Roofing Contractor articles from March 2007

Roofing Contractor archives from March 2007

Competition heats up for green solutions.(Editor's Note)
March 1, 2007... If you still do not believe there is an emerging market for "green" and "sustainable" roofing, you really have to start paying better attention to current events. Throughout 2006, we witnessed report after report on the dangers of global...

BMCA and ElkCorp announce merger.(mergers and acquisitions)(Building Materials Corporation of America)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... DALLAS -- On Feb. 12, Building Materials Corporation of America (BMCA) and ElkCorp. announced they had entered into a definitive merger agreement under which BMCA will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of ElkCorp for $43.50 per share...

Shiner Roofing awards free roof in contest.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... FAIRFAX, Va. -- Commercial and residential contractor Shiner Roofing awarded a free roof to the McGunagle family of Arlington, Va. As winners of the Shiner Roofing Free Roof Sweepstakes, the family received a $5,783 check, the full cost of...

United Coatings offers Customer Loyalty Program.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... SPOKANE, Wash. -- United Coatings has launched its new Customer Loyalty Program for all factory-approved applicators and distributors. The program is designed to generate growth opportunities for new and existing applicators and distributors of...

NRCA supports Super Bowl XLI event.(NRCA News)
March 1, 2007... MIAMI -- For the 12th consecutive year, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and other roofing industry partners donated financial and physical support to Rebuilding Together's 2007 "Kickoff to Rebuild." The annual event was held...

NRCA launches wind-load calculator.(NRCA News)
March 1, 2007... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), in cooperation with the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association and North/East Roofing Contractors Association, announced the launch of its online wind-load calculator, Roof...

ABC Supply Co. Inc.(People)
March 1, 2007... ABC Supply Co. Inc. has promoted two members of its management team. Kim Hendricks was promoted to the position of vice president. She will continue to serve as president of the company's Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. subsidiary. A certified...

Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association.(People)
March 1, 2007... The Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (FRSA) announced the hiring of Jim Carducci to the newly created position of director of technical services. Carducci is a Florida licensed roofing contractor, a...

PPG Industries.(People)
March 1, 2007... PPG Industries has named James J. Bogdan to the newly created position of manager of the company's sustainable design and green building initiatives. Working with the company's performance glazings, architectural coatings and industrial...

Concrete Anchor Manufacturers Association.(People)
March 1, 2007... Mark Ziegler has been appointed president of the Concrete Anchor Manufacturers Association (CAMA). The director of engineering for Powers Fasteners Inc., Ziegler will manage the development of testing criteria and standards, organize task...

FM's RoofNav program now free.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... NORWOOD, Mass. -- To better support the needs of the roofing industry, FM Approval is now allowing roofing professionals free, unrestricted access to RoofNav, its Web roofing tool. The comprehensive, online time-saving tool provides roofing...

IB Roof Systems introduces new logo.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... EUGENE, Ore. -- IB Roof Systems has a new brand mark logo featuring the tagline, "Expect More." The company is making the change to what it describes is a cleaner, more distinguished logo to reflect its commitment to providing high-quality...

RCMA elects new leadership team.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) elected and installed new members of the board of directors and committee chairs at the association's 2007 Annual Conference & Expo, held Jan. 13-17 at the Hilton Cancun Golf and...

Leadership course offered in Spanish.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- CertainTeed Corp. announced the launch of "Lideres Exitosos" (Successful Leaders), a leadership training course for Spanish-speaking roofing professionals. Available in DVD format, the six-week professional development...

THOR receives Canadian Patent.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... LARKSVILLE, Pa. -- The Canadian Patents and Trademarks Office has issued utility patent number 2,189,986 to THOR Systems Inc. president Ronald C. Hungarter for his innovative roofing layout tapes. The layout tapes provide a simple, inexpensive...

Ventilation system.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... SmartVent by DCI Products Inc. is a patented ventilation system that maximizes the attic airflow efficiency. The tapered plastic vent is designed to be used virtually anywhere on the roof to provide the proper amount of ventilation required by...

Skylight guard.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... The CageGuard non-penetrating skylight guard from Garlock Equipment Co. is a new freestanding system for guarding skylights and temporary roof openings. The guard is installed without drilling holes in the roof or skylight frame, eliminating...

EDPM membrane.(NEW PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2007... Carlisle SynTec's new 5-foot wide FleeceBACK EPDM membranes offer easier material handling and rooftop delivery than standard-sized roofing products. Eliminating cumbersome installation equipment associated with larger materials, the 5-foot by...

Product instruction guide.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... EternaBond introduces its new product instruction guide, available in six different languages. The one-page instruction guide provides general descriptions and intended uses for the company's full product line of tapes, including its...

Debris net.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... Capital Safety introduces three new mounting options for its DBI-SALA Perimeter Debris Net System. The new parapet wall mounting, concrete column mounting and a flush mounting plate allow the net to be positioned virtually anywhere on the...

