Roofing Contractor articles from February 2008

Roofing Contractor archives from February 2008

A remarkable gift.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
February 1, 2008... My relationship with Ken Hendricks would probably have been best described as "business casual." It consisted mainly of a series of chance or planned meetings ranging from a wave across a crowded room to a handshake to a few one-on-one...

Metalforming offers high-tech makeovers.(Industry News)
February 1, 2008... PEACHTREE, Ga. -- Older Jorns and Schechtl machines with controllers that are getting a bit "long in the tooth" can have a high-tech version of an extreme makeover, thanks to a joint partnership between MetalForming Inc. and AMS Controls....

Allied teams up with Andersen Racing.(Industry News)
February 1, 2008... PALMETTO, Fla. -- Allied Building Products Corp. has signed a multi-year marketing partnership with Andersen Racing, which fields multiple entries in the Indy Pro Series, the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear, and the F2000...

CRCA Show hits Windy City.(Industry News)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CRCA Show Hits Windy City: The 25th annual Chicago Roofing Contractors Association trade show brought out this group of veteran contractor representatives from companies including All Weather Products Inc., American...

Correction.(Industry News)(Correction notice)
February 1, 2008... In our December issue, Roofing Contractor listed the incorrect e-mail address for RAS Systems in the 2008 Roofing Resource buyers guide. The correct contact information is listed below and contained in the online version of the buyers guide...

Ken Hendricks: ABC supply founder left his mark as a 'world-class leader'.(Roofing Industry Remembers)
February 1, 2008... Ken Hendricks leaves behind a thriving business, a loving family, and an honored legacy that will last for generations. And as leaders in the building materials trade mourn his loss, they also celebrate Hendricks' life and remember how he...

OMG insulation adhesive.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... OMG Inc. has unveiled a new environmentally friendly insulation adhesive available to roofing professionals: OlyBond500[TM] Green. OlyBond500 Green provides the same high performance and is offered in the same user-friendly packaging as...

CoolStar roofing products.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... CertainTeed Corp. introduces an energy-wise CoolStar[TM] reflectant surface for low-slope roofing that helps control energy consumption. The CoolStar technology was initially unveiled last fall on CertainTeed's Flintglas[R] Cap Sheet, but now...

Rooftop intake vent.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... Air Vent introduces a new shingle-over, rooftop installed intake vent--The Edge[TM] Vent. The vent is designed for airflow performance and weather protection. It provides 9 square inches of net free area per linear foot. It features an internal...

Ventilation wedge for skylights and valleys.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... This good news alert from DCI Products is for architects, builders and homeowners: Ventilate during the framing stage--quickly, easily, properly and inexpensively (for pennies). No more drilling, struggling, guessing, notching or compromising...

SecurShield polyiso insulation.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... Carlisle SynTec adds SecurShield polyisocyanurate insulation to its growing line of energy-efficient roof products. Secur-Shield is a durable insulation product that can be applied directly to wood decks for either a Class A or Class B fire...

New high-pressure spray tip.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... The new Graco[R] XHD[TM] RAC[TM] SwitchTip allows contractors to change tip sizes in seconds without removing the tip guard and housing from the spray gun. No screwdriver is required, increasing a contractor's spray time and improving...

Time for a manners check.(Smart Business)
February 1, 2008... The late 1990s were the best time ever for the airline industry. Seats were packed elbow-to-elbow and the airlines made more money than ever before. United Airlines, then the nation's biggest carrier, saw its stock price jet to more than $125 a...

How to avoid plunder in slower economic times.(Measuring Up)
February 1, 2008... With all the talk of a slower economy, war and election woes, it is easy to become a doomsayer with a negative outlook. I recently had a talk with one of my networking participants and had to chuckle when we got off the phone. He is in his late...

Proper application of roof coatings.(Technical Details)
February 1, 2008... There has been a significant increase in the use of roof coatings in the past decade. The increase in the use of roof coatings on commercial roof applications can be linked to environmental concerns and technical advancements. Coatings have...

