Roofing Contractor articles from May 2002

Roofing Contractor archives from May 2002

Editor's note.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 1, 2002... First Things First I has been too long since I said "thanks" to those of you who spend some of your time each month with us between the pages of Roofing Contractor. It is very much appreciated, as is your support for the firms who...

ABC Supply Co. adds 16 new locations in Midwest and South. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Through a combination of acquisitions and new start-ups, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., has added 16 locations to its national network of building materials supply centers for contractors. The company recently acquired Burton Building...

Bradco to be a Urecoats distributor. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Urecoats Industries Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla., announced that Bradco Supply Corp., one of the nation's largest distributors of commercial roofing materials, has agreed to distribute the UrecoatsRSM-100[TM] product and proprietary BlueMAX[TM]...

Copper Sales opens East Coast facility. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Copper Sales Inc., Anoka, Minn., announced the opening of its Fairless Hills, Pa., facility. The 50,000-square-foot production and services facility is located just outside Philadelphia. The new location has been added to service customers in...

The Cat[R] Rental Stores mark anniversary. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill., marks the 350th Cat Rental Store opening in North America with the grand opening of the Louisiana Rents in Belle Chase, La. This year also marks the fifth year in operation for The Cat Rental Store brand. Locally...

American Eagle acquires compressor manufacturer. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... American Eagle Accessories Group, Garner, Iowa, a division of Stellar Industries Inc., has acquired the compressor assets of P.K. Lindsay Co. Inc., Deerfield, N.H. P.K. Lindsay was a manufacturer of compressor pumps and systems that were sold...

U.S. firm nets exclusive China partnership. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Coke Group, Scottsdale, Ariz., announced that it has executed sole and exclusive agreements with two of China's best-known construction companies. China State Construction Engineering Corp., China's largest construction company and seventh...

MonierLifetile launches redesigned Web site. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... MonierLifetile, Irvine, Calif., has relaunched its Web site after improving the navigation of the site to an easier-to-use format. Customers visiting www.monierlifetile.com can now click to tools like the online architectural specification...

Sales tips for the non-salesperson. (Measuring Up).
May 1, 2002... With all the talk of a recession and many contractors struggling a little harder than normal, now seems like a good time to talk about selling -- that mysterious trade that some contractors love and others despise. Think you are misunderstood...

How much is your business worth? (Smart Business).
May 1, 2002... Once or twice a year I get a call from some contractor's accountant asking for guidance on evaluating the worth of his client's business. Usually it's because the contractor is looking to sell the business either to retire or do something else....

Litigation or mold: which one is growing? (Legally Speaking).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Over the last few years, the national media have drawn increasing attention to the presence of mold. Mold is not a new problem, but as property owners are made aware that mold can cause serious health problems, they are becoming more conscious...

Installing T-joints on modified bitumen roof systems. (Technical Perspective).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... As the use of modified bitumen roof systems has increased over the past 20 years, there have been significant changes to material technology and application procedures. Most of the changes have occurred from experiences gained in the field with...

Aluma-Tile Roofers: building the new American dream.
May 1, 2002... After spending a lifetime in the work force, it's the prototypical American dream: retire on the strength of scrupulous financial planning, move to Florida, build a beautiful new custom-designed home, and protect it with a gorgeous metal roof....

Metal roofing & OSHA's Subpart R.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
May 1, 2002... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently amended and revised Subpart R: Steel Erection standard (29 CFR Part 1926.750) after a historical 10-year rulemaking period with the Steel Erection Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory...

Road to success.
May 1, 2002... A Little Good News: Start-up Roofing Company Follows. The television news has been rather depressing lately, so we thought you would prefer to open up your latest issue of Roofing Contractor to read about a good-old-fashioned American...

Editor's choice: products and productivity.(includes Web site list)
May 1, 2002... The roofing market is constantly being tempted with "new and better" equipment, materials and systems. Most try to make better and more productive use of the people part of the roofing equation, but some simply seek to deliver a better product...

