Roofing Contractor articles from January 2004

Roofing Contractor archives from January 2004

NotaEditorial.
January 1, 2004... Seguramente esto no vendra como una noticia para usted, pero el contratar y mantener trabajadores habiles (especializados) continua siendo un desafio para la industria de la construccion de techos. Durante la decada pasada ha habido un continuo...

Fletcher Building acquires Tasman.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Tasman Roofing Products, Corona, Calif., manufacturer of Decra Roofing Systems, was recently acquired by New Zealand-based Fletcher Building. This transaction included the sale of all divisions within the Tasman Building Products Group of...

ERSystems Breaks ground on new facility.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... ERSystems, Loretto, Minn., has broken ground on a new 50,000-square-foot facility that will house production, warehousing and R&D in Rockford, Minn. The new facility will consolidate warehousing that is currently in two separate locations and...

MCA announces new Web site.(Industry News)(Metal Construction Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The Metal Construction Association, Glenview, Ill., announced the launch of its redesigned Web site, www.metalconstruction.org. New features include: project and award galleries, case studies with pictures, industry and association news, and...

IKO announces acquisition of GH International.(Industry News)(Gibson-Homans Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... IKO, Chicago, announces the acquisition of GH International Division, Mississauga, Ontario. According to Martin Vaughan, vice president, "We were interested in adding GH International to the family of companies that forms our North American...

MetalCon 2003.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... With attendance of 6,623, MetalCon International 2003 held in Tampa, Fla., was close to 6.5 percent larger than the 2002 event. "Without asking, exhibitors were telling me it was the best trade show experience they've ever had, not just at...

CIT Construction Industry Forecast shows strong Optimism.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... CIT Equipment Finance, Tempe, Ariz., a unit of CIT Group Inc., announced the results of the 28th Annual CIT Construction Industry Forecast. The 2004 outlook indicates that U.S. construction industry leaders are significantly more positive about...

Correction.(Industry News)(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2004... In the article called "When it's all Over," in the November issue of Roofing Contractor, we incorrectly reported the size of the roof. Blackmore and Buckner Roofing Co. of Indianapolis repaired the 2,300-square (not 230 square) roof on the Aero...

NRCA to host ROOFPAC auction.(NRCA News)(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The National Roofing Contractors Association, Rosemont, Ill., will be hosting silent and live auctions to benefit ROOFPAC, its political action committee, during the NRCA's 117th Annual Convention and Exhibit in San Diego. The auction will take...

NRCA releases Design Guidelines.(NRCA News)(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The NRCA has released its Guidelines for the Design of Energy-efficient Roof Systems. The manual is intended to assist design professionals who want energy-efficient roof systems as well as those who need to meet the requirements of the...

NRCA releases several new roofing manuals.(NRCA News)(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The NRCA has released several new roofing manuals, available at http://shop.nrca.net or by calling 866-ASK-NRCA. The NRCA Architectural Sheet Metal and Metal Roofing Manual, Fifth Edition, is a 296-page publication that provides information...

Competition is good for us.(Smart Business)(plumbing industry)
January 1, 2004... A block from where I live sits one of those ubiquitous Subway sandwich stores. A block away from it is Submarine Express, a small privately owned sandwich shop that's been in the community for years. Both seem to be doing OK. [ILLUSTRATION...

Top of the pyramid.(Western Roofing)(Chet Holifield Federal Building,California)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... Mention government work and the first word that comes to mind might be "paperwork." Certainly, the institutional memory built up over 200 years has made the procurement process lengthy, yet some roofing contractors thrive in this arena. The...

Industry outlook 2004: a light at the end of the tunnel?(Roofing industry)
January 1, 2004... We don't want to jinx anything by putting it in print, but whereas the past few editions of our annual "Industry Outlook" article have been a bit, shall we say, somber, this year, the mood is definitely brighter. We spoke to several...

Put to the test polyisocyanurate Roof insulation: GAF Materials Corp. national advisory council.
January 1, 2004... GAF Materials Corp., Wayne, N.J., recently assembled a group of top roof consultants from around the country for a facer-to-facer look at polyisocyanurate roof insulation. A number of roofing and building industry publications were invited...

Safe roofing demolition.(Safety Advice)(work place accidents in roofing industry)
January 1, 2004... After asking the roofers in my area, most agree that about 50 to 60 percent of their work involves, to some extent, demolition of existing roofing as well as portions of the subroof structural. Whether stripping off 20 squares before reroofing...

RoofTopGuard synthetic underlayments--too good to be true?(Drexel Metals Corp.)
January 1, 2004... Synthetic underlayments can best be described as one of the newest members of a generation of high-tech, high performance underlayment alternatives. They can be used under shingles, tiles, slate, metal or cedar shakes and synthetic roof...

