Roofing Contractor articles from February 2004

Roofing Contractor archives from February 2004

Editor'snote.(Roofing industry)(Marketing management)(Editorial)
February 1, 2004... Month in and month out I act as both a participant in and observer of the roofing industry. The main product of my "observer" role in the industry is this column. The Editor's Note is commentary, but I do seek to share some of the better...

CRCA names A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply Supplier of the Year.(Industry News)(Chicago Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association has named A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, Chicago, as the 2003 Supplier of the Year for its continued efforts to promote professionalism, integrity and service to the roofing industry.

Elk Edge[R] seminar "Revs it Up" with a Harley-Davidson[R] giveaway.(Industry News)(Elk Premium Building Products Inc., )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Elk Premium Building Products Inc., Dallas, "Revs it Up" for its 2004 Elk Edge seminar by giving away a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The half-day seminars launched in January with presentations geared at helping...

Miller Electric announces 75th anniversary.(Industry News)(celebrations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., began its 75th anniversary celebration in December 2003 with the delivery of a motorcycle it commissioned Orange County Choppers (OCC) to design and build. Miller is a manufacturer of arc welding...

New Falcon Foam Web site debuts.(Industry News)(Falcon Foam Expanded Polystyrene )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The many applications for Falcon Foam Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) are now available at a brand new Web site, www.FalconFoam.com. Included on the site are sections containing technical data on construction industry components, such as...

Bradco announces expansion.(Industry News)(new branch in Glendale, Ariz)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Bradco Supply Corp., Avenel, N.J., announced its expansion into the greater Phoenix area. The company is opening a new branch in Glendale, Ariz., at 5714 North 51st Ave. Rob Richardson has joined Bradco as the Glendale branch manager. In a...

Custom-Bilt licensed to manufacture, market and sell Vail Metal.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Custom-Bilt Metals, South El Monte, Calif., has been licensed to manufacture, market and sell Vail Metal Systems LLC's metal shingle products in the Western states, along with limited rights to market and sell the products throughout the United...

Why you can't make money charging $25 an hour.(Measuring Up)(Small contractors )(Business management)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Competition is good for you, part two.(Smart Business)
February 1, 2004... Home Depot buys a big roofing company; is that good or bad for you? Last month's column addressed the phenomenon of little mom-'n-pop stores successfully competing against famous giant chains in a variety of retail businesses ranging from...

Flashing design for built-up roofs.(Technical Details)(roofing industry)(car and treatment of flashing element)
February 1, 2004... The primary purpose of the flashing element is to seal the membrane at all edges; a task that is difficult enough without bearing any design inadequacies. Yet poor flashing design is the most prominent factor in up to three quarters of all roof...

Workplace ethics: protecting your employees and your business.(Legally Speaking)
February 1, 2004... The term "workplace ethics" addresses a variety of topics. From sexual harassment, to civil rights infractions, to privacy concerns, the term is a catch-all for describing appropriate workplace behavior. Simply put, workplace ethics are the...

Ground fault circuit interrupters.(Safety Advice)(roofing industry)
February 1, 2004... Roofers' compliance with OSHA regulations (1926.404) for ground-fault circuit interrupters and lock-out/tag-out programs reduced the 1995 electrical fatality rate from 19 percent (1995) to 17 percent (2001) and lost-work-time, non-fatal...

The rewards of an informed building owner.(roofing industry)
February 1, 2004... Nanometrics is the customer every roofing contractor hopes for: knowledgable about the various types of roof systems available, informed about lifecycle costing, and committed to the long-term performance and care of its investment. Situated in...

Fact or myth? Contractor and consultant feuds.(roofing industry)
February 1, 2004... As a kid, I grew up in Boston, so naturally I talked with my friends a lot about how we hated the New York Yankees. It wasn't an option--it was our obligation as Red Sox fans. "Our truth: Yankees have no morals; Yankee strategies are at their...

No problems mon: metal roofing in the Cayman Islands.(Watler's Metal Products)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... When you combine the long-lasting good looks of standing-seam metal roofing with the rustic charm of a Caribbean island, you indeed have a match made in paradise. To gain a better perspective on metal roofing in the islands, Roofing Contractor...

Commercial roofing outlook.
February 1, 2004... Predictions can be troublesome even with sophisticated tools and analysis in every sector. The roofing industry's past is littered with fads that became commodities and sustainable markets that dried up. Like the weather, the market has to be...

Dorothy Lawrence: the first lady of roofing and waterproofing.(Dorothy Lawrence)(Roofing Industry)(Biography)
February 1, 2004... In a career in which she has broken through as many barriers as she has waterproofed, Dorothy Lawrence can deservedly be called "the First Lady of Roofing and Waterproofing." Her resume is loaded with technological and material advancements...

