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5 Measuring Up by Monroe Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Legally Speaking by Richard D. Alaniz . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sustainable Roofing by Dr. Jim Hoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Zero to Hero by Ken Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Safety Advice by Chip Macdonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Editor’s Note by Rick Damato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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elcome to the New Year! Some in the roofing industry had a 2011 to look back on and cheer and others are glad it has mercifully ended. I hope yours was great and that your 2012 will be even better. Last year this column made a prediction that for most of us did not exactly work out. It stated that after several years of a slack economy something had to change. The nation’s economy was in for a change of course, either up or down, just different. Is it me, or did 2011 seem like Groundhog Year? At the end, at least in my part of the roofing world, it was same-old-same-old. The economy went along at a continuing slow pace. The price of raw goods continued to rise, but not so much as to cause real change in our markets. So that prediction was wrong. Do I dare make another or go back to making New Year’s resolutions? I will stay away from the broad economy and predict a little closer to the roofing industry this time. I predict 2012 will be a very interesting year for roofing. Skip the fact that this is an election year. That will make some things interesting but will not change the price of asphalt or the amount of rain and snow we will get or how many hail or wind storms will hit. So many more things impact the roofing industry than mere politics. New demands for fall protection will continue to be an “A” topic for 2012. Trade groups will continue to argue that there is a better way to manage falls from height than those being demanded by OSHA. For my part, I remain delighted that this argument is being played out. New demands for crane fitness and crane operator training will be interesting to watch in 2012. The rules relating to crane operator training are not set to take full impact until 2014 but many owners are demanding compliance now. New demand for our products and services will bring on some interesting challenges as roofing contractors will take on the significant task of ramping up their workforces. Immigration reform, or at least the talk about it, will be more than interesting in 2012, especially in the face of emerging demand for skilled labor; the kind of skilled labor that is typified by its Spanish accent. The new International Green Construction Code will make life interesting for some roofing contractors in 2012. Code changes in general will place new demands on everyone involved in the chain from suppliers to specifiers to estimators to contractors and even installers in some instances. Stay tuned to Roofing Contractor as we keep you posted on all of the most interesting trends that come along. Find them here every month and keep up with them every day online at www.roofingcontractor.com

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INDUSTRY NEWS Allied Announces Regional Reorganization EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Allied Building Products Corp. announced a strategic regional reorganization of its Eastern Division. Effective Jan. 1, 2012, John McLaughlin, president of Exteriors – Eastern Division has appointed Allen Baldree, Steve Whitcomb and Eric Grubbs as the leaders of the newly formed eastern regions. Steve Whitcomb has accepted the role of regional manager ■ Allen Baldree of the newly formed North Atlantic region, which will include the Ohio Valley, Michigan, Upstate New York and New England branches. Steve began his career with Astro Building Products and came to Allied via acquisition in 2005 and served as the regional manager of

Michigan for the past seven years. Eric Grubbs has accepted the role of regional manager of the newly formed South Atlantic Region. This newly developed region will include the MarylandVirginia region, which will continue to be led by Len Weber; the Pennsylvania region,

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD JAY BUTCH CertainTeed Corp.

DUANE CUMMINGS The Sensational Group

JOHN D’ANNUNZIO IRT-Paragon Inc.

JOHN DEROSA JR. IKO Manufacturing

KEN KELLY Kelly Roofing

KEVIN KENNEDY Beacon Exit Planning

STEVE LITTLE KPost Company

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which will continue to be led by Tim Eck; and the Atlanta and Florida Exterior branches, which will report directly to Grubbs. Grubbs joined Allied in 1987 and served as the branch manager in the Anchorage branch before moving to the Seattle area and

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Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Presents Industry Awards GLENVIEW, Ill. — The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) recently presented four prestigious association awards at the MRCA 62nd Annual Conference in Rosemont, Ill. Jim Barr, Barr Roofing, Abilene, Texas, was honored with the distinctive James Q. McCawley Award. This award is given to an individual in recognition of their devotion to the roofing industry and is the most prestigious award given by MRCA. This award was first presented in 1969 and is a longstanding tradition of the association. “The McCawley Award is given to individuals like Jim who have a history ■ Jim Ramser and longevity of making signifi- (left) presents cant contributions to the roof- the Industry Innovation Award ing industry and roofing com- to Dan Jackson munity,” said MRCA President of Safe Pro. Randy Adams. Barr has been involved in the roofing industry since 1967, and has worked with MRCA for the past 15 years serving as president in 2002 and then for many years as chairman of the MRCA Technical & Research Committee. The MRCA IMPACT Award was presented to Empire Roofing, Fort Worth, Texas. The IMPACT Award recognizes an MRCA member company that has demonstrated a commitment to improving the well-being of a community through philanthropy or community service.

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Empire Roofing donated a 20,000-square-foot roof for EXPANCO, a non-profit document destruction organization. Founded in 1980, the organization employs and trains handicapped and disabled workers, placing many of them into productive jobs in the community. The association also presented Diamond Roofiing, Manhattan, Kan., with the SHARP Award. This aaward recognizes a MRCA member company for ttheir dedication to improving job site safety through development, implementation and enforcement of a safety and risk management program. MRCA’s Industry Innovation Award honors a supplier or manufacturer for their work towards the advancement of the roofing industry through innovations or product development related to safety, technology, efficiency or environment, and who has significantly improved the well-being of the roofing contractor. This year’s recipient was SafePro LP for their development of the RiskPro Roof Hatch Fall Protection System. “We are thrilled with all the recipients in this year’s award program,” said Adams. “MRCA is comprised of an outstanding group of talented and committed roofing contractors. It’s always an honor to be among this impressive pool of companies.” For more information, visit www.mrca.org. ■ Ronnie McGlothlin (right) of Empire Roofing accepts the Impact Award from Jim Ramser.

INDUSTRY NEWS Allen Baldree will assume the role of vice president for the Big East region and will work directly with John McLaughlin in developing and expanding the company’s footprint along the East Coast. For more information, visit www.alliedbuilding.com.

NRCA Roofing Manual Available for Pre-Order ROSEMONT, Ill. — The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has made its updated volume of The NRCA Roofing Manual, The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2012, available for pre-order. The manual, which updates and replaces The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2008, provides comprehensive information, including design, materials and installation techniques, applicable to metal panel and spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roof systems used in low- and steep-slope applications. For more information and to pre-order the manual, go to shop. nrca.net or contact NRCA’s Customer Service Department at 866-2756722 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.nrca.net.

FMCSA Issues Final Rule to Ban Handheld Cell Phone Use WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued the final rule to ban the use of handheld cell phones by commercial vehicle drivers. Specifically the rule allows for the continued use of hands-free devices, stating, “The Agency (FMCSA) does not believe sufficient data exist to justify a ban of both handheld and hands-free use of mobile telephones by drivers operating CMVs in interstate commerce.” Note also that the rule bans the use of push-to-talk technology which the agencies consider to be cell phone technology but does not ban the use of CB radios because “The use of CB and two-way radios and other electronic devices by CMV drivers for other functions is outside the scope of consideration in this rulemaking.” ATA’s Office of Public Affairs is currently drafting an official statement about the rule. For more information, visit www.fmcsa.dot.gov.

Correction There was an error in the Distributor listing for Pacific Supply, A Beacon Roofing Supply Company in Orange County, Calif., in the 2012 Roofing Resource Buyers Guide in the December issue. The correct listing is included below, and it is also available online at roofingresource.roofingcontractor.com. Roofing Contractor apologizes for the error.

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NEW PRODUCTS New BIM Objects

Self Retracting Lifelines

The Bilco Company

Capital Safety

The Bilco Company announces that new Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects are available for the company’s complete line of specialty access products. Available for download from the company’s website as well as www.seek.autodesk.com, BIM models are designed with built-in properties that allow architects to customize the product to output a model which meets their specific design requirements. Models are in Revit format and are available for roof hatches, automatic fire vents and floor access doors in both single and double leaf design configurations. In addition, Bilco currently offers CAD details, submittal drawings and three-part specifications on their website to further support the technical requirements of architects and specifiers. For more information, visit www.bilco.com.

Capital Safety introduces the DBI-SALA Nano-Lok™ Self Retracting Lifelines (SRL). These new SRL’s can be used in place of lanyards and can be directly attached to any harness, reducing fall clearances. Weighing 1.6 pounds, the lightweight design provides the ultimate comfort and productivity, while still being able to protect workers up to 420 pounds. The SRL technology retains tension on the lifeline at all times, keeping it out of the worker’s way and reducing dragging, snagging and trip falls. The automatic activating arrester locks quickly to stop falls within inches, reducing free fall distance and providing more protection at lower heights. For more information, visit www.capitalsafety.com.

Solar Roofing System CertainTeed

Insulated Metal Wall Panel System

CertainTeed Corp. introduces the Apollo™ Solar Roofing System, featuring highly integrated photovoltaic (PV) panels into the roofing system. In addition to the high performance of polycrystalline panels, the new solar roofing system is lightweight, durable, resistant to wind uplift, and can easily be integrated into either an existing roof or with the installation of a new roof that combines solar panels and asphalt shingles. Unlike rack-mounted solar systems, the new solar roofing system fully integrates with roofing shingles for a clean, seamless appearance. Apollo modules are Class A fire rated and meet UL 1703 requirements. For more information, visit www.certainteedsolar.com.

Kingspan Insulated Panels

Work Pants

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America introduces the Optimo™ Series insulated metal wall panel system. The wall system offers designers a comprehensive range of building solutions for both vertical and horizontal wall applications. The system also offers a variety of module widths, multiple color options, trimless ends and custom aluminum extrusions for creative freedom. With tested R-values as high as 30, superior airtightness and low thermal bridging, the wall system can result in energy savings up to 30 percent over standard cavity-based insulation systems. For more information, visit www.kingspanpanels.us or www.kingspanpanels.ca.

