Roofing Contractor articles from March 2003

Roofing Contractor archives from March 2003

Editor's note.(National Roofing Contractors Association convention)(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... In spite of many suppliers and contractors complaining about a still-weak commercial roofing market, the 2003 National Roofing Contractors Association's convention stood out as one in which the roofing industry had a lot of new things to talk...

NRCA's 116th Annual Convention and Exhibit. (Industry News).(National Roofing Contractors Association)
March 1, 2003... The National Roofing Contractors Association's 116th Annual Convention and Exhibit was held Feb. 11-14, 2003, in New Orleans, La. Next month's issue of Roofing Contractor will contain a detailed account of what we did, who we saw and all of the...

Velux acquires Sun Tunnel. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Velux, Greenwood, S.C., has announced the acquisition of Sun Tunnel Systems Inc., the nation's leading manufacturer of flexible-tube skylights. The acquisition, effective Dec. 6, 2002, includes stock of the company, trade names, patents,...

Contractors can cash in on industry know-how. (Industry News).(WD-40 website)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... WD-40 Co., San Diego, is asking professionals to share their tricks of the trade for possible inclusion on the WD40 Job Site, an online resource for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers. Professionals whose suggestions are selected for the site...

U.S. Patents Office issues roofing layout tape utility patent. (Industry News).(United States Patent and Trademark Office)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... On January 28, 2003, the U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office issued utility patent number 6,511,741 to Ronald C. Hungarter, President of THOR[R] Systems Inc., Larksville, Pa., for his work involving the creation of a roofing layout tape for the...

Firestone and Carlisle form EPDM trade association. (Industry News).(EPDM Roofing Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Carlisle SynTec Inc., Carlisle, Pa., and Firestone Building Products Co., Carmel, Ind., have formed the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA). ERA is an independent trade association developed to provide education about EPDM roof systems to the public...

NRCA announces new products. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association)
March 1, 2003... RoofWise--Version 2.0, updated in 2002, is a software application that provides an interactive, graphical method of constructing virtual roof assemblies to evaluate thermal efficiency, proper vapor retarder placement and approximate annual...

Join NRCA today! (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association)
March 1, 2003... Membership in NRCA reflects commitment to continual education, professionalism and adherence to the highest standards. Today more than ever, roofing professionals need to broaden their understanding of the industry and sharpen their...

Avoiding the magic bullet disease. (Measuring Up).(hiring an acquaintance)
March 1, 2003... Contractors are risk takers by nature. Most contractors are good people who want to do well, are independent minded and have goals they want to accomplish in their life. Of these, many are impatient and are struggling to make a living. Others...

TAMKO[R] times: TAMKO[R] set to harness the power of 'Lamarite'.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... JOPLIN, MISSOURI -- With the mysterious 'Legend of the Lamarites' all but solved, representatives of TAMKO Roofing Products, Inc. have come forth with plans for Lamarite--the incredible material of natural beauty and unnatural performance. ...

Do you really need a Web site? (Smart Business).
March 1, 2003... The question also could be asked, do you really need a fax machine? Technically, the answer would be no. Rarely can you trace any business gain to your fax. It's just something everyone feels they need to be in business nowadays. Hard to...

Bad-faith claims on performance and payment bonds. (Legally Speaking).
March 1, 2003... You're a subcontractor working on a project that involves a performance and payment bond. The general contractor isn't paying you for your work. What do you do? You sue the general contractor for breach of contract and the bonding company on...

Barrel roofing the Boston Convention Center.
March 1, 2003... I recently had the opportunity to witness aerial-roll-forming panel fabrication in progress at the Boston Convention Center. My host was Nathan Daniel, corporate safety director of the Hartford Roofing/Titan Roofing joint venture, the roofing...

Made in metal.
March 1, 2003... The image of a grungy sheet metal shop employing artisan skill and brute strength is gradually evolving into an automated plant that churns out precision components with high efficiency. The enduring boom in metal construction shows no signs of...

