Roofing Contractor articles from June 2006

Roofing Contractor archives from June 2006

Preparing for disaster.(EDITOR'SNOTE)
June 1, 2006... President John F. Kennedy was quoted as stating what should seem quite obvious to those of us who make a living in the roofing industry: "The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." We are not, however, unlike anyone else...

Coalition addresses changes to FM 1-29.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2006... WASHINGTON -- A coalition of industry associations and other interested parties has been formed to address changes to FM Global's Property Loss Data Sheet 1-29, "Roof Deck Securement and Above-Deck Roof Components." The group includes the...

GAF names Tafaro president and CEO.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2006... WAYNE, N.J. -- Building Materials Corp. of America (BMCA), which operates under the name of GAF Materials Corp., announced that Robert B. Tafaro has been elected president and chief executive officer of BMCA. The former chief operating officer,...

ATAS International holds customer appreciation day.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2006... ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Scot Myers of Myers Roofing won the "speed shingling" contest at ATAS International Inc.'s annual customer appreciation day. Scot defeated a dozen contestants, installing ATAS Advanta shingles on an 8-foot by 8-foot section of...

TAMKO Roofing Products changes name.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2006... JOPLIN, Mo. -- TAMKO Roofing Products Inc. changed its name to TAMKO Building Products Inc., effective June 1. The new name is designed to more accurately reflect the products and services the corporation provides. The letters TAMKO stand for...

Metal-Era helps Virginia Tech in Solar Decathlon.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2006... WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Metal-Era Inc. helped Virginia Tech place first in two categories at the U.S. Department of Energy's annual Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. To encourage innovation in roofing technology and energy efficiency, Metal-Era...

Polyurethanes Industry prepares for conference.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2006... SALT LAKE CITY -- The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry (API) is sponsoring the Polyurethanes 2006 Technical Conference. The conference will be held Sept. 25-27 in Salt Lake City, and it will feature 18 technical and four issue-oriented...

Obituary Richard Kaller.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Obituary)
June 1, 2006... DALLAS -- Richard R. Kaller, president of the Certified Contractors Network (CCN), passed away April 24 at the age of 60. A former director of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), he served as the chair of NRCA's Steep Roofing...

Let the buyer beware.(SMARTBUSINESS)
June 1, 2006... How is it that a species such as ours, one that can maneuver spacecraft on planets millions of mile away, that can probe the inside of atoms, that can mesmerize viewers/listeners/readers with artistic masterpieces, be so stupid as to fall for...

So what are you really selling?(MEASURINGUP)
June 1, 2006... Selling means different things to different people. When they hear the word "salesman," some folks think of the tin man--the aluminum siding salesperson. Others think of pushy fast talkers who talk potential customers into something they do not...

The ties that bind.(TECHNICALDETAILS)
June 1, 2006... Not all building leaks are roof leaks. The roof system ties into, adjoins and houses several other building components that, if not properly waterproofed, will contribute to moisture infiltration. Since these components interact with the roof...

Hail and hurricanes: why we all pay.(VIEWFROMTHETOP)
June 1, 2006... Here we are at the beginning of another storm season. Already this year, the hail across the country has been more active than normal, and the projection for the coming hurricane season is that this year's batch of hurricanes has the potential...

Recruiting. Hiring. Retaining. Part 3: retaining.(SUCCESSWITHHISPANICS)
June 1, 2006... If you recruit and hire correctly, as we have discussed in the last two articles in this series, retaining your Latino workers will be a slam-dunk or, as our soccer loving people would say--gooooooal! No hay problema, as we say. ...

Raising your price: why, when and how.(GUESTCOLUMN)
June 1, 2006... [Editor's note: Roofing Contractor joins the industry in mourning the passing of Richard Kaller, the president of Certified Contractors Network (CCN). (His obituary appears on page 10.) Kaller began his career in the roofing business in 1964,...

Lightning on deck.(safety advice)
June 1, 2006... It's a clear July morning with temperatures in the high 80s--a perfect day to lay 20 or 30 square of shingles. It's a little humid, but the winds out of the south give you just enough relief as you begin to sweat. The high alto-cirrus clouds...

One nation, under code.
June 1, 2006... Despite great strides toward a unified building code throughout the country, the goal of roofing contractors having to learn just one basic set of codes is a distant dream. Despite 48 states adopting the International Building Code--including...

Selling a better roof: opportunities for contractors in the know.
June 1, 2006... Consumers and business owners remain concerned about high energy costs and are in search of innovative and cost-effective tools and methods for improving energy performance. Roofing contractors have at their fingertips tools, legislation and...

SpecRight gets it right.
June 1, 2006... When a consortium of major commercial roofing manufacturers, contractors and industry associations announced the launch of the SpecRight program at the 2006 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, the industry took notice. Bill Good, executive...

Topping a state-of-the-art stadium.(construction and roofing of Cardinals Stadium)(Arizona State Tourism contracts Hunt Construction Group and Progressive Roofing )(Cover story)
June 1, 2006... Marquee projects are a double-edged sword. Sure, high-profile jobs look great in the company's portfolio, but any mistakes made in the spotlight are magnified a thousand-fold. When the job involves a stadium, the risks are even higher. Any...

A cool alternative: when a new roof is not an option.(PRODUCT PROFILE)
June 1, 2006... Faced with the inevitable consideration of installing a new flat roof on one of his company's plants in Akron, Ohio, Paul Michalec, president and CEO of the Ruscoe Co., decided to avoid a tear-off and a new installation. Instead he opted...

