Roofing Contractor articles from January 2003

Roofing Contractor archives from January 2003

Editor's note.(successful roofing contractors)(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... To Be a Roofing Contractor One common characteristic of successful roofing contractors is their natural tendency to be fiercely independent. Roof contracting is a decidedly "hands-on" enterprise. Most roofing contractors I know are proud...

ABC supply agrees to purchase 29 Cameron Ashley distribution centers. (Industry News).(ABC Supply Co. Inc.)(Cameron Ashley Building Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., and Cameron Ashley Building Products Inc., Greenville, S.C., jointly announce that the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement for ABC Supply to purchase 29 CABP distribution centers. These...

Atlas introduces new LTTR calculator on web site. (Industry News).(Atlas Roofing Corp.)(long-term thermal resistance)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Atlas[R] Roofing Corp., Atlanta, announced the inclusion of a new online LTTR Calculator[TM] as part of its recently completed Web site. LTTR replaces the older industry accepted term R-Value, and is the most advanced scientifically...

Sarnafil wins National Energy Champion Award. (Industry News).
January 1, 2003... Rebuild America recently presented Sarnafil Inc., Canton, Mass., with the "2002 Energy Champion Award for Business Partner of the Year." Rebuild America, a program created by the U.S. Department of Energy, is a network of nearly 500...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2003... On page 57 of the November 2002 issue, we ran information on a job done by Roofs Inc., Lyons, Ill., on the Crate&Barrel headquarters in Northbrook, Ill. The photograph that appeared, however, was the Whitworth College Field House, Spokane,...

NRCA announces 116th annual convention. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association)
January 1, 2003... The National Roofing Contractors Association, Rosemont, Ill., will hold its 116th Annual Convention and Exhibit, "Succeeding Through Change," Feb. 11-14, 2003, in New Orleans at the Ernest L. Morial Convention Center. Known as the largest...

NRF announces Fellowship Award call for entries. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Foundation)
January 1, 2003... The National Roofing Foundation (NRF), a separate but related educational and research organization of NRCA, has announced a call for entries for its William C. Cullen Fellowship Award. The annual fellowship was created to honor late NRCA...

NRCA student day. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... NRCA will host a student day at its 116th Annual Convention and Exhibit in New Orleans. NRCA is allowing any student with school-issued identification to attend the trade show free of charge. The day is meant to inform students about the...

NRCA releases CD-ROM versions of technical conferences. (NRCA News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... NRCA has released proceedings from the 12th International Roofing and Waterproofing Conference on CD-ROM. The conference, "Exploring Tomorrow's Technology Today" was held Sept. 25-27 in Orlando, Fla., and was sponsored by NRCA and Bitumen...

My friend ray. (Smart Business).
January 1, 2003... Ray had quit his job as a factory foreman a year or so before in order to go into business for himself. Landscaping was his real calling, but in our part of the country that's seasonal work spanning four or five months. Ray figured he'd fill in...

Multimedia: the icing on your litigation cake. (Legally Speaking).
January 1, 2003... The papers have been served. Your company faces a large suit for faulty installation and poor workmanship. The other side boasts of having damaging evidence against your company. You know the truth--the damage was not a result of your work....

When the storm is over.
January 1, 2003... When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet for your roof, that you may not bring the guilt of blood upon your house, if any one fall from it. -- Deuteronomy 22:8 (RSV) Thus it was written, the first building code. When God...

Truco Inc. (People).(announces independent representatives)(roofing systems company)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Truco Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, announced the following new independent representatives: Doug Zeis of St. Louis for Missouri and southern Illinois; Joseph Solik of Racine, Wis., for the state of Wisconsin; Collin Quails of Roanoke, Texas, for...

Henry Co. (People).(Walt Mullen Jr. dies)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The roofing industry mourns the passing of Walt Mullen Jr. who died at his home on Friday, Sept., 13, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His wife, Elizabeth Hedges Mullen, parents, brother and five sisters were at his side. Walt is...

Georgia-Pacific Corp. (People).(names Lee Thomas company president)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Georgia-Pacific Corp.'s board of directors today named Lee Thomas the company's president, effective immediately. As president, Thomas will report to Pete Correll, chairman and chief executive officer, and will have responsibility for several...

Knight-Celotex. (People).(fiberboard roofing company )(employee appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Knight-Celotex, a manufacturer of fiberboard roofing and wall sheathing insulation, and expansion joints, announced the appointment of seven new sales management executives. The additions to the team created nine sales territories in the United...

BASF Spray Applied Polyurethane Specialties. (People).(appoints Mark Brandt)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Mark Brandt has been appointed to the position of business manager, BASF Spray Applied Polyurethane Specialties, Wyandotte, Mich. In his new position, Brandt will be responsible for profitable growth of the Group's expanded offering to the...

