Roofing Contractor articles from October 2003

Roofing Contractor archives from October 2003

Editor's note.
October 1, 2003... No matter what size or what kind of roofing work yon do, it may be time fur you to consider how "green building" initiatives might impact your contracting business. Working on an environmental policy now may put you in the position of a leader,...

Home Depot to buy Installed Products.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Home Depot, Atlanta, announced that it will purchase Tampa, Fla.-based Installed Products USA LLC and Installed Products of California Inc., which are collectively known as IPUSA. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Installed...

Sale agreement for Saint-Gobain Terreal.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, Paris, confirms that it has recently signed an agreement to sell its subsidiary Saint-Gobain Terreal to a financial company controlled by the Carlyle investment fund. Under the agreement, Terreal--a terracotta the and...

MetalWorks and EcoBuild partner.(Industry News)(EcoBuild LLC.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... MetalWorks, Moon Township, Pa., has engaged EcoBuild LLC, Boulder, Colo., to represent MetalWorks' line of metal roofing shingles in Colorado and southern Wyoming. The steel shingles are made from up to 50-percent recycled materials and are...

Training program.(Solar Systems Division of Sharp Electronics Corp. for licensed contractors)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Solar Systems Division of Sharp Electronics Corp., Huntington Beach, Calif., is offering a comprehensive training program for licensed contractors seeking to become certified in the specification and installation of grid-connect ed Sharp...

Cool metal roofing elevated by .(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... A recently announced procedural amendment to the Energy Star program for roof products, which became effective June 5, 2003, allows aged solar reflectance of roofing products to be measured for program qualification through exposure of test...

eBidboard gains in California marketplace.(Industry News)(Construction Bidboard Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Construction Bidboard Inc., San Diego, developer of eBidboard, an Internet service for contract solicitation and proposal development, announced that it has been adopted by most of the major agencies in southern California (more than 130) with...

GSE&E opens new location.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... GSE&E, Somerville, N.J., one of the largest truck-mounted crane distributors in the eastern United States, announced the opening of its newest location on Long Island at 25 Newton Place, Hauppauge, N.Y. The facility will be used for equipment...

A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply opens distribution center.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply announced the opening of a distribution center in Kansas City, Mo. The company also operates distribution centers in Chicago; St. Louis; Indianapolis; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Greensboro, N,C. These facilities allow A.C.T....

2003 Hotter 'N Hell Hundred.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... A team of brave men from Elk Corp., Dallas, and Roofing Contractor's own Marcia Wright participated in and successfully completed this year's Hotter 'N Hell Hundred. The event's history began in 1982. According to the Web site...

Rheinzink America Inc. celebrates one-year anniversary.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Rheinzink America Inc., Cambridge, Mass., is celebrating its successful one-year anniversary. Rheinzink GmbH & Co. KG, Datteln, Germany, is a leading producer of titanium zinc used for roofing, wall cladding and rain water goods. The...

IKO Group announces acquisition.(Industry News)(A.W. Andernach Gmbh.)(IKO Group)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... IKO Group, Chicago, announced the acquisition of A.W. Andernach Gmbh, Bonn, Germany. "An agreement to purchase the assets of AWA was signed on Wednesday, May 28, 2003," says Martin Vaughan, vice president of finance of IKO. "The agreement...

MBCI, Metalforming align for product license program.(Industry News)
October 1, 2003... MBCI and Metalforming Inc. have announced the formation of an alliance whereby MBCI will offer the technology transfer, credentials and marketing tools for five of its most popular panel profiles under a license agreement to Metalforming...

Tips for improving your business.(Measuring Up)
October 1, 2003... Question: I have a great young guy that works for me. He really has been able to ensure my company gets the jobs done on time and right. He works hard paying him very well. I have several concerns about how things are going to work out long...

Reverse auction bidding.(Smart Business)
October 1, 2003... A lot of people in the construction industry are trying to put a stop to a bidding procedure known as a reverse auction. The Target retail store chain in particular has become infatuated with the method for its building projects. In fact, the...

