Roofing Contractor articles from February 2006

Roofing Contractor archives from February 2006

Got cash?(EDITOR'SNOTE)
February 1, 2006... This year you may need to put a renewed focus on one of the most important ingredients in your roofing business: the cash you need to operate. Roofing contractors seeking to provide their clientele with excellent products and services while...

Builders' show sets attendance record.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2006... ORLANDO, Fla. -- More than 105,000 housing professionals gathered in Orlando for the 2006 International Builders' Show (IBS), making it the most well attended annual convention in the history of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)....

EcoStar announces Miami-Dade Approval.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... MUNDELEIN, Ill. -- EcoStar announced Miami-Dade County Approval NOA #03-0814.02 for Majestic Slate. Officially accepted in November 2005, this approval was granted by the Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO) and accepted by the Building Code...

Reflective industry continues to grow.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2006... PHOENIX -- As energy savings and efficiency become increasing priorities, more consumers are doing their homework and finding ways to compensate for the high cost of running their homes, according to the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers...

National Coatings celebrates 25th year.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2006... CAMARILLO, Calif. -- National Coatings Corp. will celebrate 25 years of doing business in 2006, announced the company's founder and CEO, Rick Sexauer. "The company brings extensive experience in acrylic chemistry and field performance on...

BASF's tool wins SBIC award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2006... WASHINGTON -- BASF's Eco-efficiency Analysis--the company's product life cycle evaluation tool--won the Sustain-able Buildings Industry Council's 2005 Best Sustainable Practice Award in the Sustainable Research, Development, Construction...

CRCA trade show warms up windy city.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2006... CHICAGO -- The Chicago Roofing Contractors Associations' annual trade show is quite well known for its uncanny ability to coincide with the nastiest of winter weather conditions. A happy exception was Jan. 19-20 in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., for...

Marathon Roofing Products.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2006... As Marathon Roofing Products celebrates its 40th anniversary, the company also celebrates its new owner and president, Tod J. Cislo. Mr. Cislo has been with Marathon for the past 15 years as both inside salesman and general manager. The company...

Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2006... Lisa Buenzli was recently promoted to director of marketing for the Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group (Denver). In this capacity, Buenzli oversees all of the marketing activities for the full line of roofing products. [ILLUSTRATION...

Dura-Loc Roofing Systems Ltd.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2006... Dura-Loc Roofing Systems Ltd. (Courtland, Ontario) announced that Ken McKichan has joined its team of professionals. In his position with Technical Services, Ken will be in charge of training contractors and answering technical questions. He...

Lenox.(Rich Mathews appointed )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Lenox (East Longmeadow, Mass.), a leading manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools and band saw blades, named Rich Mathews its new vice president of marketing. Mathews will be responsible for the continuous development of the...

W. P. Hickman Co.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... W. P. Hickman Co. (Asheville, N.C.) has added two new independent sales representatives. Bernie Abrami of BA Building Solutions and John Sheffield of Metro Roof Services are partnering with W.P. Hickman to provide metal roof edge systems to...

Failures to communicate.(SMART BUSINESS)
February 1, 2006... "Communication failure" is a catchall term that describes the cause of probably 90 percent of all business problems. Failures to communicate happen in many ways, for many reasons. Let's examine some of these and what can be done to correct...

Believing your own stinking thinking.(MEASURINGUP)
February 1, 2006... Throughout the year, contractors call and want to talk to me about joining our PROSULT[TM] networking groups or call to obtain consulting information. I try to take a few minutes and offer some free consulting over the phone. Starting with a...

Fixing a hole where the rain gets in.(roof applications)
February 1, 2006... To a large extent, successful roof applications are completed by skilled mechanics that conduct systematic tasks in a repetitive manner. Repetition increases the skill level, which in turn increases productivity. This is a constant in an...

Intuitive safety.(Safety of construction workers )
February 1, 2006... I instruct construction workers in the various OSHA and MSHA standards and how to practically apply them to their professions. That is the simple part of my job. I also train workers to be aware of their own intuition, how it applies to their...

IRE exhibitor list.(Illustration)
February 1, 2006... Booth EXHIBITOR Number 2001 Company 1565 3M Industrial Mineral Products...