Blåkläder The Blåkläder X1600 workpants include kneepads and exterior utility pockets that replace the need for a tool belt. The pants also include leg-shield technology, a layer of Cordura® from the thigh to shin for maximum protection on the jobsite. Cordura, an ultra abrasion-resistant but flexible synthetic material, is also strategically placed in pressure points, heavy-ware areas and on pockets throughout the pants. Rear pockets are bellowed to increase weight capacity and prevent tears. For more information, call 800-948-6452 or visit www.blakladerusa.com.

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Elastomeric Green Roof Coating E&G Coatings E&G Coatings Tire2Coat is an elastomeric green roof coating made from recycled tires. The product lasts 10 years and reflects heat, seals leaks, and rolls right on top of your roof without stripping. Additionally, it can save up to 50 percent in energy costs when combined with quality home insulating, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. For more information, visit www.egcoatings.com.

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MEASURINGUP

19 Things to Do You May Not Have Gotten To

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odern life can be hectic and time consuming. For small business owners, time management can be even more challenging. Here are some to do’s you may want to make sure you have gotten to and done. If it contains items where you were going to get to it but never have, make a list and start a few at a time. 1. Do you have a regular and living will? If not, should something happen to you, circumstances can quickly become very complicated. Lawyers and emotions rarely mix well. Even if you do not have your estate all figured out, put something in place to make sure the government is not your estate planner. You can always change it. Does that will include instructions regarding children should you and your wife die together in an accident? 2. Do you have a power of attorney authorizing someone to make decisions should you become incapacitated or sick? This takes some trust, but if you are in intensive care, someone has to sign those payroll checks. 3. Do you have photos of everything in your house and your office/shop? Are those photos stored off site? If you have a fire or tornado, you need to be able to prove what you own. 4. In the last five years, have you reviewed your insurance coverage with a “professional” multi-line insurance agent who works with businesses? 5. Do you back up your computers off site? Just making a copy of files and putting them in a fireproof safe will not work. Fire safes do not protect from heat. Make sure your backup system is automatic and not subject to an office person remembering. 6. Do you own your own website? If you’re not sure, ask. And do you have a copy of the code that was written in case your provider goes broke?

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7. Have you shopped and reviewed business phone services in the last five years? If not, there is a good chance you are paying too much. 8. Do you have a safety program and know what to do if someone is seriously injured on one of your jobs? If you were on vacation or out of the office, is there an emergency file your office manager or someone else can follow? What if it was you that was injured; would someone else know what to do? Do you have a relationship with a safety consultant? When a death occurs, it is too late to try and find a safety consultant to represent you. Now is the time to know that person and how to keep in touch with them.

MEASURINGUP 9. In case of an emergency, do you have a flashlight and water in both your office and home? 10. Do you have some cash reserves or are you always broke? Yeah, I know — kids, family, the economy, etc., etc. The simple truth is always being broke creates way too much stress and you have to fix that or every year goes by and it is the same. My Dad was a carpenter but he always had a few bucks saved for a rainy day. 11. Have you told someone important in your life thank you? Teachers, a coach, a past friend, a family member. Saying thank you is always a good thing and not enough of us do that. 12. Improve your keyboarding and typing skills. Almost all businesses and managers/owners use computers in some form. If you can’t type, it takes up too much of your time. Numerous games on the Internet can improve your skills. 13. Fix what you’re bitching about. If you have an employee that has bugged

you for years, get rid of them. If you have some type of function you go to out of loyalty, quit going and substitute something you enjoy. 14. Volunteer. Go to a shelter, bang nails at a Habitat House, do something for the community. It will make you feel good, you will be helping someone else and it will help you appreciate your life more. 15. Have a clean the office and desk day. If you have a book you bought to read and you have not read it in the last year, you are never going to read it. Do it as a company exercise. Back your pickup truck to the door and let it all fly. 16. Say No. It is OK to say no to that committee you don’t have time for or boring dinner you don’t want to attend. Setting boundaries is healthy. 17. Don’t let e-mail start your day. You have no control over what you were sent last night and how your time might be stolen. Stick to your morning

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plan and then deal with e-mail. 18. Use e-mail to document legal situations but do not use it to manage conflict. Most people type poorly and there is no inflection; emotion is hard to detect. Talk conflict out, don’t e-mail it out. 19. How often do you do something for you? Make an appointment today to do something for you. Might be to go to a ball game, go hunting, or take a weekend trip with your wife, whatever? Sometimes, we mistakenly put ourselves last. Monroe Porter is president of PROOF Management Consultants, a company specializing in seminars and business consulting for contractors. He is also founder of PROSULT™ Networking Groups developed to help noncompeting contractors. He can be reached at 800-864-0284 or monroe@proofman. com. For more information, visit www. proofman.com.

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LEGALLYSPEAKING

What the Boeing-NLRB Case Means for You

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oeing Co. is trying to expand production and add manufacturing capacity, something most other companies can only dream about doing in this economy. Unfortunately, Boeing has hit a snag in its attempts to expand production of its Dreamliner airplane to a new facility in South Carolina. But it is not the economy that is hampering the opening of the new assembly line. It’s the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Under President Barack Obama, the NLRB has become markedly more pro-union and has been busily working to reverse longstanding rulings to favor unions. This is happening even as the number of private-sector employees who are union members has continued to decline. Last year, 6.9 percent of private sector wage and salary workers were members of a union, down from 7.2 percent in 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. At the moment, both Boeing and the NLRB seem prepared to slug out their differences in hearings that could drag on for months. Employers should be paying attention to the dispute because it involves issues that could affect them.

The Boeing Battle For Boeing, the beginning of the dispute stretches back several years. In 2009, the aviation giant realized its production line in Washington State couldn’t handle the demand for its new Dreamliner plane. So, Boeing decided to open a second production plant in South Carolina, and by early 2011 the facility was nearly finished and Boeing had hired more than 1,000 new workers. Then in April of this year, the NLRB charged that Boeing’s decision to open a plant in South Carolina was illegal retaliation against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, its largest union. The production facility in Washington, in the Seattle area, has been beset by strikes by union members in ultimately every set of negotiations for each new contract, while the South Carolina facility is non-union. One of the remedies sought by the NLRB is for Boeing to move production from South Carolina to a union facility in Washington. However, Boeing wasn’t looking to replace workers in Washington or trying to bust the union. In fact, Boeing had already ramped up production at the Seattle facility, even as it opened the South Carolina plant. Boeing is fighting the NLRB vigorously. “This claim is legally frivolous and represents a radical departure from both NLRB and Supreme Court precedent,” said Boeing Executive Vice President

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and General Counsel J. Michael Luttig in a statement. “Boeing has every right under both federal law and its collective bargaining agreement to build additional U.S. production capacity outside of the Puget Sound region.” For its part, the NLRB claims Boeing chose the new location in a right-to-work state as a way to eliminate the chances of strikes by union workers. “A worker’s right to strike is a fundamental right guaranteed by the National Labor Relations Act,” NLRB Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon said in a press release when the board announced the charges. In perhaps his single most alarming comment for other businesses, Solomon later released a statement arguing that the Boeing action is business as usual at the NLRB. “Contrary to certain public statements made in recent weeks, there is nothing remarkable or unprecedented about the complaint issued against the Boeing Company on April 20,” he said in the May 9 statement. So far, Boeing and the NLRB are still locked in a slow-moving hearing process. The administrative judge of that hearing denied Boeing’s request to dismiss the lawsuit. However, in August the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a broad subpoena ordering the NLRB to turn over all documents related to the Boeing case. This was an unprecedented step, according to Solomon. “To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time since 1940 that the National Labor Relations Board has been the subject of a Congressional subpoena,” he said in a statement. “I am disappointed and surprised by this development.”

LEGALLYSPEAKING The Fallout in DC The House subpoena is just one area where Congress is battling the White House and the NLRB over the Boeing case. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has been blunt in his criticism of the NLRB. “Right now Boeing is stuck in what amounts to a union-controlled NLRB Star Chamber whose sole purpose is to extract a pound of flesh from the company,” said Graham in a statement following the administrative judge’s decision to allow the case to proceed. “Eventually Boeing will break free from the union-dominated process and move to a truly independent court of law. It’s there that Boeing ultimately prevails over this frivolous NLRB complaint. … South Carolina earned the right to build these airplanes and no unelected bureaucracy is going to take that away from us.” Graham is one of 19 Republican senators who signed a letter to Obama vowing to block two of the president’s nominations to the NLRB — one is Solomon’s appointment as general counsel. The other is that of board member Craig Becker, who Obama granted a recess appointment last year. The Senate has yet to confirm Solomon and Becker, former associate general counsel to both the Service Employees International Union and the AFL-CIO, is scheduled to step down at the end of the year. Currently, there are two other board positions on the five-member board that are unfilled. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a two-member NLRB board cannot issue decisions, so unless the Senate moves to confirm new board members, the NLRB will be effectively hamstrung once Becker’s term ends at the end of this year. According to the letter from the senators, the suit against Boeing is “an attack on millions of workers in 22 right-to-work states, as well as a government-led act of intimidation against American companies that should have the freedom to choose to build plants in right-to-work states. If the NLRB prevails, it will only encourage companies to make their investments in foreign nations, moving jobs and economic growth overseas.” In early December, Boeing settled its differences with the Machinists Union, the union responsible for filing unfair labor

practice charges with the NLRB and getting this entire dispute kicked off. For now, Boeing will continue producing its Dreamliner in South Carolina, but agreed to keep production of other airplanes in the Seattle area. Although the dispute looks to be settled, there are lessons to be learned from the NLRB’s pursuit of Boeing.