Safety railing.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... The KeeGuard roof edge fall protection system from Kee Industrial Products Inc. is a simple, cost-effective rooftop railing system that does not penetrate the roof membrane. OSHA-compliant and easy to install, the system works along-side...

Aluminum molding and fascia.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... Fasica Deco Exports Inc. manufactures quality aluminum fascias and friezes. Designed for maximum endurance and weather resistance, the rigid crown moldings are fabricated with 0.023-inch aluminum and feature classic embossed detail. They...

Fall protection.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... The Soll GlideLoc safe-climbing ladder system from Miller Fall Protection, a Bacou-Dalloz company, is engineered for structures requiring height access. Available in retrofit kits for existing ladders, the system is ideal for commercial...

Dispensing cartridges.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... ConProTec Inc. announces the availability of the S-50 System 10:1 ratio cartridges for its MIXPAC hand-held cartridge dispensing system. The integrated high-performance system consists of a manual dispensing gun, a cartridge and a static mixer....

Impact-resistant shingles.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... CertainTeed Presidential Shake Impact Resistant (IR) luxury shingles combine durability with a distinct sculptured tab that replicates the depth and dimension of wood shake. The asphalt shingles are comprised of two layers of laminated material...

Pneumatic nailer.(New Products)
March 1, 2007... Hitachi Power Tools' redesigned NT65MA3 15-gauge angled finish nailer has an integrated push-button air duster that allows air to bypass the compressor and blow away debris. The nailer features an easy-to-clear nose for quick and simple...

How to find and keep good people--part 1.(Smart Business)
March 1, 2007... Do any of the following 10 statements apply to you? * I don't have enough time for training people. * I have no ongoing training programs for current staff. * I don't have the money to invest in training programs. * I don't...

Ten management mistakes contractors often make.(Measuring Up)
March 1, 2007... Managing people is always a challenge, and most business owners and middle managers learn by trial and error. Unfortunately, this is not always the most efficient method of learning new skills. I am confident you may see yourself when reviewing...

Metal roof details.(Technical Details)
March 1, 2007... Metal roof systems are designed to shed or channel water from the roof surface. The slope of the system is designed to prevent water from remaining on the panels for an extended period of time. This limits the panel's waterproofing...

Let the seller beware.(Guest Column)
March 1, 2007... Today, buyers are much more educated about roofing products and application methods. The Internet has altered the landscape to yield a new crop of roof-savvy consumers. Typically this works in favor of the seller, since the customer has done...

Suspension trauma: why and why not?(Safety Advice)
March 1, 2007... Suspension trauma (ST), also known as orthostatic intolerance, is a physiological disorder that results from restraining the human body motionless in a head-erect position for an extended period of time. It can affect many post-arrested fall...

How to gain trust with the Hispanic community.(Success With Hispanics)
March 1, 2007... The Hispanic culture is, at its core, a non-trusting culture. We have learned not to trust people quickly. We come by this justly. If you have ever lived in Latin America, you will know what I mean. Just look at our governments. How would...

Lessons from the desert.(Guest Column)
March 1, 2007... Last year, it rained twice in my market. You read that right--twice. And those two "storms" would barely show up on the radar for some of you reading this in the South or along the coast. They both amounted to a grand total of 1.5 inches!...

Homeowners are even smarter, so contractors need to be smarter, too.(Roofing Contractor's Consumer Survey)(Cover story)
March 1, 2007... Back in 2002, Roofing Contractor magazine conducted a research project to help contractors understand how consumers find out about roofing contractors, the number of estimates they receive and the primary reasons homeowners buy from one...

All aboard! City pulls together to preserve the Union Station in the first capital of the Confederacy.
March 1, 2007... What makes one roofing job a little more special than the next? A particularly finicky client, or perhaps a building with historical significance? How about a demanding set of specifications or a particularly daunting set of logistical...

Best practices in selling composite roofing: as more homeowners search for durable, low-maintenance roofing options with long warranties, composite shingles are gaining in popularity.
March 1, 2007... With the variety of roofing material options available, like asphalt, composite, metal and tile (to name just a few), homeowners are often overwhelmed when choosing the best product for their new roof or roof replacement. According to a recent...

Metal machinery: geared for success.
March 1, 2007... Even after years of excellent growth, there is still a lot of room for metal roofing to expand. According to the National Roofing Contractors association's most recent annual survey, in 2005 the overall share of metal roofing was 4 percent of...

New lightweight concrete technology.
March 1, 2007... The use of lightweight concrete as a roof decking and insulation system has expanded in the past five years. Increased usage can be attributed to the recent industry-wide insulation shortages and delamination deficiencies. The increase can also...

Boston's Prudential Tower poses reroofing challenges.(PROJECT PROFILE)
March 1, 2007... Built in 1964, the 52-story Prudential Tower in Boston is home to hundreds of tenants. Fondly called "the Pru" by locals, it offers a 360-degree panoramic view observation deck, a shopping mall and one of Boston's Premier restaurants, Top of...

