Roofing Contractor articles from August 2007

Roofing Contractor archives from August 2007

A tale of two roofs.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Noticed something on a recent morning jog that I never noticed before. Maybe it is because it's usually dark when I pass this location, and maybe I just have not been paying attention. The objects of my attention...

ABC Supply receives Gallup Workplace Award.(Industry News)
August 1, 2007... BELOIT, Wis. -- ABC Supply Co. Inc. has been honored with the Gallup Great Workplace Award 2007. The Gallup Great Workplace Awards recognize the best-performing workplaces in the world. ABC Supply is one of only 12 companies in the world to...

MCA revises Roofing Certification Program.(Industry News)
August 1, 2007... GLENVIEW, Ill. -- Based on input from its Roofing Council task force, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) has implemented changes to its Roofing Certification Program in the areas of labeling, renewal fees and auditing to make it easier...

Solar roof dedicated at Federal Center.(Industry News)
August 1, 2007... CANTON, Mass. -- Sika Sarnafil Inc., a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing systems, announced the dedication of the solar electric roof at the Frederick C. Murphy Federal Center. The new integrated system will...

InfraMation to feature roofing presentations.(Industry News)
August 1, 2007... LAS VEGAS -- FLIR and the Infrared Training Center (ITC) will host the eighth annual InfraMation Conference Oct. 15-19, 2007, at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas. InfraMation, the world's largest conference for professional thermographers, will...

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.(Smart Business)
August 1, 2007... FMI Corp., the well-known construction industry consulting and research firm, recently published a scholarly analysis titled: "Why Contractors Fail: A Causal Analysis of Large Contractor Bankruptcies." It's filled with examples of large general...

Perimeter metal codes.(Technical Details)
August 1, 2007... The recent increase in the frequency of high-velocity wind events is prompting changes in the roofing industry. Attachment procedures for all roof systems--both steep slope and low slope--are being scrutinized, and code changes are imminent....

Why don't Hispanics learn English?(Success With Hispanics)
August 1, 2007... I have been asked so many times why Hispanics don't learn --or want to learn--English, that I just smile and jokingly answer back with, "[??]Que?, no comprendo ingles." That means, "What, I don't understand English?" Well, this gets their...

Premium shingle roundup: premium shingles flex their muscles.
August 1, 2007... Take a stroll or a ride in virtually any neighborhood in the country and the popularity of today's heavyweight premium shingles will be evident. Savvy homeowners are opting for premium shingles for appearance and style, while other...

Making a statement with slate: variegated slate roof ideal for Nicholson Ranch vineyards and winery.
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The landscape was already in place: rich soils, sloping hills and a climate ideal for producing wine. The plans for the winery itself were almost perfect: a state-of-the-art, five-level gravity flow facility,...

History's big top: tile roofing keeps on performing, improving.
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tile, that 4,000-year-old roof, has always had some high-performance features. From a venerable and reliable roofing material to an energy-saving, storm-resistant material, tile roofing is undergoing something of a...

Rigid Roll Plus[R], Shingle-Over Ridge Vents.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 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...

Modified bitumen applicator.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [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...

DensDeck offers proven performance.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DensDeck[R] Roof Boards are designed to address four persistent challenges in commercial roofing assemblies: fire resistance, moisture absorption, strength and dimensional stability. With 20 years of performance,...

Duro-Last Roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 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)
August 1, 2007... [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...

FLIR Systems.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Professional roofers know the value of using the right tools for the right job. FLIR Systems has the right set of tools to make it easy to estimate and document roof repairs. The FLIR BCAM [TM] infrared cameras weigh...

Mobile Fall Protection System.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Protect your workers and increase productivity with The Reeves #777 Texas Hold'um Mobile Fall Protection System. You can tie off two people for fall arrest and two people for fall restraint so they can work...

Quik Drive[R] for metal and tile roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fastening has never been as fast or as cost-effective. Quik Drive[R] by Simpson Strong-Tie[R] offers auto-feed screw driving systems for metal and tile roofing applications. Quik Drive provides the superior holding...

FiberTite roofing membrane.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For more than 30 years, Seaman Corporation has been manufacturing quality FiberTite roofing systems. FiberTite is the only roofing membrane that meets the ASTM standard definition for Elvaloy[R] KEE. Over 99 percent...

TURBObend.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 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,...

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

More support from Met Fab.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

The Feltslitter returns.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Feltslitter Returns Roofmaster equipment sets the industry standard! Roofmaster's quality manufactured products are all made in the USA and are available from coast to coast. Powered on-deck equipment products...

