Roofing Contractor articles from June 2005

Roofing Contractor archives from June 2005

Can your business run without you?(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... There is not much gray area when it comes to succession planning for roofing contractors. Either you have a plan or you don't. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most roofing contractors are independent and operate as a small business. In most...

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

RC columnist speaks at Office Depot's national conference for women business owners.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2005... ROGERSVILLE, Mo. -- Ellen Rohr, president and founder of Bare Bones Biz, and Roofing Contractor's Small Shop Talk columnist, joined keynote presenter Barbara Walters, ABC News correspondent and co-Host of "The View," as a featured business...

Firestone introduces competitive insurance for the professional roofing contractor.(industry news)(Firestone Building Products Co.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... INDIANAPOLIS -- Addressing one of the largest overhead costs facing commercial roofing contractors, Firestone Building Products Co. now offers affordable nationwide general liability and workers' compensation insurance. The insurance is...

SPRI task groups focus on roof edge safety issues.(industry news)(single ply roofing industry)
June 1, 2005... WALTHAM, Mass. -- SPRI, the national organization representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, has two industry task groups focused on increasing understanding and awareness of ANSI/SPRI ES-1. This...

Dura-Loc upgrades Web site photo gallery.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2005... COURTLAND, Ontario -- Dura-Loc Roofing Systems Ltd., manufacturers of granular and painted metal roofing profiles, has upgraded its Web site's photo gallery with over 100 photos of commercial and residential applications. The new gallery at...

Tile Roofing Institute adopts new mission.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- The Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) recently updated its name and brand to reflect the association's new mission and industry objectives. TRI's new directives include expanding its membership base, increasing product awareness and...

Win a leather jacket signed by Richard Petty.(industry news)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... BELOIT, Wis. -- Mule-Hide Products Co. recently announced a leather jacket promotion. Contractors purchasing $100,000 or more in Mule-Hide products April 1 through Sept. 30, 2005, will receive a Richard Petty signed leather jacket. Purchase of...

Kynar 500[R] passes ASTM E-84.(industry news)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... PHILADELPHIA -- Metal roofing coated with a Kynar 500[R] resin-based fluoropolymer resin system recently passed the ASTM E-84 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials test with a zero Flame Spread Index and zero Smoke Developed...

ABC Supply Co. acquires Town & Country Industries Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2005... BELOIT, Wis. -- ABC Supply Co. Inc. announced the acquisition of Town & Country Industries Inc. headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with branch locations in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Tampa, Orlando (Lake Mary) and Pensacola. Town &...

The fallacies of unit pricing for contractors.(measuring up)(Column)
June 1, 2005... I truly believe that one of the single greatest financial mistakes contractors make is to be too dependent on unit pricing. Estimating so much per day, hour or time is normally more accurate than estimating so much per foot or other unit. Why?...

Repetition works best repetition works best repetition works best.(smart business)
June 1, 2005... People who sell advertising and know the ropes just cringe when they hear these familiar words: "I'll buy an ad to see if it works. If it does, I'll buy some more." When it comes to advertising exposure, once is not enough. Once is usually...

KFP is the place to be!(small shop talk)(Known Financial Position)
June 1, 2005... If you were driving 80 miles an hour, in the dark, with your lights off, heading towards a cliff, would you like someone to yell, "STOP!"? OK. Stop! Do you produce financial reports--the balance sheet and income statement--every...

BUR and modified bitumen reinforcements: fiberglass and polyester.(technical details)(Built-up roofing)
June 1, 2005... Built-up roofing felts and modified bitumen roof membranes are both made up of two equally important components: reinforcement and bituminous coating. The type of reinforcement employed and the blend of the bituminous coating are critical to...

Roof edge rescue.(safety advice)(Column)
June 1, 2005... I have heard from dozens of roofers, carpenters and laborers who've fallen off sloped and flat roof edges and then were "primarily rescued" by their personal fall arrest system (PFAS). In the majority of cases, they were unprepared for the...

Diesel vs. gasoline.(GUEST COLUMN)
June 1, 2005... Diesel engines are becoming more popular for light- and medium-duty trucks. What are the advantages and disadvantages of diesel power? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fuel Economy Diesel fuel has the advantage when it comes to fuel economy,...

Single-ply is riding high: trend toward environmentally friendly roofing keeps market share up.
June 1, 2005... According to recently released information from SPRI, Waltham, Mass., the trade association representing suppliers of flexible sheet membranes and related components, the significant gains recorded in the single-ply industry for 2003 continued...

Underlayments: no longer an after thought.
June 1, 2005... The historic role of underlayments has been demanding yet thankless. It's the first and last line of defense yet a commodity that only registers on a roofing contractor's radar when there's a shortage. Even savvy homeowners aren't aware they...

Roofing to race racing to roof: Bliss Roofing Company.
June 1, 2005... You think you have competition? How would you like to go to work this Sunday bidding to beat out the 40-plus best competitors in the nation? Welcome to the world of NASCAR. CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, Pa., recently announced that...

Roof hatch safety: understanding and meeting OSHA regulations.
June 1, 2005... Roof hatches, known sometimes as roof scuttles, are designed to allow workers safe access to roof areas for HVAC equipment maintenance, roof renovations, etc. They are present on most nonresidential buildings. While they provide great...

Distribution: mid-term report.
June 1, 2005... At the end of the first quarter, we checked in with some of the leading distribution companies to get an understanding of how business is going from their perspective. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., is the...

Project profile: it's easy with PVC.(Polyvinyl chloride)
June 1, 2005... As someone who's been in the roofing business for more than 30 years, Lloyd Hale is no stranger to the kinds of things that can make a job difficult. Absentee crewmembers, bad weather and shipping delays can turn the simplest of jobs into...

In aggressive pursuit of roofing performance.
June 1, 2005... For over a decade, roof asset management software has been available to help facility managers and building owners optimize return on their roofing investments. Today's more sophisticated tools offer timesaving features such as: * Online...

Gutter protection.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... Englert Inc., Perth Amboy, N.J., has announced the availability of Gutter Tunnel, a patented dual filtration system for gutters that provides contractors with a new offering for residential roofing and gutter customers. Made of heavy gauge...

Fascia system.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... W.P. Hickman, Asheville, N.C., has redesigned Safeguard[R] NP (non penetrating) fascia system to meet higher wind resistance than the original Safeguard NP. The product now offers FM approvals up to 1-210 and comes with the company's Category 5...

Power tools.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... B3 Brands Inc., Toronto, has joined with the Chrysler Group in the development of a premium line of Dodge HEMI[R]-branded power tools. HEMI, the 1970s muscle-car era's most famous engine brand, was known for its exceptional power, performance...

Composite Shingles.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... TAMKO Roofing Products Inc., Joplin, Mo., now offers Lamarite Shake Composite Shingles, which create the natural beauty of shake without the maintenance and safety issues of real wood. The shingles are formulated with composite materials that...

Mobile phone technology.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... Nextel Communications Inc., Reston, Va., and Motorola Inc., Plantation, Fla., announced the launch of the Motorola i325 IS handset, an intrinsically safe, ruggedized phone that provides off-network communications capabilities. The handset...