Contractor profile.
March 1, 2003... Frost Enterprises Inc. March 2003 Frost Enterprises Inc., with locations in Dayton, Ohio, and Atlanta, is celebrating its 25th year in the roofing business in 2003. From these locations the company is able to handle the needs of...

Project Profile.
March 1, 2003... Southampton Village Police Facility/Justice Center, Southampton, N.Y. Project Name: Southampton Village Police Facility/Justice Center, Southampton, N.Y. Metal Roofing Installers: Computerized Metal Bending Services, West...

A change for the better: the polyiso industry's new blowing agent.(polyisocyanurate insulation's new zero-ozone-depleting blowing agents and zero-global-warming agents)
March 1, 2003... There is a saying in the construction industry: If it works well, don't change it. However, in the case of the blowing agent change for polyisocyanurate insulation, I expect people will stand up and applaud the initiative this industry has...

Protect yourself from mold law$uit$.
March 1, 2003... Mold has become one of the hottest topics in the roofing industry for good reason. There are more than 10,000 mold-related lawsuits pending in state courts across the country. For example, in the Park Avenue New York City Condominium case, a...

Snow guards. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... SnoBlox offers two sizes of patented clear polycarbonate snow guards for preventing snow avalanches on metal roofing. They can be screw- or adhesive-mounted. The larger "Ace" model will fit more common panels while the "Deuce" model is capable...

Chimney flashing. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... The No-Leak chimney flashing systems uses industry-recommended, 26-gauge steel and 16-ounce copper. The design of the system allows for conventional installation, following industry standard guidelines, to stop chimney leaks due to chimney...

Ridge vent. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... DCI offers SmartRidge single-sided ridge ventilation for multi-purpose use, including hips, shed, soffit and ridge. The low-priced ridge vent offers more airflow than most double-sided vents and the lowest profile. Three-foot-long shingle...

Skylight Ventilator. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Active Ventilation Products Inc. introduces the new Aura Skylight Ventilator, a wind-driven exhaust and skylight all in one. For whole house or building ventilation, there is a flex tube with an internal ceiling vent that also lets light in....

Gutter components. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Gutter Suppliers Inc. offers premium metal products used by professional installers everywhere. Aluminum and copper gutter components are available in K-style and half round. A large selection of coil stock is available for 5-, 6- and 7-inch...

Rolled ridge vent. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Blocksom & Co., Michigan City, Ind., offers Roof Saver rolled ridge vent that is now nail-gunnable. The ridge venting system is made with natural fiber materials in a continuous shingle-over rolled style. Due to its bristly nature, the product...

Polycarbonate and metal snow guards. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Sno-Gem offers snow guards that are manufactured from clear, UV-stabilized polycarbonate (also available in color). The snow guards are also available in any metal form, including, but not limited to copper, stainless steel, galvalume,...

Insulation. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Atlas Roofing Corp., Atlanta, introduces Vented-R[R] CrossVent, the latest innovation in roof insulation technology. Expanding on Vented-R[R] insulation, Cross-Vent is designed using "GreenZone[TM] Approved" thermally efficient polyiso...

Underlayment. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Each of the four products in the WeatherLock series is scientifically engineered by Owens Corning to meet specific roofing project needs. WeatherLock[R] Mat is a traction-enhancing product that is easy to work with. Its patented design with...

Snow guards for tile roofs. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Alpine SnowGuards introduces its Tile Line of snow guards for tile roofs. Any shape clay or concrete tile, complete with contours and interlocks, can be matched. Alpine SnowGuards uses state-of-the-art milling machines to produce a...

Ridge vent. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... TAMKO, Joplin, Mo., offers CoolRidge[R], a self-contained 4-foot sectional shingle-over ridge vent. It is designed to help remove heat and warm moist air out of the attic, providing maximum ventilation--18 square inches of net-free area per...

Hip & Ridge. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... IKO offers Dynasty Hip & Ridge. A distinctive color blend is used to create a deep, shadowed, dimensional appearance that will dramatically highlight the roofline and give homes a more impressive appearance. Manufactured with the company s...

