Roofing Contractor articles from January 2009

Roofing Contractor archives from January 2009

Invest in yourself.(Editor's Note)
January 1, 2009... It would be business as usual for me to add a P.S. to this editor's note reminding you that it is not too late to sign up to attend the International Roofing Expo (IRE), which runs concurrently with three days of the NRCA convention next month....

Firestone supports MRCA Foundation.(Industry News)
January 1, 2009... INDIANAPOLIS -- Firestone Building Products Company donated $5,000 to the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) Foundation during the MRCA National Convention in Grapevine, Texas. Firestone has now donated more than $70,000 to MRCA...

RRCI schedules 2009 Annual Meeting.(Industry News)(Conference news)
January 1, 2009... LAS VEGAS -- The Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) will hold its 2009 Annual Meeting at Harrah's in Las Vegas on Feb. 2. The one-day meeting is designed to provide insights and input on both technical and business issues facing the cool...

GAF Materials Corporation mourns the loss of John Makar.(Industry News)
January 1, 2009... WAYNE, N.J. -- John Makar, Area Vice President, Steep Slope Southeast, for GAF Materials Corporation, died Dec. 13, 2008. He was 59. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. Makar joined GAF in 1998 as Field Sales Manager for the Florida District....

Swanda receives James Q. McCawley Award.(Industry News)
January 1, 2009... LAWRENCE, Kan. -- The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) announced that Robert Swanda Jr. of Independent Roofing Co., Omaha, Neb., is the recipient of the association's highest award. Swanda was presented with the James Q. McCawley...

CSI introduces Green Format.(Industry News)
January 1, 2009... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) unveiled GreenFormat[TM], a Web-based database of green product information, at the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston. ...

Time to close up shop?(Smart Business)
January 1, 2009... This is not a pleasant article to write, because it has to do with failure. But don't equate failure with being a loser. Thomas Edison failed with thousands of different filaments before finding one able to sustain the light of an incandescent...

Fighting the winter blues.(Measuring Up)
January 1, 2009... As winter winds blow, where does my business go? The more I sit and watch the flurries, The more I have a belly full of worries. Oh where, oh where did all my cash flow go? Unless you are trying to make the country western singing circuit,...

Proper installation and repair of EPDM seams.(Technical Details)
January 1, 2009... Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) has been on the worldwide commercial roofing market for 40 years. In this time span, over 1 billion square feet of the material have been installed. The material has established a proven track record of...

Diamonds in the rough.(Leadership Selling)
January 1, 2009... What can the diamond trade teach us about lead management? More than you might think. The distribution and sale of these precious gems exemplifies the importance of having a systematic approach to qualify and grade your assets and, in turn,...

ABC Supply Co. Inc.: putting contractors first.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... Many distributors talk about putting the customer first. ABC Supply Co. Inc. lives that promise every day. For more than 25 years, the company has maintained an unwavering focus on a single, simple guiding principle--take care of contractors...

Allied Building Products Corporation: unwavering commitment to customers.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... At Allied Building Products, we deliver what our customers want, when they want it, and where they want it. With an inventory of more than 100,000 SKUs, from residential roofing and siding to doors, windows, waterproofing, manufactured stone,...

Arrow Fastener Company Inc.: rebranding strategy builds on core strengths, positions firm for the future.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... Building on eight decades of category leadership, Arrow Fastener Company Inc. is introducing a comprehensive rebranding strategy aimed at updating and delivering innovative tools for today's DIY and professional market. Founded in 1929 by...

BAMCO: quality and customer service.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... BAMCO inc. was founded in 1986 as a local specialty subcontractor servicing the New York metropolitan commercial construction industry. Since its inception BAMCO has grown to become one of the largest fabricators of composite metal panel...

Bradco Supply: the best choice for all your building needs.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... As a leader in the building supply industry, Bradco is perhaps best known as a national distributor of commercial and residential roofing materials from such well-known manufacturers as GAF-Elk, CertainTeed, Owens Corning and TAMKO. But...

CertainTeed luxury shingles: for a roof that communicates elegance and beauty.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... For a roof that communicates elegance and beauty, choose CertainTeed luxury shingles. Grand Manor[R], Centennial Slate[TM] and our latest offering--Symphony Slate[TM] (in photo)--combine unique aesthetics with the highest quality materials and...

D7 Building Products, Inc.: high-performance adhesives and sealants for a changing world.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... In today's world, changes are happening so quickly it is difficult to keep up. From the financial markets to the cost of materials, it seems that things change on almost a daily basis. In the world of roofing, change is taking place as...

DCI Products: the complete attic ventilation solution.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... Roof ventilation, or the lack thereof, is the leading cause of premature roof failures. These failures include problems with dry rot, mold, mildew, condensation, warped decking, curling shingles, cracking shingles and structural failures. The...

DECRA Roofing Systems: proven around the world.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... With over 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 by...

Dow Building Solutions: INSTA STIK[TM] Quik Set Commercial Roofing Adhesive.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... Every performance advantage makes a difference in today's extremely competitive and environmentally conscious construction market. That's why Dow Building Solutions manufactures science-based roofing products with proven performance and quality...

Dow Roofing Systems: Stevens EP Profile-Plus System.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... The beauty of standing seam metal with the waterproofing integrity and installation ease of single-ply roofing--that's what you get with the Stevens EP Profile-Plus System from Dow Roofing Systems. The Stevens EP Profile-Plus System...

Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.: custom fabrication: the Duro-Last difference.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... 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: application driven, not product driven.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... With the most comprehensive line of sheet metal machines in the architectural roofing, post frame and metal building industries, Engage Machinery is the "go-to" resource for nearly every size of operation. Engage Machinery conducts business...

EternaBond: "can you make my roof last one more year?".(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... In these tough economic times, you may hear this from your customers a lot this year. And if you use EternaBond, the answer is, "Yes, and more." We're in a rough economy, but no matter how bad it gets, roofs won't stop aging, seams won't...

Firestone Building Products: white EPDM helps expo center boost its sustainable design.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... To kick off its extensive green building and sustainability program, New Jersey-based commercial real estate company Hartz Mountain Industries embarked on a multi-million dollar rooftop makeover of the Meadowlands Exposition Center. The project...

GAF Materials Corporation.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... As North America's largest roofing manufacturer, GAF Materials Corporation is committed to helping contractors build their business and avoid hassles--while achieving the best and safest roofing solutions for their clients. Its products include...

GenFlex Roofing Systems: GenFlex offers big opportunity in small packages.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... Have you ever watched the movie "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?" Do you ever feel like the kids in that movie? Like you're living in a world where everything is bigger than necessary? No doubt, in a society where some of us purchase toilet paper...

HAPCO Inc.: top-quality BAK tools plus Honda generators, Honda engine repair and replacement, and thermal imaging.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... HAPCO INC continues to expand our coast-to-coast BAK heat tool product sales, full-scale engineering services on all process heat applications, custom project design and tool service and repair throughout North America. Once revered as a Master...

IB Roof Systems: sustainable green roofing solution stands the test of time.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... It's no longer good enough for roofs to simply keep out the elements. Contractors and installers whose budgets and reputations are on the line demand more. Consumers who count on a roof's performance day after day demand more. And communities...

IKO Roofing: your partner in green building.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... As one of North America's leading manufacturers of residential roofing products and systems, IKO focuses on what we do best--roofing. We are constantly improving our line of roofing products and accessories to meet the demands of our customers....

KARNAK Corporation.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... When discussing roofing options with property managers and owners, roofing contractors have a number of viable alternatives available. The main alternatives are tearing off and reroofing, or renovating the existing roof with a maintenance...

MetalForming Inc.: breakthrough in portable rollforming.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... Announcing the biggest breakthrough in portable rollforming since the introduction of the portable rollformer: The Schlebach Quadro Cinco (Computer Integrated Notching Cutting Operation), which is the world's first portable rollformer with an...

MFM Building Products: MFM weatherproofing & sealing systems.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... When the construction project requires it--and you demand waterproofing and weather-resistant sealing products that provide extreme elemental protection against the very worst from Mother Nature--count on MFM Building Products to deliver the...

Mule-Hide Products Co.: fast and cool roofs are flame-free, insurance and crew friendly.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... Mule-Hide Products supplies premier low-slope roofing systems and products that meet or exceed ASTM standards. Headquartered in Beloit, Wis., the Mule-Hide nationwide team of technical representatives is backed by an expert group of system...

Rain Flow: rain flow has the solution to your customers' gutter problems.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... 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...

Simpson Strong-Tie: simplify standing-seam metal roof installation with Precision Placement[TM] fastening.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... Standing-seam metal roofs have become a formidable roofing material, offering such qualities as durability, longevity, low maintenance, and a range of colors and styles. In the past, attaching the roof's interlocking panels required a screw gun...

Tapco International Corporation: inspire roofing products.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... 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...

TOPPS Products, Inc.: roof restoration system: for when it's not a new roof you need ... but a better roof! At one-third the cost!(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... Tired of going it alone with no support? Visit with TOPPS to review your project before you sell it. Reviews can include on-site inspections, e-mailing photos, test samples, etc. TOPPS Liquid Membrane system has a select range of applications....

Trimline Building Products: coastal properties want Spanish tile look without the weight.(MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT 2009)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Distinction Tile Composite Roofing from Trimline Building Products is made from an advanced lightweight material and installs quickly without the challenges of natural products. Look...

Ventilating problem areas: the SmartVent solves several common ventilation concerns.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While building codes differ from municipality to municipality, many codes now mandate intake and exhaust ventilation for attics. It's easy to see why. A properly ventilated attic can save on energy usage and rid the...

Concrete proof: Homeowner's Association reaps the benefits of concrete tile.
January 1, 2009... When the Homeowner's Association (HOA) of North County in San Diego, Calif., needed to replace their 12:12, 47,000-square-foot wood shake roof, the residents of the 14-unit complex in Carlsbad had some pretty specific criteria for what that...

Filling the prescription: pharmacy giant turns to roofing experts for help with new distribution center.(WALGREENS CASE STUDY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Established by Charles R. Walgreen Sr. more than 100 years ago in a modest 20-foot by 50-foot shop on Chicago's South Side, Walgreens has grown into the nation's largest retail pharmacy chain. The company currently...

Industry leaders share their favorite titles.(Roofing Contractor Book Club)(David Harrison speaks about customer services in his book)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This Month: David Harrison Chief Marketing Officer GAF Materials Corporation Book: How To Drive Your Competition Crazy by Guy Kawasaki (credited with spearheading the Apple Macintosh system). Key insights...