Ventco Inc.
January 1, 2004... Ventco Inc.[TM] is the manufacturer of ProfileVent[R], the unique attic ventilation system designed for standing-seam and screw-down metal panels. Customized to Fit Almost Any Metal Roof Profile or Pitch Built on proven technology...

On-site roll forming.(Zimmerman Metals Inc.)
January 1, 2004... 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 from galvanized metal with...

Trimline Building Products.(Trimline's ridge vents )
January 1, 2004... 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. There is, however, one shingle-over ridge...

TranzSporter hoists division of Tie Down Engineering.(Tie Down Engineering)
January 1, 2004... Tie Down Engineering, a company that has been a leader and innovator for over 30 years, manufactures the TranzSporter line of material hoists. Tie Down Engineering currently holds over 30 patents that are in use today. Products are designed and...

DECRA Roofing Systems.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... DECRA Roofing Systems represents a perfect blending of over 40 years of research, technology and practical experience. Offering the ultimate in performance and engineering design, DECRA Tile, Shake, Shingle and Shingle Plus are ideal for...

A tribute to these leaders of the asphalt shingle Roofing Industry.(State Farm)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The following manufacturers had the foresight and technology to lead their industry into the future through the development of wind resistant and impact-resistant asphalt roofing. These products are better suited for areas of the country...

StaFast Roofing Systems.
January 1, 2004... 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 affiliated with Kenda Rubber Co., Ltd., a leading international manufacturer of industrial...

DuraSlate from Royal technologies: often imitated, never equaled.(Royal Building Products)
January 1, 2004... The Dura Slate Roofing System from Royal Building Products has developed a high-profile reputation as an attractive, durable and cost-effective alternative to natural slate tile roofing. Dura Slate's distinctive low-gloss finish, five...

RGC Swing Hoist.(Reimann & Georger)
January 1, 2004... Ruggedly constructed RGC Swing Hoists are ideal for handling heavy, bulky loads. Available in HS1000 (1/2-ton) and HS2000 (1-ton) models, these hoists are easily transported and assembled. Self-locking pins and basic hand tools join the...

RAS systems LLC.
January 1, 2004... 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...

Contractor's EDGE[TM]. Tools for success.(Protective Roofing Products Ltd.)(PR 600 Mobile Fall Protection System)
January 1, 2004... Protective Roofing Products Ltd., Stoney Creek, 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...

POLYGLASS[R] adds value!(Polyglass)
January 1, 2004... POLYGLASS[R] is "The Choice" Innovation and tradition have always been an integral part of Polyglass. After several years of research, Polyglass has led the industry with the introduction of Dual Compound Self Adhered Roofing Membranes...

Petersen Aluminum Corp.
January 1, 2004... Petersen Aluminum Corp. (PAC) was founded in 1965 as a metal service center to the architectural metal industry. Our focus throughout the years has been customer service. At Petersen Aluminum we strive to provide products of the highest quality...

National Roofing Contractors Association.
January 1, 2004... The National Roofing Contractors Association's membership comprises commercial and residential roofing, roof deck, sheet-metal and waterproofing contractors; industry-related associate members, including manufacturers, distributors, suppliers,...

The M.J. Mullane Co. Inc.(copper specialty products)
January 1, 2004... Founded in 1978 as a manufacturer of copper specialty products for the roofing trade, the Mullane Co. has since evolved to specialize in the manufacture of quality snow retention products exclusively. This focus, and the many years of...

Schechtl MAX.(Metal Forming Inc.)(metal bending machinery)
January 1, 2004... Metal folding is the most advanced, technically superior and cost-efficient approach to metal bending in the world today. And, the revolutionary Schechtl SpectraFold sheet metal folding systems are unmatched for increased productivity,...

Quadro-Plus.(Metal Forming Inc.)(roll forming equipment)
January 1, 2004... MetalForming Inc.'s state-of-the-art Quadro-Plus made by Schlebach, the leader in portable roll forming, has been enhanced to make it even more cost effective to operate. A marvel of German engineering and American practicality, the Quadro-Plus...

How important is your professional reputation?(Malarkey Roofing Products)(understanding of lamination shingles installation)
January 1, 2004... Congratulations! You have been awarded the contract for a large steep slope-roofing project. Your next step is choosing the right shingle for the project. Not only is the selection of the shingle important, but also the warranty on your...

Karnak capabilities.(Karnak Corp.)
January 1, 2004... 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 coatings of consistency...

IR InSight[TM] portable thermal imager--a powerful tool to find roof leaks, at an affordable price.(Infrared Solutions Inc.)
January 1, 2004... Infrared imaging, used for roof inspection, is widely known as an effective means to detect roof leaks and provide scientific evidence of roof problems. Detecting moisture under a roof membrane is a difficult task, but is made much easier by...