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Steps to Take Now In the current economy and with a presidential election on the horizon, employers need to understand what’s at stake in the increasingly pro-union environment being fortuned by the administration. • Be prepared for increasing union activity. As the economy continues to struggle, more workers may be tempted to join unions or to unionize workplaces that have been non-union. The new NLRB rules will spur union leaders to aggressively start ramping up unionizing efforts and seek government help for those activities. If you have a unionized workforce, be prepared for more recruiting efforts of any non-union employees you may have. If you have traditionally been a non-union company, you may find union organizers looking to attract new members amongst your employees. • Be educated and prepared. Along with periodically checking the pulse of union interest in your workforce, you should pro-

actively anticipate questions and inquiries about unions and unionizing efforts. When it comes to responding to potential union activities, you need to do everything by the book so that your responses are legal and correct. If a manager in a satellite office asks his employee about union activity or makes an anti-union comment using company e-mail, the consequences for the entire company could be far-reaching and serious. This is also a good time to review and update training materials. If you have not offered formal training regarding how to respond to unionizing activity and questions for managers and supervisors, you should seriously consider instituting it now. You should also develop a clear reporting chain so workers and managers can quickly escalate questions and concerns. When developing training materials, be sure to consult with in-house counsel, outside attorneys and the HR department to be sure that those materials are appropriate and relevant for your industry and employees. • Be aware of regulatory and legislative changes. The NLRB has released a flurry of new rulings regarding unions and even non-union worker rights. The next election cycle will also be heavily contested in some areas, and unions will again throw a lot of money into races that could impact your company directly. You need to understand exactly what is happening in your state and nationally, so that you are not caught off guard. Outside counsel can be a valuable source of information. Trade associations and other industry groups can often provide helpful legislative and regulatory updates. Employers have their hands full right now, but they need to make the time to understand what is going on with the union companies like Boeing, the NLRB and their own employees. Otherwise, they could be unprepared for actions and activities that could have far-reaching implications for all of their stakeholders. Richard D. Alaniz is senior partner at Alaniz and Schraeder, a national labor and employment firm based in Houston. For more information, call 281-833-2200 or e-mail [email protected].

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Why Sustainable Roofs? Do We Have the Reasons!

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he Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is pleased to collaborate with Roofing Contractor to provide a monthly perspective about roofing and the environment. During the next 12 months, we will look at many aspects of roofing and sustainability, with a focus on how roofing contractors can become better equipped to participate and profit in the new green building market. For our first column, we’d like to get right to the bottom line: Why are roofs so important to the environment? The onesentence answer is, “There are two and a half million reasons!” That’s the surface area of re-roofs installed on nonresidential rooftops every year in the United States. And this vast area of re-roofing is virtually untouched by current green building programs, which tend to focus narrowly on new construction or major building retrofits. It’s also a lot of territory when you consider that the total footprint of buildings certified by the leading green building program (LEED) after more than 10 years is still less than what U.S. roofing contractors install in a single year. Because of the large commercial building area affected by reroofing every year, the Center has researched the energy and environmental value of that space to determine its strategic value to our nation. And our findings are truly amazing. If all the existing nonresidential roofs in the United States were retrofitted to meet the most recent standards in the 2012 International Energy Efficiency Code, the annual savings in heating and cooling costs would exceed 700 trillion BTUs. And that savings would be renewable and sustainable because our nation would continue to collect that 700 trillion BTU benefit each and every year for decades to come. Not only can we save amazing amounts of energy, we also can produce new clean energy using available commercial rooftop space. If one one-quarter of existing commercial rooftop space were suitable for some form of solar power (photovoltaic, solar thermal or daylighting), the total energy produced would exceed the power of 20 Grand Coulee Dams. But energy savings and production are just the start for our nation’s rooftops. Through improvements in reducing roofing waste and recycling roofing materials, our industry can make a greater impact than any other industry in reducing solid waste in this country. Currently, construction waste accounts for 25 percent of all solid waste, and roofing accounts for 25 percent of the construction waste total. That means that a 50 percent reduction in roofing waste could reduce overall solid waste in the United States by more than 3 percent.

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The same benefits of scale apply to many other important environmental impacts. Roofs can reduce unwanted storm water runoff while capturing and diverting rainwater for other important building uses. Cool roof surfaces can help mitigate the effects of the urban heat island effect, reduce the need for peak electricity production and offset global warming. Because roofing products can be manufacturer from a wide variety of raw materials, the roofing industry offers one of the best opportunities to develop new products with reduced environmental impact. And finally, a well-designed and well-maintained roof can extend the service life of buildings and help ensure a safe environment for the people who work and live in them. Given this amazing potential for environmental benefit, it’s easy to see why the Center and its members are excited about the role of roofing in green buildings. And although, we actually have two and a half million reasons to talk about, we’ll focus on a few of the best reasons during the coming months. Please join us! Dr. Jim Hoff serves as Research Director for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Washington, D.C. (www.roofingcenter.org). You can contact Jim at [email protected].

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turbines, daylighting, geothermal and other sustainable products. • Product Showcase: Combining the former New Product Pavilion and Green Pavilion into one focused area, the Product Showcase features the hottest industry trends and the latest new, cool, green and safety products. Located on the show floor in Booth #367, this area is a mustsee for attendees to find great products in a direct, non-selling environment. • Metal Marketplace: Visit this area on the show floor devoted to metal products. Network with the cutting-edge companies supplying creative and innovative designs, building concepts, tools and services. If metal is your specialty, you will find what you need here. • Live Demonstrations: Adding an extra dimension to the learning process, the FREE Live Demonstrations provide step-by-step instructions on solving a wide variety of roofing problems. See products in action and learn how to use, sell and install them for maximum profitability and effectiveness. • Exhibitor Product Clinics: Learn tricks, tips and detailed instructions through a series of Exhibitor Product Clinics held by exhibiting companies including OMG Roofing Products, Equipter and ClaimExpress.com for Contractors.

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2012 INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO EXHIBITOR LIST-ALPHABETICAL EXHIBITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH # 3C Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1369 3M Industrial Mineral Products Division . 841 4 Cs Spray Equipment Rental, Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1068 A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ABC Supply Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 Acculynx.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 861 ACH Foam Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1655 Acme Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1165 Acu-Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1663 ADCO Roofing Products/Millennium Adhesives/ETERNABOND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 Advanced Estimating Systems Inc. . . . . . . 452 Advanced Green Technologies . . . . . . . . . 1564 Air Vent, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1353 ALCO Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Aldo Products Company, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 All Seasons Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1553 All Steel Roofing USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Alpha Pro Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621 Alpha Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1825 ALT Global . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758 Ambassador Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1846 Ameresco Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1754 American Construction Metals . . . . . . . . . 1006 American Express Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1603 American Slate Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1839 American Weatherstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1664 Amerisafe, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 AMS Controls Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 AMSI Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 APOC Roofing & Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 831 Architectural West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1559 Arkema, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Arrow Magnolia International, Inc. . . . . . . 248 ATAS International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Atlas Roofing Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868 Automated Systems Research . . . . . . . . . 1600 Aztec Washer Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1173 B.C. Shake and Shingle Association . . . . . . 459 Babcock-Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905 BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 968 BASF Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606 Berger Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Berridge Manufacturing Company . . . . . . 405 BILCO Company, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1146

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EXHIBITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH # Bitec, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1531 Bitumar USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1059 Blue Ridge Fiberboard, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1743 Boral Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1567 Bradbury Company Inc., The . . . . . . . . . . . . 646 Brewer Company, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737 Building Products Development/BPD . . . . 217 Building Products of Canada Corp. . . . . . . 346 Burkeline Roofing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 1560 BUZON Pedestal International . . . . . . . . . 1161 Cabela’s Corporate Outfitter . . . . . . . . . . . 1647 Cambridge Lee Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 836 Canplas Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610 Capital Safety (DBI-SALA and Protecta) . . 652 Cargotec USA Inc., Hiab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Carlisle Construction Materials . . . . . . . . 1031 Carlisle Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1045 Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau . . . . . . . . . . 955 Central Association of German Roofing Contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 CertainTeed Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 915 Chase Products Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502 Chem Link Products LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 953 Chicago Clamp Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858 China National Building Waterproof Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Choice Hotels International . . . . . . . . . . . 1801 Cidan Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847 ClaimExpress.com for Contractors . . . . . 1811 Classic Gutter Systems LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 1832 Classic Metal Roofing Systems . . . . . . . . . . 232 Cleasby Conveyors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921 Cleasby Manufacturing Co, Inc . . . . . . . . . . 825 CNBM International Corporation . . . . . . . 1463 CoatingsPro Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Colbond, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 653 Coll Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655 Commercial Products Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 717 Conklin Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 ConnectPoint Resolution Systems . . . . . . . 460 Construction Insurance Solutions . . . . . . . 439 Continental Casualty Company d/b/a CNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Continental Materials, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1547 Cool Roof Rating Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1756 Covertech/RFoil Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743 Dataforma Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1517

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2012 INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO EXHIBITOR LIST-ALPHABETICAL EXHIBITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH # Davis Memorial Foundation/Western Roofing Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1559 DCI Products Smart Vent & Smart Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 DECRA Roofing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 Deluxe For Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1805 Design Components Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 DeWitt Products Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 DI Roof Seamers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Direct Metals Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Drexel Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Duo-Fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1737 DuPont Tyvek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524 Durapax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 747 Duro-Last, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723 Dynamic Fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 Dynasol, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 DynoRaxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1565 EagleView Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853 EcoFasten Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1748 EcoStar LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 EDCO Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1653 Edil Roofing Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647 Elk River Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 769 EnerBank USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 Englert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607 Equipter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539 Erbatech GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 ERSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1525 ES Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1362 estimationPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1701 Eternabond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 Evergreen Slate Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 852 Everhard Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Extreme Weather Predictions . . . . . . . . . . 1704 E-Z Gutter Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065 EZESTEP.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Fabral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 FallTech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 FelTex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 FiberTite Roofing Systems by Seaman Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1252 Fiberweb Surround by TYPAR . . . . . . . . . . 1821 Firestone Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 1268 First Choice Repair Program . . . . . . . . . . . 1725 Flame Engineering, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1263 Flex Membrane International, Inc. . . . . . . 1047

