Roofing Contractor articles from July 2005

Roofing Contractor archives from July 2005

The halfway point.(EDITOR'SNOTE)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... This year has produced some interesting challenges for roofing contractors. At a time when the nation's economy is growing and most trends in the construction industry point up, it is still conceivable for a roofing contractor to plow through...

It's back! Best of success 2005.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Mark your calendars for Nov. 9-10! The second annual Best of Success Conference will be held in Dallas. Don't miss your chance to experience business-building education, peer networking, and interaction with the roofing industry's most...

ABC Supply enters sponsorship agreement with Foyt racing.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... BELOIT, Wis. -- American Builders and Contractors Supply Co. Inc. has entered into a sponsorship agreement with racing legend A.J. Foyt and A.J. Foyt Racing. ABC Supply will sponsor the No. 14 car in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series, whose...

Firestone enters metal roofing market.(Firestone Building Products Co. acquires Copper Sales Inc)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... INDIANAPOLIS -- BFS Diversified Products LLC, the parent organization of Firestone Building Products Co., announced that it has acquired Copper Sales Inc. As a result, Firestone will offer a full line of metal roofing products marketed under...

RIGID[R] announces limited lifetime service agreement.(Ridgid Tool Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... ANDERSON, S.C. -- RIGID announced today that its professional power and pneumatic tools will now carry a limited lifetime service agreement. This new service agreement provides free service and parts on normal wear items, including batteries...

Metalforming Inc. launches new Web site and logo.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2005... PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Metalforming Inc. announces the launch of a new corporate logo and Web site (www.metalforming-usa.com). The new logo features bold colors and a letter "M" symbolic of a building or structure. "This new design better...

Asphalt demand in China to reach 15 million metric tons in 2008.
July 1, 2005... Demand for asphalt in China is forecast to rise 6.8 percent per annum through 2008 to 15 million metric tons. The Chinese asphalt market will experience the fastest growth among major economies in the world, driven by strong gains in road...

Metal-Era celebrates 25 years leading the roofing industry.(Metal-Era Inc)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Metal-Era Inc., the national leader of metal edge roofing systems, announces its 25-year anniversary. Metal-Era was founded in 1980. Its flagship product, AnchorTite Fascia, is now offered in over six varieties to meet any...

GAF videos win WorldFest International Film Society awards.(GAF Materials Corp)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... WAYNE, N.J. -- For the second year in a row, GAF Materials Corp. was recognized at the Houston International Film Festival, bringing home gold and silver awards. With over 4,500 entries submitted from 37 countries, GAF joins Wal-Mart, QVC, Time...

Stupid do-it-yourself projects where contractors should have hired a pro.(MEASURINGUP)
July 1, 2005... Ever been on a complicated job where a do-it-yourself homeowner is looking to hire someone to help cleanup a mess he or she made? Just as there are certain circumstances where consumers should not do it themselves, there are times when...

The logic of counter-cyclical marketing.(SMARTBUSINESS)
July 1, 2005... The reason so many people are obese, goes the thinking, is that our brains are still hard-wired like those of our primitive ancestors who never knew when their next meal would come. So they ate as much as they could whenever they got the...

Proper roof attachment.(TECHNICALDETAILS)
July 1, 2005... FM Standards Wind damage to buildings and property loss became so prevalent in the 1970s that the insurance carrier Factory Mutual began studying wind forces. FM reported wind damage claims in excess of $282 million between 1970 and 1980....

Hispanic-speaking safety.(SAFETYADVICE)
July 1, 2005... The 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause of the OSH Act clearly states that every employer shall provide a workplace and type of work free from all and any recognized health and safety hazards for all employees at all times. Despite the subjective...

MRA members expect continued growth.
July 1, 2005... For the last seven years the Metal Roofing Alliance has seen residential metal roofing sales grow at double-digit rates, doubling the market share. In fact, according to FW Dodge, 8 percent of the North American homeowners that re-roofed chose...

Favorite tools.(tools needed for roofing)
July 1, 2005... David A. Stickle [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DAS Roofing Company Center, Texas When David A. Stickle first used a Bostitch roofing coil nailer it was a perfect match. "I instantly fell in love," he says. "You can adjust the nail...

Low Country boil: Roofing Professionals Inc.
July 1, 2005... The coastal region around the lower part of South Carolina and the upper part of Georgia is known as "the Low Country," so named because that's what it is: low. The topography is nearly dead flat and the marshes go on for miles before giving...

Roofing manufacturers manage insulation challenges.
July 1, 2005... Rising costs and long lead times for roofing insulation have caused consternation among many commercial contractors trying to meet tight deadlines, avoid cost overruns and satisfy apprehensive building owners. The problem is the talk of the...

Cool roofing: cutting through the glare.
July 1, 2005... Surely we will look back on the early 2000s as a renaissance period for roofing as a major component of energy-efficient construction. A symposium addressing emerging technologies of roof surfaces recently drew several hundred participants to...

High adhesion polyether sealant scores at Football Hall of Fame.(Product Profile)
July 1, 2005... When Larry Villers of R. L. Seiler & Associates LLC, Consultants, wrote the specifications for joint sealing and waterproofing work on the dome of the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in the summer of 2003, he chose Chem Link Inc.'s...

Metal tile.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2005... Architects and contractors are looking for and demanding roofing products that can provide LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points for sustainable building projects. One such project in Honolulu specified the need for...

VELUX.(Focus On Skylights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... VELUX, Greenwood, S.C., now offers electrochromic glass from SAGE Electrochromics in an expanded selection of venting electric skylights. The new technology allows homeowners to use a remote control to tint skylight glass from clear to dark...

Wasco Products.(Focus On Skylights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Wasco Products, Sanford, Maine, announced the availability of Wasco[R] SkyWindows[R] in hurricane-resistant laminated glass, providing superior safety and security that meets Dade County, IBC/IRC and other stringent state building codes for...

GAF Materials Corp.(Focus On Skylights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... GAF Materials Corp., Wayne, N.J., offers HeavenScape[TM] premium skylights. Since the skylights are a part of the GAF Weather Stopper[R] Integrated Roofing System, they are included in the GAF System Pledge[TM] and Golden Pledge[TM] limited...

Sun-Tek Manufacturing.(Focus On Skylights)
July 1, 2005... Sun-Tek Manufacturing, Orlando, introduces Extreme Weather (Impact) skylights. The company offers a wide assortment of certified impact-rated skylights, available in both curb-mount and self-flashing models, made of insulated glass or...

Duro-Last Roofing Inc.(appointments)
July 1, 2005... Duro-Last Roofing Inc., Saginaw, Mich., announced the addition of several new employees. Shane E. Kistler has joined Duro-Last as the chief financial officer. He is responsible for the overall financial operations of Duro-Last and its...