Roofing Contractor articles from January 2007

Roofing Contractor archives from January 2007

Who foots the bill for the low bidder?(Editor's Note)
January 1, 2007... While in preparations to pontificate and prognosticate and otherwise wax philosophical about the prospects for the roofing industry in 2007, I find myself too distracted by events of the present. The main distraction came by way of a chance...

3M IMPD celebrates 75th Anniversary.(Industry News)
January 1, 2007... ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Industrial Mineral Products Division of 3M will celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2007. "The very first shipment of colored roofing granules was made from the 3M Wausau plant in 1932," stated Tim Worms, marketing manager...

Gardner to make IRE keynote address.(Industry News)
January 1, 2007... DALLAS -- Christopher Gardner will provide the keynote address during the 2007 International Roofing Expo (IRE), which will be held March 6-8 in Las Vegas. Gardner, the president and CEO of the Chicago-based brokerage firm Gardner Rich & Co.,...

Polyglass creates new business units.(Industry News)
January 1, 2007... FERNLEY, Nev. -- Polyglass USA has developed two new regional business units and appointed their respective managers. Greg Perkins was appointed vice president, business unit manager for the company's original domestic manufacturing plant in...

Engage Machinery welcomes new partner.(Industry News)(Larry Chandonnet joined Frank Callis as a partner )(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Engage Machinery announced Larry Chandonnet has joined Frank Callis as a partner in the sheet metal equipment company. A sheet metal industry veteran, Chandonnet served as a partner at MetalForming for six years and...

Allied Building Products Corporation: a reputation built on quality products and personal service.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... At Allied Building Products Corp., we can attribute much of our growth to one thing: knowing our customers. With more than 50 years of experience and strong roots in commercial roofing, we have a unique understanding of the needs and wants of...

Allied Building Products' tapered design center.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... "Get the water off that roof." This is a repeated request of Allied Building Products' Tapered Design Center (TDC). The TDC has been providing unsurpassed tapered insulation design services, a method that ensures proper roof drainage...

American Slate Company: a slate roof--it's the very best roof.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... Over the last 27 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.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... 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.: your single source for metal roofing, walls, ceilings and accessories.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... For over 40 years, ATAS International Inc. has been manufacturing quality metal roofing, wall panels, ceiling systems and accessories. Starting as a contractor's operation in the basement of the family home in Rochester, N.Y., ATAS has grown to...

Bradco Supply: the best choice for all your building needs.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... Having just celebrated its 40th anniversary and still operated as a family business, Bradco Supply remains true to the basic philosophy on which it was founded. Every customer is treated as a trusted business partner and every Bradco branch is...

Carlisle SynTec.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... For more than 40 years, Carlisle SynTec has been a leading manufacturer of single-ply commercial roofing products. With over 12 billion square feet of roofing materials sold, Carlisle continues to lead the roofing industry by providing its...

CertainTeed Corporation: asphalt shingles replicating real wood or slate give contractors more sales opportunity.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... Today, homeowners, architects and building owners looking to enhance the look of their home or building are focusing on the roof--which can comprise up to 40 percent of the exterior. As a result, the market for designer and luxury shingles is...

CertainTeed Corporation: new products deliver cool roofs and energy savings.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... For years, building owners and facility managers have been trying to reduce operating costs. Many of today's initiatives center around lowering energy consumption for cost savings as well as for more global/environmental benefits. CertainTeed...

Clements National Co.: manufacturers of eagle flameless hot-air welding equipment.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... Clements is the only U.S. company that designs and produces flameless hot-air welding equipment for the commercial roofing industry. Originally founded in 1910, Clements began producing a variety of products under the "Cadillac" trademark in...

DCI Products Inc.: no intake vents, no system!(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... Many houses only have ridge vents. The ridge vent will not work without the intake vent at the soffit/ eave area. This has been proven by all leading shingle and vent manufacturers and is written on all their packages! All warranties require...

DECRA Roofing Systems.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... Celebrating 50 years as the pioneer of stone coated steel technology, DECRA Roofing Systems have been "proven around the world" since 1957. DECRA roofing panels are manufactured in Corona, California. The state-of-the-art facility is registered...

Duro-Last Roofing Inc.: custom fabrication: the Duro-Last difference.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... 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....

Engage Machinery.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... Engage Machinery opened its doors in April of 2006 with one simple yet powerful goal: address the unmet need for high-quality sheet metal equipment at affordable prices. With years of industry experience and a fresh perspective on building...

GAF Materials Corp.: quality you can trust since 1886 ... From North America's largest roofing manufacturer.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... 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...

IB Roof Systems.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... IB Roof Systems' success has come by successfully differentiating their authorized contractors from other competing contractors. The more success IB can help bring the contractor, the more successful IB will become as well. Differentiating...

