Roofing Contractor articles from November 2004

Roofing Contractor archives from November 2004

Editor's note.(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... The gruesome foursome of '04--Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne--delivered the kind of damage and destruction to one state that, thank God, is typically spread out over the course of decades. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In spite of what...

Velux acquires Thermo-Vu.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Thermo-Vu Sunlite Industries Inc.)(Velux-America Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Velux, Greenwood, S.C., announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the assets of Thermo-Vu Sunlite Industries Inc., a leading regional manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights. The purchase includes the assets, trade names,...

CertainTeed facility reaches safety milestone.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2004... CertainTeed Corp's roofing facility in Oxford, N.C., has reached a major safety milestone by working 2 million hours without a lost-time accident. According to Mark Heilman, plant manager, the facility's exceptional safety record can be...

generalRoofing announces approval of disclosure statement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... generalRoofing, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., announced that on August 27 the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Dallas approved its disclosure statement and scheduled a confirmation hearing for Sept. 28, 2004. generalRoofing's...

Introducing Design, Consulting and Forensics LLC.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2004... Design, Consulting and Forensics LLC, Fridley, Minn., announced its nationwide services. The company specializes in the design of weathertight metal roof systems and custom architectural metal roofing applications within the industry. Its other...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2004... On page 34 of the September issue of Roofing Contractor, we ran the wrong photo for Elk Premium Building Products' Prestique Grande shingle. The correct photo is above. We deeply regret the error. To learn more about Prestique Grande and other...

Productive meetings vs. bull sessions.(SMARTBUSINESS)(Column)
November 1, 2004... As soon as a company grows to more people than can be counted on one hand, the temptation builds to call frequent staff meetings in order to keep everyone "on the same page." Not a bad idea in theory. Without regular communications and...

Lightweight solutions to current problems.(TECHNICALDETAILS)
November 1, 2004... Environmental regulations are changing the way that building components will be designed and constructed throughout the 21st century. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For example, wood blocking has long been used as an anchoring substrate for...

Temporary skylight guarding.(SAFETYADVICE)
November 1, 2004... According to a study by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 14 percent of construction fatal falls occur from stepping through skylights, smoke vents or miscellaneous roof openings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

A summer to remember.(hurricanes slammed construction industry in Florida)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2004... In a disaster of biblical proportions, the state of Florida was hammered with four major hurricanes within six weeks. In addition to the human cost, the state is reeling with severe damage, loss of services, ruined crops, diminished tourism and...

Raising the roof: the next generation PVC.(Polyvinyl Chloride )
November 1, 2004... About 25 years ago, PVC roofing made its way from Switzerland and Germany to the United States, bringing with it a host of desirable features. When it first arrived, seams were solvent-welded and later, as contractors became trained, PVC was...

Project profile: the B & O Railroad Museum.(Roofers Inc.)
November 1, 2004... I admit that my first exposure to the B & O Railroad was through the Monopoly board game. But subsequent history lessons revealed that there really was a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. For a brief refresher course, here is what...

3M.(Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... 3M is the world's leading supplier of colored and specialty roofing granules for use in the asphalt shingle industry. For over 70 years, 3M has provided the industry with the widest and most brilliant granule color selection that enhances the...

Allied Building Products Corp.(Company Profiles)
November 1, 2004... Since 1950 Past Present Future[R] "Building A Commitment to Quality" Allied Building Products was established in Jersey City, N.J., in 1950 as a family-operated roofing and custom sheet metal fabrication business. We initially...

Elk Premium Building Products.(Company Profiles)
November 1, 2004... Elk Premium Building Products Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium laminated roofing products, has developed and introduced many of the most significant laminated roofing product innovations of the last 20 years. Recently, the company...

Englert Inc.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Englert Inc., one of the pre-eminent forces in metal roofing manufacturing, is offering the industry's only limited warranty up to a 30 years on the core material of all its aluminum roofing products and a 20- to 35-year limited warranty on...

GAF Materials Corp.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Quality You Can Trust Since 1886... from North America's Largest Roofing Manufacturer. As North America's largest roofing manufacturer, GAF Materials Corp. is committed to helping contractors build their business and avoid hassles--while...

GenFlex Roofing Systems.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... GenFlex Roofing Systems, Maumee, Ohio, is known in the industry for its innovations. GenFlex was the first to market EPDM seam tape products, which are now the standard in the industry for long-lasting seam performance. GenFlex developed...