Residential project profile: historic restoration.(Historic Eagle Inn & Restaurant)
February 1, 2004... It may not be the most original way to open an article, but it's true nonetheless: Bill Scales is a man on a mission. And a man with vision. And a man who loves history, besides. With a background in real estate and building, he set his eye on...

Commercial product profile: coverboard alternative.(Product/Service Evaluation)
February 1, 2004... Are you bored with your usual roofing routine? Do you want to try something that is different, yet effective and labor saving? How about something that makes you rich, thin and popular? OK, just kidding about that last part, but you should...

National Nail.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... National Nail, Grand Rapids, Mich., offers the Crossfire Cap Stapler, which combines the holding power of a cap nail with the speed of a pneumatic stapler. The fasteners hold roofing felt securely to prevent it from leaking, blowing off or...

Everhard Products Inc.(Focus on Handheld Tools)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Everhard Products Inc., Canton, Ohio, manufacturer of roofing tools and tools for the rubber working industry, has published its Roofing-Siding Catalog 603. The 16-page, four-color publication includes steel and silicone seam rollers, roofing...

THOR Systems Inc.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... THOR Systems Inc., Larksville, Pa., offers Roofing Layout Tapes that locate horizontal tops and vertical offsets of all shingle courses fast--eliminating the need for measuring, back-shingling or eyeballing to "fit." The tapes allow contractors...

Roper Whitney.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Roper Whitney, Rockford, Ill., is a manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication machinery including CNC shears and folders, manual brakes and shears, and manual hand tools such as punches and notchers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Circle RS#204

FLIR Systems.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... FLIR Systems, North Billeria, Mass., offers RoofCAM[TM], a handheld IR camera specifically designed for roofing professionals. Affordable, rugged and easy-to-use, the camera quickly locates hidden leaks, wet areas and other roofing problems and...

Flame Engineering Inc.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Flame Engineering Inc., LaCrosse, Kan., offers the Red Dragon GT-1000 non-contact infrared thermometer. The device allows roofers to quickly, safely and accurately check the temperature of a roof where material has been applied. The thermometer...

MAX USA Corp.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... MAX USA Corp., Mineola, N.Y., announces the availability of its new PowerLite pneumatic nailers. Powered by 400-psi technology, the tools are approximately 40 percent lighter and 20 percent smaller than the average tools, without sacrificing...

Infrared Solutions Inc.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Infrared Solutions Inc., Plymouth, Minn., offers the IR-InSight[TM] portable thermal imager. Infrared imaging, used for roof inspection, is widely known as an effective means to detect roof leaks and provide scientific evidence of roof...

DeWalt.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... DeWalt, Baltimore, has introduced a new line of 9.6-, 12-, and 14.4-volt cordless impact drivers and impact wrenches. They deliver nearly three times more torque than traditional cordless drills, while measuring up to 35 percent shorter and...

Klenk Tools.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Klenk Tools, Canton, Ohio, offers replaceable-blade aluminum snips that are strong, lightweight and available in two sizes. The 12-inch snips offer a 3-inch cut, while the 14-inch size has a 3 1/2-inch cut. Both models feature smooth, rounded...

Hitachi Power Tools.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Hitachi Power Tools, Norcross, Ga., offers the NV45AB2 45mm(1 3/4 inch) Coil/Roofing Nailer. Weighing just 5.5 pounds, the nailer offers rapid driving, quick response and a cylinder valve firing mechanism. It offers a convenient top-loading...

Paslode.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Paslode, Vernon Hills, Ill., offers the "Roofer's Choice" roofing coil nailer. The R175-C features 20 percent more power than the original model to consistently drive nails flush into all roofing materials. The tool also features a double...

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., Brookfield, Wis., offers two orbital action jigsaw kits with Quik-Lok[TM] blade clamp and keyless bevel shoe adjustment. At 6.2 amps, these jigsaws are the most powerful in the category. With four-position orbital...

Metabo Corp.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa., offers the BSP12, a 12-volt cordless drill/driver that is ideal for drilling, tapping, and driving screws in a wide variety of applications. Featuring an oversized motor that delivers maximum power and minimum...

Makita USA Inc.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Makita USA Inc., Atlanta, introduces its most advanced hammer drill, the HP2070F. This new 3/4-inch industrial hammer drill features an 8.2-amp motor while weighing only 5.3 pounds. The tool has a built-in indicator light to warn of overheating...

The Robert Bosch Tool Corp.(Focus on Handheld Tools)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mount Prospect, Ill., announces that RotoZip by Bosch launched four new spiral saws, the RZ1, RZ5, RZ10 and RZ20. Each has a universal three-jaw chuck that fits any size bit and eliminates the need for multiple...