Save time and money.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [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...

Palisade-SA-HT [TM] from SDP Advanced Polymer Products.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 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]...

Sievert Industries Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [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...

Bradco Supply Catalogs available.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For a wide range of information on both building materials and equipment, it's hard to beat Bradco's Residential Product Catalog and Bradco's Tool Catalog. Both books are published on an annual basis and are...

Waterproofing System saves money.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] By combining the proven waterproofing qualities of hot rubberized asphalt with cutting-edge technology in SBS Modified Bitumen membranes, Soprema's Sopraseal HR Waterproofing System saves the contractor time and...

Hennecke Machinery.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... 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 polyurethane processing equipment...

4-Wheel with Dump Tray.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The All Seasons Equipment's 4-Wheel with Dump Tray saves time and money. The large capacity, extra-wide tray is perfect for moving tear-off debris from one-or two-story buildings where you can dump directly into a...

SECUROCK[R] roof board.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] USG's new SECUROCK[R] brand roof board uses an advanced fiber-reinforced technology to create a rugged, easy to install roof board that provides unparalleled performance and versatility for low slope roofing systems....

Innovative underlayment in stock.(Product and Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IKO Industries has introduced a new underlayment that is truly revolutionary. Roofgard-SB is a synthetic, underlayment that is completely impervious. It is ideal for helping roofs shed water, whether the roof is made...

Automatic fire vent.(Focus On: Skylights)
August 1, 2007... The Bilco Co. offers its domed automatic fire vent, which provides a more attractive design that enhances its thermal insulation properties. The Lumivent provides natural daylight, energy efficiency, and the protection of automatic fire...

Non-penetrating skylight protection.(Focus On: Skylights)
August 1, 2007... CageGuard is a new, free-standing system for guarding skylights and temporary roof openings. Installation doesn't require drilling holes in the roof or skylight frame, so there's no chance of damaging the roof membrane or the skylight itself....

Solar powered shade installation.(Focus On: Skylights)
August 1, 2007... The VELUX solar-powered skylight shade requires no extra effort or expense to install. The battery is an integral part of the shade. The skylight shade operates by remote control. The built-in solar cell converts sunlight to electrical energy,...

Translucent roofing system.(Focus On: Skylights)
August 1, 2007... GE Plastics announced it will assist Centerpoint Translucent Systems in developing a new translucent roofing system that provides full-spectrum natural light and significantly improved aesthetics, comfort, and energy efficiency for the...

Skylight system.(Focus On: Skylights)
August 1, 2007... V Tech Industries delivers a new, state-of-the-art skylight system characterized by an innovative process called Rim Injection Molding. The V Tech Skylight is a revolutionary new design of a solid, one-piece unit of encapsulated glass or...

Copolyester sheet for Skylights.(Focus On: Skylights)
August 1, 2007... Spartech Corp. introduces the new ULTRATUF CX~D sheet, a high-impact-resistant, thermoformable copolyester for skylights that offers both UV protection and toughness. The sheet is extruded by Spartech Corporation using Eastman Chemical's new...

Customized glass skylights.(Product Focus)
August 1, 2007... In just 15 minutes at e-skylight. com you'll get instant 3D submittal drawings and pricing on custom, factory assembled and glazed skylights from 4 feet to 100 feet in length. Customize dimensions, finishes and glass with six-week delivery to...

Certified impact rated skylights.(Product Focus)
August 1, 2007... Sun-Tek offers the widest assortment of certified impact rated skylights, available in both curb mount and self-flashing models, made of insulated glass or polycarbonate plastic. Sun-Tek offers two impact rated glass skylights; three impact...

Daylighting solutions.(Product Focus)
August 1, 2007... Since 1996, HUVCO has developed daylighting solutions for both commercial and residential markets with their high-performance daylighting systems. These systems are designed for maximum daylight harvesting and thermal efficiency. A properly...

Airflow around roof obstacles.(Product Focus)
August 1, 2007... No more drilling holes in rafters. ValleyVent by DCI allows air to flow around any roof obstacle. Designed for valleys and skylights, the ValleyVent is tapered from . inch to 1/2 inch by 24 inches long. Applied directly to rafters, the slight...

Translucent fiberglass plastic panels.(Product Focus)
August 1, 2007... Dipcraft's translucent fiberglass plastic building panels offer an economical solution for all your skylight requirements. Panels are available in hundreds of profiles to match most existing metal building shapes. Panels may be used on roofs,...