Roofing Contractor articles from January 2005

Roofing Contractor archives from January 2005

The International Roofing Expo.(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... I attended my first National Roofing Contractors Association convention in 1976. My reason for being there was to peddle the equipment our company sold and to learn something about the issues and the people in the roofing industry. Guess I must...

Habitat for Humanity announces the premier sponsors of JCWP 2005.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Great Lakes Capital Fund sponsors Jimmy Carter Work Project )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Habitat for Humanity International, Americus, Ga., announced the premier sponsors of its Jimmy Carter Work Project in Michigan, June 19-24, 2005. Whirlpool Corp., Masco Corp., The Dow Chemical Co., Lowe's, Great Lakes Capital Fund and the...

Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. announces strategic acquisition.(JGA Corp.,)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Beacon Roofing Supply Inc., Peabody, Mass., announced the acquisition of JGA Corp., Atlanta. JGA operates eight facilities in Georgia and Florida, offering a comprehensive line of residential and commercial roofing products and other...

MetalCon 2004 draws attendees from around the world.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(2004 MetalCon International)
January 1, 2005... With an attendance of 7,156, the 2004 MetalCon International has broken previous records. Exhibits at MetalCon included the latest products, services, technology and peripherals from 327 major industry companies that filled 75,000 square feet...

Tile Roofing Institute launches new membership campaign.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Tile Roofing Institute)
January 1, 2005... The Tile Roofing Institute, Chicago, has launched a national membership recruitment campaign. The campaign is designed, in part, to attract new members to TRI's annual membership conference, which will be held at the Sheraton World Resort in...

Follansbee Park renovated with a Follansbee Steel roof.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Follansbee Steel Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Follansbee Park, Follansbee, W. Va., a monument of pride and dedication to hundreds of Follansbee Steel employees in the 1930s, has been renovated with a Follansbee Steel metal roof nearly 70 years later. During the Depression era,...

Union Corrugating Co. opens eighth facility.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2005... Union Corrugating (UCC), Fayetteville, N.C., an MCA Certified manufacturer and distributor of roll-formed metal roofing, siding and accessories, announced the opening of Dayton Metals in Piqua, Ohio. Dayton is the eighth manufacturing and...

MRI announces new global distributor.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Metal Roof Innovations Ltd., Latchways)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Metal Roof Innovations Ltd. (MRI), Colorado Springs, Colo., owner of S-5! Solutions product technology, announced a new global distributor, Latchways, a United Kingdom-based company specializing in fall protection. Although MRI does not endorse...

CertainTeed announces third major roofing plant expansion in 14 months.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(CertainTeed Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Driven by an increasing demand for its Landmark[TM] Series line of laminated asphalt roofing shingles in the Eastern United States, CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, Pa., announced plans for a multi-million dollar expansion of its Oxford, N.C.,...

New Bosch Web site.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, division of Robert Bosch Tools Corp.,)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, a division of Robert Bosch Tools Corp., Mount Prospect, Ill., announces its newly redesigned Web site, www.BoschTools.com. The site offers expanded features such as 360-degree product views, video demos,...

Problem gamblers: a hidden threat to your business.(SMARTBUSINESS)
January 1, 2005... It's a socially acceptable vice--most of us have indulged in it from time to time. Some companies even sponsor employee outings to casinos. It is this widespread acceptance that makes problem gamblers so difficult to detect. Yet, having one on...

Risky business.(GUESTCOLUMN)(Column)
January 1, 2005... Only about 4 percent of all small businesses survive more than 10 years. On top of that, you don't have to be an OSHA official to know roofing is one the riskiest occupations out there. It is hard enough to just run the business. Ensuring its...

Vehicle warranties deserve attention.(GUESTCOLUMN)(Column)
January 1, 2005... Controlling maintenance and repair costs for a fleet of vehicles is a challenge for any business. In addition to trying to secure the most economical, timely and high-quality repairs, it is important not to pay for unnecessary repairs or those...

A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply stocks the metal deck and accessories you need right now. It's in our warehouses, available for immediate shipment or pick up. Choose from the country's most complete selection of: * Metal Roof Deck * Form...