Malco Products Inc.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Malco Products Inc., Annandale, Minn., offers versatile, lightweight portable gutter outlet punches with easy, one-hand ratcheting action. The tools are designed to work over the front edge of the gutter, allowing the user to quickly cut a...

Midwest Tool and Cutlery Co.(Focus on Handheld Tools)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Midwest Tool and Cutlery Co., Sturgis, Mich., announces improvements to its Midwest Snips brand aviation snips. All models feature hot drop-forged steel blades with added strength. The handles of the snips are now more ergonomic in design. They...

American Saw & Manufacturing Co.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... American Saw & Manufacturing Co., East Longmeadow, Mass., offers the Lenox Edge[TM] bi-metal utility knife blades. The patent-pending design features a high-speed steel edge that stays sharp up to three times longer than traditional carbon...

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., offers its new 2004 full-line catalog to commemorate the company's 75th Anniversary. In addition to technical specifications, features, benefits and selection tips, it offers information on the...

North American Bocker.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... North American Bocker, Raleigh, N.C., offers 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...

MetalForming Inc.(Focus on Handheld Tools)
February 1, 2004... MetalForming Inc., Peachtree City, Ga., offers an extensive line of precision-made, field-tough equipment for the architectural sheet metal and metal building professions, with particular focus on the roofing trade. These top-of-the-line tools...

Atlas Roofing Corp.(People)(appoints Kenneth R. Farrish)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Atlas Roofing Corp., Atlanta, announced the appointment of Kenneth R. Farrish as its new president and the retirement of current president, Ronald R. Fredin. Farrish comes from RSI Home Products where he was president of the cabinet company....

Firestone Building Products Co.(People)(appoints Steve Mallein )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Firestone Building Products Co., Carmel, Ind., has appointed Steve Mallein as business manager of the Northeast region, which serves commercial roofing contractors, owners and specifiers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New...

Stevens Roofing Systems.(People)(CJ Sharp appoints)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Stevens Roofing Systems, Holyoke, Mass., announced that CJ Sharp has been appointed as district sales manager for Georgia, Alabama, east Tennessee and the Florida panhandle. In his new post, Sharp is responsible for managing the daily sales...

Charles S. Vaughan.(People)(appointed vice president of operations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Charles S. Vaughan has been appointed vice president of operations for Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co., Hebron, Ill. He represents the fifth generation of the founding family to be actively involved in the company, which manufactures...

Wider nailing area.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... CertainTeed, Valley Forge, Pa., launches the new Landmark-WideTrack QB, taking the company's Landmark Series laminated shingle and adding a wider nailing area for greater installation accuracy. A typical laminated shingle has a nailing area of...

Safety DVD.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... GAF Materials Corp., Wayne, N.J., and the National Roofing Contractors Association worked together with the Indy Racing League and now have available a new DVD entitled "Race to Be Safe." The DVD was designed with high-energy visuals and high...

Sustainability Software.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... PRB Design, Orlando, Fla., introduces a new computer software program that helps determine the sustainability and greenness of a product, while also positioning it for potential use in projects certified by the LEED (Leadership in Energy and...

High Solids Spray System.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Plas-Pak Industries Inc., Norwich Conn., has received patent allowance on its new Ratio-Pak HSS (high solids spray) System. The HSS, a cartridge-based air dispensing system, is a low-cost method to reliably meter, mix and spray-apply reactive,...

Dual Torque Hammer Drill.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Bosch, Mt. Prospect, Ill., introduces the 1199VSR 1/2-inch Dual Torque Hammer Drill, suitable for working in concrete, brick, mortar, wood or steel. One new feature is a Bosch patented rotating brush plate, which not only allows the tool to...

Needham Industrial Sales Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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...

MB from BITEC.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... MB from BITEC 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...

Rigid Roll Plus[R], Shingle-Over Ridge Vents.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Rigid Roll Plus[R], Shingle-Over Ridge Vents. 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...

G-P DENS-DECK Prime Roof Board.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Platform Hoists.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Platform Hoists RGC[R] PRO Platform Hoists are engineered for roofers with safety and value in mind. Efficient PRO Hoists feature power drives that mount without lifting, a single control lever that positions the operator away from the...

Echeguren Slate Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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)
February 1, 2004... The Prestique[R] Gallery Collection[TM] by Bart Forbes 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...

Protective Roofing Products Ltd.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Versatile Inland Rubber coatings.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Versatile Inland Rubber coatings provide waterproofing, energy savings and corrosion protection on interior and exterior roofs and walls. RC 2000 is highly reflective, providing dramatic summer surface temperature reductions. It also offers...

ERSystems.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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....

