Roofing Contractor articles from October 2008

Roofing Contractor archives from October 2008

National elections and business cycles.(Editor's Note)
October 1, 2008... In addition to all the attention the retail media is giving to the upcoming national election, there is considerable talk among many of the business folks close to me about the effect it is having on markets. Many believe that nothing positive...

Owens Corning names new group president.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... TOLEDO, Ohio -- Owens Corning announced the appointment of Karel K. Czanderna as group president of building materials. The building materials group includes Owens Corning's insulation, roofing and asphalt, masonry products and construction...

Drexel Metals partners with New Tech Machinery.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... IVYLAND, Pa. -- Drexel Metals Corporation of Ivyland, Pa., and New Tech Machinery of Denver, Colo., have joined forces. Drexel Metals, a metal roof systems supplier, and New Tech Machinery, a manufacturer of portable roll forming equipment,...

RRCI holds third annual mid-year technical meeting.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Reflective Roof Coatings Institute enjoyed record-setting attendance at its third annual Mid-Year Technical Meeting held Aug. 21 in Medina, Ohio, on the RPM International campus. More than 60 representatives of...

Garland provides professional specifications.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... CLEVELAND -- Architects, designers, specification writers, and facility managers may wish to take advantage of the nearly 40 roofing specifications now available online at garlandco.com, the Web site of The Garland Company Inc., Cleveland-based...

SPFA names new executive committee.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... FAIRFAX, Va. -- The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) announced the election of new Executive Committee Officers and Board members for the 2008-10 term. These members have taken it upon themselves to provide the association, and the...

SopraStar achieves energy star rating.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... WADSWORTH, Ohio -- SOPREMA's cool roof SopraStar has achieved Energy Star rating. Composed of selected SBS modified bitumen on fiberglass reinforcement with highly reflective white top surface, which maintains high reflectivity and emissivity....

Height Adjustable PipeGuard.(New Products)
October 1, 2008... OMG Roofing Products has added a Height Adjustable PipeGuard to its line of rooftop pipe supports. Designed to lift and support a variety of rooftop pipes from 5 inches to 8.5 inches off the surface of the roof, the new Height Adjustable...

10-inch synthetic tiles.(New Products)
October 1, 2008... EcoStar announced the addition of 10-inch Majestic Slate[TM] Traditional files to its extensive line of recycled, synthetic roofing products. A narrower version of EcoStar's existing 12-inch tiles, these 10-inch Majestic Slate tiles are...

Snap-on Ridge Vent cover.(New Products)
October 1, 2008... Metal-Era Inc. announced its popular Hi-Perf Ridge Vent now features a snap-on cover. The Hi-Perf Ridge Vent provides for proper venting at the ridge, which is critical for any roof design utilizing ventilation. The new snap-on cover adds to...

Spray gun.(New Products)
October 1, 2008... Foam contractors can enjoy improved productivity and performance thanks to Graco's new Fusion CS. Designed to virtually eliminate drilling out the mix chamber, the Fusion CS can save about an hour of maintenance time each day. Fusion CS reduces...

Adhesive Roof Tarp.(New Products)
October 1, 2008... A Tarp Solution Inc., the Miami, Florida-based manufacturer of the new EZ Tarp[TM] Adhesive Roof Tarp, opens its doors in the midst of peak hurricane season. EZ Tarp is a UV-treated high-mil adhesive roof tarp that revolutionizes the way a tarp...

Life-cycle analysis program.(New Products)
October 1, 2008... Carlisle SynTec recently introduced Roof$ense, a Web-based life-cycle analysis program that enables building owners to calculate the potential energy savings that can be realized from an energy-efficient roof design for the next 10, 20 or 30...

10 tips for surviving in bad times.(Smart Business)
October 1, 2008... We are in a terrible economic environment and many of you are feeling the pinch. There's nothing you can do to increase demand for roofing, so the focus needs to be on increasing your share of the diminished market. This means landing a higher...

Life, liberty and the pursuit of business success.(Measuring Up)
October 1, 2008... Our nation was founded on Thomas Jefferson's famous words regarding our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This was a new concept 232 years ago and it revolutionized the way people think of government and its role in our...

