Roofing Contractor articles from June 2003

Roofing Contractor archives from June 2003

Editor's note.(roofing industry should encourage youth to persue higher education)(Editorial)
June 1, 2003... I had the high honor recently of attending the commencement of the Florida Community College at Jacksonville class of 2003. My reason for being there was to see my niece, Ms. Angela (Angie) M. Miller receive her Associate in Arts degree. ...

Midwest suffers record number of twisters. (Industry News).
June 1, 2003... According to the National Weather Service, a preliminary count showed 384 tornadoes in 19 states between May 4 and May 10, 2003. More than 40 deaths were blamed on the storms. To see how local contractors were affected by the devastation,...

Duro-Last mourns the passing of founder John R. Burt. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... John R. Burt, the founder of Duro-Last Roofing Inc., Saginaw, Mich., died on April 11, 2003, in Tampa, Fla. He was 82. At the age of 58, with only an eighth-grade education, Burt started a small business that has since grown into a...

Correction. (Industry News).
June 1, 2003... On page 20s in this month's Cool Roofing supplement, we ran the wrong Web site address for Envirospec Inc. The correct Web address is www.envirosoecinc.com. We regret the error. All of the company's information is correctly listed in the...

Golf Tournament. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Associations)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... NRCA will co-sponsor a charity golf tournament held by Rebuilding Together[R], a national nonprofit organization that rehabilitates homes for low-income families and elderly or disabled people. The Eighth Annual Washington Open will be held...

Toolbox Talks. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... NRCA has released NRCA Toolbox Talks II, a series of 52 safety lessons. The toolbox talks allow foremen and trainers to review one of 52 safety lessons with their crews each week. To make the trainers' jobs easier, each lesson has been...

Educational seminar. (NRCA News).
June 1, 2003... The National Roofing Legal Resource Center, a legal resource for roofing contractors formed by NRCA, has scheduled its annual educational seminar for Sept. 11-13 at Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara, Calif. NRLRC's 2003 seminar...

Bonus plans: why most fail. (Measuring Up).
June 1, 2003... It's Christmas and you have some good guys working for you. You go out, cash a check and slip a $100 bill to all your key guys. You overhear one of them say, "This is all the boss thinks I am worth after all the years I have worked here." ...

The pros and cons of going into business for yourself--part three. (Smart Business).
June 1, 2003... (This article is the lost of a three-part series. It addresses the downsides of going into business for yourself, and is aimed at field crews as much as the owners and managers who are our main audience.) Most contractors start out as a...

Maintenance: the key to extended roof life. (Technical Perspective).
June 1, 2003... The best tool that an owner has available to extend the life of a roof is a regularly scheduled maintenance program. Proper maintenance, performed in a timely fashion, can guard against simple problems that left unattended could dramatically...

How to conduct a roof maintenance inspection. (Technical Details).
June 1, 2003... In tight economic times, roofing contractors can benefit from a well-organized service department. The service department handles all of a company's leak repairs and tasks, such as completing punch-list items, installing flashing at new curbs,...

Good health by association. (Health Plan).
June 1, 2003... Rather than remain as a basic component of the business equation, insurance has become a driving force in economic trends. Health, liability, workers' compensation, even auto insurance premiums have moved into the driver's seat and are shaping...

Use thermography for picture-perfect roof inspections.
June 1, 2003... A picture is worth a thousand words, and to a roofing professional, images of something that is normally invisible, such as moisture-soaked insulation under a roofing membrane, may be worth millions of dollars. Thermography is a diagnostic...

2003 Tool & equipment guide.(Directory)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... This guide is designed to provide access to a variety of manufacturers who offer equipment to the roofing industry. If you are interested in receiving additional information about a specific product or company, please circle the corresponding...

Cool roofing.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... "Cool" is a topic on the cutting edge of the roofing industry. Nearly every day, manufacturers are sending out announcements that their products meet the requirements of Energy Star or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). New...

The key to the codes.
June 1, 2003... The cool roof trend is rapidly expanding, and with it, the number of organizations, codes and of course, acronyms. Don't know your LEED from your CRRC and why it matters? The following is a brief rundown of some of the major players. ...

Spri supports cool roofing initiatives.
June 1, 2003... Throughout its 21-year history, SPRI, the organization representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, has consistently supported research and innovations in the roofing industry. This holds true with...

Painting the world "green".
June 1, 2003... If you've been to a recent trade show such as MetalCon or NRCA, or kept up on the trade magazine front (including Roofing Contractor, October 2002, and online in Environmental Design + Construction), you've probably seen or read about the new...

Why coatings are cool.
June 1, 2003... Applying a reflective coating over an existing roof system is usually done as a form of restoration or repair in order to avoid the expense of completely reroofing the building. Coatings can have the added benefit of contributing to energy...

Recycled roofing.
June 1, 2003... Incentives, technology and new products in the roofing industry are diverting waste from landfills, paving the way for recycled roofing across the country. "With an integrated team effort, knowledge about high performance green buildings,...

Design of rooftop gardens.
June 1, 2003... The garden roof assembly or green roof system" has been available in the United States for more than 70 years. Construction consists of two equally important phased applications: the waterproofing application and the garden assembly. The...

ATAS international Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Hot Wall and Cool Roofs. ATAS manufactures eight Energy Star(r) products for commercial and residential applications. They include standing-seam panel with integral locking seam; mechanically, field-seamed panel; and batten seam and a...

Envirospec, Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Garden Walkways for Green Roofs People can get away from the city right on their own roofs! The unique PAVE-EL[R] Pedestal system is the perfect solution for installing paver stone walkways in rooftop gardens. Why do you need PAVE-EL?...

Foster specialty construction brands, Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Antimicrobial Solution. Foster[R] 40-20 is an EPA-registered antimicrobial coating that provides long-term effectiveness in killing and preventing odor-causing mold, mildew, bacteria and fungus. This unique patented technology provides a...

BASF. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... WALLTITE[TM] Insulating Air Barrier System The latest brochure from BASE explains how the BASF WALLTITE[TM] Insulating Air Barrier System meets energy and building code requirements while contributing to improved building durability, energy...

Follansbee Steel. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Prepainted Roofing Metal. Follanshee Steel introduces a prepainted roofing metal called KlassicKolors. Available in 22 designer colors, the product is prepainted with Valspar's Floropon SR solar reflective paint coatings. The coatings will give...

Genflex roofing systems. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Peel & Stick TPO. Peel & Stick TPO is revolutionary roofing: no machines, no adhesive fumes and no hassles. Because the adhesive is pre-applied to the membrane, simply align the membrane, remove the release liner and bond it to the approved...

Karnak Corp. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Flashing Cement. Karnak #19 Ultra Flashing Cement is the next generation asbestos-free flashing cement. It is scientifically compounded with a selection of rubber-reinforced asphalt, mineral fibers and refined solvents. Karnak #19 Ultra is...

Re-new wood, incorporated. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Recycled Shakes. eco-shakes[R] are an innovative roofing material comprised from 100 percent recycled materials, re-inforced plastic and wood fiber. The eco-shake shingle is designed to resemble and to replace wood shakes. The eco-shake has a...

Polar Seal Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... The Cool White Roof. Polar Seal Inc., Huntington, Ind., offers the answer to all leak problems on any type of roof, in addition to an approximate 40 percent cooling of any building. Our system can be applied as a new roofing system or be...

Wellington Polymer Technology Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Quality Engineered Roofing. Enviroshake[R] composite roofing product authentically replicates the look of cedar shakes, with a 50-year, transferable warranty. Wellington Polymer Technology Inc. proudly fulfils the components of the 3R...