Roofing Contractor articles from March 2004

Roofing Contractor archives from March 2004

Spring cleaning.(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... Welcome to spring: longer days, better weather, and a fresh vision for the future. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The age-old concept of "spring cleaning" has some merit in the roofing industry. Now, before it gets much too busy, take the...

Linden signs agreement with Isotherm AG.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Linden Industries, a polyurethane machinery manufacturer located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, announced that Sigmatech LLC has agreed to merge its North American sales/service operation with Linden. Under the terms of the agreement, Linden will now...

CRCA show turns 21.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association's 21st annual trade show drew nearly 2,200 industry players to the Drury Lane Conference Center in suburban Chicago, Jan. 22-23. Those in attendance heard the latest about energy efficiency codes and...

CertainTeed celebrates a century of building America.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... This year, CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, Pa., joins the ranks of the few proud companies to have reached 100 years of service. Founded by George Brown in 1904, CertainTeed got its start in East St. Louis, Ill., as the General Roofing...

Sarnafil launches Web site.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Sarnafil Inc., Canton, Mass., announces the launch of its new Web site at www.sarnafilus.com. The new site provides detailed information on all of the company's products. Key features include product details for downloading into computer aided...

Thern launches new Web site.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Thern Inc., Winona, Minn., announces he debut of its new corporate Web site www.thern.com, delivering complete product information and improved navigation. The expanded site is designed for instant, easy access to the complete line of winches,...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2004... In our January issue, we reported that GAF Materials Corp., Wayne, N.J., had $1.3 billion in sales. The correct figure should be $1.6 billion. We deeply regret the error.

Why job descriptions and employee structure are important.(MeasuringUp)
March 1, 2004... I must admit, I have never been much of a fan of job descriptions. I think it is because I did not want to take the time to write them. I did not fully understand how to use them and why such communication was so important. I have come to...

Lessons while pacing impatiently.(SmartBusiness)(how important is your customer to you?)
March 1, 2004... Few business rivalries are as spirited as that between FedEx and UPS for the hearts and minds of package delivery customers. Both are huge organizations, with UPS the larger one at $30 billion in annual revenues compared with FedEx's $22.5...

Employee or independent contractor? A critical distinction.(LegallySpeaking)
March 1, 2004... An important issue all contractors face is whether a subcontractor (or the employee of a subcontractor) is considered your "employee" under the law. While most of us use the word in everyday conversation without thought, the distinction between...

Insulation cover boards: when and why we use them.(TechnicalDetails)(roofing industry)
March 1, 2004... Coverboards--or double-layered insulation--have been a requirement for long-term built-up roof warranties for a number of years. The use of double-layered insulation in single-ply applications has not occurred as frequently, generating some...

OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy.(SafetyAdvice)(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
March 1, 2004... Multi-employer sites are tough places to work. I've heard it said that once a second employer arrives on site, with just one employee, the accident risk factor for everyone just went up by as much as 40 percent. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The EPDM Roofing Association: one year later.(ethylene propylene diene monomer)
March 1, 2004... Roofing contractors are constantly bombarded with mail, e-mails, faxes, phone calls and sales pitches about new product launches, technical development alerts, and much more. With so much information to weed through, it can be a challenge to...

SmartVent by DCI products: big insurance news for the roofing contractor, architect or builder.(Product of the Month)
March 1, 2004... With tighter houses being built and remodeled, DCI Products Inc. found a niche in the ventilation market. Make a weather-tight, wind-resistant, breathable intake vent for new construction or remodeling.... and they will buy! Make this product...

Curve appeal.(Metal roofing)
March 1, 2004... The rapid growth of metal roofing is expanding into new markets as more and more architects, designers and building owners become used to the concept and price. Many credit the mainstreaming of metal roofing to an increase in demand for curved,...

Company profile: ATAS International Inc.(Company Profile)
March 1, 2004... This article is the first in a series that will profile manufacturers in the metal roofing industry. ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa., celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2003. Jacobus P. Bus, an immigrant from the Netherlands,...

Products.
March 1, 2004... ATAS offers many products for both commercial and residential metal roofing, as well as wall products, ceiling systems and accessories. 2-inch field lock structural standing seam is a strong double-locked, mechanically seamed panel. It is...

What's next for metal roofing and what will it mean for your business.
March 1, 2004... A lot has changed for roofing contractors over the past 20 years or so. Among the most significant of these changes has been the dramatic shift in the public's perception of metal roofing, especially in the residential market. Thanks to...

PIMA launches certification program.(Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association)(Long Term Thermal Resistance)
March 1, 2004... One of the most important features of a product is independent third-party certification. Now, for the roofing industry, the PIMA Quality Mar[k.sup.cm] Program establishes a third-party certification procedure for Long Term Thermal Resistance...

Roofing adhesive.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Atlas Roofing Corp., Atlanta, introduces Fastac, a high-performance, fast acting two-part polyurethane adhesive for use on a wide variety of substrates. This low-viscosity water-blown spray adhesive offers high bonding strength and a wide...

Metal shingle.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Follansbee, Follansbee, W.Va., introduces a new stamped diamond-pattern metal shingle for residential and commercial roofing projects. Conklin Metal Industries is providing the technology for the shingle, which will be manufactured from the...

