Roofing Contractor articles from March 2009

Roofing Contractor archives from March 2009

After the fall.(Editor's Note)
March 1, 2009... I just spent the last few hours researching statistics about the dangers of falls in roofing. This research took me not only through statistics but reams of rules and regulations on fall protection from state and federal agencies, as well as...

Open Energy Corporation changes name to Applied Solar.(Industry News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... SAN DIEGO -- Open Energy Corporation announced that it has changed its name to Applied Solar Inc. The name change reflects the company's new strategy offering innovative solar solutions for every rooftop, including the ability to produce clean...

Exceptional Metals releases new reference manual.(Industry News)
March 1, 2009... SAGINAW, Mich. -- EXCEPTIONAL Metals, a division of Duro-Last Roofing Inc., announced the availability of a new reference manual. The new piece showcases the products, edge details, and accessories available from EXCEPTIONAL Metals along with...

Five ways to commit business suicide.(Smart Business)
March 1, 2009... I'm sure many of you are familiar with the tongue-in-cheek Darwin Awards (www.darwinawards.com), since the selection of annual winners seems to be among the most forwarded e-mails on the Internet. These awards are named after the father of...

Modified bitumen systems.(Technical Details)
March 1, 2009... Modified bitumen roof systems were introduced on the United States commercial roofing market in the late 1970s. The technology for modified bitumen systems was developed in Europe in the 1960s. There are two primary types of modified bitumen...

The price is right.(Leadership Selling)
March 1, 2009... In 1985, a young man was sent to Columbus, Ohio, to negotiate a contract of $275,000. His supervisor had commanded that young salesman to come back with the order and allowed, if necessary, that the salesman had the latitude to adjust the price...

One size does not fit all: how slope and material dictate your fall protection system.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Failure to provide proper fall protection consistently ranks among OSHA's top 10 most cited violations; in 2008, it was second only to scaffolding. In accordance with OSHA standards, fall protection must be provided...

A new take on genuine slate: TruSlate[TM] goes where no slate has gone before.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Slate is one of the oldest and most durable roofing materials. It's also one of the most beautiful. Slate roofs have crowned landmark buildings for centuries, and some of these roofs have lasted hundreds of years....

2009 IRE show is a winner.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Planning ahead for a challenging year was the central theme among contractors at the 2009 International Roofing Expo, which was held Feb. 3-5 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The nearly 400...

A versatile performer: contractors find EternaBond is the solution to knotty roof problems.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stopping leaks is part of any roofing contractor's job description. Other common tasks include securing edge metal and repairing cuts and failing seams in a variety of low-slope roof systems. Chris Margarites, the...

Full-line catalog: Gateway Safety.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... Gateway Safety Inc. offers its 2009 edition of its full-line product catalog, a complete sourcing guide for more than 60 styles of safety eyewear, hearing, respiratory, head, and face protection products. An exclusive, value-added feature of...

Fall arrest anchorage device: Tie Down Engineering.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... Tie Down Engineering introduces the TranzSporter Commercial Roof Anchor, which is a personal fall arrest anchorage device for single and multiple users. Hot-dipped galvanized steel base dimensions are 16 inches by 16 inches. Anchor comes with...

Fall protection trailer: Reeves Equipment.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... The Reeves Texas Hold'um Fall Protection Trailer is the only trailer that allows four workers to tie to it without adding extra weight or water. It is easy to move and gives workers the security they need to work safely and efficiently. The...

Hatch railing system: The Bilco Company.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... Bilco's BIL-Guard[R] is a fixed railing system providing a permanent means of fall protection for hatch openings. Tested to meet and exceed OSHA fall protection regulations, the BIL-Guard mounts directly to the cap flashing of any brand of roof...

OSHA-compliant roof edge railing system: Safety Rail Source.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... The Safety Rail Source and Kee Safety has introduced the new KeeGuard[R] roof edge railing protection system--now "green." The cast steel counterbalance weights for KeeGuard have been replaced with 100 percent recycled PVC. These new...

Roofing boots: Cougar Paws.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... Cougar Paws brand roofing boots have a unique, patented foam pad on the sole that grabs most roof surfaces and inclines and holds on tight. So the next time you're on a roof in your Cougar Paws, you'll be confident knowing that we don't play...

Warning line system: Quicksilver Engineering.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... The SpeedStand from Quicksilver Engineering makes protecting workers from falls a quick and easy task. Compact, one-piece stands transport easily and set up instantly. These durable steel stands are spaced 40 feet apart and meet OSHA...

Safety rail system: Advanced Support Products.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... Advanced Support Products has designed a patented safety rail system utilized as a stand-alone barricade or joined to form a continuous barricade system. The safety rail can be used by parapet walls, skylights, work platform and other areas...

Swiveling standing seam roof anchor: Capital Safety.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... Protecta, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Swiveling Standing Seam Roof Anchor. The anchor serves as a secure connection point for a personal fall arrest system during the initial construction or maintenance of a structural standing seam...

Fall protection system: Miller Fall Protection.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... The easy-to-install Miller Ready-Roofer[R] System is a complete fall protection system designed specifically for roofing applications. Featuring a versatile and reusable roof anchor that installs on steep-pitched or flat-surface roofs, the kit...

Mobile fall protection cart: AES Raptor.(Focus On: Safety Equipment)
March 1, 2009... AES Raptor has released the all-new TriRex Mobile Fall Protection Cart to its line of safety products. The TriRex safety cart is an industry-leading fall arrest system rated for fall arrest for three workers, with an optional fall restraint for...

Industry leaders share their favorite titles.(Roofing Contractor Book Club)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This Month: William Wallace Collins President and CEO William Wallace Collins, LLC Book: Lives Per Gallon: The True Cost of Our Oil Addiction by Terry Tamminen Key Insights From the Book: We...