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EXHIBITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH # FLIR Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700 Fortuna Logistics, LLC/MaxCon . . . . . . . . . 563 Franklin International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 FRSA - Roofing Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Gaco Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 GAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1201 Gardner & Black Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909 Garland Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1448 Garlock Equipment Company . . . . . . . . . . 1512 Gateway Insurance Company . . . . . . . . . . 1010 Geocel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1511 GeoEstimator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1611 Georgia Pacific Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . 1253 Gerard/Allmet Roofing Products . . . . . . . . . 571 Gladding McBean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 Global Wrap, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1838 Go Grailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572 GoofTech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1469 Grace Construction Products . . . . . . . . . . 1052 Graco Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 Granite Mountain Quarries . . . . . . . . . . . . 1447 GSSI Sealants, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1826 Guilbert Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1056 Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing Inc. . . 210 GutterBrush Guys, LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1640 Haag Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1459 HailAppointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1617 HailWATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 961 Heatec, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1830 Hettrick, Cyr & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Home Talk USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1644 Hunter Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811 Hydro-Stop/United Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . 707 IB Roof Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1431 IKO Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1244 Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corp. . . . . 1638 Infra-Red Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 854 Inland Coatings Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1158 InSpire Roofing Products by The Tapco Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801 Insulfoam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1343 INSUTECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1169 International Coatings Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1727 International Code Council . . . . . . . . . . . . 1612 International Diamond Systems, Inc. . . . 1543 International Roofing Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 InterWrap, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1639

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2012 INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO EXHIBITOR LIST-ALPHABETICAL EXHIBITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH # Johns Manville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1230 Karnak Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1039 Kee Safety, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1731 Kingspan Insulated Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 KRATON Polymers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755 Lanco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 741 LaPolla Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Legend Roofing Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560 Leister USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711 Lexsuco Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1162 Lifetime Tool & Building Products LLC . . 1064 LiveHailMap.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1817 LiveRoof, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1744 Lomanco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Louiseville Fiberboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Lucas Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757 Malarkey Roofing Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817 Marathon Roofing Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 1444 Maze Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1648 MBCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 McElroy Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 McNichols Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873 Metal Construction Association . . . . . . . . . 202 Metal Construction News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Metal Plus LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1665 Metal Roofing Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Metal Sales Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Metalforming, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1520 Metanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Metl-Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901 Metro Roof Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Metstar Building Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 208 MFM Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 638 Miller Safety at Height/Honeywell . . . . . . . 971 Milspec Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 MIRO Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 749 Modi-Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742 Momentum Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 1836 MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734 Mule-Hide Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 National Coatings Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 430 National Nail Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1061 National Roofing Legal Resource Center . . 443 NEOGARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 New Tech Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1120 nology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1602 North Country Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1735

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EXHIBITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH # NRCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 NRCA Retirement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547 NRCA ROOFPAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 NUHEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541 Nutech Paint LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 NUWA SLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1845 OFIC North America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 754 O’Hagin’s, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1659 OMG Roofing Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939 On Top Safety Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1164 Opus Roof Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 657 Orion Energy Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1853 Ornametals Manufacturing LLC . . . . . . . . 1505 Owens Corning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1331 P & P Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 PABCO Roofing Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516 Palfinger North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 PanelClaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1570 Panther Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1841 Peak Fall Protection, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1646 Perma-Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543 Permafelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949 Petersen Aluminum Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835 PHP Systems/Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 934 Pictometry Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1609 Plasteco Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559 Plastextil S.A.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1746 Polyglass USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1219 PPG Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Premier Rail Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 PRI Construction Materials Technologies, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 QualCraft Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1642 Quick Mount PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1847 RAS Systems, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212 RCI, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1163 Reeves Roofing Equipment Co. . . . . . . . . . 1265 Reflective Roof Coatings Institute . . . . . . . 656 Reimann & Georger Corp./RGC . . . . . . . . . . 804 Resisto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930 Resolite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658 Revere Copper Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 RHH Foam Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753 RK Hydro-Vac Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1347 RKW US, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 Robetex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972 Roof Hugger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420

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2012 INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO EXHIBITOR LIST-ALPHABETICAL EXHIBITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH # Roof Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840 RoofAquaGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Roofers World Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Roofing Contractor Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . 1443 Roofing Contractor Marketing . . . . . . . . . . 963 Roofing Risk Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1610 Roofing Supply USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1844 Rooflogic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731 Roofmaster Products Company . . . . . . . . 1247 RoofSlope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1558 Rooftop Anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 848 Rooftop Equipment Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 642 Ross Manufacturing and Polyguard Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745 Ryerson AlumaKlad/ColorKlad . . . . . . . . . . 512 S-5! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 SAFEPRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1360 SAFE-T-STRAP / WEB TECH SAFETY . . . . . 463 Safety Anchor Fall Equipment Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663 Safety Hoist Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1060 Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1601 Santafe Tile Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1657 Sashco Sealants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1062 Schletter Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1857 Sealtite Building Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 SESCO Granules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1264 SFS intec, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615 Sharkskin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1235 Sievert Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1501 Sika Sarnafil, A Division of Sika Corp. . . . . 525 Simix Surface Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 738 Simpson Strong-Tie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635 SIPLAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1053 SITURA, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 Sno-Gem, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 SofSurfaces Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 643 Soprema, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1220 Southeastern Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 969 Spar-Marathon Roofing Supplies . . . . . . . . 701 Specialty Granules Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1069 Steelscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 957 Sunbelt Vacuum Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842 Sun-Tek Skylights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1465 Super Anchor Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Surefire Social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1807 Tarco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1437

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EXHIBITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH # Temple-Inland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1562 TennSmith, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 The Oatey Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1823 The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Thunderbird Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Tie Down Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 Tietex International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740 Topps Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 TornadoVideos.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1717 Tramex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1509 Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1747 Triangle Fastener Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 412 Trimline Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 Triple Crown Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752 Tropical Roofing Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1361 Trufast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1213 U.S. Ply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844 U.S. Sunlight Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1764 UL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1824 Uniflex Fluid Applied Roofing Systems . . 1453 Unimet Metal Supply Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1442 Unistrut International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1645 United Coatings/Hydro-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . 705 United Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1261 United Union of Roofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1260 Unity Surfacing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1168 USG - Securock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1631 Vac-It-All Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 Van Mark Products Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Vanguard Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1835 Versico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1539 VTECH Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 934 W.P. Hickman Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1144 Wausau Tile, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1649 WDT - Weather Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856 WEGENER Welding LLC distributor for BUCKLEYS Uvral Ltd . . . . . . 243 World Gutter Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Yodle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1606 Exhibitor List complete as of Nov. 29, 2011 For more information, visit www.TheRoofingExpo.com.

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2012 INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE Tuesday, February 21

Thursday, February 23

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CERTA Train-the-Trainer Authorization Program

7:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Union Breakfast and Session: Jurisdictional Issues Facing Roofing Contractors

7:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. NRLRC Breakfast Program: Roofing Failures at Their Finest 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Photovoltaics – Energizing Your Business 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Community Service Day 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ROOFPAC Golf Invitational

Wednesday, February 22 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Educational Sessions WE01- WE09

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Educational Sessions TH10 – TH18 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CNA-sponsored NRCA Luncheon Noon - 4:30 p.m. Safety Day Demonstrations Sustainability Pavilion Demonstrations 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. NRCA Cocktail and Awards Reception

Friday, February 24

9:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Keynote

7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Educational Sessions FR01- FR08

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Educational Sessions FR09 - FR16

Noon - 4:30 p.m. Live Demonstrations Sustainability Pavilion Demonstrations

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Exhibits Open

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Welcome Party

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2012 INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Wednesday, February 22 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. WE01 The Increasing Role of the Roof in Green Building WE02 What Are the Most Important Steps Roofing Contractors Can Take to Reduce Their Risk of Major Liability Exposures? WE03 NRCA Technical Operations Committee: Technical Programs and Issues (Low and Steep Slope) WE04 OSHA and EPA Regulatory Update: Agency Activities That Impact the Roofing Contractor WE05 Better Job Costing and Labor Controls to Increase Profits WE06 Stay Sane, Find Your Game: Handling Conflicts and Disputes WE06 Black vs. White: Energy Performance and Cold Climate Concerns WE07 Retrofitting With Metal Roof Systems WE08 New Marketing Fundamentals for Roofing Contractors in 2012 WE09 Strategic Leadership in the “New Normal”

Thursday, February 23 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. TH01 Below-Grade and Plaza Waterproofing TH02 Slate Roofing — How to Install a Roof That Will Last a Century (or Two) TH03 IGCC 2012: Will the New Green Code Have You Seeing Red? (Low and Steep Slope) TH04 Dynamics of Working in a Family Business TH05 PV Manufacturer Panel Discussion TH06 Improving Profits by Knowing the Numbers TH07 Fall Protection and OSHA: What You Need to Know TH08 Ten Actions of a Successful Construction Owner or Senior Leader TH09 Change the Way You Market to and Communicate With Potential Customers or Continue Losing Jobs

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. TH10 A Systems Approach to Air Barriers/Vapor Retarders and Thermal Performance TH11 From Green Products to Green Codes