Roofing Systems Group. (People).(Johns Manville Corp. appointment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Johns Manville, Denver, announced that Norman Parker has joined the company's Roofing Systems Group as director of marketing. In this capacity, Parker will be responsible for RSG's global marketing efforts.

Kemco Kemper System Inc. (People).(appoints Steven Cortazzo)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Kemco Kemper System Inc., Tea-neck, N.J., announced that Steven Cortazzo has been appointed president, effective June 1, 2002. Cortazzo has been with the company since 1994. In his new position he is responsible for the development and launch...

Fleet management system. (New Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Minorplanet Systems USA Inc., Richardson, Texas, announced a key enhancement to its signature fleet management system, Vehicle Management Information. The Fixed Data Terminal feature provides customers with a simple, two-way messaging system...

Walktread pads. (New Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... CoolGrip Walktread from Cooley/Building Products, Pawtucket, R.I., is a polyester-reinforced, thermoplastic membrane. The product is designed for use with single-ply roofing systems as both a walkway material and as a protection layer around...

Copper roofing system. (New Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... MetalWorks, Pittsburgh, recently introduced StoneCrest Copper, an authentic copper shingle system. The product offers easier installation and a four-way locking system that gives the shingles a superior weather-tight performance. Unlike...

Roof coating. (New Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., expands its line of elastomeric acrylic roof coatings with the addition of A-320 Finish. The company's highly reflective finish coating will maximize energy cost savings and reduce environmental impact...

Pneumatic slate cutter. (New Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Estate Roofing Inc. offers the Rapid-Cut pneumatic slate cutter. The tool cuts slate up to 3/8 inch thick and 24 inches long, and it does it 10 times faster than hand cutting. Rapid-Cut reduces slate breakage and worker fatigue. The quick gauge...

Certain Teed Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Certain Teed Unveils Innovative Concept for Designers, Owners by Elizabeth Hedges, Marketing Manager, Commercial Roofing, Certain Teed Corp. Remember the old days when you had one type of low-slope roofing to choose from (hot asphalt)...

Sibo Systems USA. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Proper Venting Can Save More Than Your Roof -- Especially, if it's flat. Nature can be a roof's worst enemy. Heat, wind and water can undermine the integrity of roofing installations for building owners and complicate work for roofing...

GAF Materials Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Roof System Expansion Joints: "Gambling" Overhead? Not Anymore! We spend many millions of dollars on roofing systems to protect us, and the billions of dollars we have in property, from Mother Nature. In other words, our roofing system...

Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ARMA's New Communications Campaign Highlights Benefits of Asphalt Roofing "Have you seen what's up with asphalt roofing?" In an effort to keep asphalt roofing products fresh in the minds of contractors, ARMA is launching a new...

BASF spray polyurethane foam (SPF) 2003. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... New Applications, Business Opportunities, Technology and Training New applications Contractors, consultants, architects and owners will see more SPF in 2003 than ever before. BASF will offer engineered building envelope systems to...

Bradco Supply Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Bradco Supply Corp.... where customer service comes first! Bradco Supply was founded in 1966 on the belief that its success would ultimately depend on the success of its customers. That's why Bradco has dedicated itself to providing what...

CertainTeed Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Contractor's EDGE[TM]: Tools for Success Contractor's EDGE offers valuable tools designed to help strengthen your work force and increase your bottom line. Whether you're looking to educate your customers, put standards of workmanship in...

Chem Link Inc. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(sealants and adhesives)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 1, 2003... Intensely Focused on Solving Architectural Problems in Building Envelope Assembly Chem Link combines polymer chemistry, engineering and practical construction techniques to develop "next-generation" products that will transform...

CMSN. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... How much time should your sales force spend in front of customers and measuring jobs? As much as they can! Sales reps are only profitable when they are in the field meeting with clients discussing what makes you better then the competition....

DCI Products. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(DCI Products Inc.)
January 1, 2003... State of the Art Roof Ventilation: The future of roof ventialtion products is here today SmartVent is a patented roof and attic ventilation product that provides the best passive attic ventilation available today. Using a unique design and...

Flexia Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Tri-Flex 30[R] Underlayment That Meets the Demands of Today's Roofing Specialists In the 20 years since Flexia Corp. introduced TriFlex 30[R], roofing contractors have discovered its many advantages over traditional felt underlayment....

4 Tech Mfg. Inc. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... No Leak[TM] Systems Simplify Those Flashing Jobs! After nearly 20 years on more roofs than I care to count, it seemed to me that there had to be a better way. Like so many contractors, I considered the job of flashing the chimney an...