IKO.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... IKO manufactures residential and commercial roofing products, related materials and accessories, including fiberglass and organic asphalt shingles in traditional three-tab, laminated architectural and designer styles; SBS and APP commercial...

Johns Manville roofing systems.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Johns Manville, Denver, offers comprehensive product lines, service capabilities, and guarantee programs for commercial, industrial and institutional roofing markets. JM Roofing Systems is part of Johns Manville, a company that manufactures a...

Karnak corp.(roofing manufacturers)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Karnak Capabilities Professional roofing manufacturers that have remained successful in the industry have one thing in common: products that have withstood the test of time. For over 70 years, Karnak has provided professional roofers with...

Olympic Fasteners.(Company Profiles)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Olympic Fasteners offers a complete line of fasteners, adhesives, drains and accessories for those who demand the best in roofing. For nearly 25 years, Olympic has been a worldwide leader in the production and supply of commercial roofing...

Owens Corning.(Company Profiles)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... For over 20 years, Owens Corning has been at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions to the roofing industry. Leaders in the conversion from felt to high-performance fiberglass shingles and champions of the complete roofing system,...

The Ruscoe Co.(Company Profiles)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... "We've got a roof restoration system that will buy a building owner another five to 10 years of leak-free service, in some cases for one third the cost of a new roof," says Paul Michalec, president of The Ruscoe Co., in Akron, Ohio. "But we're...

TAMKO Roofing Products Inc.(Company Profiles)
November 1, 2004... TAMKO Roofing Products Inc. was founded in 1944 with a single asphalt shingle line in Joplin, Mo. Since then, TAMKO has gone on to become the nation's largest independent manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing materials. In addition...

TRUFAST Corp.(Company Profiles)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... The TRUFAST story is another classic example of American entrepreneurship, innovation and commitment. Founded in 1981 by Duane and Barb Spangler, the company began manufacturing a unique type of roof fastener out of their home in Bryan,...

CertainTeed Corp.(Company Profiles)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... In 1904 a young George M. Brown, working with just $25,000 in capital, formed General Roofing Manufacturing. Little did he know, his company would have a profound effect on the construction world for the next 100 years. By 1914, every...

TranzSporter Platform Hoist.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Tie Down's LH200 is perfect for lifting materials or supplies up to 44 feet. The heavy-duty steel frame and unitized design means fewer parts, less maintenance and more time on the job. The LH200 is the only hoist with dual brakes for smoother...

ProfileVent[R] by Ventco[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... ProfileVent[R] by Ventco[TM] is a revolutionary attic ventilation system uniquely designed for commercial and residential metal roofs. Our patented equipment allows intricately cut profiles for accurate fit and easy, one-person installation....

The M.J. Mullane Co. Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... The M.J. Mullane Co. Inc. offers the model 500 snow fence bracket, cast from solid bronze. Double back brace brackets are standard, and give redundant protection against casting failure when under load. Holes for rails are 1.125-inches to...

ROOF MATE.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Before you repair or replace your flat, low-slope or metal roof, you'll want to see the ROOF MATE video from UNITED COATINGS. This CD includes technical data and master guide specifications and will run in your PC's CD ROM. Call 800-541-4383 or...

Clear roof sealer.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Nationwide Chemical Coating Mfrs. Inc. offers PERMACLEAR, a 100-percent-acrylic, clear-gloss waterproofing roof sealer finish for most any type of roofing surface. It forms a beautiful, non-yellowing, clear-gloss finish that preserves,...

What gauge is your flashing?(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Not all flashing is alike. Roofers save time and money with Redi-Fromed Step-Flashing from Raytec. No more cutting, no more forming. Variety of colors: black, white, brown and bronze. Sizes and gauges in aluminum, galvanized and copper....

Gutter Suppliers Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Gutter Suppliers Inc. offers premium metal products used by professional installers every-where. Aluminum and copper gutter components are available in K-style and half round. A large selection of coil stock is available for 5-, 6- and 7-inch...

Petersen Aluminum Corp.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Petersen Aluminum Corp. produces a complete line of metal roofing products. Petersen's 40-page 2004 catalog includes its new Cool Color Chart, a palette of colors that meets cool roof certification requirements, ENERGY STAR[R] and LEED[TM],...