Spreading the news. (Insulation News).
May 1, 2002... "The benefits of using fiberglass and slag wool insulation to increase comfort and improve energy performance are well known," says Kenneth Mentzer, president and CEO of NAIMA. "But the fact that this industry is a leading recycler often is...

Fiberglass, rock and slag wool safety. (Insulation News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Following a review of all available evidence by a scientific group of the world's experts on the health and safety of man-made vitreous fibers, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has lowered the classification of international...

Acoustical study produces sound research. (Insulation News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Insulation upgrade opportunities result from homebuyer education, according to results from a Johns Manville research study on sound control in the residential building industry. The study reveals that insulation contractors' homebuilder...

Exposure data available. (Insulation News).
May 1, 2002... As part of the fiberglass, rock and slag wool insulation industry's Health and Safety Partnership Program, NAIMA recently released a publication entitled "Exposure Data for Fiber Glass, Rock Wool & Slag Wool Under The Health and Safety...

Midwest conference. (Insulation News).
May 1, 2002... The Midwest Insulation Contractors Association's 45th Annual Spring Conference takes place June 16-19 at the Tan-Tar-A Resort Golf Club & Spa in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. The theme for this year's conference is "Excellence in Insulation Through...

In the insulation industry: in a tight economy, insulation contractors put a number of different survival strategies in place to keep work on the table. (Recent Trends).
May 1, 2002... Out in rural Oakford, Ind., Merrill Wolff, of Wolff's Insulation Service, chooses to dabble in several areas of the insulation market to keep his company busy. "We try to do a various number of things. Our market is a little bit smaller...

Mobile Spray Rig. (Insulation Product Focus).
May 1, 2002... Requiring only a 3/4-ton pickup to pull, the Gusmer Mobile Spray Rig is a heavy-duty gooseneck trailer, self-sufficient for spraying foam, coatings and adhesives. The heavy-duty diesel generator, air compressor and tank reservoir make up the...

Interior insulation system. (Insulation Product Focus).
May 1, 2002... Gold Wall is an EPS foam insulation product from Plymouth Foam Inc. It is made with galvanized steel furring strips embedded directly in the panel, and a polymeric laminate applied to each side. The patented process saves up to 35 percent on...

Perforated fiberglass. (Insulation Product Focus).(Johns Manville Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Johns Manville launched its EasyFit perforated fiberglass insulation product. It is available in 15-inch wide unfaced and kraft-faced batts. EasyFit features vertically perforated batts that allow installers to custom fit non-standard-width...

Dual-purpose machine. (Insulation Product Focus).
May 1, 2002... The Volu-Matic V from Unisul, Winter Haven, Fla., is a dual-purpose machine. It has all the features and capabilities of the Volu-Matic III for attic work, plus the ability to spray and recycle approved products into interior sidewalls. Take a...

Commercial insulation. (Insulation Product Focus).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The CertaPro, from CertainTeed Corp., is building insulation made for commercial, public and institutional applications. The line consists of fiberglass batts, boards and specialty blanket products that can be used in new construction and...

Insulation Blower. (Insulation Product Focus).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Meyer Series 700 Insulation Blower offers reliable hydraulic power on a versatile platform. Made by Win. W. Meyer & Sons Inc., Skokie, Ill., the All-fiber Series 700 features a totally hydraulic drive system. Instead of clutches,...

Software insulation. (Insulation Product Focus).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... WorkTrak is the complete business system specific for insulation contractors and unit cost contractors. WorkTrak streamlines the work order process and simplifies orders to builders' plans and custom projects. WorkTrak automates sales and...

Loosefill insulation. (Insulation Product Focus).(from Owens Corning)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Propink loosefill insulation from Owens Corning, also called "blown-in" insulation, is made of virgin Pink fiberglass insulation. This unbonded fiberglass insulation is literally blown-in to the attic or walls with special equipment. It is used...