Allied Building Products: Allied Building Products provides roofing contractors with more than materials.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(Allied Building Products Corp.)
January 1, 2005... Bruce Springsteen once wrote: "From small things, mama, big things one day come." He could well have been talking about another New Jersey native--Allied Building Products. Allied began in Jersey City, N.J., in 1950 as a family-operated...

American Slate Co.: a slate roof--it's the very best roof.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Over the last 26 years, American Slate Co. has developed quarries in China, Brazil and other countries that now produce top quality roofing slates using the latest mining techniques. Testing of the rock is done constantly to use only the...

ArrMaz Custom Chemicals.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... ArrMaz Custom Chemicals is the largest manufacturer of phosphate processing and asphalt chemicals in North America. Its headquarters is in Winter Haven, Fla., and it has manufacturing facilities across the United States. Liquid Anti-Strip...

ATAS International Inc.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... ATAS International Inc. is proud to be a manufacturer of metal roofing, wall panels and accessories for over 40 years. The company's commitment to deliver quality products and services has made ATAS an industry leader for these many years....

Bradco Supply Corp.: Bradco supply and Wickes Lumber ... where customer service comes first!(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... It has always been Bradco's philosophy and practice to develop a partnership with each customer. Our success depends on these relationships, so we strive to ensure your success with quality products, competitive prices and the best customer...

CertainTeed Corp.: approaching a second century with continued commitment.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Since 1904, CertainTeed has remained focused on introducing products that offer specific benefits for both building professionals and property owners. In style, price-point, installation advantages, quality and lasting beauty, CertainTeed leads...

CertainTeed Corp.: CertainTeed unveils a true first in asphalt shingles with Centennial Slate.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Since 1904, CertainTeed has been on the cutting edge of innovation and creation of high-performance products. One hundred years since its founding, the company has once again broken new ground in the roofing industry with the introduction of...

CertainTeed Corp.: CertainTeed programs give contractors the "EDGE" in the New Year.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(CertainTeed Corp's Contractor's EDGE program)
January 1, 2005... We know how you do business. First, you have to sell the job, then you have to install the job and finally you need to make money doing it. Having been in the roofing business for more than 100 years, we take pride in the industry and work...

Chameleon Power.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(RoofingVision)
January 1, 2005... The Internet has changed the way homeowners select home decorating and remodeling products and services. Over 70 percent of homes with computers have high-speed data connections and more than two-thirds of home decorating and remodeling...

Custom-Bilt Metals: coordinated metal roofing and gutter systems offer attractive benefits to building owners and contractors.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... "There are a host of advantages that can be realized by installing a coordinated rain removal system at the same time that new roofing is applied," said Tony Chiovare, president of Custom-Bilt Metals[R], a longtime leader in the painted metal...

DCI Products Inc.: complete your ventilation system.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Imagine This Happening to You! You get a contract for a roof job on an older house and there are no soffits. You know that you need to provide adequate ventilation. If you ONLY install a ridge vent it will not draw the attic air out without...

DECRA Roofing Systems.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... With a long-standing reputation for beauty, performance and durability, DECRA Roofing Systems are the perfect alternative to traditional roofing products. By providing the performance of steel with the aesthetic beauty of tile, shake, shingle...

The Dow Chemical Company.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... With the invention of STYROFOAM* extruded polystyrene insulation in the late 1940s, Dow set a new benchmark for energy efficiency. Since then, the company has built its product portfolio and capabilities. Today, Dow offers a full line of...

Duro-Last Roofing Inc.; Custom fabrication: the Duro-Last difference.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Since 1978, Duro-Last Roofing Inc. has been the industry leader in manufacturing custom-fabricated single-ply roofing systems. We design each roof to fit building specifications exactly, and manufacture it under controlled factory conditions....

Englert Inc.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Englert Inc., one of the pre-eminent forces in metal roofing manufacturing, is offering the industry's only limited warranty up to 30 years on the core material of all its aluminum roofing products and a 20- to 35-year limited warranty on...

Foam Enterprises LLC.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Foam Enterprises LLC is a pioneer in the true sense of the word. In the beginning we realized that as the world changed and our energy costs and availability became a determining factor in specifying construction materials, spray polyurethane...