Fry Reglet architectural metals. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... When you start a company, make a name for yourself in the roofing industry and then diversify into other areas of building products, what's left to do? Since 1949, when Fry Reglet rolled out its first signature reglet, the company worked...

GenFlex Roofing Systems. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... GenFlex Rolls Out New Program, Products To Help Contractors Succeed In Today's Market. (Manufacturers Spotlight) GenFlex Roofing Systems will soon launch its new Single-ply Workshop And Training (S.W.A.T.) program, designed to assist...

G-P Gypsum. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Controlling Hail Damage in Roof Systems by Reinhard Schneider, Product Manager, G-P Gypsum The right substrate can dramatically reduce damage -- and repair costs -- from both hail impact and the foot traffic involved in normal roof...

Gusmer Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Opportunities Exist With Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing and Insulation Systems Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is gaining appeal within the commercial roofing market because it cures within seconds after application, adds little...

Guttermaker Inc. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(roll-forming equipment)
January 1, 2003... Guttermaker Inc., based in Erie, Mich., is one of the largest manufacturers of seamlesss gutter roll-forming equipment. Vernon Sweet, president, founded the company in 1960. As a roofer and a gutter installer, Mr. Sweet began building Formrite...

Gutter Suppliers Inc. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(aluminum rain-carrying products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Gutter Suppliers Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of aluminum rain-carrying products since 1968. The products are made from the finest quality aluminum available in today's market. All of the painted products are manufactured from baked-on...

Henry Co. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... #1 Choice of Professionals[R] Henry proudly uses this trademark for many reasons, most of which have been determined by the individuals that are using Henry products everyday -- the professional roofer. The professional roofer has...

Hunter Panels. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Hunter Panels--the polyiso with a personality. Some cynics believe that building materials are a commodity, but we know better. We are here to offer the best and the brightest in terms of people, chemistry and execution. It's a promise that we...

IB Roof Systems. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."--Robert Frost IB (Industry's Best) Roof Systems has a similar story as Mr. Frost; LB Roof Systems doesn't always follow the...

IKO. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Built on Innovation Ever since our founding in 1951, new product innovation has been a key factor in IKO's recognition as the industry leader in the manufacture of superior quality roofing materials and systems. From breakthrough...

Infrared Solutions Inc. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... IR-InSight[TM] Portable Thermal Imager -- A powerful tool to find roof leaks, at an affordable price. Infrared imaging, used for roof inspection, is widely known as an effective means to detect roof leaks and provide scientific evidence of...

Karnak Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Karnak Capabilities Professional roofing businesses that have withstood the test of time have one thing in common: products that have done the same. For over 68 years, Karnak has provided professional roofers with service, and cements and...

MetalForming Inc. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... When it comes to architectural sheet metal applications, the North American building industry unequivocally turns to MetalForming Inc. Representing the world's most respected manufacturers, MetalForming is by far the best single source for...

MFM Building Products Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Peel & Seal is a fast application, multi-purpose roofing and waterproofing sheet that provides the perfect solution for low-slope and dozens of other roofing problems. Peel & Seal installs using only a utility knife and roller. Forget...

North American Bocker. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... North American Bocker located in Raleigh, N.C., is the recognized leader when it comes to job-and profit-enhancing tools and equipment for the roofing industry. Scouring the global market for tools that make roofing faster, more efficient...

North Country Slate. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Natural Slate Roofing North Country Slate offers Unfading Black, a premium quality roofing slate that provides an elegant and lasting roof for both new construction and restoration projects. Favorably compared to the famous slate of the...

Petersen Aluminum Corp. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Petersen Roof Tops Massive New Prison Facility Illinois' first maximum-security prison built since the 1920's showcases high-tech security that may be the most advanced in the country. Located in Thomson, Ill., the Illinois Maximum Security...

Portable Pipe Hangers. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Portable Pipe Hangers (PHP) is introducing their revolutionary new product, the RB-18 with Leveling Assembly. Utilizing a patented design developed by PHP President and CEO Arthur J. Valentz, the RB-15 is setting the highest level in product...

Protective Roofing Products Ltd. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Protective Roofing Products Ltd., Stoney Greek, Ontario, Canada, is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of temporary guardrail and platform systems. All Protective Roofing Products are tested and engineered to meet and exceed...

RAS Systems LLC. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... The North American leader in metal folding, shearing and roll forming has made some very important advancements in our product line this year. We are proud to say that all changes to our machines have been made on the control side. As software...

Roper Whitney of Rockford Inc. (Manufacturers Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Roper Whitney is the industry leader when it comes to metal folding. Progressing since 1787 when the Pexto line of machinery started, and evolving further with the acquisition of the Connecticut line of brakes, Roper Whitney's history is the...