Poly film. (Insulation Product Focus).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... ADO Products, Rogers, Minn., offers Polyethylene (poly) film, custom run specifically for insulation contractors. The company stocks a full line of sizes--from 2 millimeter, 4 millimeter, 6 millimeter and 8 millimeter, with widths from 8 feet...

Diesel blowing machine. (Insulation Product Focus).(Capitol Insulation Machine Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Model 125 diesel insulation machine from Capitol Insulation Machine Co., Montgomery, Ala., is a blowing machine that features quick-change seals, heavy-duty construction and a simple drive system. It also has a new U-shape feeder, high...

Product spotlight.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... We recently drew your attention to the importance of attic insulation (see Roofing Contractor, March 2002, "The Home Ventilating Institute: Not Just a Lot of Hot Air") But what if there is no attic to ventilate? What do you do when you need...

Metal coating. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... TOPCOAT[R]'s roofing membrane is a liquid-applied seamless elastomeric membrane specially designed to seal the entire roof. It offers high tensile strength and elongation, and is virtually undamaged by extended exposure to solar ultraviolet...

Custom-curved flashings. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Curveline, Ontario, Calif., can custom curve sheet metal flashings more economically than is possible using stretch-forming or other conventional methods. Curving capabilities include standard or oversized flashings that make a bold design...

Low-profile residential metal. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Classic Products, Piqua, Ohio, has unveiled a new, full-color brochure in order to promote the Oxford Shingle, its low-profile residential metal roofing line. The 12-page booklet-type brochure features full-color photos of Oxford Shingle...

Metal cedar shakes. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp., Sellersburg, Ind., introduces Harborwood Shake metal shake shingles. The shingles have a natural-looking heavy cedar grain. They are designed for easy installation -- the panel is interlocked on all sides and...

Steel shingles. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Georgia-Pacific Corp., Atlanta, introduces Centura[TM] steel shingles, a new line of lightweight, 29-gauge, Galvalume[R] steel roofing. The shingles are easy to install, energy efficient, and feature weather resistance, color retention and a...

Rail-style snow retention. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Berger Bros. Co., Feasterville, Pa., offers the F-Rail, a highly functional, rail-style snow fence. The cast aluminum rail is designed for standing seam metal roofs and requires no penetration of the roof's surface. The fence provides for...

Metal roofing systems. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Steel Tile Co., Innisfil, Ontario, Canada, offers several styles of steel roofing. The Katech profile simulates Spanish clay tile while the Katech Elite's wider wave looks like a Dutch clay tile. The square profile of the Slate Shake makes it...

Stone-coated metal roofing. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Now readily available from distributors nationwide, DECRA[R]'s new generation of stone-coated metal shingles require no special tools or training. Designed specifically for its ease of installation and upscale curb appeal, the shingles provide...

Retro-Curb for metal buildings. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... ThyCurb, Addison, Ill., offers Retro-Curb insulated curbs for metal buildings. The curbs allow for unrestricted positioning on standing seam roof systems and are custom-designed to accommodate any roof slope for rooftop equipment. The curb has...

Elastomeric sealant. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Chem Link Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich., introduces DuraLink[TM] Low Modulus Moisture Cure Sealant. This soft, elastomeric sealant was designed for use in dynamic joints such as metal laps and seams. Solvent free, it bonds to aluminum, wood, glass,...

Roof-drainage systems. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Rheinzink, Burnaby, B.C., Canada, offers Rheinzink-massiv roof-drainage systems with a wide range of shapes and individual application options. They include rainwater pipes, half-round and box gutters, numerous special shapes in standard...

Steel-based roof systems. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Gerard Roofing Technologies has introduced a series of new steel-based roof systems. Its second-generation shingle, Granite Ridge, is an architectural roof shingle designed to compete with high-end asphalt composition products. The shingle sets...

Metal roofing systems and accessories. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Ultra Seam metal roofing and siding products provide an ideal architectural solution for almost any type of structure: low or steep slope, mansard, retrofit, or equipment screens to hide rooftop clutter. Ultra Seam systems include panels,...