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TH12 Clear Communication Is Good Business TH13 How to Get the Job at Your Price TH14 Performance Management: Coaching People to Peak Performance TH15 Brandstanding....Stand-Up & Stand-Out TH16 A Case Study: White EPDM Membrane Selected as PV Roof Platform TH17 Asphalt Shingle Roof Assemblies: Issues and Answers (Steep Slope) TH18 Mock OSHA Informal Hearing

Friday, February 24 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. FR01 2012 I-Codes: Roofing-Related Changes FR02 Open Forum: Technical & Design Observations From the Field Experts FR03 Roundtable Workshop: Practical Best Practices Discussion FR04 The Importance of Effective Training and OSHA Compliant Recordkeeping FR05 How to Inspect the Rooftop for Safety FR06 Relationship Selling that Gets Results FR07 Rock Solid Leadership — A 5-Step Leadership Self-Development Plan FR08 Growing Trend Toward Fleece-Backed TPO Membranes and Two-Component Foam Adhesives

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. FR09 Create Your Leadership Vision to Produce Customer Loyalty and Profit FR10 Panel of Maintenance Programs FR11 Sustainability – A Discussion of the Requirements, Rating Programs, and Eligibility of Roofing Materials & Systems FR12 Sales & Marketing — World Class Approaches That Generate Extraordinary Results FR13 Common Faux Pas of Metal Roofing FR14 Financial Management — Organizing for Growth: Is Your Company Structured for the Coming Rebound? FR15 Become a Personal Productivity Champion FR16 Moving Green Into the Black: Proven Strategies to Profit From the Green Building Movement

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ZEROTOHERO

Running a Successful Roofing Company

by Ken Kelly

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ichael Gerber in his book The E-Myth talks about how most roofing companies fail because they are started by excellent roofers with little business knowledge. Shortly into owning their own company they realize running a roofing business takes more than just being a great roofer. The business side of a roofing company tends to bring the most headaches, causes profit loss and prevents entrepreneurs from realizing their dreams. This series of articles is designed to take a business owner from Zero to Hero in one year. Each article will focus on a critical part your business. Confucius said, “A smart person learns from his mistakes; a wise person learns from the mistakes of others.” I hope this insight will help you avoid mistakes and continue your success.

Growing a Successful Company Small roofing companies tend to be more successful than larger ones. They typically have a higher profit margin, less debt and greater customer loyalty. The reasons are simple. Small business owners are directly involved in every aspect of the business process. Think of the owner as a hub in a wheel. Each of the different business divisions are spokes in that wheel. The four big spokes are marketing, sales, operations and administration. Every decision made in the business goes through the owner, and the owner has complete control over the entire operation. Promises made at the initial sales estimate are delivered through completion. Eventually word gets out and referrals bring in a steady stream of work. But what happens when the business starts to grow? It’s not humanly possible for one person to run everything, not even with today’s technology. Things typically get out of balance when the owner has to rely on others. The only way to ensure continued success is to empower employees. Follow

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these guidelines: • Hire slow and fire fast. Look for talent and ability, not skill. • Teach your employees how to do the job better than you can. • Give them the authority to make tough decisions. • And the responsibility to make good ones. • Measure duties and manage results. Always remember, as the saying goes, “You cannot manage what you cannot measure.”

Planning for Expansion The next step is to remove yourself from the center of the business. This is the hard part for most owners. Spend 60 percent of your time working on the business, not in the business. More than half your time should be spent working with employees, developing future process and managing

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■ Figures 1 and 2. A business can be thought of as a wheel with the owner at the hub. Business divisions such as marketing, sales, production and administration are spokes in the wheel. Increasing marketing alone causes the wheel to run out of balance.

business operations, rather than talking to customers, dealing with suppliers or doing other daily tasks employees can do. Jim Collins in the book Good to Great says, “You get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus and the right people in the right seats. When you do the bus drives itself.” Planning for growth is critical. The common way to grow a company is by increasing marketing — the thought being if marketing increases, leads increase, sales increase, work increases and more money is made. I wish it were that easy, but it’s not, as you may have learned. As shown in the image in Figure 1, increasing marketing alone only causes the business to run lopsided — it’s like increasing the length of just one of the spokes in the wheel. Without additional salespeople, leads are burned and potential customers become upset. Without trained crews, work isn’t completed correctly, causing callbacks. Without enough capital to finance increased payroll, the company can ruin account status and cause dissent. The way to successfully grow a roofing company is to increase the length of each spoke in the business wheel slightly — all at the same time. Here are the seven steps: 1. Identify one improvement in each of the four key business areas: Marketing, Sales, Operations and Administration. (“If it ain’t broke, break it!” — Sam Walton.) 2. Set a timeline for implementation. 3. Quietly work on each division behind the scenes. 4. Test each improvement prior to launch. 5. Launch the new improvements close to each other. 6. Usher in the change personally to verify adoption and ensure success. 7. Repeat and grow the wheel even bigger. This month’s homework is to empower one employee, grow your business wheel by one level and read Good to Great or E-Myth. Visit www.roofingcontractor.com for helpful tools includ-

ing a job description form used to manage employees. Next month’s article will focus on marketing. Ken Kelly is the president of Kelly Roofing and Energy Saving Solutions in Naples, Fla. He can be reached at [email protected].

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SAFETYADVICE

Think to Drink — Hydrate in Winter

by Chip Macdonald

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e all have plenty of reminders to hydrate “often and early” up on the roof in June, but how many of us really “think to drink” in the winter? According to some medical authorities, our bodies are almost 75 percent water, with about the same salinity as the North Atlantic. A healthy body can lose as much as 3 to 6 liters (up to 12 pounds) of water per day, summer or winter, depending on work tasks and environmental conditions. Amazingly, just the water vapor that we normally exhale can fill more than a one liter soda bottle every day. Our brains may send us clear signals that we’re thirsty in June, but in February we might be less inclined to toss back a bottle of water as often as we should. Therefore, we need to be aware of a few telltale signs that can indicate the onset of dehydration. • Thirst. Thirst is a conscious urge to drink fluids. A slight 1 to 2 liter body fluid loss will usually initiate this brain signal. Loss of 4 liters is critical. For reasons mostly unexplained by medical science, a fluid loss of at least 1.5 to 3 liters is required in cold weather to create the same level of “thirst” urges experienced in warm weather. Therefore, despite how thirsty we think we are, we must remain vigilant and establish a regular schedule to hydrate during winter work. • Urination. Everyone’s bladder is a different size, but if you don’t feel the urge to empty your bladder all day, it may be a sign of impending dehydration. Urine should be light yellow and “gin-clear.” Urine darker than normal indicates the kidneys are running low on filtrating-dilution fluids and the victim may be approaching moderate dehydration. Serious damage to internal organs and physiological functions can happen quickly and lead to extreme dehydration. • Feeling dried out. All of your external mucous membranes will tend to be drier. Dried, cracked lips and nose seem to come with winter, but they’re also sure signs you’re becoming dehydrated. Internal organs such as the stomach and intestines and fluid-filled joints tend to replace blood plasma losses from their own resources, causing indigestion and cramps. As the central

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nervous system fluids drop in volume, mild to severe headaches may result. Diarrhea is an obvious and sometimes serious cause of dehydration, possibly requiring medical attention. If the pinched-up skin on the back of the hand tends to return more slowly, it can indicate possible systemic dehydration. • Total blood volume. Your blood will tend to lose fluid (plasma) and become more sluggish, leading to a slightly rapid or weak pulse. Squeezing the tips of the fingers will turn them pale and their pink color will only return slowly. In severe dehydration, the capacity of the red blood cells to efficiently absorb oxygen into the body and release carbon dioxide may diminish. This leads to rapid, deep breathing to replace oxygen and extreme muscle fatigue due to carbolic acid buildup in the tissues. • Cold. Dehydration can exacerbate many other debilitating conditions, such as hypothermia, frostbite and suspension trauma. Low blood volume means that less metabolic heat will be distributed around the body during cold weather. When the brain detects this negative thermal condition it will “sacrifice” blood flow to those areas farthest from the core organs — the heart, lungs and brain — which are located in the upper chest and head. Death by freezing is faster when dehydrated. • Behavioral changes. Dehydration, like low blood sugar and hypothermia, can cause an initial, overall drowsy feeling.

SAFETYADVICE Moderate dehydration results in mental lethargy and irritability. While not all grumpy roofers are dehydrated, all dehydrated ones eventually become grumpy. In advanced cases, it can cause the victim to become totally disorientated and possibly go into physical shock (rapid, erratic pulse, rapid breathing, pale skin and possible death). The procedures most emergency medical professionals recommend to rehydrate the victim is based on the WIWU Principle — water ingested versus water used. We should carefully monitor and replace our fluid losses as time progresses, and not all at once when symptoms suddenly become apparent (and possibly insurmountable). Unfortunately with dehydration, once the symptoms are finally recognized we may already be in the moderate to severe stages where debilitation is to be expected. Even the capability to discern a problem or the effort required to abate it becomes more than we can handle by ourselves. The inevitable lost-work downtime and medical assistance necessitated at that point makes prevention your best option.