The first rule of business.(Leadership Selling)
February 1, 2008... Rule No. 1 in the roofing business--We don't put new roofs on , we put roofs on . There is a big difference between a house and a home. A house is a project, a physical entity, which is built and remodeled according to schedules with ladders,...

How to give safety talks to Latinos.(Success With Hispanics)
February 1, 2008... Company leaders consistently tell me that their No. 1 priority is safety. For the most part, I believe this is the case. This being said, the reality is that our safety talks to Latinos very frequently fall short of the level of importance and...

Say goodbye to GC's liability.(Safety Advice)
February 1, 2008... As the saying goes, "All politics are local." Well, on the local scene, a subcontractor's legal relationship with his direct employer, general contractor, project manager and host employer may pose further contractual liabilities for all...

Construction contracts: the waiver of owner notice provisions.(Legally Speaking)
February 1, 2008... In construction contracts, the contractor is frequently required to notify the owner in writing of differing site conditions, changes in the scope of work, unforeseen delays, extra work and breaches by the other party. These notice provisions...

A timely success story: KPost's trained professionals are dedicated to the highest standards.(Cover story)(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each November, KPost Company in Dallas hosts a strategic partner dinner, and invitations are handed out to vendors, distributors and others who've helped the company in its quest to set the standard for quality in...

Selling value along with a new roof: superior service is more important than ever in a tighter economy.(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a tight construction market, the ability to sell quality roofing solutions is more important than ever. It is the hard times that separate the order takers from the record breakers. If past economic lulls are any...

This truck supplier knows contractors: arrowhead building supply takes service trucks seriously.(Work Vehicles * Custom Trucks)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rick Pogue of Arrowhead Building Supply in St. Louis knows what contractors want when it comes to service truck fleets. Pogue, liaison to Arrowhead's president, has been in the business of outfitting trucks for...

Getting the truck job done: General Motors' new lineup offers cost-saving technology.(Work Vehicles: Manufactures)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When it comes to service trucks in the construction business, it's all about "getting the job done" at General Motors. And this year, GM has a new lineup of full-size pickups, hardworking vans, chassis cabs and...

Truck makers flex their muscles: innovations abound as manufacturers look for an edge.(Work Vehicles Manufacturers)
February 1, 2008... When roofing contractors branch out each day to their respective jobsites, it's a safe bet some of them are driving flatbeds, panel vans, and conveyor trucks, some with truck-mounted cranes or truck-mounted booms. And whether it's a large...

Volunteers excel with a little help from their friends: THOR Systems helps Firelands Habitat for Humanity.
February 1, 2008... When volunteers get together to install a roof on a Habitat for Humanity project, it isn't the time or place to learn from your mistakes. The last thing any Habitat for Humanity volunteer would want to provide is a leaky roof, and that is...

Roofing and rocket science: NASA's communications building poses roofing challenges.(Project Profile)
February 1, 2008... Cram Roofing has a reputation for quality work and an exemplary safety record, but the logistics posed by a reroofing job at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., must have given them pause. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Commercial property decision makers survey: research proves you can increase your commercial roofing business by improving your proposals.(Survey)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We surveyed commercial property decision makers in both 2001 and 2004 about their thoughts related to our industry. Those market research initiatives demonstrated what we all thought we knew--manufacturers,...

Color customers happy: new color options in modified bitumen membranes are the answer for mixed roofs.
February 1, 2008... In the past, buildings with both low-slope and steep-slope roof areas presented a real design challenge, mainly due to the limitations in low-slope roofing color choices. Most often, building and design professionals were forced to match...

Wintac Pro.(Focus On Software)
February 1, 2008... Wintac Pro is the all-in-one business management software for roofing contractors. Designed for any size company, Wintac Pro integrates customer relationship management, estimating, job costing, job scheduling, service dispatching, invoicing,...

AppliCad.(Focus On Software)
February 1, 2008... AppliCad, a leader in software for roof and wall estimating, has released the AppliCad suite of programs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The latest release of programs has seen over 12 months of enhancements and new development that is a...

Exact Roofing.(Focus On Software)
February 1, 2008... Exact Roofing takes the user through a series of easy steps to draw the roof and then derives the estimate from the drawing. The result is faster and more accurate quotes, and a dimensioned drawing to verify what was quoted. The software allows...