Steel-cutting saw. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).
May 1, 2002... Tenryu America Inc., Melbourne, Fla., offers Steel-Pro steel-cutting, carbide-tipped saw blades for use on all kinds of mild steel including steel studs, steel sheet, steel pipe, channel, threaded rod and more. The blades' specially formulated...

Snow guards. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... SNO-GEM snow guards help to minimize snow and ice slides. They are manufactured from UV-stabilized polycarbonate (clear or color). In addition, the show guards are now available in any metal form, including but not limited to, copper, stainless...

Metal shingles. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Atas International Inc., Allentown, Pa., offers the ADVANTA[TM] Shingle fabricated from 29-gauge galvanized steel and designed to function as an alternative to traditional asphalt shingles. Weighing approximately 85 pounds per square, the...

Snow Guards with debris screen. (Focus on Metal-roofing Accessories and Residential Metal Shingles).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Alpine SnowGuards, Stowe, Vt., introduces the new Ice Screen attachment for pipe-style snow guards. Until now, small accumulations of snow and freezing rain could slide under snow rails rendering the entire system useless. The screen is...

B.T. Lakeside Roofing Inc. (People).
May 1, 2002... B.T. Lakeside Roofing Inc. recently participated in its third Habitat for Humanity house. The house, located in Westmont, Ill., is scheduled for completion May 1, 2002. The mission of the DuPage Habitat for Humanity is to provide opportunities...

Bostik Findley Inc. (People).(appointments, U.S.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Bostik Findley Inc., Middleton, Mass., appointed Greg Jones and Richard Sturma distribution group territory managers responsible for sales of industrial products across multi-state regions. Jones is based in Ohio and oversees sales and related...

Stellar Industries. (People).(appointment, U.S.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Stellar Industries, Garner, Iowa, has appointed David Champagne as regional sales manager for the Northeast. His new responsibilities include servicing the region with sales of the Stellar hooklift loaders, mechanic cranes and utility bodies,...

Burkeline Roofing Systems. (People).
May 1, 2002... Burkeline Roofing Systems, San Jose, Calif., named CRS Industries of Akron its Master Contractor of the Year for 2001. This award was presented to Paul Redfield, CRS president, at the NRCA Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas ...

Urecoats Industries Inc. (People).(executive appointment, U.S.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Urecoats Industries Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla., and coltsneck, N.J., a developer and marketer of sealants and coatings for the construction and building products industries, has appointed Joe Klecko, former New York Jets All-Pro defender, to...

National Roofing Contractors Association's 115th Annual Convention and Exhibit. (People).(roofing industry Most Valuable Player Awards, U.S.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... During the National Roofing Contractors Association's 115th Annual Convention and Exhibit, the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress announced the winners of its annual Most Valuable Player Awards. Nominees hold positions no higher than...

The Garland Co. Inc. (People).(Cleveland, Ohio)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Garland Co. Inc., Cleveland, appointed Larry Martof as quality manager. He has 15 years of experience in quality management, consulting, manufacturing and development of hardware, software and services. He is certified through the American...

Duro-Last Roofing Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... During its annual national sales seminar, held Feb. 3-5, 2002, Duro-Last Roofing Inc., Saginaw, Mich., honored Kelly Roofing, Naples, Fla., for outstanding achievement in quality workmanship, customer satisfaction and annual sales in excess of...

DW Distribution. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... DW Distribution announced that Rick McLaughlin, president of Wholesale Roofing Supply, was recently presented the Vernon E. Potter Award of excellence. This award, named in honor of Chairman of the Board Vernon Potter, has been established to...

GAF Materials Corp. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... GAF Materials Corp. and U.S. Intec, Wayne, N.J., held their national sales meeting in Chandler, Ariz., in January. For one afternoon, some of the employees put their books and computers aside to volunteer at the East Valley Habitat for Humanity...

Powers Fasteners Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Powers Fasteners Inc., New Rochelle, N.Y., has named Lenny Colasuonno to vice president of sales. In addition, Jim Middleton, Rob Moe and Shawn Hazen have been appointed regional sales managers in the East, Midwest and West, respectively. The...