Underlayment. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... TITANIUM-UDL[TM] is a super lightweight underlayment that is six times stronger than 30# felt. There is no wrinkling or buckling. Advanced, engineered resins provide dual-surface anti-skid properties and can handle six-month UV exposure. The...

Ridge vents. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Trimline Building Products offers Trimline Rigid Roll Plus[R] shingle-over ridge vents. The product offers an attractive, effective and easy-to-install ventilation system. It allows roofers to install ridge vents and cap shingles in one pass...

Gutter hanger. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Raytec Manufacturing LLC, Ephrata, Pa., offers the second-generation Hangtite[TM] hidden hangers. Tested in the field, the product's patent-pending design prevents gutter sag and hanger failure. Manufactured of 0.063 aluminum or brass, the...

Underlayment. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Polyglass introduces the Polystick family of underlayments, developed for a variety of steep-slope applications. The products consist of homogeneous rubberized asphalt waterproofing adhesive in conjunction with APP or SBS compound. These...

Hip and Ridge. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, Pa., introduces two new hipand-ridge accessories in 2003. ElevationRidge[TM] is an SBS-modified, high-profile hip-and-ridge accessory that features an 8-inch exposure and is available in 8- and 10-inch widths....

Strip vent. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Cor-A-Vent Inc., Mishawaka, Ind., offers the S-400 strip vent, adaptable to many different applications. Used in soffits and eaves, it is nearly invisible, yet provides maximum net free ventilation area. The vent comes in 4-foot lengths, so...

Continuous Soffit Vent. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... Headrick Building Products, Cumming, Ga., offers the Fullflow[TM] Continuous Soffit Vent. Made of 3105 alloy aluminum H14, the vent provides 8,5 square inches of net free area per linear foot. The net free area is certified by the Home...

Ridge Cap Shingle and Starter Strips. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... GAF Materials Corp., Wayne, N.J., offers Timbertex Ridge Cap Shingles. These shingles, with DuraGrip[R] self-sealing adhesive, help prevent shingle blow off and have been tested at 110-mph winds. The shingles also feature a new pre-scored...

Gutter outlets. (Focus on Residential Accessories).
March 1, 2003... The Ultimate Outlet, in 2 3/8- or 2-inch size, provides gutter contractors with a universal fit. Made with ABS material, the product can be used in all metal gutter systems. The bigger lip and predrilled holes have been provided to make...

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association. (People).(safety awards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Promoting exceptional safety efforts within the metal building and metal roofing manufacturing industries, The Metal Building Manufacturers Association, Cleveland, recently announced the winners of its 2002 Safety Awards. The awards were...

Malarkey Roofing Products. (People).(hires Lora Richardson)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Malarkey Roofing Products, Portland, Ore., announced the hiring of Lora Richardson as manager of customer service. She will head up the conversion of the Malarkey order desk to a customer-oriented service center. Richardson has an extensive...

Rogers Roofing, Hammond, Ind., was named "Company of the Year 2002" by Certified Contractors NetWork (CCN). (People).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Rogers Roofing, Hammond, Ind., was named "Company of the Year 2002" by Certified Contractors NetWork (CCN), an international organization dedicated to the development of professional business practices for its construction contractor members....

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association. (People).(2003 officers)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C., recently elected and installed its 2003 officers, members of the board of directors and committee chairs. RCMA President Raymond T. "Tripp" Hyer III, vice president, Sales &...

SPRI, Waltham, Mass., the organization representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry. (People).(Single Ply Roofing Institute)
March 1, 2003... SPRI, Waltham, Mass., the organization representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that the winner of its 11th annual Contractor Achievement Award is Great Lakes Roofing Corp. This...

Stevens Roofing Systems. (People).(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Stevens Roofing Systems, Holyoke, Mass., appointed three district sales managers. Bill Cipperley is responsible for Indiana, Ohio, western Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Peter Beimford will cover Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. Dale...

American Fiberboard Association. (People).(elects Gary Keeling)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Gary Keeling, product manager, fiber products, for Temple, Diboll, Texas, has been elected president of the American Fiberboard Association. Also elected to serve as 2003 officers were Jean-Marc Lemery (director of marketing, Emco Limited...