Design and execution lead to victory: roof lends residential character to senior living center.
March 1, 2007... With most buildings there is always a tension between design considerations and cost concerns. In the case of the Victory Centre of Bartlett, Ill., which offers assisted living options for senior citizens, that balance was even more delicate....

An introduction to suburban fall protection.
March 1, 2007... When I was a teenager, I often performed odd jobs throughout my neighborhood for a few extra bucks. I'd mow lawns, shovel snow, rake leaves and paint houses. However, twice a year for about five years running before I went to college, I would...

Roofing system on Carver-Hawkeye Arena wins big--twice: Sika Sarnafil recycles aging membrane as it installs replacement.
March 1, 2007... The Carver-Hawkeye Arena at the University of Iowa's Iowa City campus has been the site of many winning performances, including that of its roof. The 48-mil, mechanically attached Sarnafil roof had done its job admirably for 25 years, until an...

SpecRight turns roofing contractors into environmental ambassadors.
March 1, 2007... Need information on the latest in state-mandated energy codes? Interested in learning more about how to protect the environment and reduce energy costs? How about a model that shows the most cost-effective, energy-efficient roof system for the...

Defense against Mother Nature: Florida hospital achieves hurricane protection with Polystick TU Plus.
March 1, 2007... When it comes to construction, Mother Nature plays a significant role in the building process. Weather considerations ultimately influence decisions of how and when to build and what types of products to use. When it's not taken into...

Operation ventilation: ask the Expert(TM) seminars help contractors vent their frustrations.
March 1, 2007... Air Vent Inc., a Dallas-based manufacturer of residential attic ventilation products, has been holding its Ask the Expert(TM) attic ventilation seminars for roofing professionals for nine years. According to Paul Scelsi, the seminar leader for...

Design intervention: the Allied Tapered Design Center helps contractors get the perfect fit.
March 1, 2007... Tapered insulation can do more than eliminate ponding water and ensure proper drainage of low-slope roofs. With the correct design, tapered insulation can help protect roofing components, increase the value of a building and decrease its energy...

Advanced roofing software increases productivity.
March 1, 2007... In recent times we have seen huge improvements in the software that assists contractors with determining roofing material quantities. New products are easier to use and more affordable. Computer performance has improved and hardware costs have...

Installing roof curbs.
March 1, 2007... Prefabricated roof curbs have been in use since the roof has been utilized for something other than keeping weather out. And in this one sentence lie the benefits and the detriments we face in the roof curb business everyday. The primary...

TECO.(Focus On Roof Curbs and Access Panels)
March 1, 2007... TECO Metal Products' Stealth vibration isolation roof curb incorporates adjustable spring isolators and a roof curb into a single unit. To adjust for weight and center of gravity, the isolators are custom sized and spaced to achieve a minimum...

Fastcurbs.(Focus On Roof Curbs and Access Panels)
March 1, 2007... FCMR-2 loose clip metal roof curbs from Fastcurbs, a division of ACME Manufacturing Corp., are constructed of all-welded 18-guage galavanized steel. Designed for field location of rib pockets, the curbs feature DEK-CAP(tm) end-cap flashing for...

Thybar.(Focus On Roof Curbs and Access Panels)
March 1, 2007... Filter Curbs from Thybar Corp. are quickly manufactured to precise specifications. Advanced laser technology provides them with tight tolerances and solid construction at a competitive price. Each filter curb is custom manufactured due to the...

Elgee.(Focus On Roof Curbs and Access Panels)
March 1, 2007... Elgee Manufacturing Co. Inc. provides guaranteed custom-fit roof curbs for a variety of manufacturers' roof panels. The curbs are welded watertight with a water-deflecting flange for positive moisture runoff and pond reduction. Available in...

Safety Rail Source.(Focus On Roof Curbs and Access Panels)
March 1, 2007... The RailHatch combo from the Safety Rail Source is pre-assembled with an OSHA-compliant KeeHatch railing system. The factory-attached railing is available with an optional gate and is constructed of 1 1/4-inch schedule 40 pipe and special cast...

Kinetics.(Focus On Roof Curbs and Access Panels)
March 1, 2007... Kinetics KSR isolation roof curb rails are designed and engineered to isolate packaged rooftop equipment from the roof structure. They feature accessible springs and are easily installed with minimum interference from equipment overhang. The...

LM Curbs.(Focus On Roof Curbs and Access Panels)
March 1, 2007... LM Curbs' roof curbs feature seams that are made from aluminum and are continuously welded watertight. The company offers a 20-year warranty on its roof curb products and has Factory Mutual approved curbs available for approved heat and...

RPS.(Focus On Roof Curbs and Access Panels)
March 1, 2007... The Pipe Portal System from the Commercial Products Group's Roof Products & Systems Corp. is a versatile, leak-proof solution to routing pipes through the roof. Designed to allow vertical and horizontal pipe movement, it provides...