Roofing Contractor articles from October 2006

Roofing Contractor archives from October 2006

On the Web, as in life, change is the watchword.(EDITOR'SNOTE)
October 1, 2006... We can still say with some pride that ours was the first publication in the roofing industry to develop a presence on the Internet back in the middle 1990s. Both of you who visited our site at that time will probably remember that it was a very...

W.P. Hickman receives first UL ES-1 classification.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(W.P. Hickman Systems)(Underwriters Laboratories Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- W.P. Hickman Co. received the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) classification for roof edge systems following a complete review of the company's design and manufacturing practices. The company is the first to receive this...

Construction begins on new Soprema plant.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... WADSWORTH, Ohio -- Soprema Inc. broke ground on a new plant in the Bayou Bernard Industrial Park located in Gulfport, Miss. The company purchased 23 acres from Harrison County to build the 56,000-square-foot factory, which will produce the...

Chubb Group enhances builders' risk policies.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... WARREN, N.J. -- The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has enhanced its builders' risk policies to respond to the evolving risks and rising costs of commercial and residential construction. The new policies, "Commercial Builders' Risk...

CertainTeed sponsors NASCAR's Jeff Green.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- CertainTeed Corp. was the primary sponsor of the Haas CNC Racing No. 66 Chevrolet car and driver Jeff Green for the Aug. 26 Sharpie 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at the Bristol Motor Speedway. The 2006 race marked the second...

EternaBond announces Distributor of the Year.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... HAWTHORNE WOODS, Ill. -- EternaBond announced it 2005 Distributor of the Year is Copperstate Roofing Supply, a division of Best Materials LLC. The winner was determined based on annual distribution and sales. Chris Margarites, president of...

CMG relocates company headquarters.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... VERONA, Wis. -- Coated Metals Group (CMG) and its subsidiary, Architectural Metals Inc. (AMI), both formally located in Madison, Wis., have relocated to a new facility at 300 Yard Drive, Verona, Wis., 53953. The new headquarters features...

Elk contest features hybrid truck.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... DALLAS -- Elk Building Products Inc. announced the Elk Hybrid XP "Most Impressive Hybrid Roof" Photo Contest. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado[TM] Hybrid truck valued at $40,000 will be awarded to the grand prize winner. To be eligible, roofing...

Benjamin Obdyke opens new warehouse.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... HORSHAM, Pa. -- To serve the Southern building market, Benjamin Obdyke Inc. opened a new warehouse facility in Atlanta. The company also hired a new sales manager for the Southern region, as well as several new sales representatives. "The...

Butler Manufacturing joins The Metal Initiative.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... GLENVIEW, Ill. -- Butler Manufacturing Co. has joined The Metal Initiative (TMI), the coalition of companies and associations formed to educate owners, architects and contractors about the use and selection of metal roof and wall systems in...

IKO Midwest opens new facility.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... KANKAKEE, Ill. -- IKO Midwest officially hung out its "open for business" sign on Aug. 31 with a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at the company's new facility based in Kankakee, Ill. With nearly 200 in attendance, including Kankakee...

MetalForming adds to management team.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- MetalForming Inc. announced that the company will make strategic additions and promotions to its management team. "We have enjoyed exceptional growth in the past year as a result of the increasing use of architectural...

ABC Supply to open Kentucky branch.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... ERLANGER, Ky. -- ABC Supply will open a new branch location at 3 Floridian Drive, Erlanger, Ky., in October 2006. The new location will consist of a 3,000-square-foot showroom and a 60,000-square-foot warehouse. "ABC Supply wants to be a...

Ten ways to generate endless referrals.(SMARTBUSINESS)
October 1, 2006... Everyone would agree that word of mouth is the best form of advertising. It's free, it's effective, and it's substantive. A referral leaves you with a good feeling because you know it's the result of a job well done for some satisfied customer....

Preventing theft in your business.(MEASURINGUP)
October 1, 2006... The longer you have been in the business, the less theft and other employee issues surprise you. It all boils down to the law of averages--the more people you hire and are in contact with, the more likely you are to run across someone who may...

Attachment of asphalt shingles in high-velocity wind zones.(TECHNICALDETAILS)
October 1, 2006... The recent increase in storm frequency--particularly in high-velocity winds--throughout the United States is prompting changes in the roofing industry. Attachment procedures for all roof systems, both steep slope and low slope, are being...

OSHA's focused inspection.(SAFETYADVICE)(United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
October 1, 2006... It would be ludicrous to think that all OSHA site inspections are identical, but there is a basic "skeletal process" common to each one that contractors should be familiar with. The inspection may originate from a number of sources, including...

Why you should learn Spanish.(SUCCESSWITHHISPANICS)
October 1, 2006... OK, OK, I know that Latinos should learn English. I know this and believe this as much as anyone, so let's just get this point out of the way. Perhaps someday I'll write an article in Spanish about the subject so you can hand it to your...

Metal roofing continues to expand contractors offering metal tap into growth market.
October 1, 2006... The marketing of metal roofing has come a long way. The life cycle costs of metal roofing are making an impact with consumers, and the curb appeal of a metal roof is registering with many homeowners as well. Consumers who are savvy about Viking...

Incorporating gutter machines--seamlessly: if you want them done right, do the gutters yourself.
October 1, 2006... Contractors looking to close a sale, add profit to the job, and ensure a clean, crisp roofline are looking in the gutter. Portable gutter machines allow contractors to custom-manufacture seamless gutters on site, lowering material and labor...