Built on innovation.(IKO)
January 1, 2004... 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 technologies to state-of-the-art...

3 reasons why you owe it to yourself to look into IB Roof Systems.(IB Roof Systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Concerned about the rising costs of liability insurance? Many struggling companies are feeling strangled by high insurance premiums. Because IB Roof Systems uses hot air to seal the roof instead of a hot kettle or open-flamed torch, some...

contractor's EDGE[TM]: tools for success.(Guttermaker Inc.)(seamless gutter roll-forming equipment)
January 1, 2004... Guttermaker Inc., based in Erie, Mich., is one of the largest manufacturers of seamless gutter roll-forming equipment. Vernon Sweet, president, founded the company in 1960. As a roofer and a gutter installer, Mr. Sweet began building Formrite...

Contractor's EDGE[TM]: tools for success.(Gutter Suppliers Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... 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...

Opportunities exist with Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing and insulation systems.(Gusmer)
January 1, 2004... Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is gaining appeal within the commercial roofing market because it cures within seconds after application, adds little additional weight, and it forms a weather-tight roofing membrane that fully adheres to the...

GenFlex innovations save time and money.(GenFlex Roofing Systems)
January 1, 2004... The GenFlex Peel & Stick TPO Membrane System is a revolutionary way to increase productivity and cut labor costs by up to 50 percent. The TPO membrane, curb flashing, seam tape, cover tapes, and TPO pipe boots all feature pre-applied...

GAF Materials Corp.: restoration membranes ... beyond just metal.
January 1, 2004... Fluid-applied resurfacing and restoration products have come a long way. Originally used exclusively for metal restoration, these products can now also be used on most low-slope membranes. Today's advanced resurfacing and restoration products...

Fry Reglet architectural metals.
January 1, 2004... 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? Go back to where you began and renew your commitment to the people who helped you...

Foam Enterprises Inc.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Foam Enterprises Inc. is the largest independently owned systems house in the industry, providing spray polyurethane foam systems for roofing and insulation. FEI is the largest equipment distributor in the nation, backed by parts and service...

Manufacturers of TRI-FLEX 30[R] Synthetic Roofing Underlayment.(Flexia Corp.)
January 1, 2004... Even though it is hidden, the roofing underlayment has a major impact on the installation and longevity of a roof. That's why more and more contractors are using TRI-FLEX 30 Synthetic Roofing Underlayment on all their jobs. Developed over 20...

Duro-Last[R] Roofing, Inc.
January 1, 2004... For buildings with aging metal roofs, the prefabricated, single-ply Duro-Shield[R] metal retrofit roofing system can be installed over an existing roof without an expensive tear-off. It's the cost-effective, long-term way to protect buildings...

Maximize ventilation profits.(DCI Products Inc.)(SmartVent ventilator)
January 1, 2004... Roofers "SmartVent is becoming my best sales tool. Once I explain it to my customers it hammers out the competition." --S.J. Dearborn, Mich. Architects "SmartVent is an unbelievable product that I now spec on all my rehab...

Responding to the growing need for high performance, safe building materials.(Chem Link Inc.)
January 1, 2004... Today's contractors face ever more demanding requirements: stronger, lighter materials, greater durability and versatility, faster and easier installation, lower installed costs-and products that are safer for people and the environment. ...

100 years of history in the making CertainTeed Corp.: celebrating a century of building America.(CertainTeed Corp.)
January 1, 2004... In 1904 the United States took control and ownership of what would become one of the greatest engineering feats of all time, construction of the Panama Canal. That same year, a young George M. Brown, working with just $25,000 in capital, formed...

Bradco Supply Corp.: Bradco Supply Corp. ... where customer service comes first!
January 1, 2004... 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 it believes is the best customer service in the industry. While...

ATAS: ATAS is your single source for modular products, specialty roofing and marketing services.
January 1, 2004... Marketing Metal Roofing for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings Identifying a strategy in a young market, such as metal roofing is exciting and challenging. There are two main factors that contribute to the identification process:...

