Roofing Contractor articles from May 2008

Roofing Contractor archives from May 2008

Perception and reality in today's economy.(Editor's Note)
May 1, 2008... I sold kettle parts to Brice's dad when he was a kid in school. That was a long time ago, and he has long since carved out a niche of his own in the commercial roofing world. Running into Brice around the business has always been a real...

Allied earns Chain-of-Custody certification.(Industry News)(Allied Building Products Corp.)(Forest Stewardship Council)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Allied Building Products Corp. announced it has earned the nationally recognized Forest Stewardship Council's Chain-of-Custody certification (SW-COC-003086) through the Rainforest Alliance's SmartWood program. A...

IKO receives Vendor of the Year Award.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... KANKAKEE, Ill.--IKO announced that it has been named as the recipient of NEMEON's 2007 Vendor of the Year Award. IKO was tabbed for the award at the NEMEON annual meeting on Jan. 28, 2008, in Palm Springs, Calif. IKO Director of Sales Keith...

D.C. Taylor announces safety, sales awards.(Industry News)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- D.C. Taylor Co., a commercial and industrial roofing contractor, announced its 2007 Employee Safety Awards at D.C. Taylor Co.'s Annual Team Dinner March 3. Staff members were recognized for their commitment to safety in...

CertainTeed adds low-slope roofing courses.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- CertainTeed Corporation is offering two new low-slope continuing education courses designed to help specifiers, architects and other roofing professionals specify and install better roof systems. Titled "Procedures for...

RRCI announces new board of directors.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) held its third annual meeting at Harrah's in Las Vegas prior to the IRE/NRCA conference. More than 60 roofing consultants, coatings manufacturers, and consultants from related...

Best Contracting Services celebrates 25 years.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... GARDENA, Calif. -- Best Contracting Services Inc. (formerly Best Roofing & Waterproofing Inc.), headquartered in Gardena, Calif., announced its 25-year anniversary in February. A small roofing contractor at its incorporation, the company has...

Hanson launches online plant locator tool.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Hanson Brick & Tile, a brick manufacturer and producer of concrete roof tile, has launched a new Web tool designed to help builders and architects identify brick and roof tile that qualifies as a regional material in the...

NERCA convention showcases education.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... The North/East Roofing Contractors Association's 82nd annual convention and trade show was held March 12-14 in Atlantic City. The exhibit hall boasted more than 170 booths showcasing the industry's latest offerings, including educational...

IKO.(People)
May 1, 2008... IKO announced that Keith Lowe has been named Vice President of Sales for its United States operations. Lowe previously held the position of Sales Director for IKO in the U.S. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Keith has shown tremendous...

Chem Link.(People)
May 1, 2008... Jeff Schuette (pronounced Shootey) is already proving useful to contractors who call Chem Link for information on product attributes and application details. Schuette owned and operated a construction and landscape design business in Ohio,...

DRI Commercial.(People)
May 1, 2008... Perry Phillips, Superintendent for Irvine, Calif.-based DRI Commercial, has received the roofing industry's Most Valuable Player Award from the National Roofing Contractors Association Alliance for Progress. Phillips was honored along with...

A regulatory compliance inventory.(Smart Business)
May 1, 2008... Rick Johnson, a bright and witty consultant to the distribution industry (www.ceostrategist.com), recently published what he called "A Regulatory Compliance Inventory." It lists the various federal laws governing employment issues and is worth...

Six common characteristics of successful salespeople.(Measuring Up)
May 1, 2008... Before reviewing the six characteristics of successful salespeople, we need to talk about sales in general. Selling is an acquired skill, not a God-given talent. Salespeople are communicators, not manipulators. For many people, their only sales...

IBC codes pertaining to asphalt shingles.(Technical Details)(International Building Code)
May 1, 2008... Section 1507.2 of the International Building Code (IBC) covers the requirements for the application of asphalt shingle roof coverings. The section states that asphalt roof coverings shall be applied in accordance with the standards set in this...

What makes a great leader?(Leadership Selling)
May 1, 2008... Leadership is not a business title. All too often, the most successful sales performer is promoted to the role of sales manager, and we assume that the individual, having never been trained even once on the skills of leadership, will...

The pusher.(Safety Advice)
May 1, 2008... I have a dirty little confession to make. Those of you who've read my previous articles probably think of me as the "safety man" on the site, but I actually used to be the Pusher. I didn't start out with that objective in mind, but by the time...

Inspect to protect against defects.(Guest Column)
May 1, 2008... Defects happen. No matter what you buy, from the fanciest flat screen television to the cheapest sweater you can find, there's a chance your product will have a defect in it. The same goes for shingles and roofing products. There are always...