Self-adhered membranes will stick around: modified bitumen and TPO products do away with key safety concerns.
October 1, 2006... Environmental regulations and insurance requirements are playing an increasing role in 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 the...

Topping mother nature: Gutter Topper designed to solve drainage problems.(Product Profile)
October 1, 2006... From ancient manmade structures to the latest examples of modern architecture, building drainage systems have been rendered useless by Aceraceae germen--the dreaded Maple seed, whose swarms are known to homeowners everywhere as "helicopters."...

Finding new business in Retrofit Roofing.(Contractor Profile)
October 1, 2006... ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. -- Multifaceted roofing and sheet metal contractor Allen Brothers Inc. is operating in one of the toughest local economies since its inception in 1952. In southeast Michigan, new home construction rates plummeted in the...

Safety Rail Source.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... The Safety Rail Source specializes in non-penetrating, easy-to-install, OSHA-compliant permanent and temporary roof safety protection. Products include non-penetrating roof edge and skylight railings, skylight screens for domed, corrugated and...

Garlock equipment.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... Fall-Ban CableGuard is a new fall protection system that reduces or eliminates the need to tie off, especially in the 6-foot OSHA zone. Once it's set up, workers can unhook, giving them complete freedom of movement almost anywhere on the roof....

Roofmaster.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... Roofmaster's Perimeter Warning Line system has four collapsible 44-inch-high stanchions and 100 feet of OSHA qualified red flags. This system also exceeds the OSHA 200-pound knock-over requirement. The X-style base folds up easily for storage...

Roof Mates.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... The Roof Anchor[TM] from Roof Mates is an easy-to-install, one-piece bracket for securing safety lines or ropes to provide added fall protection when doing any type of rooftop work. Six nail holes are used to secure the bracket to a roof truss....

Cougar Paws.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... Cougar Paws roofing boots feature innovative Traction Grip technology, which enables workers to double their production while also increasing their safety. These products will revolutionize the way you work on roof surfaces of varying materials...

Design Components.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... Design Components Inc. offers a rooftop walkway system with an OSHA-compliant safety railing system for attachment on all metal roof panels. All standing seam attachments are made with no roof panel penetrations. Rib panel roof attachment is...

Hy-Safe Technology.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... Hy-Safe Technology introduces the Heavy Weight Anchor System. The system is designed for use on roof surfaces where there are no existing handrails or other permanent means of fall protection. This product is ideal in situations where...

Protecta.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... Protecta pioneered the creation of a complete fall protection system available in a convenient container--Compliance-in-a-Can[TM]. It has now been upgraded to include a 5/8-inch lifeline and rope adjuster and will provide you with a fundamental...

Tie Down Engineering.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... The TranzSporter folding warning line system from Tie Down Engineering is designed to help protect workers from dangerous areas around jobsites or on the roof. It comes complete with three or four 39-inch folding stanchions and 105 feet of...

Delaware valley paint.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... V2G glasses feature foam padding, which forms a seal to keep out dust and airborne particles. Curved lenses provide full side protection. Lenses are treated to prevent fogging and self-seal small scratches. Interchangeable temples/headband...

Bilco.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... BIL-Guard[R] Hatch Railing System provides a permanent means of fall protection for hatch openings. Tested and proven to meet and exceed OSHA standard CFR 1910.23, it features a quick-mount bracket for fast, secure attachment to the capflashing...

DBI-SALA.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... DBI-SALA offers the new Glyder II sliding beam anchor. The Glyder II was developed as an upgrade to the current Glyder product and incorporates several new features that make the anchor easy to use. The ratcheting adjustment feature allows the...

Protective Roofing Products.(Focus On Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... The PR 600 from Protective Roofing Products is a fall arrest anchoring system designed for use on flat roofs. The PR 600 clamps onto any three-or four-wheel utility roof cart, allowing the PR 600 to be moved along the roof by pulling the cart...

Bi-metal fastener.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2006... SFS Intec Inc. is offering the first 40-year, full system warranty in the panel screw business. The warranty covers the EVERGRIP[TM] bi-metal fastener. The EVERGRIP fastener features corrosion-resistant austenitic (300 Series) stainless steel...

Ladder stabilizer.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2006... The Ladder-Max[R] stabilizer is designed to create a safer and more convenient workspace at the top of a ladder while maintaining stability. A universal ladder attachment that weighs just over 7 pounds, this innovative patent-pending invention...

Hip & Ridge.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2006... Atlas Roofing Corp.'s new StormMaster Pro-Cut Hip & Ridge for asphalt shingle roofs provides high wind performance in extreme weather conditions due to its SBS modified formulation and a built-in aggressive sealant strip. The patent-pending...

Chalk reel.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2006... The C. H. Hanson Company introduces its new high-quality Pro150Turbo chalk reel. It features a fast-retrieve reel and 150 feet of line for large projects. The product is made of high-strength plastic and has a soft-grip handle that is easy to...

Saw blades.(NEW PRODUCTS)(M. K. Morse Co.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The M. K. Morse Co. offers a new line of Master Cobalt[R] 5.5 TPI reciprocating saw blades for cutting wood and nail-embedded wood. Utilizing an innovative tooth geometry and set pattern, the new blade increases productivity while decreasing...

Leveling extension ladder.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2006... Werner Ladder Co. offers the Equalizer[TM], a new feature-packed extension ladder with factory-installed integrated leg levelers for added safety while working on uneven ground. The integrated leveler is easy to use. The leveler leg features...