Grace.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... The Grace Ice & Water Shield self-adhering protective underlayment seals around nails, will not crack, dry or rot, and can be applied to all standard roof coverings. The product is composed of two waterproof materials--rubberized asphalt...

Owens Corning.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... Owens Corning's WeatherLock waterproofing underlayments are engineered to provide a solution for every application need. The WeatherLock PM is specially designed to handle the extreme demands of shingle and metal roofing. It withstands high...

GAF Materials Corp.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... GAF's new Deck-Armor premium "breathable" roof deck underlayment provides extra protection from moisture at the roof deck. The new breathable technology helps prevent inside moisture from becoming trapped within the roofing system and causing...

Berger Building Products Inc.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... Berger introduces Pro-Master Roof Shield UDL synthetic roofing underlayment. The product is made of UV stabilized material rated for one-year exposure and has been qualified to be used in high-velocity hurricane zones. It is lightweight at 28...

Interwrap.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... The Titanium line of underlayments from Interwrap promise safety, security and simplicity for roofing professionals. The Titanium UDL synthetic underlayment is designed for felt replacement, while the Titanium PSU high and low temperature...

TAMKO building products.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... TW Metal and Tile underlayment is designed to provide the essential features roofers demand for quality metal and tile roof installations. It is specifically formulated for application under metal and mechanically fastened tile roofing, and the...

Carlisle.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing's (CCW) EZ-Roof Base is a self-adhering, waterproof roll roofing membrane consisting of fiberglass-reinforced, pliable rubberized asphalt with an attractive granular surface finish. The product is laminated...

Polyglass.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... The Polystick family of non-skid underlayments features a homogeneous rubberized asphalt waterproofing adhesive in conjunction with APP compound. The full line includes Polystick IR-X, Polystick TU, Polystick TU Plus, Polystick MU and Polystick...

Hageman roofing.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... Polaralum is a base sheet underlayment with a non-woven polyester mat bonded to an aluminum foil facer. Lightweight at 45 pounds per 700 square foot roll, the product is strong enough to receive an FM 150 wind test rating over a steel deck. The...

DeWitt.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... DeWitt Products Co. features four different ice and water underlayments. Roof Shield 67 is a granulated surface roll featuring an SG-100 asphalt top side to resist shingle welding. All-In-One is a unique granulated roll with a labor saving...

MB technology.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... Layfast SBS is a modified asphalt underlayment for use under tile and shingle roofs. The addition of SBS rubber to asphalt gives the product an Elastomeric property, which is not found in common felt. SBS contains a higher percentage of asphalt...

Certainteed.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... WinterGuard HT (high tack, high temperature) advanced waterproofing underlayment withstands high-temperature applications and features excellent flexibility and an aggressive sealant for strong adhesion. It has a tough, tear-resistant film on...

Soprema.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... Lastobond Shield HT high temperature underlayment provides waterproof protection before, during, and after the installation of metal roofing. Designed for use in hot climates where in-service temperatures as high as 250[degrees]F are expected,...

Benjamin Obdyke Inc.(PRODUCTFOCUS)
June 1, 2006... Cedar Breather provides a continuous airspace between the solid sheathing and the wood shingles or shakes. Cedar Breather enables the entire underside of shingles or shakes to dry uniformly, which prevents premature deck and shingle failure....

Roof board.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Georgia-Pacific introduces DuraGuard, the latest addition to its line of DensDeck roof board products. Featuring patented glass mat-faced, noncombustible, nonstructural, treated gypsum core panels, DuraGuard incorporates an additional low perm,...

Premium asphalt shingles.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Owens Corning's redesigned Berkshire Collection shingles offer easier handling at the jobsite with reduced weight, easier shipping with 33 percent more material per pallet, and easier storage with pallets that can now be double stacked. The...

Portable lifting solutions.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... The Beta Max Inc. line of hoists offers a one-stop shop for guaranteed lifting solutions. The Gemini Plus portable hoist, the Scaff-Trac mounting option and the equipment basket combine to provide a useful lifting solution for contractors. The...

Fire barrier coating.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... FireOut[TM] fire barrier coating from GAF Materials Corp. provides UL Class A fire ratings when applied to combustible decks (refer to the current UL Roofing Material and Systems Directory for specific listings). It eliminates the need for...

Estimating software.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Top View software is a complete estimating software package for the roofing professional. The programs are capable of importing CAD files and electronic plans, digitizing blueprints, importing photos and manually inputing dimensions. The...

Bird deterrent.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Bird-B-Gone introduces Bird Slope, an anti-perching, anti-roosting deterrent that is effective against all types of birds, including swallows, starlings, pigeons, and seagulls. Bird Slope is UV protected, long lasting and easy to install. Its...

Tracing spiral saw bit.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... RotoZip continued the expansion of its XBITS[TM] line with the addition of the XB-MPGP2 Tracing XBIT, the industry's first full-fledged multi-purpose tracer. From electrical boxes to window frames and more, this new bit eliminates the need for...

Infrared camera.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... FLIR Systems Inc. announces the BCAM[TM], a new affordable handheld thermal imager. This inexpensive infrared camera is a noninvasive method to detect and document water intrusion into buildings, missing insulation, plumbing blockages and...

Rotary hammer.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Metabo Corp.'s new KHE 75 SDS-Max is ideal for drilling large holes, leveling walls and medium to heavy chiseling. The versatile combination hammer allows users to quickly and easily move between masonry drilling and chiseling operations...

Rollformers.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Hayes International TrimLine rollformers are designed to help metal building manufacturers boost trim production and reduce costs. The product is ideally suited for shops that need more trim than can be practically or efficiently produced by...