Island roofing: versatility, honesty and quality: a recipe for success in any climate.(Cover story)
May 1, 2008... Roofing in paradise is not always a day at the beach. Hawaii has a demanding climate filled with humidity, wind and perpetual sunshine that can wear down roofing materials and crews. Oh. and almost everything must be shipped in from thousands...

Quality copper and slate craftsmanship: Cornice & Slate has over a century of experience on rooftops.(contract with Book-Cadillac Hotel )
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit is undergoing a massive $176 million renovation project that, when finished, will evoke memories of how the Motown landmark looked when it first opened in 1924. Marc Hesse of...

Texas Roof Management wins two Golden Hammer Awards.(Projects Showcase Contractor's Expertise)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Texas Roof Management Inc. received the Golden Hammer Award for two recent projects: The Mosaic and the Gables Uptown Tower in Dallas. The Golden Hammer Awards--presented by the North Texas Roofing Contractors...

Scope arena rocks with new roof.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ask anybody. If you want a successful arena, you must have a state-of-the-art sound system. How else are spectators going to enjoy renowned musicians and the hype of any major sporting event? This is exactly what...

30 and counting: Duro-Last Roofing celebrates three decades of distinction.(Company overview)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the late 1970s, John Burt, a pool installer and the owner of Tri-City Vinyl, used a piece of thermoplastic material to patch a hole in the roof of his building, and the idea for his company was conceived. John...

The Roofing Institute launches "Go Green" campaign.
May 1, 2008... Jeanne Sheehy of the Tile Roofing Institute in Chicago is gushing green these days having announced the launch of one of the tile roofing industry's first-ever "Go Green with Tile" campaigns. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The idea is to help...

Let Brown do it.(Kimberly Brown)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kimberly Brown is a contractor. But not many people understand how this New York roofer has successfully managed her company for 14 years in a cutthroat, male-dominated industry. "The biggest challenge was to be...

Residential asphalt roofing accessories: the icing on the cake.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The prep work is completed, the shingles are being nailed on, and the only thing left is applying the roofing accessories to finish the job. But that raises the question: Which accessories are best? Keith Reece,...

2008 tool & equipment guide.
May 1, 2008... This guide is designed to provide access to a variety of manufacturers who offer tools and equipment used in the roofing industry. The information in this section was provided by the manufacturers. If you are interested in receiving additional...

Asphalt cements and coatings.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. is enhancing its entire line of asphalt cements and coatings, including adding a new premium modified flashing cement and introducing its quick-dry asphalt flashing primer in a convenient aerosol spray. The new MH...

Concrete tile roof system.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... Exemplifying its commitment to the building industry, MonierLifetile has expanded its line of roof system components that improve installation, durability, and increase energy efficiency. MonierLifetile offers a wide range of concrete roof tile...

Brochure on sustainability.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... DECRA[R] Roofing Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of stone coated steel roofing products, furthers their commitment to the environment with the introduction of a new brochure on sustainability. The new brochure features extensive...

New sealant packaging design.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... Chem Link presents a newly designed packaging system for its line of high-performance, environmentally friendly sealants. The new cutaway cartons replace the boxes that held the 24 packs of 10.1-ounce cartridges. The top portion of the cartons...

Authentic tools versa-bender.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... Bending metal on the job site just got easier with Authentic Tools Versa-Bender. Authentic Tool's single station Versa-Bender fabricates metal and flashing such as counter flashing, saddles, fascia, tile pans, and metal panels on the job site...

Pressure-treated wood shingles.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... LifePine[TM] pressure-treated wood shingles provide natural beauty with lifelong durability. LifePine shingles have emerged as the superior choice by architects, developers and homeowners. With a 50-year limited warranty against fungal decay,...

Metric starter shingle.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... CertainTeed Corporation introduces Swiftstart[TM], a metric starter shingle designed to help roofing contractors speed job installations and improve profitability. The new starter shingle is available for use with the popular Landmark[TM] TL,...

Lift System.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... The patented PowerPole[R] Man & Material Lift System by Reechcraft Manufacturing is powering wall access in a way not seen before. PowerPole's design incorporates the best features and attributes of four common options and combines them into...

Proportioning system.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... Graco's line of Reactor E-Series proportioners has been improved with advanced technology upgrades. The upgrade, based on our hydraulic-driven Reactors, completes the new alignment of the Reactor line, including air, electric and hydraulic...

All-Steel Knockdown Wheelbarrow.(New Products)
May 1, 2008... It's a new All-Steel Knockdown Wheelbarrow from Roofmaster, who has been at the forefront of manufacturing roofing production equipment for over 56 years. Product innovations and continual improvements in product design over the years, based on...