Ruscoe. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(W.J. Ruscoe Co.)
January 1, 2003... Ruscoe Roof Restoration System Really IS a Restoration System When roofing contractors run up against clients who simply don't have enough money to afford a new roof the way it should be done, The Ruscoe Company has a solution that can buy...

StaFast Roofing Systems. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... StaFast Roofing Systems is a full-line supplier of single ply roofing systems that has been serving the construction market since 1988. The company is an affiliate of Kenda Rubber Co., Ltd., a leading international manufacturer of industrial...

Tasman Roofing Products. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... DECRA Roofing Systems The ease of traditional roofing combined with the benefits of metal The industry perception has long been that metal roofing, even with its long list of benefits, is too expensive to sell and requires specialized...

Trimline Building Products. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Finally, Ridge Vent Installation Made Easy Labor savings is a claim millions of companies promise every day. The importance of timesaving products is recognized throughout every industry, unfortunately most companies are unable to deliver....

Zimmerman Metals Inc. (Manufacturers Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... On-Site Roll Forming Metal roofs will be the roofs of the future as home and business owners discover the long-term cost savings, durability and beauty of metal roofs. Metal roofs have come a long way. In years past, metal roofs were made...

Associations chart a course for the year ahead.
January 1, 2003... Each January Roffing Contractor talks to industry leaders to get their perspective the coming year. This year we focused our efforts on associations -- of both contractors and manufacturers -- to see what they had planned for the coming year...

Synthetic Surfaces Inc. (Focus on Adhesives and Sealants).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Synthetic Surfaces Inc., Scotch Plains, N.J., offers Nordot[R] adhesives for newly developed outdoor sport and recreational surfaces. There are now several highly specialized Nordot adhesives that permit reliable and economic installations for...

Chem Link Inc. (Focus on Adhesives and Sealants).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Chem Link Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich., is introducing a new, 16-cartridge field pack for its high-performance line of moisturesealants (low-modulus DuraLink and DuraTex for general sealant, metal and masonry applications, and M-1 for rooftop...

OSI Selants Inc. (Focus on Adhesives and Sealants).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... OSI Selants Inc., Cleveland, offers PL[R] Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive, which provides extraordinary bonding strength, guaranteed to last as long as the surfaces that it joins together. For interior or exterior products, the...

Sika Corp.'s. (Focus on Adhesives and Sealants).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sika Corp.'s Industrial Business Unit, Madison Heights, Mich., offers a brochure covering its metal construction sealants and adhesives product line. The literature includes descriptive information on the complete line of SikaLastomer[R] Butyl...

NPC Colored Sealants. (Focus on Adhesives and Sealants).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... NPC Colored Sealants, Maywood, Ill., offers #900 Solar Seal[R], a 100-percent terpolymer adhesive/sealant for commercial, industrial and residential use. The product is formulated for long-term performance on termination bars and edge bars,...

Millennium Adhesive Products Inc. (Focus on Adhesives and Sealants).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Millennium Adhesive Products Inc., Newbury, Ohio, offers Weather-Tite[R], a one-part, elastomeric, pourable, low-rise urethane foam adhesive that is solvent-free and easy to use. The liquid-applied adhesive provides excellent wind uplift...

Olympic Manufacturing Group. (Focus on Adhesives and Sealants).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Olympic Manufacturing Group, Agawam, Mass., offers OlyBond 500[TM] adhesive fastener, a dual-component, low-rise, reaction-cure, polyurethane foam adhesive system. Due to its two-component nature, it is not dependent on ambient humidity for a...

Polymeric Systems Inc. (Focus on Adhesives and Sealants).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Polymeric Systems Inc., Phoenixville, Pa., introduces Silithane[TM] 801 Elastomeric Adhesive/Sealant. Harnessing modified-silane-polymer-based technology, the company has created a product that offers the benefits of both silicone and...

Stevens Roofing Systems. (People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Stevens Roofing Systems announced that it has re-aligned the company's sales, marketing, technical and warranty departments to improve customer service and support growth plans. Under the company's re-alignment, several promotions and personnel...

The JBL Group Inc. (People).(Rick Gordon is Metecno/Morin Corp.agent )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Rick Gordon of The JBL Group Inc. has been appointed sales agent with Metecno/Morin Corp., Bristol, Conn. He will promote and sell the Metecno/Morin line in the state of New York north of Route 84. His base is in Hammondsport, N.Y.

Sellick Equipment Ltd. (People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sellick Equipment Ltd., Harrow, Ontario, Canada, announced that Dell White, a 17-year veteran with the company, has been named sales and marketing manager. He is now responsible for coordinating the sales efforts of all Sellick territory...