Roofing comrade wanted.(GUESTCOLUMN)
February 1, 2006... Use that headline in your employment ad the next time you need to hire someone! It certainly is more descriptive of the type of person you should want to work with. Workforce camaraderie--how important is it? By my estimation, it's priceless....

The immigration battle that can shoot down your business.(SUCCESS WITH HISPANICS)
February 1, 2006... [Editor's note: In this column, Ricardo Gonzalez departs from his usual focus--helping contractors develop strategies for hiring, training, and retaining Hispanic employees--to offer his commentary on House Resolution 4437, the Border...

Upselling: best for your customers and you.(VIEWFROMTHETOP)
February 1, 2006... All of the hurricane activity this year has left a long trail of devastation that will take years to completely repair. The work by contractors and FEMA has only begun to pick up the pieces of homes and lives that were left in shambles by the...

Truths about the rivalry between contractors and consultants.
February 1, 2006... In rivalries, the two sides don't like each other. And, that's not just true of the teams on each side of the rivalry--it's also true of the friends and fans that support them. Remember back to high school or college, and the feelings you had...

Providing Total Gutter Protection: Rain Flow has the solution to your customers' gutter problems.
February 1, 2006... As a roofing professional, there is a good chance one or more of your customers has asked you about gutter protection. It has become a portion of the industry that has generated a great deal of consumer awareness. Homeowners have been...

The art of roofing ... and the roofing of art: a renaissance on the roof of the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center.(Ben Hill Roofing and Siding Co. Inc.)
February 1, 2006... Low-slope roofing involves a lot of science to achieve great results. From multiple materials technologies to the design, engineering, and estimating to the planning that it takes to perform the work, the variables are complex and intertwined....

Going the distance: reaching a new level of service in the commercial sector.
February 1, 2006... Roofing manufacturers love to sell products. Roofing contractors seek them out. In an age where consumers feel bombarded with unwanted messages, the construction trade is one of those distinctive markets where end users are requesting available...

Durability: how cover boards contribute.
February 1, 2006... A roof is a big investment--and it protects an even bigger investment in the building and its contents. That's why durability in any roofing system translates directly into lower total cost of ownership. Durability is more than just toughness....

"Quick! What's the toughest question you face in your roofing business?".
February 1, 2006... If my answer doesn't show you how to become the richest, most dominant roofing contractor in your market, I'll give you $500. Making serious money in the roofing industry is not an illusion. It can happen, and Roofers' Success International...

Why every roofing contractor in the United States should join the NRCA now.(National Roofing Contractors Association )
February 1, 2006... The current leadership of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) led by president Reid Ribble would like for you to consider joining the association as they work to improve your roofing business and the roofing industry in the...

Group therapy: Roofers' Success International offers contractors proven business strategies.(Company Profile)
February 1, 2006... For business owners looking to improve their profitability, there are a lot of options for help out there, including accountants, consultants, and attorneys. There are also manufacturer-sponsored training programs and affinity groups that allow...

The benefits of roofing with metal.
February 1, 2006... Over the past few years, metal has been increasingly recognized as a viable construction and reroofing option. It has become the intelligent choice for homeowners and building owners across the country. There are many reasons for this increase...

Rigid Roll Plus[R], shingle-over ridge vents.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... 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...

Premium Wind & Water Seal[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... For ultimate underlayment protection under every roofing job, count on Premium Wind & Water Seal[TM] available from MFM Building Products Corp. It provides protection even if the finished roof surface has blown off and prevents leaks caused by...

CertainTeed Flintlastic SA.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... CertainTeed Flintlastic SA is a complete, high-performance system of base, mid-ply and cap sheet that installs easily--without torches, hot asphalt, fumes or mess. It saves labor and cleanup time. And thanks to our Color Companion Products'...

AMSI.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... 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 cleat. All of the items come...

Interwrap's TITANIUM[TM] UDL synthetic underlayment.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... Interwrap's TITANIUM[TM] UDL synthetic underlayment for felt replacement and TITANIUM[TM] PSU High and Low Temperature (40[degrees]F/240[degrees]F) peel and stick underlayment for ice damming protection are the products of choice by the trades!...