Proper Hydration Dehydration for winter workers is often a cumulative process, as symptoms indicating low bodily fluids can proliferate overnight (with a few beers after work) and carry into the next work shift if not identified and corrected promptly. We may realize we should take on more fluids, but we often don’t know how much, how fast, or what kind. The following bullet list may prove helpful to develop your company’s rehydration plan: • Start with a 30-minute hydration period prior to a physically stressful day of work. You could combine your crew’s morning stretch and warm-up exercises with a 16 ounce bottle of water. Starting with a “full tank” may require you to get hydrating the day before a big job even starts. Everyone’s absorption rate will differ. The higher your body fat index and the older you are, the slower your rate of absorption. • Camelback packs allow the wearer to take sips all day long through a tube to keep fluids up. Filling it with warm water and insulating both the pack and the tube

will prevent the contents from freezing. • Monitor your intake and output regularly. Check the color and quantity of your urine. Adjust your intake accordingly. The kidneys can process up to 15 liters of fluid a day, so results can be analyzed and rehydration determined quickly. • Although unlikely in most circumstances, Hyper-hydration (or water intoxication) is caused by drinking too much water in too short a time. It can result in serious organ damage (kidneys) and possible death (intercellular brain swelling). The International Sports Medicine Institute recommends hydrating with ½ to ⅔ of an ounce of water for every pound of body weight every day. For a 190-pound worker, this could amount to 3-4 quarts by the end of the shift.

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• Adjust your lifestyle a little. Eat more foods with high water content. The more fruits and vegetables you eat every day, the less water you’ll be required to regularly replace. • Drink an extra large glass of water before bed to replace the loss anticipated while you sleep (as much as a liter). • Have a thermos full of hot chicken soup or tomato soup for lunch. It’s a great way to give your mid-day hydration a boost. If you’re going to have a few brews after work, ask the bartender for a large glass of water as a chaser. • When filling water bottles before win-

ter work, use hot or warm water in a few for use later in the day. Luke warm water is more quickly assimilated and easier to drink than ice water in February. Keep a bottle under your jacket or vest to prevent freezing. • Avoid caffeine. It’s a notorious diuretic, causing frequent urination. Beyond your two “eye-opener” cups of java on the way to work, avoid drinking coffee during the day. • Never take salt tablets. A pinch of salt in your drink may help to retain fluids and promote the “thirst urge” to drink more. Too much salt is detrimental, as it will cause the body to demand more water to counterbalance the sodium-ion reaction. • Tap water is a cheap hydrator, but electrolyte replacement drinks are good as well. Despite their costs, flavored “sports drinks” may replace depleted electrolytes (sodium, potassium) and provide a refreshing energy boost in the afternoon. • Dress in layers. Strip and reapply as necessary to prevent an unnecessary buildup of body heat under your clothing. When possible, avoid wearing heavy insulation like goose down with a “wicking” fabric beneath; this will only promote sweating out fluids you can’t afford to lose. Normally, an adult should consume “eight eights” (or eight glasses of 8-ounce volume) each day. However, when physically working hard, go ahead and drink more fluids diligently, but always continue hydration well after the task is done. Remember: the ingestion rate should match absorption rate, even while you’re sleeping. The “quarter-liter per quarter” hour is a good rule-of-thumb for construction workers in the winter. That works out to be about 32 ounces every hour. As with almost anything important, it’s always easier to talk about it than do it. Get in the habit of sending a case of water bottles to the job every day, all year round, and train employees to access it regularly. OSHA clearly lists a number of mandatory potable water requirements in Section 1926.51-Sanitation. Chip Macdonald of Best Safety, Cambridge, N.Y., offers safety program implementation and management tailored to companies of all sizes. He can be reached at 888-913-2378 or [email protected].

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ABC Supply Co. Inc. Putting Contractors First

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hen Ken and Diane Hendricks founded ABC Supply 30 years ago, they envisioned a company that would be the biggest, best and easiest service company distributing select exterior building products. That vision, supported by their own deeply felt, personal values of Respect, Opportunity, Work Hard-Have Fun, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Family, Give Back and American Pride, has been the company’s unique competitive advantage since the beginning. It is an approach that has paid dividends in expected and unexpected ways. Since its founding in 1982, ABC Supply has grown to be the largest wholesale distributor of roofing in the United States and one of the nation’s largest distributors of siding, windows and other select exterior building products. Today ABC Supply serves residential and commercial roofing contractors, general contractors and remodelers from more than 450 locations in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The company is also the proud five-time winner of the Gallup Great Workplace Award and one of only a handful of companies in the world to earn this honor every year since its inception in 2007. ABC Supply’s sole focus is on supporting professional contractors – putting their needs before everything else, treating

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them like the professionals they are, giving them the respect they deserve and providing the products, services and support they need to succeed. ABC Supply offers a complete array of steepslope and low-slope roofing materials. The portfolio includes asphalt, metal, slate, cedar, concrete tile, TPO, EPDM, elastomeric 800-786-1210 acrylic coatings and more, www.abcsupply.com along with a full assortment of accessories and related products. Contractors can also turn to ABC Supply for a broad selection of siding (vinyl, fiber cement, steel, cultured stone, stucco and aluminum), windows and doors for new construction and replacement projects, gutters and rainware, and decking. The Solution Centers in ABC Supply branches are premier destinations for product information and selection for contractors and their customers. The ABC Supply Catalog Division offers more than 6,000 highquality tools and specialty items, including hand tools, power tools, fasteners, caulks, sealants, ventilation, safety equipment, apparel and accessories. The company’s Customer Service Delivery System ensures consistency, efficiency and accuracy throughout the buying process, from order placement to product delivery at the job site. Behind the products and the programs is a team of more than 7,000 associates who are committed to “making it easy” for contractors. More information is available at www.abcsupply.com.

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AccuLynx A New, Better Way of Doing Business Is Here; Don’t Let It and Your Competition Pass You By

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ecause we will never truly get away from the roofing industry’s hands-on practices in product application and service doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to handcuff ourselves and our companies to the same sales, production and accounting ways of the past. AccuLynx offers a more efficient, less intensive, time-saving process to help your business thrust itself into the next decade. Acute decision makers in the industry are realizing that this dynamic, sometimes complex construction management process can no longer be leveraged by traditional accounting systems. Crew management, sales profitability, employee accountability, and delivering top-notch customer service are just a few keys to your company’s success that often go dormant in current company methods. With AccuLynx, you are able to access all customer information relating to the task at hand. By centrally storing information, the team member that is in direct communication with the customer can stop for a second, quickly access the needed information and respond to questions. The customer obtains the proper information and the rest of the team goes uninterrupted, staying on track without having to look back. AccuLynx will help service the customer and keep the team moving forward. How many times have your production managers lost a copy of an order? Because they can’t find this paper a specific date

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cannot be relayed to the homeowner for delivery. With AccuLynx, everything is time stamped and saved with key information like order dates, delivery instructions and order descriptions. The next time there won’t be a purchase order to lose since it was electronically submitted by field representative and e-faxed to the supplier. Crews have a much better chance for target end dates when all the other components of the job and orders are in line. By completing jobs more quickly and more efficiently, the company will be able to collect its balances faster from satisfied customers. One of the most important facets of success in business is perpetual growth. Prior to AccuLynx, you found out that something went wrong or was overlooked after the fact. At that point, the company is backpedaling just to regain the customer’s confidence. I’m sure we can all think of a time that we were sitting with a prospective customer after you or one of the team members missed the original appointment. The company might not www.acculynx.com have lost that deal, but there’s no telling how many others got off the hook. With AccuLynx, you can report on various topics such as initial contact with customers, order completions and return on investment. There is nothing worse than burning leads or leaving money on the table for even an extra day. The company can use these reports to gain accountability with their team, effectively ration marketing budgets and optimize overall efficiency. With AccuLynx in your corner, your company will surpass customers’ expectations while creating an accountable, positive work environment. By enhancing the customer’s overall experience with the company, they will be more apt to return when in need of future repairs.

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Air Vent The Edge™ Vent Withstands 30-Day Ice Dam Test

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o increase the confidence of roofing contractors in cold climates, Air Vent subjected its innovative shingle-over, rooftop-installed Edge™ Vent to a stringent 30-day simulated ice dam test. The results? No leaks and a dry attic. At no time during the test did The Edge Vent allow or contribute to weather infiltration into the slot or the attic. The study, conducted at PRI Construction Materials Technologies, further establishes The Edge Vent’s viability for use in cold climate construction.

Solving Intake Vent Problems Since its entry into the residential building materials market in 2008, The Edge Vent has helped solve many attic intake ventilation challenges. For roofs with little or no overhangs, roofing contractors have turned to The Edge Vent as an alternative. It installs on the roof’s lower edge on homes with or without overhangs and can even be used up the roof in open soffit construction. Roofers welcome the fact they can avoid standing on ladders for extended periods while working overhead to install traditional undereave and soffit vents. It keeps roofers on the roof where they are most comfortable. And if the roof already has intake vents in place, but not enough of them, roofing contractors can rely on The Edge Vent as an easier fix. It can be added without hassling with existing vented soffit panels or rectangular undereave vents.

■ The deck under The Edge Vent and the attic itself remained dry throughout the 30-day ice dam test.

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Snow and Ice Can Chill Confidence The recent ice dam test was conducted to alleviate the concerns of roofers hardened by the brutal winter climates in places like Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin and Canada, where conditions can bring about the worst of ice dams. Some roofing contractors in these areas have been hesitant to use The Edge Vent, questioning the wisdom of cutting a slot on the roof exactly where snow and ice can accumulate and potentially wreak havoc on a roof. However, Air Vent engineers designed the vent with three levels of weather protection: internal baffles, a drainage system and an internal weather filter. The recent test confirms if the manufacturer’s installation instructions are followed, The Edge Vent can be used with confidence in all climates. When an ice dam occurs with The Edge Vent installed on a roof, the vent will not allow leakage.