GAF Materials Corp.: quality you can trust since 1886 ... from North America's largest roofing manufacturer.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... As North America's largest roofing manufacturer, GAF Materials Corp. is committed to helping contractors build their business and avoid hassles--while achieving the best and safest roofing solutions for their clients. Market-Leading...

G-P Gypsum: self-adhered roofing offers solutions--and new challenges.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(G-P Gypsum Corp.)
January 1, 2005... Self-adhered membranes--also known as peel-and-stick roofing--are the fastest growing trend in the roofing industry. There are good reasons why. On the environmental side, self-adhered membranes emit fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs)...

Gusmer: opportunities exist with Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) roofing and insulation systems.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(Gusmer Corp.)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Gutter Suppliers Inc.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... 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...

IB Roof Systems: three reasons why you owe it to yourself to look into IB Roof Systems.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Concerned about the rising costs of liability insurance? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

IKO: built on innovation.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Infrared Solutions, Inc.: providing complete thermal imaging solutions to roofing professionals for increased accuracy, profits and business growth.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Infrared Solutions, Inc. is a total solution provider of infrared technology and services for the roofing industry. Infrared Solutions began operations in 1994 to create a low-cost infrared inspection solution for industrial predictive...

Karnak Corp.: Karnak capabilities.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Malarkey Roofing Products: how important is your professional reputation?(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... 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...

MFM Weatherproofing & Sealing Systems.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(MFM Building Products Corp.)
January 1, 2005... An important consideration in the construction of industrial buildings, commercial or retail properties, and private residences, is selecting correct and effective waterproofing and weather barriers for the structure. Meeting the challenge...

Needham Industrial Sales/Needham of Florida.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Needham Industrial Sales Inc. and its sister corporation, Needham of Florida Inc., specialize in industrial and contractor safety supplies, environmental abatement, lighting and roofing products. We have been servicing the East Coast with an...

North Country Slate.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... 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.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Polyglass: Polyglass[R] adds value!(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... POLYGLASS ADESO[R] Technology With the most technologically advanced manufacturing in the industry, Polyglass was the first manufacturer to introduce self-adhered membranes featuring ADESO[R] Technology to the building industry. In 2004,...

Protective Roofing Products Ltd.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Protective Roofing Products Ltd., Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of temporary guardrail and platform systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All Protective Roofing Products are tested and...

Rain Flow USA Inc.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(Rain Flow USA Inc.'s Rain Flow Total Gutter Protection solves gutter clogging)
January 1, 2005... As a roofing professional, it's not often that you find a product that solves many of your customers' problems and is also easy for you to add to your product line. Rain Flow Total Gutter Protection solves the problems of clogged gutters and...

RAS Systems LLC.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... RAS Systems LLC of Peachtree City, Ga., has just released two new models of its amazing XXL-Center. This machine has only been offered in a 21-foot model but now is being made available in a 14-foot and 26-foot model. The success of the 21-foot...

RHEINZINK.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(zinc titanium alloy)
January 1, 2005... RHEINZINK--The Material With a Future RHEINZINK is the name of our zinc titanium alloy specifically formulated for the building industry. It is a solid alloy, not a coated product, comprised of 99.835 percent fine zinc with a purity of...

SENCO Products Inc.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(RoofPro 455XP - coil roofing nailer)
January 1, 2005... Pneumatic tool pioneer SENCO Products Inc., Cincinnati, is leaping boldly forward into the roofing installation market with the introduction of a state-of-the-art coil roofing nailer. The RoofPro 455XP represents a smart combination of rugged...

State Farm.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... In the wake of one of the most damaging hurricane seasons ever, we would like to commend the following roofing manufacturers for producing wind-resistant and impact-resistant asphalt roofing products. These products are well-suited for areas of...

Stevens Roofing Systems: Stevens Roofing celebrates 25th birthday.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... In 1980 Stevens Roofing Systems, then J.P. Stevens, first entered the commercial roofing business with Hi-Tuff, a chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) or Hypalon[R]-based roofing membrane. It was the industry's first white, reinforced,...

TAMKO Roofing Products Inc.: TAMKO offers Lamarite[R] Slate Composite Shingles.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... TAMKO Roofing Products Inc., Joplin, Mo., presents Lamarite Slate Composite Shingles, a unique roofing product that offers the magnificent beauty of slate without the high cost and performance issues. Made from innovative composite materials...