Custom building a safety and health plan, step two: how to successfully audit.(Safety Advice)
October 1, 2003... Developing a Safety and Health Plan is similar to researching a new business plan. Step One is to observe the playing field and assess what's already in place. A program researcher must be able to see the whole field at once. A business plan...

Metal roof panel finishes and coatings.(Technical Details)
October 1, 2003... Anticorrosive Coatings There are three types of anticorrosive coatings used as metal roof panel finishes: zinc, aluminum and a combination of aluminum and zinc. Both aluminum and zinc are applied over the metal by the hot dip process,...

How's your backlog?(Guest Column)
October 1, 2003... Nothing in the world will chill the heart of any roofing contractor more than "running out of work." It means having to cut the overhead. It means having to look an employee in the eye and tell him that despite his outstanding effort, he...

Metal roofing: making a statement with accessories.
October 1, 2003... Accessories certainly have their place in fashion, but in roofing their status is often less, well elevated. Valleys, trim, dormers, vents--all have important parts to play in the life of a roof and seem to be getting more attention as...

Running the architectural relay.
October 1, 2003... It is not exactly a well-guarded industry secret that the professional relationship between architects and rooting contractors is sometimes less than amicable. Here's an example: At a recent AIA Continuing Education Seminar. An architect asked...

Historic metal roofing.
October 1, 2003... I once owned a particular cell phone for four years and by the time I finally gave in and upgraded, my friends and family were referring to it as "the Bat Phone." It is the same with computers and sometimes even cars: The week after you buy...

Project profile: thermoplastic single-ply a perfect fit for metal roof.
October 1, 2003... Mike Hendrix and his maintenance crew were tired of the phone calls from the distribution center at the Greenville County School District in Taylors, S.C. Another leak meant another repair to the 35-year-old metal roof and more time spent on...

The right details: make a dream home complete.
October 1, 2003... David DeBord's career history demonstrates his many passions. An ordained minister, counselor and former seminary professor turned contractor, his story is well above the average. His career in remodeling and construction officially began in...

Building codes mean business.
October 1, 2003... Two of the key issues facing residential roofing contractors today are building codes and proper ventilation. Contractors are finding that one is an integral part of the other. "Ventilation is one of the hot topics for any steep-slope...

Underlayment.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... TAMKO Roofing Products Inc., Joplin, Mo., offers Moisture Guard Plus, an SBS-modified underlayment that provides an extra layer of waterproofing protection to help prevent water penetration caused by windblown rain or ice damming. This...

Shingle cutter.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Howard Tools Inc. has announced the new Shingle Shear Model 2003, smaller and lighter than the original model, and with greater capabilities. With the longer 20-inch cutting blade, hip and valley cuts tip to and beyond 45 degrees call be made...

Educational CD.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... CARE, The Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence, Wayne, N.J., introduces "Avoiding Common Roof Installation Mistakes," an educational CD. This CD offers information on single ply systems, hot bituminous systems, torch-applied...

Roof hatch with factory-installed railing.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The Safety Rail Source announces that roof hatches with factory-installed safety railings called RailHatch[TM] Combos are immediately available from several hatch manufacturers. When you order a RailHatch Combo, you receive a skid-mounted...

Self-adhering membrane.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing, Wylie, Texas, offers CCW Water and Ice Protection 300HT. This self-adhering roofing membrane is one of six premium underlayments that are offered by CCW. The product is a composite membrane laminated to an...

Software.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... AppliCad USA, Jupier, Fla., recently released Warlock, software for residential siding and commercial cladding. The software has been developed to work as a stand-alone system, or as a totally integrated component of the other AppliCad programs...

Polyurea coating.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Volatile Free Inc., Brookfield, Wis., announces the development of VFI 540/540FR, a new coating to rejuvenate, repair and protect roofs. This new polyurea hybrid coating offers facility managers and building owners a selection of color finishes...

Personnel forms.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Made E-Z Products Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla., offers a personnel forms CD-ROM that allows contractors to conveniently download more than 200 human resource forms. The software has different personnel categories: recruiting and hiring forms...

Software.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Intac International Inc., Boston, released Wintac Pro 2003, an enhanced version of its all-in-one program that integrates scheduling, dispatching, equipment tracking, job costing, estimating, invoicing, purchasing, multi-truck inventory,...