Repairing slate roofs.(Technical Details)
October 1, 2008... Slate tiles are one of the oldest types of steep-slope roof coverings in the United States. Their application dates back to colonial times. In recent decades, there has been a decrease in slate applications, due in large part to shortages in...

Building a winning team.(Leadership Selling)
October 1, 2008... Creating a great sales team begins by creating a great learning environment. With so many companies struggling to attract solid sales performers, it becomes obvious that the best way to develop a solid sales team is not to steal one from your...

Spray foam: still working wonders.(Energy Shield Inc.)
October 1, 2008... With energy costs a paramount consideration in today's economic climate; spray polyurethane foam (SPF) continues to be a viable option because of its ability to help reduce commercial and residential heating costs. And one company in...

The natural: striking natural slate blend makes roofing project pop.(Dunn Roofing)(Cover story)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michael Dunn, president of Dunn Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., of Nokesville, Va., understands the complexity of natural slate. For the last decade, Dunn and his partner and wife, Kara, have gained knowledge of...

Church roof achieves slate look with premium shingles.
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A prerequisite for installing a new roof on a Lapeer, Mich., church with a 24/12 pitch was that the finished product had to be spectacular, according to Ron Turkus, president of Roof Technologies Inc. "The roof...

Drill Point Fasteners.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... Mule-Hide Drill Point Fasteners feature a double flute, self-drilling design for efficient penetration into the roof deck. They can be used in conjunction with Mule-Hide 3-inch Metal Stress Plates for superior wind uplift resistance. Specially...

Stabilizer for truss bracing.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... MiTek's Stabilizer provides a safer, easier and more cost-efficient solution for installing and bracing roof trusses. This recycled steel product from MiTek Industries is a permanent bracing solution, eliminating time and energy used for...

Insulation Fasteners and Stress Plates.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... FiberTite Insulation Fasteners and Stress Plates are engineered to provide enhanced load distribution and have a heavy shank and deep thread diameter to provide superior withdrawal resistance. FiberTite fasteners also include a deep No. 3...

Belted fastening system.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... SFS intec is a leading manufacturer of innovative fastening systems for mechanically attached roofs. The isofast[R] belted fastening system is the fastest way to install roofing fasteners for insulation and membrane attachment, is approved for...

Heavy-duty fasteners.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... TIP-TOP Screw Manufacturing Inc. manufactures roofing screws, concrete screws, heavy-duty fasteners, construction fasteners, insulation fasteners, and insulation plates. Fasteners are available in the following head styles: Phillips flat top...

HailGard Fastener.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... Firestone's HD HailGard Fastener eliminates the need for a supplemental plate and is available for use with plywood, oriented-strand board and composite insulations that use plywood or OSB as their top surface, including Firestone's HailGard...

Trade specific program.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... Triangle Fastener provides a full line of standard and specialty fasteners, tools, sealants and accessories for the commercial construction industry. Our new NEED-IT-NOW![TM] Trade Specific Program consolidates products and services so you have...

Automated insulation attachment system.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... AccuTrac, the automated insulation attachment system from OMG Roofing Products, is easy to use and allows one man to do the job of two by positioning the plate and driving the fastener in one movement. This reduces installation time, minimizes...

Wire Coil Roofing Nails.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... Hitachi Wire Coil Roofing Nails are designed for rapid shingle and felt paper installation with strong holding power. Large diameter heads minimize pull-through for flat-lying and long-lasting roofs. Electrogalvanization provides corrosion...

Flex RhinoBond System.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... The Flex RhinoBond[R] System (RhinoBend is a registered trademark of OMG Inc.) for thermoplastic single-ply roofing membranes helps reduce labor while increasing the uplift resistance strength of single ply membranes. The system works by...

SIP and Nail Base fasteners.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... TRUFAST LLC offers the industry's most comprehensive selection of fasteners specifically engineered for structural insulated panels (SIPs) and nail base applications. A choice of three thread/point styles is available to ensure job-matched...

Screw anchors.(Focus On: Fasteners)
October 1, 2008... With a new thread design and lower installation torque, the new Tapper + line of screw anchors from Powers Fasteners Inc. can handle virtually any light to medium duty fastening application in concrete, block and brick base material--and is...