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Washington, has announced the winners of the 2001 ARMA Accident Prevention Contest. In 2001, 41 facilities improved over the prior year ARMA Index. The winners of each group in the industry contest...

Timothy J. Kokolus. (People).(roofing industry executive)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... In an unexpected passing, the roofing industry lost a long-time professional and dear friend, Timothy J. Kokolus. Kokolus died March 9, 2002, from a heart attack. Kokolus, a regional manager for EcoStar a Carlisle Division, had worked in...

New Century Building Systems. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... New Century Building Systems, Glass-boro, N.J., has named Robert C. Roeger vice president and general manager. The company distributes specialty products for the commercial construction industry in the United States and Canada, including...

Portable workstation. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... TracRac Inc., Fall River, Mass., offers the TracMaster professional, portable workstation for woodworkers. The device is designed for use with any miter saw. Made from rugged, rust-free anodized aluminum, the product is lightweight (30 pounds),...

Photovoltaic system. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The Garland Co. Inc., Cleveland, introduces SolarGrid[TM], a modular photovoltaic (PV) system that offers building owners the opportunity to generate reliable, pollution-free power on their rooftops by converting sunlight directly to...

Two-way radio. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Kenwood Communications, Atlanta, Ga., introduces a compact, rugged two-way radio designed expressly for job-site communications needs. The ProTalk XLS (Model TK-3130), a palm-sized radio with a four-mile range, transmits ultra high frequency...

Vent saver. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... SnoBlox, Mechanicsburg, Pa., offers Ventsaver, a new product that adds support and strength to a vent pipe, chimney or mast on a metal roof. The innovative fin design cuts snow and ice, eliminating the need for unattractive costly crickets. It...

Pickup rack. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Adrian Steel, Adrian, Mich., introduces the all-new Load Runner pickup rack. Constructed of 2-inch, high-strength, round steel tubing, the rack is designed to handle up to 750 pounds in overhead weight. The 51-inch inside-to-inside width and...

Elastomeric adhesive/sealant. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Polymeric Systems Inc., Phoenixville, Pa., introduces PSI 801 Sili-Thane[TM] elastomeric adhesive/sealant. Harnessing exclusive modified-silane-polymer-based technology, the product offers the benefits of both silicone and polyurethanetype...

Long-tail T-shirt. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Duluth Trading Company, Belleville, Wis., offers the new "Longtail T." This shirt is 3 inches longer in body, so it stays tucked in your pants when you bend over. This means you can stay in the good graces of your clients and fellow tradesmen....

Custom skylights. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Wasco Products Inc., Sanford, Maine, offers custom skylights for residential applications. The segmented glass skylight minimizes framing and maximizes daylight, while offering aesthetic and design possibilities not achievable with standard...

Metal crown moulding. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Atas International Inc., Allentown, Pa., offers architecturally crafted metal crown moulding to complement any home. It offers the convenience of metal with the appearance of wood. The mouldings are manufactured in 12-foot seamless lengths of...

Extended warranty. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... IB Roof Systems, Eugene, Ore., a manufacturer of CPA single-ply membrane, offers a 100-percent lifetime material warranty for residential projects. The company has been offering this warranty for over 20 years with zero material failures....

Fall-protection screen. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... TruFast Corp., Bryan, Ohio, has announced product improvements to its Saf-T-Screen fall protection screen for skylights. The product now offers a stainless steel screen and new heavy-duty side rails to allow mechanical attachment without...

Weather forecasting. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Motorola Inc. and Digital Cyclone, Minnetonka, Minn., announced the availability of a weather-radar application for Java[TM] technology-enabled mobile phones from Motorola. Digital Cyclone's Mobile My-Cast[TM] weather application uses a network...

Lightning detection and early warning system. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Lynscan Inc., Sanford, Fla., introduces the SkyScan 4000, a patented lightning detection and early warning system with advanced lightning ranging technology. The product detects and displays lightning-range data from zero to 40 miles, which...