Roofing Contractor articles from May 2003

Roofing Contractor archives from May 2003

Editor's note.(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... The recent U.S. military action known as "Operation Iraqi Freedom" provided many lessons about the logistics of prosecuting a war. It is said these lessons will be taught in the top military institutions for decades to come. A roofing...

Letters to the editor.(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2003... Dear Editor: For an article in your January 2003 issue ["Agenda 2003"], I answered a question regarding asbestos liability [see section "Roof Coatings: Asbestos Free in 2003?"]. Although I feel the statements made are factual, I have been...

SPRI publishes updated version of wind design standard. (Industry News).(single ply roofing)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... SPRI, Waltham, Mass., the organization representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that it has issued an updated version of its wind design standard. In accordance with guidelines set by the...

Millennium Adhesives Products is on the move. (Industry News).(completes construction of new manufacturing facility in Chagrin Falls, Ohio)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Millennium Adhesive Products Inc., Chagrin Falls, Ohio, a developer, manufacturer and supplier of solvent-free adhesives for the roofing industry, announced that it has completed construction of its new manufacturing facility in Chagrin Falls,...

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. established. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... S-B Power Tool Corp. and Vermont American Corp. recently announced the formation of the Robert Bosch Tool Corp., a company with over $1 billion in annual sales and more than 5,000 employees. As of Jan. 1, 2003, all brands under the former S-B...

Contractors race to win Winston Cup weekend. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... Johns Manville, Denver, announces that roofing contractors have an opportunity to win a trip for two to the Winston Cup by participating in the company's QuickLap Instant Edge Promotion. Johns Manville is offering rewards for Dynalastic 180...

Feel the Steel DECRA Shingle Promotion Give-a-Way. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... Tasman Roofing, Corona, Calif., announced its latest roofing contractor program, the Feel the Steel DECRA Shingle Promotion Give-a-Way. The promotion enables contractors to earn prizes while increasing sales. Contractors simply buy DECRA...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2003... In the April 2003 issue of Roofing Contractor, there was an error regarding Elk Corp's Prestique Grande shingles in the article entitled, "NRCA 2003: Editor's Choice." We incorrectly reported that the product has an 8-inch exposure. In reality,...

NERCA's 77th convention. (Industry News).(North/East Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... It was, to use the vernacular, "wicked cold" in Providence, R.I., for the North/East Roofing Contractors Association's (NERCA) 77th annual convention and trade show, held Jan. 20-23, 2003, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Still,...

NRCA executive vice president appears on CNBC. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association's William Good discusses oil and asphalt prices)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... On March 12, 2003, William Good, NRCA executive vice president, discussed the effects rising oil prices and limited asphalt availability may have on the roofing industry in an interview on CNBC's "Closing Bell" television program. Good...

NRCA issues comments to DOL. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association, Department of Labor; occupational noice control )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... On Nov. 4, 2002, NRCA submitted comments to the Department of Labor about its advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the hearing conservation program for the construction industry. Currently, the general industry noise standards...

NRCA releases metal inspection manual. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... NRCA has released its "Manual for Inspection and Maintenance of Low-slope Structural Metal Panel Roof Assemblies: A Guide for Building Owners." The manual provides recommendations for building owners and their representatives that will enhance...

Contractors help find missing kids. (NRCA News).(National Roofing Contractors Association partners with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... News outlets provide daily reports about children who have been abducted from playgrounds, parking lots and their own beds. And recently, Elizabeth Smart, whose abduction made national headlines for weeks, was found and safely returned home....

NRCA Roof Application Training Programs. (NRCA News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... What would you say is your company's single most important asset? If you're like most roofing professionals, your answer is, "employees." And certainly you realize having a properly trained work force is the key to your company's long-term...

Tips for improving your business. (Measuring Up).
May 1, 2003... Question: I have been having production problems. As my business has grown, my guys are not getting the job done on time. What can I do to fix this problem? Answer: There is no magical answer when it comes to production. There are several...

The pros and cons of going into business for yourself--part two. (Smart Business).
May 1, 2003... (This article is the second of a three-part series. It addresses the downside of going into business for yourself, and is aimed at field crews as much as the owners and managers who are our main audience. Last month's article dealt with the...

"Design delegation"--beware! (Legally Speaking).
May 1, 2003... According to industry practice, many contractors and subcontractors have long been providing "design" services for means and methods (sheeting and shoring, mechanical systems, steel connections, curtain walls, etc.). In the current marketplace,...

Self-adhered modified bitumen systems. (Technical Details).
May 1, 2003... Environmental regulations and insurance requirements are playing an increasing role in determining the types of materials and the methods of application that we will employ in the roofing industry in the near future. An example of this is in...

Installing permanent fall protection. (Safety Advice).
May 1, 2003... In the mid-1980s I was a project manager/safety director for an industrial contractor in upstate New York. We were invited to bid by a local paper mill to construct an addition to their pulp mill to house a new chlorine-free bleaching process....

Spotlight on single-ply: the Pepsi Center, courtesy of GenFlex Roofing Systems.
May 1, 2003... A recent Roofing Contractor study of commercial roofing market trends illustrates the widespread and increasing use of various single-ply systems. Readers were asked what systems they currently use and if they saw their use increasing,...