About The Test A section of The Edge Vent was installed on a roof deck with a 3/12 roof pitch — a pitch that allows for a worst-case scenario in terms of ice dam size. The roof deck with the vent installed was then placed inside an ice chamber with a constant temperature of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was sprayed on 800-AIR-VENT the vent daily www.airvent.com to allow the formation of an ice dam at the roof’s eave. This daily water spraying ended once the ice dam covered the first three courses of shingles. The Edge Vent remained inside the freezer maintained at 10°F and covered under ice for 30 consecutive days. For eight hours each day, the underside of The Edge Vent was heated and controlled to 50°F to allow for the formation of liquid water between the ice dam and the shingles. To read the third-party ice dam test report and to find one of Air Vent’s annual Ask the Expert™ seminars near you this winter, visit www.airvent.com.

■ During 30 days of freeze/thaw cycles, The Edge Vent was intentionally covered under an ice dam.

Get more out of each job Information is one of the most important tools you can use to ensure your roofs operate at peak performance. By educating your homeowners on the importance of ventilation, you not only gain a bigger percentage of the job, but you’re seen as an expert. By utilizing The Balanced System® formula, The Edge™ Vent and ShingleVent ® II ridge vent, you can provide optimal ventilation for your customers and less call backs for you. All key factors in differentiating yourself from your competitors.

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for an energy-efficient home.* How do you turn that into sales? By becoming an expert in ventilation. Air Vent’s knowledge on the science of airflow can help you, and your customers, understand the importance of The Balanced System and how it can contribute to a more comfortable, energy efficient home. To learn how we can make you a ventilation expert, visit www.airvent.com.

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Increase your roofing expertise by visiting the Air Vent Experts at booth #1353 during the International Roofing Expo, February 22-24.

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Allied Building Products Corporation Unwavering Commitment to Customers

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t Allied Building Products, we deliver what our customers want, when they want it, and where they want it. With an inventory of more than 100,000 SKUs, from residential roofing and siding to doors, windows, waterproofing, manufactured stone, interior products and commercial roofing systems, Allied is able to consistently meet a wide range of supply demands while demonstrating the superior service, personal attention and unwavering commitment to customers our company was founded on almost 60 years ago. Allied has a network of nearly 200 strategically placed distribution branches in 30 states, with each branch having immediate access to all items available for distribution. We maintain a fleet of more than 2,500 vehicles, from forklifts, cars and trucks, to cranes, boom and tractor trailers. All of these resources are brought together in a highly coordinated, cohesive operations effort to react quickly and effectively to customers’ ever-changing needs. Providing premier service means having comprehensive resources, specially tailored programs, and constant support readily available to our customers. Our commitment to customer care dedicates us to helping our customers with every aspect of their business, from providing seminars and product meetings to assisting them with installation information. If a customer has a need, we have the resources in place to ensure the proper decisions are made.

Residential Building Materials Allied continues to grow in the residential building materials marketplace, an industry affected by a host of factors — including weather, new home growth, and oil and asphalt prices — that impact product availability, raw material costs, and supply. Allied has invested in forming strategic alliances with key roofing vendors throughout the country so that we can be proactive to everchanging conditions. By working closely with our manufactur-

ers, we can identify specific market issues and opportunities and develop strategic plans to optimize service for specific markets.

Commercial Building Products Allied has strong roots in commercial roofing, with a history that gives us a unique understanding of the needs, wants and goals of commercial contractors. In certain parts of United States, we have exclusive representation rights to major manufacturers’ product lines, giving us a distinct product advantage. We also have the resources and mechanisms in place to maintain complete commercial inventory throughout most of the country, enabling us to provide unparalleled service, from the smallest 800-4-ALLIED contractor’s needs to the www.alliedbuilding.com largest projects.

Private Label Product Systems Our private label brands allow us to give our customers a true value in terms of quality and pricing. Products endorsed under our private labels have been evaluated based on their performance and dependability; lesser-known brands that in turn benefit from becoming part of the Allied family. TRI-BUILT, our successful commercial private label, and Cutting Edge, our popular residential private label, give contractors a wide range of valueconscious choices. The products we have chosen to stock all have one thing in common: they have been chosen based on their ability to meet our strict standards for safety, quality, and fair pricing.

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Alpha ProTech Roofing Felt is Dead… Long Live the King.

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omparing #30 Felt to REX™ SynFelt isn’t even a fair comparison. Felt is an antiquated product that has no place on the modern roof. It’s fragile, heavy and slippery underfoot. REX SynFelt is a high-tech alternative that possesses none of those qualities. SynFelt is a woven synthetic underlayment engineered to be 20 times stronger than felt. Made of 100

percent polypropylene, it is considerably lighter and offers weatherproofing and vapor escape qualities. The fact is; felt does little more than cover sheathing. “I honestly have to scratch my head every time I hear the usage numbers.” says REX Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Bruce Hayden. “Seventy percent of the roofs being done today are still done with 30# felt.” When asked why that is Hayden responded immediately, “Simple. Those guys that are using felt have never tried anything else. And they’re only costing themselves money.” The math is pretty convincing. One 250 foot roll of SynFelt covers 10 squares and weighs about 28 pounds. To cover the equivalent with #30 felt requires five rolls, each of which weighs about 60 pounds. That alone is a convincing argument, but there are a number of other compelling reasons why progressive roofers are using SynFelt. It’s estimated that the combination of the economic roll size and SynFelt’s tear resistance saves crews about 50 percent in time and labor. The time and frustration you’ll save using SynFelt translates into money in the bank. SynFelt’s non-slip surface also features a preprinted nailing pattern and a light gray color that stays cooler making life easier and more comfortable for the guys who lay it down. Custom twocolor imprinting is available on orders of one pallet or more, and is available nationally at building product suppliers and lumberyards. REX will be exhibiting at the 2012 International Builders Show in booth W1137. Rex™ is a brand of Alpha ProTech Engineered Products. Rex manufactures a full line of exterior envelope weatherization products including; housewrap, synthetic roofing underlayment and seaming tape.

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Save 50% in labor and expense with REX™ SynFelt, a high-strength woven synthetic roof underlayment. •

REX™ SynFelt is the most slip-resistant underlayment in the industry.

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REX™ SynFelt is 20 times stronger than felt. It won’t tear off or buckle when wet.

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REX™ SynFelt is 10-times lighter per square, and 20-times stronger, than 30# felt.

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REX™ SynFelt is UV resistant and can be exposed for up to 6 months.

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REX™ SynFelt’s light gray color reduces heat and provides cooler working surface.

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REX™ SynFelt is nationally distributed and available anywhere you need it to be.

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REX™ SynFelt stands behind its product with a 25-year warranty.

The smartest builders and roofers in America use REX™ SynFelt.

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Atlas Roofing® ACFoam®-HS CoverBoard Protection That Insulates. Insulation That Protects.

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n low-slope roofing, coverboards are a key component for protection of insulation layers beneath the roof surface. Traditionally, perlite and wood fiber cover boards have been useful but highly susceptible to moisture and gypsum-based boards have been heavy and labor-intensive to install. To fill the need for a more moisture-resistant and lightweight but sturdy cover board, Atlas Roofing Corporation developed ACFoam®HS CoverBoard, a perfect combination of protection and thermal efficiency. ACFoam®-HS CoverBoard protects other roof system components because it supports foot traffic expected during roof installation and years of rooftop maintenance. But ACFoam®-HS CoverBoard is more than a protective layer in the system; it’s an additional layer of continuous, high-R insulation for the largest surface area of many buildings, the roof. Polyiso has the highest R-value of any rigid board roof insulation product. It offers the most extensive range of code approvals for roof insulation and is relied on by architects, consultants, and other construction specifiers to maximize thermal efficiency in the thinnest profile, while pursuing more rigorous municipal, regional, and thermal performance goals. ACFoam®-HS CoverBoard can be used in almost every type of commercial roof application. It provides a dense, protective layer just under single-ply membranes which can be attached using adhesives or mechanical fasteners. ACFoam®-HS CoverBoard is also hot asphalt compatible, making it a good choice for hot BUR and modified bituminous systems. ACFoam®-HS CoverBoard is the newest arrival to the Atlas Roofing® ACFoam® family of products. Since each ACFoam® product is designed and manufactured for specific uses, specifiers and installers can find an ACFoam® product for almost every

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application. Atlas ACFoam® roof insulation products are third party certified under Quality Markcm, the only ongoing LTTRverification program in the industry. Combining the Quality Markcm-certified LTTR-values and the LTTR Calculator located at www.GreenZone. com, building owners, architects, specifiers and roofing contractors can configure Atlas ACFoam® products to meet any regional code. 800-388-6134 But Atlas Roofing® is www.atlasroofing.com known for more than its unrivaled ability to leverage technology to create innovative products. It’s also the leader in service. The newest Atlas polyiso manufacturing facility, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is just one more reason Atlas serves the North American market as no other polyiso manufacturer can.

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BITEC, INC. Dedication to Quality and Service Is Our Trademark

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t all started from two precepts: produce the finest quality modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes and provide the best customer care in the industry. Twenty-five years of successful product history fulfilled these precepts. Our commitment remains the same today as from our beginning — the employees of BITEC, INC. dedicate themselves to making of high-quality products and providing the highest form of personal service to our quality–conscious customers.

Commercial and Residential Products We offer a complete modified bitumen product line. APP and SBS products; self-adhered and cold applied products; underlayment; and our unique product — Mineral Design. Products are easy to install, add value to your business and property. Membranes are made with the highest quality ingredients and dedicated machinery. No byproduct or off-specification ingredients are used. Over the years we have gained acceptance with Underwriters Labs, FM, FLPA, and Miami-Dade. On-site laboratory testing monitors every production aspect to guarantee consistent quality.

tors throughout the United States, providing building owners a method of obtaining high-quality systems and roofing contractor companies with experience installing BITEC membranes and systems. Authorized Applicators are provided unlimited technical support both in the field and from the service desk.