Raytec manufacturing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... RAYTEC MANUFACTURING What gauge is your flashing? Not all flashing is alike. Roofers save time and money with Redi-Fromed Step-Flashing from Raytec. No more cutting, no more forming. Variety of colors: black, white, brown and bronze. Sizes and...

Tally Systems has produced QuickMeasure.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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....

You'll flip over revolutionary Quadro-Plus rollformer.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... YOU'LL FLIP OVER REVOLUTIONARY QUADRO-PLUS ROLLFORMER. German engineering and American roofing ingenuity have created the revolutionary new Quadro-Plus rollformer from Schlebach--the breakthrough for producing multiple profiles from one...

Topps Seal[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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...

The Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... The Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system can help reduce your energy costs! Of the products rated by the EPA Energy Star[R] Roof Products Program, the Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system is the only membrane with a retained reflectivity of greater...

Natural slate roofing from American Slate Company.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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....

New and improved Country Mansion[R] shingles from GAF Materials Corp.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... New and improved Country Mansion[R] shingles from GAF Materials Corp. are designed for homes of distinction. Their unique "tone-on-tone" color frame creates a striking contrast between layers, which results in ultimate dimensionality and depth...

How long would it take you.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... How long would it take you to write a one-page specification with an assembly drawing? How does two minutes sound? With IB Roof Systems Fast-Specs you can provide your customer or architect just that. Go to www.ibroof.com, enter the contractor...

Bradco Supply Corp.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Bradco Supply Corp., Avenel, N.J., provides roofing contractors with an easy and fast solution for the design of tapered roofing insulation systems. Upon receipt of roof plans and specs, Bradco's Tapered Roof Division will combine various types...

Evergreen Slate Company LLC.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Since 1916, Evergreen Slate Company LLC has produced all natural Vermont roofing slate. With 11 colors and 10 different thicknesses, we can achieve any architectural effect desired. Vermont roofing slate is durable, lasting 75 to 100 years. Not...

The Ruscoe Co.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Atofina Chemicals Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Atofina Chemicals Inc., Philadelphia, offers Kynar 500[R] resin-based coatings. The high-performance fluoropolymer resin has extraordinary ability to retain color and gloss. Kynar 500-based finishes look vibrant and appealing for decades....

Schechtl Spectra fold touch screen. Metalforming Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Schechtl Spectra Fold Touch Screen. MetalForming Inc. has just introduced a major innovation on its Schechtl Spectra3 folder that takes touch-screen graphic controls to a whole new level. By simply drawing a basic shape on the screen with a...

Gutter Suppliers Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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)
February 1, 2004... 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 Grand Slate.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... New Grand Slate fiberglass asphalt shingles from GAF Materials Corp. feature massive, extra-thick tabs and a specially blended color palette to create the authentic look of real slate shingles--at a fraction of the cost of expensive slate....

IKO.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... IKO offers GoldShield premium ice and water protector. The self-adhered roofing underlayment provides premium roof leak protection. Composed of a rubberized asphalt material, it is extremely flexible and offers self-sealing properties that will...

MIRO Industries Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Roofing Equipment by All Seasons Equipment.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Roofing Equipment by All Seasons Equipment All Seasons Equipment provides equipment for a variety of roofing needs, from retrofit to on-deck, to BUR and safety. The company offers sweepers, cutters, felt layers, hot dispensers, adhesive...

Karnak.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Karnak manufactures a complete line of high quality, cold-applied, coatings, cements, adhesives and sealants for roofing and waterproofing application. Karnak is the leading manufacturer of Energy Star-rated coatings. Karnak's products are...

Clear Roof Sealer.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Clear Roof Sealer Nationwide Chemical Coating Mfrs. Inc. offers PERMACLEAR, a 100-percent-acrylic, clear-gloss waterproofing roof sealer finish for most any type of roofing surface. It forms a beautiful, non-yellowing, clear-gloss finish...

The M.J. Mullane Co. Inc. offers the model 500 snow fence bracket, cast from solid bronze.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... The M.J. Mullane Co. Inc. offers the model 500 snow fence bracket, cast from solid bronze. Double back brace brackets are standard, and give redundant protection against casting failure when under load. Holes for rails are 1.125-inches to...

RoofTopGuardII.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... RoofTopGuardII is heavy-duty, lightweight underlayment and ice/water barrier. Weighing less than 40 pounds per 10-square roll, RoofTop-GaurdII is a modern, high-tech underlayment material setting a new standard in the roofing industry. Five...

OSI Sealants Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2004... OSI Sealants Inc. offers the new Pro-Series[R] Micro premium gutter sealant, available in a convenient 4-ounce squeeze tube. Featuring QUAD polymer formula, Pro-Series Micro provides superior adhesion and easy extrusion in both hot and cold...