Betting on Mohegun Sun.(Silktown Roofing)
May 1, 2003... Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Indian tribe, is a gaming, entertainment, meeting, dining and shopping establishment in Uncasville, Conn. At nearly 180,000 square feet, Mohegan Sun's Casino of the Earth was unveiled in 1996. In September...

Good enough for government work?
May 1, 2003... Ahh, the government. Our favorite nail yet infrequent hammer. We love to criticize, but we reach for it whenever things get out of hand. When it comes to government contracts, there are enormous rewards as well as pitfalls. The steady work can...

It's a jungle out there.(Virginia Zoological Park selects Atlas Roofing Corp. for environmentally friendly expansion)
May 1, 2003... In no type of building project are the reasons for environmental responsibility more evident than in a major zoo construction development. The Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk, Va., is a world-class exposition. It houses over 350 animals...

Wet insulation meets its match. (Project Update).
May 1, 2003... In April 2001, Roofing Contractor reported on a project completed at Iowa State University. To recap, the university's Scheman Center, which comprises several meeting rooms, an auditorium, an art gallery and an atrium/reception area, was built...

Roofing contractor; wanted: a roofing solution that makes the honor roll. (Project Profile).(Plano Independent School District selects Sarnafil Inc. roofing)
May 1, 2003... Academically, the Piano Independent School District (ISD) can boast a track record of excellence. Located 20 miles north of Dallas, many of the ISD schools won the highest rating of "exemplary" in the Texas Education Association 2002...

Leland Industries Inc. (New Product Focus: Focus on Fasteners).
May 1, 2003... Leland Industries Inc., Toronto, offers fasteners for rural buildings and residential and commercial roofing. Master Grippers[TM] for wood-frame construction are available in lengths up to 4 inches, in hex-washer head or low-profile pancake...

Triangle Fastener Corp. (New Product Focus: Focus on Fasteners).
May 1, 2003... Triangle Fastener Corp., Cleveland, offers Blazer Ultra self-drilling fasteners, specially designed for better installation. The #10 Hi-Hex has a 30 percent higher hex height over standard #10 drill screws providing better socket fit. The #12...

Raytec Manufacturing. (New Product Focus: Focus on Fasteners).
May 1, 2003... Raytec Manufacturing, Ephrata, Pa., offers 410 stainless steel screws in all the popular colors and sizes. All sizes have 1/4-inch hex heads and are easy to install. The addition of carbon steel to stainless creates a screw that offers good...

Maze Nails. (New Product Focus: Focus on Fasteners).
May 1, 2003... Maze Nails, Peru, Ill., offers Stormguard[R] double hot-dipped galvanized nails with a lifetime warranty against rust. In business since 1848, the company offers a full line of specialty nails in bulk for hand driving and in collated sticks and...

TruFast. (New Product Focus: Focus on Fasteners).
May 1, 2003... TruFast, Bryan, Ohio, offers SIP HD Fasteners designed to attach structural insulated panels, plywood or OSBfaced composite boards to steel purlins and bar joists. There is a #3 square-drive bit in each container, and the fastener's low-profile...

SFS intec. (New Product Focus: Focus on Fasteners).
May 1, 2003... SFS intec, Wyomissing, Pa., offers the K-Fast fastener and batten bar with Sentri coating for reinforced EPDM systems. The fasteners are Factory Mutual approved for attachment of minimum .045 reinforced EPDM membrane to minimum 22-gauge roof...

ITW Buildex. (New Product Focus: Focus on Fasteners).
May 1, 2003... ITW Buildex, Itasca, Ill., offers the #12 ROOFGRIP[TM] for reliable mechanical fastening of insulation and single-ply membrane to steel and wood roof decks. A modified buttress thread maximizes pull-out performance and minimizes fastener...

Allen Brothers Roofing Inc. (People).(National Roofing Contractors Association awards)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Max Howard and Ken Kirby, employees of Allen Brothers Roofing Inc., Rochester Hills, Mich., were selected as finalists for the National Roofing Contractors Association's annual Most Valuable Player Award. Allen Brothers nominated Howard and...

As a means of honoring some of the country's very best professional roofing contractors, Stevens Roofing Systems. (People).(Stevens Alliance Program awards)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... As a means of honoring some of the country's very best professional roofing contractors, Stevens Roofing Systems, Holyoke, Mass., announced that 99 Authorized Stevens Applicators have earned status as 2002 Alliance members. The Stevens Alliance...

Moody Insurance Agency. (People).(Brian Fletcher)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Moody Insurance Agency, Denver, which specializes in commercial and personal insurance products, risk management and bonding services, hired Brian Fletcher as employee benefits specialist and the newest member of its Group Benefits division....

Millennium Adhesive Products Inc. (People).(Tim Loftus)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Millennium Adhesive Products Inc., Chagrin Falls, Ohio, announced that it has appointed Tim Loftus as national sales manager. Loftus has worked in the roofing industry for over 16 years with experience in distribution, manufacturing and...

The North/East Roofing Contractors Association. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The North/East Roofing Contractors Association announced that the following individuals have been elected to serve as officers and directors of the association. For the board of directors (three-year term): Mark L. Cahill, Cahill Roofing Inc.,...

Duro-Last Roofing Inc. (People).(contractor awards)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Duro-Last Roofing Inc., Saginaw, Mich., recently honored LaFerney Inc., Kingsport, Tenn., with the "Contractor of the Year," Golden Eagle (sales over $2 million), and John R. Burt (sales over $1million) awards during the 21st annual Duro-Last...