IKO: built on innovation.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... 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...

Karnak Corporation.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... When discussing roofing options with building owners, roofing contractors have a number of viable alternatives available from ripping off and reroofing to applying a coating maintenance system. In recent years, the shift has been made to...

LaPolla Coatings.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... LaPolla Coatings' Therm-O-FlexTM Foam and Coating System is a premium quality, fluid-applied, elastomeric roof coating manufactured with 100 percent acrylic resin technology. TF 1000[R] is formulated for application over spray polyurethane...

Malarkey Roofing Products.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... Since 1956 Malarkey Roofing Products has led the roofing industry with new product development and roofing technology. Early innovations at Malarkey included the installation in 1975 of the first random lay fiberglass mat machines in...

MBCI: case study reveals the benefits of metal.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Metal Building Components Inc.)
January 1, 2007... Located in a semi-rural area in Columbus, Ohio, Briggsdale was planned as a quality apartment complex for people recovering from drug and alcohol additions. The owners of the property, The Community Housing Network Inc., in conjunction with the...

MetalForming Inc.: Metalforming brings Quadro LTD--version of Quadro-Plus--to roofing market.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... MetalForming Inc.'s commitment to constantly updating and improving the equipment and services it provides its customers has resulted in another technology adaptation that will make the popular Quadro roll former available and applicable to...

MetalForming Inc.: a leaner MAX TOO! Makes Schechtl more accessible to more users.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... MetalForming Inc., the country's top provider of architectural equipment, is just as committed to innovation as it is dedicated to excellence in quality and performance. That's why the Georgia-based company works with the world's premiere...

MFM weatherproofing & sealing systems.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... 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...

MIRO Industries Inc.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... MIRO Industries Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, is celebrating their 25th year of providing solutions for supporting rooftop pipe, conduit, duct, walkway and mechanical items that prevent damage to the roof membrane and effectively support a...

Mule-Hide.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Mule-Hide Products Company Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Mule-Hide introduces a handy, Low-Slope Roofing Maintenance & Repair Solutions Slide Chart Booklet. This unique reference tool helps contractors, facility managers, and property managers select the right products for low-slope roof maintenance...

Needham Industrial Sales/Needham of Florida.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... 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...

Nemco Industries Inc.: makers of RooofTopGuard II synthetic roofing underlayment.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... Rosenlew RKW's history as a packaging manufacturer goes back to the 1920s, when the Rosenlew family company began producing paper sacks. Production of packaging began to grow rapidly in the 1960s with the introduction of plastics. In the...

Polyglass.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... POLYGLASS[R], a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive roofing membranes and underlayments for low- and steep-slope applications, offers the most technologically advanced manufacturing in the industry. Polyglass was the first manufacturer to...

Protective Roofing Products Ltd.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... 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...

Roofmaster: the innovator's advantage.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Roofing Company)
January 1, 2007... Roofmaster has been at the forefront of manufacturing roofing production equipment for over 54 years. Product innovations and continual improvements in product design over the years based on contractor input have made Roofmaster equipment the...

Seaman Corporation: the FiberTite difference.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... Widely considered to be one of the premier proven roofing systems by many leading roofing consultants, FiberTite roofing systems have earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and longest-lasting systems available. For exceptional...

SENCO[R]: RoofPro[TM] 455XP coil nailer offers perfect mix of performance, light weight and durability.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Senco Products Inc.)
January 1, 2007... Pneumatic tool pioneer SENCO took its roofing nailer lineup to the next level last year with the introduction of its RoofPro 455XP professional roofing nailer. The latest addition to SENCO's top-of-the-line XtremePro series of tools, the...

TAMKO Building Products.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... TAMKO[R] Building Products Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent manufacturers of residential and commercial roofing products. TAMKO also produces a full line of waterproofing, composite decking and railing systems, and cements and...

Tapco International Corporation: inspire roofing products.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... InSpire[TM] is the next generation of synthetic slate roofing. It's a perfect combination of the natural beauty found in slate along with the most technologically advanced methods and materials. Multiple molds are used to create InSpire...

Tie Down Engineering.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... 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...

Trimline Building Products: offering premium performance Trimline Ridge Vents.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... 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 Manufacturing Company.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... It is no secret that some of the most successful businesses share certain commonalities: good management, great products and loyal customers. Started as a local paint and hardware store in 1919, United Coatings Manufacturing Company has...

America's Mandarins.(Smart Business)
January 1, 2007... Pseudo-holidays such as Columbus Day and Presidents Day give respite to those of us who live in traffic-clogged metropolitan areas. Millions of motorists experience the giddy feeling of doing the speed limit to and from work for a change. ...