Portable railing system.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Safety Rail Source, Harleysville, Pa., offers an OSHA-compliant portable railing system called Kee-Guard[R] Contractor. This system provides base plates with easy-grab raised handles and four slots for railing posts and toe plates. Base...

Smaller bundles.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Georgia-Pacific, Atlanta, announced that DensDeck[R] Roof Guard is now available to contractors in smaller bundles. The number of DensDeck pieces per bundle has been reduced to decrease the weight of the materials stored on the roof. This will...

Rain Flow LLC.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Rain Flow LLC, St. Clair Shores, Mich., offers Rain Flow, a new solution for clogged gutters. Made from recycled plastic milk containers, the product fills the gutter with a porous, synthetic fiber material. Shingle grit and other tiny bits of...

Perimeter Systems.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Perimeter Systems, Sanford, N.C., a division of Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. Inc., offers the Designer Series Residential Gutter and Cornice Systems. The systems feature four sculptured profiles in two sizes. The Roman profile replicates...

Marathon Roofing Products Inc.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Marathon Roofing Products Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., offers versatile overflow roof drains that provide backup security for roof and building protection. Available in cast iron and copper, these products offer protection against backed up primary...

Gutter Suppliers Inc.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Gutter Suppliers Inc., Lambertville, Mich., 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...

Guttermaker.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Guttermaker, Erie, Mich., offers a 5- and 6-inch combination K-style gutter machine. Easy to operate, adjust and maintain, the machine has removable top rollers, welded-frame construction and a double accessory outlet. The user can change from...

Crane Products Ltd.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Crane Products Ltd., Columbus, Ohio, offers an end cap to prevent entry of debris and/or small animals underneath a newly installed WaterFall Gutter Guard. Injection molded of rigid weather-resistant polypropylene, the new end cap is designed...

Raytec Manufacturing LLC.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Rheinzink.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Rheinzink, Cambridge, Mass., offers a complete line of environmentally friendly, titanium zinc alloy rainwater goods, including the Snap-Lock Bracket System. This system, which can be used in new construction and renovation, simplifies...

National Sheet Metal Systems Inc.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... National Sheet Metal Systems Inc. has recently released a full color product catalog describing the company's complete line of architectural sheet metal fabrications. The company manufactures FM-Approved fascia systems and "snap-on" copings,...

Olympic Manufacturing Group Inc.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Olympic Manufacturing Group Inc., Agawam, Mass., continues to expand its lines of specialty fasteners and roof drains. The company acquired Roof Accessories Company (RAC), manufacturer of commercial-grade specialty drains and accessories, to...

Modi-Systems Inc.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Modi-Systems Inc., Hackensack, N.J., introduces the Renova drain, a retrofit drain that saves expense, labor and the possibility of a leak. Multiple lip seals molded onto the outside of the spigot give complete protection from leaking if there...

Firestone Building Products.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Firestone Building Products, Carmel, Ind., offers drain inserts, featuring an aluminum drain assembly with a red strainer. The inserts use an EPDM sealing device to form a more watertight seal as water pressure increases, unlike conventional...

Berger Bros.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Berger Bros., Feasterville, Pa., offers embossed copper gutter and coil to add old word charm and elegance to architecture. Three decorative gutter patterns are available: Caesar circles, Greek Key and Patriot. Embossed 5- and 6-inch K-style...

Portals Plus.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Portals Plus, Bensenville, Ill., offers the Overflow Clamping Ring, manufactured of heavy cast aluminum with a durable protective epoxy coating applied by electrostatic powder coating. The clamping ring fits all of the company's roof drains and...

Metal-Era Roof Edge Systems.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Metal-Era Roof Edge Systems, Waukesha, Wis., offers Seal-Tite Industrial Gutter Systems. Available in three versions, IG1, IG2 and Box, all feature a heavy aluminum gutter strap design that eliminates the need for drilling and riveting. The...

Custom-Bilt Metals.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Custom-Bilt Metals, South El Monte, Calif., offers continuous gutter systems that can be custom cut at the factory or roll-formed right on the job site. All of the company's gutter systems are manufactured from heavy-gauge aluminum or steel...

Atas International Inc.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Atas International Inc., Allentown, Pa., offers rainware that serves as a functional and attractive detail to roof systems. The company offers two K-style gutter profiles for residential and commercial applications, three box-style gutter...

Englert Inc.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Englert Inc., Perth Amboy, N.J., offers Englert LeafGuard, which features a shield, back support wall and a trough, all integrally designed as one piece. The shield comprises a continuous double convolute curve, extending from the back wall...

DCI Products Inc.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... DCI Products Inc., Clifton Heights, Pa., offers Flo-Free Leaf Guards, a gutter protection solution. The product does not affect roof shingles and allows the entire mouth of the gutter to accept downpours of rainwater. Best of all, roof shingle...

Garrety Gutter and Aluminum.(Focus on Gutters and Drains)
March 1, 2004... Garrety Gutter and Aluminum, Kingston, Pa., specializes in seamless gutters manufactured on site. The 7-inch box gutter, 6-inch K-style gutter, and 5-inch K-style gutter are available in .032, .040 and .050 aluminum, 24-gauge steel, and...