pulling the cart to the desired working...

Roofing boot by Cougar Paws.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Roofing Boot by Cougar Paws. Double your roofing production. Cougar Paws roofing boot, with its traction-grip replaceable pads, allows you to walk the steepest roof. Slipping, sliding and scuffing work surfaces is a thing of the past. Cougar...

ERSystems.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... ERSystems, Loretto, Minn., introduces the SpidHER sealant extruder for metal roof restoration. Simply place the SpidHER in a pail of HER polyurethane seam and fastener sealant and pump it into place at a rate of over 100 lineal feet per minute....

MB from BITEC.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... BITEC INC. is proud to offer Mineral Design; America's only pattern-design modified-bitumen roofing membrane. Mineral Design utilizes colored granules, factory applied in various patterns to provide aesthetically pleasing designs, available in...

The Reeves "Hercules" pallet jack.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Reeves "Hercules" Pallet Jack will save time and increase profit. Move a whole pallet of material in one trip. The lifting capacity of a 4-by-4-foot pallet is 2,500 pounds and a 4-by-8-foot pallet is 500 pounds. It will lift material 10...

Topps Seal[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Topps Seal[TM] Liquid Applied Rubber roofing system restores leaking metal roofs with a New Weathering Surface[c]. The fully adhered, seam-free roofing, engineered specifically for metal roofs, is a time-proven, reliable and economical...

Time to retrofit?(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Roof Hugger Inc., manufactures a custom punched "Z"-shaped sub-purlin for retrofitting any new metal roof over any existing metal roof. Huggers are 16-gauge, G-90, 50-ksi, structural steel attached with standard tek fasteners through the...

Foam Enterprises Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Foam Enterprises Inc., currently celebrating 25 years in business, is the industry leader in polyurethane foam technologies. The company can provide a full turn-key operation, including equipment, parts and service, hands-on training at the...

Natural slate roofing from American Slate Company.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... 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....

Tally Systems has produced QuickMeasure.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Following the "keep it simple" principle, Tally Systems has produced QuickMeasure, a digitizer-based blueprint measuring system that any contractor who measures from blueprints can use. Generate count, length and area takeoffs in seconds....

Standing seam shear.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Swenson Shear introduces the Model 48, designed to cut a variety of snap-lock and standing seam panels. The stronger frame and increased leverage of the 48 is required to power through many of the tough concealed fastener panels. One-inch snap...

G-P DENS-DECK prime roof board.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... G-P DENS-DECK PRIME ROOF BOARD features a non-asphaltic, integral surface treatment for enhanced bond, reduced adhesive requirements, and reduced fasteners. Creating a more consistent, stronger bond, DENS-DECK is ideal for fully-adhered...

Garden walkways for green roofs.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... People can get away from the city right on their own roofs! The unique PAVE-EL[R] Pedestal system is the perfect solution for installing paver stone walkways in rooftop gardens. Why do you need PAVE-EL? Conventional methods for setting paver...

You'll flip over revolutionary Quadro-Plus rollformer.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... 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,...

No-leak.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The NO-LEAK chimney flashing systems use industry-recommended, 26-gauge steel and 16-ounce copper. (NOTE: No-leak chimney flashing systems do not use aluminum because of the corrosive reaction between mortar and concrete in contact with...

Polar Seal Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Cool White Roof. Polar Seal Inc., Huntington, Ind., offers the answer to all leak problems on any type of roof, in addition to an approximate 40 percent cooling of any building. Our system can be applied as a new roofing system or be...

Gutter Suppliers Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Gutter Suppliers Inc. offers premium metal products used by professional installers everywhere. Aluminum and copper gutter components are available in K-style and half round. A large selection of coil stock is available for 5-, 6-and 7-inch...

The Red Dragon GT-1000 non-contact infrared thermometer.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Red Dragon GT-1000 non-contact infrared thermometer from Flame Engineering Inc. allows roofers to quickly, safely and accurately check the temperature of a roof where material has been applied. The thermometer has a built-in laser pointer,...

New! Roofing Siding Catalog.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... New! Roofing Siding Catalog. Everhard Products Inc.; manufacturer of roofing tools and tools for the rubber working industry, has published its new Roofing-Siding Catalog 603. The 16-page, four-color publication includes steel and silicone seam...

The Scrapper[R].(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Scrapper[R] is a revolutionary new shingle-removing tool that no roofer will want to be without. The patent-pending device saves time, money and labor. It has massive shingle-lifting force and a push-button trigger. The lightweight tool...

MIRO Industries Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... 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...

New surface prowler.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... 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...

New for SPF application!(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... New for SPF application! The MH2 from Glas-Craft Inc. is a hydraulic pumping system for roofing foam. This is a contractor-class machine that can spray all day long. Heated whip hose is standard equipment on the MH2. Hose lengths up to 300 feet...

Perimeter Systems.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Perimeter Systems, a division of Southern Aluminum Finishing Company Inc., announces its newly redesigned Press-Loc Series architectural copings and snap-on gravel stops. The company has prepared a 24-page desktop reference manual containing...

Nothing matches the protection and performance of asphalt-based built-up roofing (BUR) and modified bitumen roofing (MB).(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Nothing matches the protection and performance of asphalt-based built-up roofing (BUR) and modified bitumen roofing (MB). For almost 150 years, asphalt roofing has been the number one proven performer in North America. Can your unproven...

Sika Corp. Industry Business Unit.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Sika Corp. Industry Business Unit recently launched its new Web site, featuring an all-new appearance. Specific product and application information and the latest news is just a click away for each of the adhesives and sealants market segments...

More support from Met Fab.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Metal-Fab Manufacturing LLC, Baltimore, doesn't just dump and run. We're there for you. Big job, small job--it doesn't matter. We're there to show you how to install a Met-Fab roof quickly and easily for commercial buildings, industrial...

Bath vent with stem.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Bath Vent with Stem. The FAMCO BVDS bath vent is made of long life plastic specifically designed for all climate conditions. It is resistant to cold, heat and ultraviolet rays. It will not rust, dent, fade or crack with normal usage. The BVDS...

CertainTeed's new Flintlastic SA Application Guidelines Booklet.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... CertainTeed's new Flintlastic SA Application Guidelines Booklet is the perfect handbook for installation of Flintlastic Self-Adhering Roof Membrane Systems. The 12-page booklet features complete product specifications and in-depth application...