SmartVent.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... SmartVent is a tapered attic intake ventilation product that specializes in supplying the attic with the proper air intake to match or exceed any ridge vent. No more cutting under soffits or building new soffits on older houses. The...

Rigid Roll Plus[R], Shingle-Over Ridge Vents.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Trimline[R] Rigid Roll[R] Plus shingle-over ridge vents offer the most attractive, effective and easy-to-install ventilation system on the market. Rigid Roll Plus offers roofers the unique ability to install ridge vents and cap shingles in one...

ERSystems.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... ERSystems, Loretto, Minn., introduces the SpidHER sealant extruder for metal roof restoration. Simply place the SpidHER in a pail of HER polyurethane seam and fastener sealant and pump it into place at a rate of over 100 lineal feet per minute....

Protective Roofing Products Ltd.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Protective Roofing Products Ltd., Ontario, offers the PR100 Safety Guardrail. This guardrail system is an efficient and practical perimeter guardrail. It allows you to work right to the edge of the roof. For more information, call 800.560.3093...

Wegu paver supports from Marathon.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Increasingly popular patio construction requires quality paver supports to maximize the benefits offered by these architecturally designed areas. Wegu paver pedestals create uniform spacing of pavers to enhance appearance and facilitate...

Elk Premium Building Products.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Elk Premium Building Products introduces new Prestique Grande nationwide. A larger scale premium shingle designed with the signature High Definition[R] look of Elk's popular Prestique laminated shingles, Prestique Grande's exposure is over 40...

ALCO-NVC Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... ALCO-NVC Inc., Detroit, introduces ALCO Shield Smooth ice and water protector. This smooth-surface ice and water protector complements the company's existing line of roofing materials. ACLO Shield Smooth comes in 1- and 2-square rolls. The...

TITANIUM brand of underlayments comprises TITANIUM-UDL[TM].(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... TITANIUM brand of underlayments comprises TITANIUM-UDL[TM] synthetic, mechanically attached, and TITANIUM-PSU[TM] Peel & Stick self-adhered underlayment. TITANIUM-UDL[TM] is a felt replacement, possessing 10-square coverage in less than...

Time to retrofit?(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Roof Hugger Inc., manufactures a custom punched "Z"-shaped sub-purlin for retrofitting any new metal roof over any existing metal roof. Huggers are 16-gauge, G-90, 50-ksi, structural steel attached with standard tek fasteners through the...

OSI Sealants Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... OSI Sealants Inc. offers the new Pro-Series[R] Micro premium gutter sealant, available in a convenient 4-ounce squeeze tube. Featuring QUAD polymer formula, Pro-Series Micro provides superior adhesion and easy extrusion in both hot and cold...

The Virginia Slate Co.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... The Virginia Slate Co. not only has quarries located in Buckingham, Va., but also affiliated quarries in Vermont and international partnerships, which have helped us to become one of the largest suppliers of domestic and imported slates. With...

Light. Heavyweight. Gusmer introduces the new GAP Pro Spray Gun for plural-component foam and coatings.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Light. Heavyweight. Gusmer introduces the new GAP Pro Spray Gun for plural-component foam and coatings. Long recognized as the most reliable air-purge spray gun on the market, the Gusmer GAP Pro has been redesigned to be even lighter, more...

Chem Link Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Chem Link Inc. offers NovaLink all-weather construction sealant, a versatile urethane--with a difference. It is specially formulated for aggressive bonding in damp, dry or cold (30-degree) conditions. The sealant can be used on doors, windows,...

Waterproof tape.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... MFM Building Products Corp., Coshocton, Ohio, offers WindowWrap[TM] Flex, an extremely flexible waterproof tape for sealing around windows, doors and building joints in new construction or replacement installations. Because the product is a...

Garlock Equipment.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Make your job easier! Garlock Equipment's new hydrostatic-drive utility carrier has power forward and reverse and a four-wheel design that makes it easy to back up. Carry hot asphalt, dispense gravel or haul debris. Named the Mustang, features...

ITW Buildex.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... ITW Buildex is pleased to announce the AccuSeam[TM] system, the latest innovation for mechanically attached seam fastening. The AccuSeam tool is a stand-up process that offers benefits similar to Accutrac[TM]. The AccuSeam tool has a base that...