New Tech Machinery Corp.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... New Tech Machinery Corp., Denver, introduces the SSH MultiPro Jr. Combining the hydraulic drive and shear of the SSP with the new-and-improved EZE Change profile system of the SSR, this machine allows the contractor to do a complete change to...

RAS Systems LLC.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... RAS Systems LLC, Peachtree City, Ga., offers a folding machine that is easy to operate and affordable to own. With a simple-to-program "touchscreen control" and faster folding operations, the machine pays for itself in no time at all. The 52.30...

Roper Whitney of Rockford.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... Roper Whitney of Rockford, Rockford, Ill., is a manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication machinery including CNC shears and folders, manual brakes and shears, and manual hand tools such as punches and notchers. Established in 1910, Roper Whitney...

MetalForming Inc.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... MetalForming Inc., Peachtree City, Ga., offers the Quadro-Plus roll-former from Schlebach--a breakthrough for producing multiple profiles from one versatile, portable machine. With its patent-pending cassette system, the machine eliminates the...

Swenson Shear.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... Swenson Shear, Keyes, Calif., introduces the Model 48 standing-seam shear, designed to cut a variety of snap-lock and standing-seam panels. The stronger frame and increased leverage of the machine is required to power through many of the tough...

Guttermaker.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... Guttermaker, Erie, Mich offers a 5- and 6 inch combination K-style gutter machine. Easy to operate, adjust and maintain, the machine has removable top rollers, welded-frame construction and a double accessory outlet. Change from 5 to 6 inches...

Roll Former Corp.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... Roll Former Corp., Chalfont, Pa., offers a "stand alone" perforation machine. This sheet fed unit will perforate up to 24-inch-wide material, including 26 to 24 gauge steel, 0.032 aluminum and 12 to 20-ounce copper. The machine comes complete...

Zimmerman Metals Inc.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... Zimmerman Metals Inc., Denver, offers a commercial roof panel machine with a patented material handling system. The independent drive system is always centered on the panel and free spinning forming rollers minimize oil canning and potential...

Knudson Manufacturing Inc.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... Knudson Manufacturing Inc., Broomfield, Colo., offers the Ultralok[TM] for producing a 2-inch structural profile that is mechanically seamed. Available with a diesel, gas or electric engine, the machine has a crank mechanism that allows panel...

Jobsite Inc.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... Jobsite Inc., Grand Junction, Colo., offers the Snap Lock portable roof panel machine, designed for producing 12 and 16 inch wide architectural snap lock style roof panels for residential and light commercial applications. This machine forms...

Englert Inc.(Focus On Metal Forming Machinery)
October 1, 2003... Englert Inc., Perth Amboy, N.J., offers the Series AS00 Continuous Roll Former Machine. This on-site roll forming machine will run a single-size panel in various gauges and types of material with minimum adjustments and less scrap. The roll...

CertainTeed Corp.'s Roofing Products Group.(People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... CertainTeed Corp.'s Roofing Products Group (RPG), Valley Forge, Pa., announced recently a number of organizational changes in its sales and marketing departments. Rudy Lee has been named vice president of strategic marketing for the RPG. In...

RPG.(People)(Roofing Product Group.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Todd Herkins, who has spent his entire career with CertainTeed, has been named vice president of residential sales for RPG. Todd joined the company in 1987 as an RPG territory manager in Cincinnati. Since that time, he has held a number of...

RGM Products.(People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Terry Orchard has been named vice president of national sales for RGM Products, Fresno, Calif. Orchard's responsibilities will be to promote the company's residential and commercial products through the channels of distribution across North...

Frank Pellegrino has been named vice president of sales, Eastern Division, for RGM Products.(People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Frank Pellegrino has been named vice president of sales, Eastern Division, for RGM Products. His primary responsibilities will be to promote business performance through increased sales and to establish a higher level of recognition of RGM...

RoofConnect.(People)(RoofConnect.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... RoofConnect, Dallas, the nation's largest roofing, waterproofing and sheet metal contractor service organization, held its biannual board of directors meeting in Dallas recently to discuss various business issues and welcome new members. ...