Look to the world leader.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... ROOF MATE is the original liquid-applied, 100-percent acrylic roof coating system for all your roof recoating and maintenance needs. Hundreds of roofing contractors worldwide are making the switch to ROOF MATE because of its performance...

Everhard's Ergonomic Seam Roller.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... Everhard's Ergonomic Seam Roller gives you better comfort with its ergonomic cushion grip handle, which provides a larger, more comfortable gripping surface. Its extended, offset fork gives you better clearance between the handle and the point...

Roofmaster.(chopper spray gun)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Roofmaster introduces its new and improved GLASS-MASTER[R] chopper spray gun. Roofers use this gun to cut fiberglass roving to merge with emulsions and white coatings. As liquid material is sprayed through the gun, fiberglass roving is cut into...

Polyglass' self-adhesive underlayments provide buildings with long-term performance.
February 1, 2006... Not only does the "Sunshine State" experience intensely hot temperatures, but it also endures the beatings of tropical storms. These diverse weather conditions challenge contractors and quite often, roof underlayments. [ILLUSTRATION...

Portable Pipe Hangers' Super Sleeper Series.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... The newest designs in Portable Pipe Hangers' Super Sleeper Series are the SS-8CL and SS-8RL. These new low-profile supports replace any wooden sleeper application and are perfect for 2 1/2-inch and smaller conduit, gas and condensate lines....

Ashland's PLIODECK[R].(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... Ashland's PLIODECK[R] adhesive is used for bonding insulation to substrates and insulation to insulation. It is easy to apply either with a cart or by hand, and is another innovative insulation adhesive solution from Ashland. This one-part...

Check out Elk's new Virtual Home Remodeler at www.elkcorp.com.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... Check out Elk's new Virtual Home Remodeler at www.elkcorp.com. The unique online tool gives Web site visitors the option to choose from a library of home styles, a variety of brick, stucco and siding colors and apply any of Elk's shingle colors...

Firstline Corporation.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... Firstline Corporation has developed two new, high-quality polymer based, breathable roof underlayments--Rooftex30B for cold climates and PolyDry30 for moderate to warm conditions. Rooftex30B and PlyDry30 are slip-resistant, breathable,...

Raytec Manufacturing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... Raytec Manufacturing has developed a new plating process for zinc screws. This new plating protects against red rust for up to 200 hours. The ANSI / ASME standard for the common commercial silver zinc plating is 1 to 4 microns thick. This...

IKO introduces Roof-Fast low-slope, self-adhering cap sheet.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... IKO introduces Roof-Fast low-slope, self-adhering cap sheet, which is perfect for use on new or existing, low-slope commercial or residential room additions, garages, carports or anywhere the lack of roof slope would indicate that it is not...

Flo-Free Leaf Guard.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... Flo-Free Leaf Guard is the only true gutter filter system that allows water to flow, while keeping the gutters clean for a lifetime. Flo-Free is installed with new or existing 5K and 6K gutters to eliminate ice dams, leaf dams, and water...

All Seasons Equipment.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... All Seasons Equipment offers the Tri-Blade. Its unique geometry focuses the power of your roof cutter into a single cutting edge, giving you the strength of a two-edge straight blade, with the 50 percent performance increase of an extra cutting...

Rooftopguard II By Drexel Metals Corp.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... Rooftopguard II By Drexel Metals Corp. Material is guaranteed waterproof when it is left exposed and installed according to manufacturers instructions. It is low weight--10-square rolls load and transfer on the roof quickly and easily. The...

Duro-Last Roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... 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 seaming completed in our...

MIRO Industries Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... MIRO Industries Inc., Salt Lake City, 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 manufacturers a complete line...

DensDeck[R] DuraGuard[TM] roof board from G-P Gypsum.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... DensDeck[R] DuraGuard[TM] roof board from G-P Gypsum provides an ideal substrate for self-adhered roof systems. A unique low-perm blue coating assures exceptional peel strength and can eliminate the need for field priming, which can reduce...

Natural slate roofing from American Slate Company.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... 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....

Non Contact Infra-Red Thermometers Flame Engineering Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2006... The GT-1000 and GT 2000 are perfect safety tools for all roofing crews. Quickly check the temperature of the roof where material has been applied. A great safety step at the end of the day. Both units are very accurate and simple to use. Just...