All Seasons Equipment.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... All Seasons Equipment offers the Tri-Blade. Its unique geometry focuses the power of your roof cutter into a single cutting edge, giving you the strength of a two-edge straight blade, with the 50 percent performance increase of an extra cutting...

Mule-Hide.(Product and Literature Showcase )
November 1, 2004... Mule-Hide offers a complete line of EPDM accessories: Fast Roofs, with Acrylic Water-Base Bonding Adhesive or Bonding Adhesive (solvent based). Black Splice Adhesive, White Splice Adhesive, and Single-Seal Adhesive; seam cleaners in black and...

CertainTeed Flintlastic[R] SA.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... CertainTeed Flintlastic[R] SA is a premium, self-adhering SBS-modified roofing system available in base (nailable), mid ply and cap for a total roofing system. Engineered to provide roofs with the best in longevity and performance, Flintlastic...

ArrMaz Custom Chemicals Inc.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... ArrMaz Custom Chemicals Inc. offers deScent 119, a proprietary formulation that is used in small quantities to neutralize the odors that are produced by hot asphalt or tar. It is a low-cost solution to odor complaints when applying hot-applied...

DensDeck[R] DuraGuard[TM] roof board from G-P Gypsum.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... DensDeck[R] DuraGuard[TM] roof board from G-P Gypsum provides an ideal substrate for self-adhered roof systems. A unique low-perm blue coating assures exceptional peel strength and can eliminate the need for field priming, which can reduce...

Roof dryer.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... The Red Dragon RD Series Roof Dryers defrost, dry and get you back on the job with minimum effort. Dryers work by combining high heat (up to 350 degrees F) and 200 mph airstream to facilitate quick drying. There are no electrical cords or...

Compliance-in-a-Can[TM] fall protection kit.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Protecta pioneered the creation of a complete fall protection system available in a convenient container--Compliance-in-a-Can[TM]. It will provide you with a fundamental fall protection system at an exceptional value. Compliance-in-a-Can[TM]...

Grand Slate[TM] premium designer shingles from GAF Materials Corp.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Grand Slate[TM] premium designer shingles from GAF Materials Corp. have massive, extra-thick tabs and a specially blended color palette that create the look of real slate shingles. At approximately 425 pounds per square, they are 60 percent...

Custom-Bilt.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... With one of the largest selections of metal roofing in the United States, Custom-Bilt offers more choices in materials like aluminum, copper and stone-coated steel--more choices in styles like standing seam, shingles, shakes and tiles and more...

Olympic Manufacturing Group.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Olympic Manufacturing Group offers a complete line of fasteners, adhesives, drains and accessories for those who demand the best in roofing. For more than 20 years, Olympic has been a worldwide leader in the production and supply of commercial...

Free-standing, non-Penetrating roof edge railing system.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... The Safety Rail Source offers the ultimate roof edge protection system available today! KeeGuard[R] is pre-engineered to meet OSHA standards. You supply the dimensions and we do the rest. Installation is easy at a rate of 300 feet per day for...

STYROFOAM* DECKMATE*, DECKMATE Plus and Tapered DECKMATE.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... STYROFOAM* DECKMATE*, DECKMATE Plus and Tapered DECKMATE extruded polystyrene insulations from Dow are designed for use in conventional low-slope and flat-roof applications. According to UL 260, UL 440 and FM 4880, STYROFOAM DECKMATE...

New surface prowler.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Busting knuckles and burning knees during wire-brush surface preparation is no fun. Sometimes this work does not even get done. Revolutionize metal roof maintenance with the industrial gas-powered Surface Prowler that drives two aggressive...

Duro-Last Roofing.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Duro-Last Roofing's precision-fabricated single-ply roofing system helps Duro-Last contractors prosper. Our roofing system is delivered to the job site with all components included, and up to 85 percent of membrane seaming completed in our...

TAMKO presents Lamarite Slate Composite Shingles.(Product and Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... TAMKO presents Lamarite Slate Composite Shingles that offer the beauty of slate without the high cost and performance issues. Lamarite Shingles are lighter in weight than traditional slate and more resistant to cracking due to roof traffic. The...

EternaPrime.(Product and Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... EternaPrime allows EternaBond roof repair tapes to be used in winter temperatures as low as -20 degrees BELOW zero! EternaPrime is VOC exempt to ensure health and environmental safety. EternaPrime can also be used as a coalescing agent on...