TAMKO Roofing Products Inc.: METALWORKS Steel Shingles.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... TAMKO Roofing Products offers METALWORKS[R] Steel Shingles, an attractive roofing option ideal for residential and commercial roofing applications. These shingles create the classic look of slate, wood or tile with the contemporary protection...

Trimline Building Products: Trimline[R] Ridge Vents offer the easiest of installation.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(roofing ventilation system)
January 1, 2005... Installing a roofing ventilation system that combines great performance with pleasing aesthetics is essential to protecting and adding value to a homeowner's investment. Ease of installation is essential to maintaining a contractor's bottom...

United Coatings; Roof Mate: The Sustainable Roofing System.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... Much of what's been written about white reflective roof coatings is true! ROOF MATE, the sustainable roofing system from United Coatings, will significantly extend the life of most flat or low-slope roofs and help to reduce energy consumption....

3M.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... 3M is the world's leading supplier of colored and specialty roofing granules for use in the asphalt shingle industry. For over 70 years, 3M has provided the industry with the widest and most brilliant granule color selection that enhances the...

The Ruscoe Co.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)(roof restoration system)
January 1, 2005... "We've got a roof restoration system that will buy a building owner another five to 10 years of leak-free service, in some cases for one third the cost of a new roof," says Paul Michalec, president of The Ruscoe Co., in Akron, Ohio. "But we're...

Drexel Metals Corp.: RoofTopGuard high performance all-purpose synthetic underlayments.(2005 Manufacturers Spotlight)
January 1, 2005... RoofTopGuard, a synthetic underlayment, can be used under shingles, tiles, slate, metal, cedar shakes and synthetic roof claddings. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or construction delays, RoofTopGuard can be left uncovered for months...

Optimism makes a comeback: industry outlook 2005.(construction industry)
January 1, 2005... It's that time of year again. Each January, Roofing Contractor talks to industry leaders to get their thoughts on what lies ahead. We spoke to several contractor and manufacturer organizations to see what was on their agenda, what business was...

Best of success review.(roofing industry conference)
January 1, 2005... You knew we'd say it, but it's still true: Roofing Contractor's Best of Success conference, held Nov. 8-9 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., lived up to its name. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roofing Contractor, along with sister publication Walls &...

Project profile: preserving a piece of history.(Helen Harrison Faucette's Queen Ann, Seaboard Roofing and Siding Inc.)
January 1, 2005... Helen Harrison Faucette breathed a sigh of relief after Hurricane Isabel crashed ashore in the fall of 2003 without causing any damage to the new roof on her historic Queen Ann. Although winds reached tropical force, the recently installed roof...

Firestone Building Products Co.(PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Two recent promotions at Firestone Building Products Co., Carmel, Ind., complete the company's new sales and marketing team. Mark Munley has been named division manager of corporate marketing. He will build upon the success of existing...

Habitat for Humanity International.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2005... Rey Ramsey, chair of the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity International, Americus, Ga., announced a major change in the management structure of the Christian housing organization. Millard Fuller, who founded Habitat for Humanity...

Roof coating.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... A leaky roof can be restored and saved with TOPCOAT[R] SeamFree[TM] Roof Restoration Systems. Up to 43 percent of all reroofing projects can be restored using advanced restoration technology, including EPDM, BUR, modified bitumen, TPO, PVC,...

Standing-seam metal.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Curveline Inc., Ontario, Calif., offers curved 3-inch trapezoidal standing seam roofing panels for commercial and residential applications. The curved panels combine attractive shadow lines with a leak-proof design that overcomes the water...

Upright snips.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Midwest Tool And Cutlery Co., Sturgis, Mich., has introduced the Upright Snips, a compound leverage aviation snip. Available in both right and left cutting models, the snips incorporate a patent pending right angle 90-degree handle-to-blade...

Protective lotion.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Gloves In A Bottle, Montrose, Calif., is a lotion that turns the outer layer of skin into what works like an invisible pair of gloves. The process keeps moisture-robbing irritants out while retaining the skin's own natural moisture. This...