ALCO-NVC, Inc.: over 90 years experience.
January 1, 2004... ALCO-NVC, INC. was founded in 1912 by C.W. Bair as the National Varnish Company. The name carried on for many years even though the production of varnish had stopped by 1916. Throughout the next several years, the company continued making...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)
January 1, 2004... Alpine SnowGuards introduces its new line of pad-style clamp-to-the-seam snow guards for metal roofs. They are available in two styles: "traditional" and "starburst." Both models are also available for "ball"-shaped and "T"-seam...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)
January 1, 2004... SnoBlox, Mechanicsburg, Pa., offers clear polycarbonate snow guards for controlling the dangerous release of snow and ice on glossy-coated metal roofing. Two sizes of patented snow guards will fit most metal roof panels. Both models can be...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)
January 1, 2004... Sno-Gem Inc., McHenry, Ill., offers snow guards that are manufactured from clear, UV-stabilized polycarbonate (also available in color). The product is available in any metal form, including, but not limited to copper, stainless steel,...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)
January 1, 2004... Custom Architectural Stone & Tile Inc. supplies slate and tile roofing (including new flat tiles), landscape flagging, interior slate and stone flooring, custom countertops and a line of safety roof brackets and snow guards with the...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)(EcoStar Snow Guards )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... EcoStar, Mundelein, Ill., introduces EcoStar Snow Guards made from 16-ounce cold-rolled copper and designed to work with all EcoStar tile roofs. They are engineered to meet a variety of snow loads, while having a discreet but classic appearance...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)(TRA Snow Brackets Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... TRA Snow Brackets Inc., American Fork, Utah, introduces the C-1 and C-2 clamp-on snow fences. Each fence is available in aluminum, copper, stainless steel and steel powder-coated. The C-1 is a snow fence and snow bracket all in one. It has a...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)
January 1, 2004... Steel Tile Co., Innisfil, Ontario, offers Snowlok, a patented snow-control device that is easy to install on most steel roofing. Manufactured from a durable, high-tech polycarbonate, the product allows for gradual melting and is designed to...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)
January 1, 2004... Chem Link Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich., offers SnowShoes for use on sloped roof areas. These snow guards are molded from a tough polycarbonate polymer that can withstand heavy impacts at low temperatures. They are effective on all metals, including...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)
January 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...

Focus on-- Snow Guards.(NewProduct Focus)
January 1, 2004... Follansbee[R] Steel, Follansbee, W.Va., now offers Sno-Gem snow guards as part of its line of metal roofing products. Two Sno-Gem models are available from Follansbee. The Original Metal Sno-Gem provides a 3.5-inch barrier, per unit, against...

People.(David Gilbert appointed district sales manager for Stevens Roofing Systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Stevens Roofing Systems, Holyoke, Mass., announced that David Gilbert has been appointed as district sales manager for Stevens Roofing Systems for the areas of Maine, Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts and the southeastern corner of New...

People.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Moody Insurance Agency, Denver, which specializes in bonding services for contractors, risk management, and insurance, announced a $475,236 dividend for 17 members of its Colorado Roofing Association Workers' Compensation Program, offered...

People.(Bill Ness, Alan Kemp, Jeff Hunt, Kevin Crosby and Jim Kingsborough have been added as W.P. Hickman rep groups)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... W.P. Hickman Co., Asheville, N.C., recently added four new rep groups to enhance the company's nationwide coverage. Ness Inc. is now representing W.P. Hickman in Georgia. Bill Ness, immediate past president of the Atlanta chapter of CSI and the...

People.(the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association elected D. Greg Perkins, Richard A. Nowak, Sheree L. Bargabos)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C., elected and installed its new officers and executive committee members at the 2003 fall meeting of the ARMA board of directors, held Nov. 5-7, 2003, in San Diego. ARMA's new...

People.(Tim Hart)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Duro-Last Roofing Inc., Saginaw, Mich., announces the promotion of Tim Hart to vice president of western operations. He is responsible for strategic planning and overall corporate growth strategies and will provide input on marketing and sales...

People.(Steven A. Harnish)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... W.P. Hickman Systems, Solon, Ohio, announced the promotion of Steven A. Harnish to national sales manager. He has been with the company since 1997. In his new position, Harnish will focus on further developing the current market penetration as...

Editor's Note: English version.(Spanish conversations for roofing contractors)
January 1, 2004... Surely this will not come as news to you, but recruiting and keeping skilled labor continues to be one of the greatest challenges for the roofing industry. Over the past decade there has been a continuing shift to a Hispanic workforce--not just...

Snips.(New Products)
January 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...

Roof restoration compound.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed for the restoration of existing asphalt and coal tar roof membrane systems, Honeywell Commercial Roofing Systems offers ArmorFlex roof restoration compound. The coating provides a monolithic elastomeric membrane that is not only...

Information CD.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Unistrut, Wayne, Mich., a business unit of Tyco Engineered Products & Services, offers the Unistrut Support CD. Designed as a complete reference tool for both customers and distributors, the CD provides users with vital product information and...

Metering unit.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Gusmer Corp., Lakewood, N.J., offers the HV-20/35 Hydraulic Vertical Driven High Pressure Proportioner, designed specifically for polyurethane foam and polyurea coating applications. The metering unit develops pressures up to 3,000 psi at 20...

Shingle Starter.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Tarco, North Little Rock, Ark., offers LeakBarrier Self-Adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter, a fiberglass-reinforced, asphalt-coated roll for use as a shingle-starter course. The top side is surfaced with ceramic granules to protect against UV,...