Tally Systems.(Focus On Software)
February 1, 2008... QuickMeasure OnScreen, a major new software release from Tally Systems, helps contractors resolve the growing dilemma of how to generate quantity takeoffs from blueprints that are downloaded from the Internet or distributed on CD. The software...

ConTracker EZ.(Focus On Software)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ConTracker EZ is an estimating program designed to help roofing and specialty contractors organize and complete estimates easier, faster, and more accurately with little to no typing. Entering information once gets...

Rooflogic.(Focus On Software)
February 1, 2008... Over 1,000 roofing professionals use our integrated "roofing only" software every day. Let us show you how our software will help you with takeoffs from paper plans, electronic plans and satellite images, estimating, proposals, service and...

Cricket Solutions.(Focus On Software)
February 1, 2008... Cricket Solutions is an easy to use software product that allows the estimator to calculate cricket materials within seconds. With Cricket Solutions, all the user needs to do is select a few options with the click of a mouse and Cricket...

Digital Facilities Corp.(Product Focus)
February 1, 2008... Digital Facilities Corporation (DFC) offers building management software for roofing contactors, consultants and building owners. RoofPro[R] 4.2, its professional asset management program, features an organized database system, roof maintenance...

Rigid Roll Plus[R], shingle-over ridge vents.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 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)
February 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)
February 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...

Red Dragon Roof Dryer.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Red Dragon RD 6005 Roof Dryers defrost, dry and get you back on the job with minimum effort. Their rugged design and user-friendly features make them the perfect choice for roofing professionals. Dryers work by...

GAF Materials Corp.'s Camelot[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 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)
February 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...

GutterGRIP[TM] you there! You look smart.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You know gutters have never been just about leaves. That's why we engineered a system as smart as you are. Introducing GutterGRIP[TM], the world's first and only all-season gutter protection system that outperforms...

Seam roller.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everhard designed the new Roll-N-Chek[TM] seam roller to increase the quality and efficiency of your welded seam work. Everhard's newest seam roller saves you time and money on every job. The Roll-N-Chek[TM] has a...

Never be flat again.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roofmaster has been at the forefront of manufacturing roofing production equipment for over 56 years. Now Roofmaster introduces the newest innovation in flat-proof tires: The NFL Non-Flat Lite tire. Non-Flat Lites...

Alpine SnowGuards.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alpine SnowGuards manufactures and assembles snow retention systems for every roof type available. Snow guard style options are pad, pipe, clamp-to-seam and through-fasten, which ever is best suited for your project....

Polyglass coatings.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Polyglass[R] USA now provides the complete package for any roofing project with its addition of the PolyPlus, PG and PolyBrite coatings to its manufacturing capabilities. These high-performance coatings offer...

Fully encapsulated skylight.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carlisle SynTec, a leading manufacturer of single-ply roofing systems, now offers DryLight, a fully encapsulated skylight that provides enhanced energy savings and extended warranty coverage for commercial...

Roofer's Kit.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 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)
February 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...

Roof Drain Filter.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Blocksom & Company, a diversified manufacturer of natural fiber products, offers Roof Drain Filter for superior drainage protection on a variety of roofing systems. Roof Drain Filter protects scupper and drain grates...

Stone coated steel roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With 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 available in...

The tool you wear.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 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...

MBCI offers unique metal roofing design solutions.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This California rural school project wanted to keep the rural flavor in the design. It utilized 85,000 square feet of the MBCI LokSeam SSR panel and 88,000 square feet of the PBC panel on the wall and soffit. Roof...

Interwrap TITANIUM UDL.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Karnak KANOPY.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Hangtite[TM] gutter hanger: the second generation.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Raytec Manufacturing LLC, Ephrata, Pa., is launching the second-generation Hangtite[TM] hidden hangers. Since its introduction, Hangtite has set new strength standards for gutter hangers. Tested in the field,...

Natural Slate roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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....

Center metal folding machine.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 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...

Duro-Last Roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
February 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...