EPS.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Falcon Foam[R], Atlanta, has a new six-page brochure offering the latest information about its line of commercial building products. Falcon Foam Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight rigid insulation that provides ideal thermal and...

SBS shingles.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... RGM Products Inc., Fresno, Calif., introduces Chancellor, an SBS-modified asphalt super-heavyweight shingle with the look of wood and slate. Its patented one-piece construction guards against delamination, which can occur when using standard...

Single-ply.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Versico Inc., Akron, Ohio, offers contractors its 90-mil EPDM VersiGard roofing system supported by a 30-year total systems warranty. The warranty covers the membrane, insulation, fasteners and terminations from hail damage, wind damage (up to...

Infrared camera.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... FLIR Systems, North Billerica, Mass., introduces the ThermaCAM E65. Many of the new features on this camera are the same as those found on the top-of-the-line ThermaCAM P65. The new features on the E65--at 1.5 pounds, the lightest full-featured...

Simulated wood-shake shingle.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Elk Premium Building Products Inc., Dallas, opened distribution of Domain[R] Winslow[R] nationwide October 1, 2004. The large-scale laminated asphalt shingle is now available to order in the Southeast and Atlantic Coast areas, as well as the...

Rain Flow USA Inc.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Rain Flow USA Inc., Eastpointe, Mich., offers Rain Flow, a permanent all-weather patented protective material that prevents clogging of gutters year-round. The product installs quickly in existing or new 5- and 6-inch K-style gutter without...

Marathon Roofing Products Inc.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Marathon Roofing Products Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., offers versatile overflow roof drains that provide backup security for roof and building protection. Available in cast iron and copper, these products offer protection against backed up primary...

Gutter Suppliers Inc.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Gutter Suppliers Inc., Lambertville, Mich., offers premium metal products. 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 K-style roll-forming...

Crane Products Ltd.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Crane Products Ltd., Columbus, Ohio, offers an end cap to prevent entry of debris and/or small animals underneath a newly installed WaterFall Gutter Guard. Injection molded of rigid weather-resistant polypropylene, the end cap is designed with...

Raytec Manufacturing LLC.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Raytec Manufacturing LLC, Ephrata, Pa., offers the second-generation Hangtite[TM] hidden hangers. Tested in the field, the product's patent-pending design prevents gutter sag and hanger failure. Manufactured of 0.063 aluminum or brass, the...

RHEINZINK.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... RHEINZINK, Cambridge, Mass., offers a complete line of environmentally friendly, titanium zinc alloy rainwater goods, including the Snap-Lock Bracket System. This system, which can be used in new construction and renovation, simplifies...

Modi-Systems Inc.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Modi-Systems Inc., Hackensack, N.J., offers the Renova drain, a retrofit drain that saves expense, labor and the possibility of a leak. Multiple lip seals molded onto the outside of the spigot give complete protection from leaking if there is...

Firestone Building Products.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Firestone Building Products, Carmel, Ind., introduces drain inserts, featuring an aluminum drain assembly with a red strainer. The inserts use an EPDM sealing device to form a more watertight seal as water pressure increases, unlike...

Berger Bros.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Berger Bros., Feasterville, Pa., offers embossed copper gutter and coil to add old word charm and elegance to architecture. Three decorative gutter patterns are available: Caesar circles, Greek Key and Patriot. Embossed 5- and 6-inch K-style...

Metal-Era Roof Edge Systems.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Metal-Era Roof Edge Systems, Waukesha, Wis., offers Seal-Tite Industrial Gutter Systems. Available in three versions--IG1, IG2 and Box--all of which feature a heavy aluminum gutter strap design that eliminates the need for drilling and...

Custom-Bilt Metals.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Custom-Bilt Metals, South El Monte, Calif., offers continuous gutter systems that can be custom cut at the factory or roll-formed on the job site. All of the company's gutter systems are manufactured from heavy-gauge aluminum or steel that...

Atas International Inc.(Focus On Gutters and Drains)
January 1, 2005... Atas International Inc., Allentown, Pa., offers rainware, including two K-style gutter profiles for residential and commercial applications, three box-style gutter profiles for commercial applications, and two styles of down spouts. Factors...