Building a workforce that has a chance to succeed.(Measuring Up)
January 1, 2007... Managing people has always been a challenging issue, and many believe young people today are spoiled and don't want to work. This is not a new opinion, and the following quote sheds some light on how others have felt: "The children now...

How to determine if a building has a bad roof.(Technical Details)
January 1, 2007... It is the experience of most building owners and property managers that roofs of commercial facilities, particularly in temperate climates and those having a low slope, are a chronic problem. The most visible of all roof-related problems is...

High-voltage roofing, part one.(Safety Advice)
January 1, 2007... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers electrical safety to be a focused inspection item for all compliance officers. The OSHA Institute mandates that its electrical regulations be included in the construction (Subpart S)...

Detecting and developing Latino leadership.(Success With Hispanics)
January 1, 2007... It's a crazy and difficult spot to be in--leading your friends, relatives and countrymen while all the while trying to be loyal to your company and company ownership. I mean, how do you choose your loyalties in this situation? You love...

Lump of coal leads.(Guest Column)
January 1, 2007... Who wants a lump of coal? You know the type of leads that I'm talking about. They're the ones where the homeowner is just shopping around for help with the tiniest of problems. You're probably scrambling around, like an owner with his head cut...

Contractors get the most out of their work trucks.(Cover story)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... A roofer relies on his work truck to be a mobile office, toolbox, taxi, billboard, waste hauler, tow vehicle and lunchroom--sometimes simultaneously. The challenge for contractors is to maximize the functionality and reliability of their...

Contractor-friendly solar power.
January 1, 2007... Automation Alley was established in 1998 to bring together Southeast Michigan businesses, educators and government officials. Its goal is to accelerate commercialization of new technologies and services for its 680 member organizations. In the...

Granite Industries.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... The Granite Scaffold line of scaffolding from Granite Industries Inc. features high-strength steel tubing frames finished in UV-resistant powder coating. The scaffold tower features Steelhead walkboard with a patented hook design and a clip to...

Roof Mates.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... The Gable Master from Roof Mates Inc. allows scaffolding to be set up on pitched roofs using pump jack poles. The product's four-square-foot platform provides a level surface to which the poles are secured. It also holds and stabilizes ladders...

Roofmaster.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... Roofmaster Products Co.'s Hoisting Wheel model 541200 is designed to safely and securely lift materials and equipment on to scaffolding systems. It has a heavy-duty forged swivel hook with a safety clip that easily attaches to a scaffolding...

Falcon.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... The 10-foot by 24-foot Hatch Ladder Deck from Falcon Ladder & Scaffold Mfg. allows roofers to climb from one level to the next safely. Designed to be used on a 6-foot, 6-inch Walk Thru Frame, it features a load capacity of 75 pounds per square...

Hydro Mobile.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... The Hydro Mobile P-Series mast-climbing work platform is designed for small jobs between 15 and 100 feet high. At 28 feet in length, its innovative hydraulic system features a high load capacity of 6,000 pounds. The portable climbing...

Alum-A-Pole.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... The Alum-A-Pole Corp.'s scaffolding system exceeds OSHA standards and is laboratory load tested in excess of 5,000 pounds. It features a lifetime non-slip, non-wear, replacement warranty and has been jobtested up to 25 years. Available in 6-,...

Grabber.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... Grabber Scaffolding is engineered with a patented peg double redundancy system for safety. The scaffolding is easy to set up and tear down and can be configured for almost any job. The product features over-center locking system casters, has a...

Louisville Ladder.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... The LadderPro medium-duty telescoping plank from Louisville Ladder Inc. is available in 13-, 16-, and 19-foot full extension sizes. The plank is manufactured with heavy-wall aluminum tubing to prevent common twisting and flexing. Its built-in,...

Beta Max.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... The new Max Climber 7700 work platform from Beta Max Inc. can travel 400 feet high at a speed of 35 feet per minute. Installing the system is a simple process that does not require a forklift or crane. The masts are easily broken down and...

Kennison.(Focus On Scaffolding)
January 1, 2007... Z-Plank Laminated Veneer Lumber Scaffold Plank from Kennison Forest Products Inc. is a strong, lightweight scaffold plank manufactured in accordance with A/NZS 4357:1995 Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber. Strict quality control in the ANSI...

Sika Sarnafil: introducing a new name for the world's leading roofing and waterproofing solutions.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... You know Sarnafil as a world-class provider of roofing and waterproofing solutions for over 40 years. Now, your trusted partner has a new name: Sika Sarnafil--a company formed by the powerful combination of Sarnafil and Sika, Europe's largest...

Rain Flow: Rain Flow has the solution to your customers' gutter problems.(2007 MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2007... As a roofing professional, there is a good chance one or more of your customers has asked you about gutter protection. It has become a portion of the industry that has generated a great deal of consumer awareness. Homeowners have been...