Contractor Program BITEC offers an Authorized Applicator program allowing select contractors a process of installing roof membrane systems, qualifying for labor and materials coverage up to and including 20 years. This program has a network of over 1,200 applica-

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State-of-the-Art Facility Centrally located in Arkansas, BITEC has the capability of shipping to anywhere in the United States in a timely manner. Our state-of-the-art 800-535-8597 facility, originally 42,000 www.bi-tec.com square feet, expanded in 2010 to 70,000 square feet to accommodate our business growth, improve our inventory capabilities and provide room for additional machinery. In 2010 we upgraded our production line for improved performance and product flexibility. For more information about our products, call 800-535-8597 or visit www.bi-tec.com.

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CertainTeed CertainTeed Roofing Shingles Offer Industry-Leading Solar Reflectivity, Authentic Appearance of Wood Shake

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ertainTeed Corp. has strengthened its roster of industry-first solar reflective roofing products through the introduction of Landmark Solaris™ Gold, Landmark Solaris™ Platinum and Presidential Shake™ Solaris. The new asphalt shingles represent the highest solar reflectivity in the industry and the first solar reflective shingles in the market to authentically replicate the appearance of wood shake. “Since the initial introduction of Landmark Solaris, the demand for solar reflective shingles that boost the curb appeal and improve the energy efficiency of a home has skyrocketed,” said Bob Gardiner, vice president of marketing for CertainTeed Roofing. “Our newest solar reflective shingles offer a wide array of options in terms of performance, aesthetics and warranty protection — a huge win for roofing contractors, homeowners and the environment.” Offering 25 percent solar reflectivity, Landmark Solaris Gold is available in rich, dark hues and is backed by a lifetime, lim-

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ited warranty. Landmark Solaris Platinum boasts an industry-leading 40 percent solar reflectivity and is also offered in an eyecatching color palette with lifetime, limited warranty protection. Designed to replicate the look of authentic wood shakes, Presidential Solaris features a 25 percent solar reflectivity and delivers the charm of hand-split wood shakes with durability and strength that outperforms wood. All of the new shingles help reduce energy costs, are ENERGY STAR® qualified and meet the California Cool Roof Rating Council guidelines. To learn more about CertainTeed Roofing products, visit www.certainteed.com.

About CertainTeed Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed,” quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed® is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insu800-233-8990 lation, gypsum, ceilings www.certainteed.com and access covers. A subsidiary of SaintGobain, the world’s largest building products company, CertainTeed and its affiliates have more than 6,000 employees and more than 65 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2009 and 2010, CertainTeed, which is headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa., was named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a national award that recognizes environmentally responsible corporations. The group had total sales of approximately $3 billion in 2010. www.certainteed.com

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DCI Products The Complete Attic Ventilation Solution

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ot all ridge vents are created equal, especially when it comes to efficiency and aesthetics. SmartRidge One is leading the movement, being a single-sided ridge vent. The difference is that it provides 100 percent efficient and effective exhaust air flow 24/7 from the moment of installation, while giving the homeowner a clean, no-lift appearance to their roof ridge. That’s a Smart approach and it’s a green approach as well! What that means is that SmartRidge I eliminates the ‘cross-vent, short circuit’ that happens with all two-sided ridge vents. All the moist, hot, attic air is siphoned out of the attic using the Venturi Principle through the patented vent design. State-of-the-art engineering, along with a good quality product line, is part of the green movement in America and at DCI Products. We are meeting those demands with the SmartRidge I and the SmartVent roof vents. Efficient products with aesthetic appeal are the best of both worlds!

One Product, Multiple Uses You have probably read many articles about roof ventilation and the importance of having a system approach. That’s

the “soffit to ridge” vent system approach everyone is talking about. DCI Products offers a full line of connective vents as well, including the RafterVent and ValleyVent. The patented SmartVent intake and exhaust vent was introduced in 1999 and is now listed with the International Building Codes as a recognized over eave intake vent (ESR-2484). SmartVent has been the leading product for ventilating homes without soffits for more than 10 years including the fire code sealed soffits in California and Texas. Did you know that using SmartVent at the top of a shed roof (roof to wall) is one of the most popular applications for our patented product? SmartVent can also be used in many other rooftop applications, including an off peak ridge exhaust where a firewall exists or a larger ridge beam is present.

Green Technology Continuous passive attic ventilation is the key to a long lasting roof. With SmartRidge & SmartVent installed, there is no cost involved in the operation of the ventilation system. The combination of SmartVent and SmartRidge I will provide you with superior advantages over traditional and outdated roof vents. The SmartRidge & SmartVent Roof Top System approach allows heat to escape in the summer and moisture to escape in the winter. It’s that simple and that easy! Your customer’s energy costs will be lowered as a result of better ventilation and you will be compliant.

New End Caps DCI Products has recently developed an easy to install, contrac800-622-4455 tor friendly, transitional www.dciproducts.com end cap for both our SmartVent and SmartRidge products. These new engineered products taper down to the roof deck giving a more pleasing look to the roof and providing the necessary cut-off point, when approaching the chimney, skylight or other roof obstruction. DCI Products invites you to learn more about SmartVent, SmartRidge and all our other products by visiting our website, www.dciproducts.com or calling us for more information 800622-4455.

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Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. Custom Fabrication: The Duro-Last Difference

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ince 1978, Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. has been the industry leader in manufacturing custom fabricated single-ply roofing systems. We design each roof to fit building specifications exactly, and manufacture it under controlled factory conditions. Custom prefabrication begins with an authorized Duro-Last roofing contractor precisely measuring the rooftop surface, projections and perimeters. Duro-Last’s design resources can help determine the best plan for roofing the building. Once the contractor places the order, the roof is manufactured by Duro-Last in sections up to 2,500 square feet at one of our four factory locations. The entire roofing system, including all components and accessories, is then delivered to the jobsite for installation. Duro-Last’s custom fabrication offers several advantages: • Studies of roof failures show that most problems occur because of installation errors, particularly at changes in plane, such as projections, curbs, drains, perimeters and abutting walls. Duro-Last’s prefabrication eliminates up to 85 percent of rooftop membrane seaming and also mitigates many factors that cause seam problems, such as variables in climate, jobsite working conditions, traffic, contamination and labor. • Prefabrication gives contractors and project managers greater control over scheduling. Larger membrane panels require less labor to install than roll goods, and the reduced seaming requirements make the Duro-Last system more suitable for installation on challenging projects. • Prefabricated systems are easier to install throughout the year, even during adverse weather conditions. Installation time is reduced so the contractor can get on and off the job quickly. The relatively small amount of field seaming is completed with hot-air welding methods, which are virtually unaffected by cold or damp weather conditions. Prefabrication can also accommodate building

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owners who feel rushed to get a roof installed before winter. • Prefabrication drastically reduces waste, both during the manufacturing process and installation. The contractor orders the exact amount necessary for roof coverage, rather than a collection of raw materials. • Prefabrication also appeals to engineers and architects who would like to address a particuwww.duro-last.com lar structural or aesthetic design problem. For example, fastening tab spacing for mechanically attached systems can match deck configurations for irregularly shaped areas, concrete “tees,” and specific wind designs. Aesthetically, panel sizes, shapes and colors can be designed and prefabricated to achieve desired visual results. • Finally, prefabrication lends a certainty to the roof application that does not exist otherwise. It allows the roofing contractor to take control of a construction operation in a highly unstable environment. Contractors must plan their work carefully, and are rewarded with greater worker productivity, a higher-quality installation, and more satisfied customers. In addition to being custom prefabricated, the Duro-Last roofing system is durable, energy-efficient, installed with no disruptions to building operations, code compliant, and backed by the industry’s best warranties.

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At Duro-Last,® we sweat the details. You get the credit. Each Duro-Last® roofing system is precision-fabricated to perfectly fit the building it’s designed for, right down to the stacks and flashings. Duro-Last works with you every step of the way to make sure your Duro-Last roof is delivered to the job site on spec, with all components included, and up to 85 percent of the seaming completed in our factory. That means you can install faster with less labor, in all kinds of weather, with less chance for callbacks. Best of all, the proven performance of a Duro-Last roofing system will continue to deliver value to your customers for years to come, with significant energy savings, little to no maintenance, and the best warranties in the business. If you want to satisfy your customers and build your business, it’s no sweat. Install the precision-fabricated roofing system: Duro-Last.

To find out more, call us or visit www.duro-last.com/top and request our free brochure.

800-248-0280 • www.duro-last.com “Duro-Last” and the “World’s Best Roof” are registered marks owned by Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.

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EagleView Technologies Increase Profits, Improve Safety and Reduce Stress Using EagleView Reports

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agleView® Technologies invented the concept of 3-D aerial roof measurements using proprietary patented software. EagleView’s 3-D roof measurement reports provide roofing contractors with a powerful tool that helps throughout the entire roofing and sales process, resulting in increased profits, improved safety and a reduction in stress.

Accuracy You Can Rely On. Guaranteed. Since creating the aerial roof measurement industry in 2008, EagleView has measured more than one million roofs throughout the United States. Tested tens of thousands of times by roofing contractors and insurance companies, roofing contractors can rest assured that the measurements are the most accurate available.

Nail the Sale with a Customized Report Cover EagleView offers the option for contractors to completely customize their EagleView report cover. This is a powerful marketing tool that leaves a lasting impression on customers and assists in closing more sales by presenting an extremely professional presentation packet. The cover features the roofing contractor’s logo, contact information, company colors and allows the ability to personalize the text for the property owner. Roofing Contractors who rely on EagleView have enjoyed a dramatic increase in their closing rates. Charles Terry Construction of Midland, Texas reported a closing rate increase of 20 percent when using EagleView reports in their sales presentations. Charles Terry, owner, said “The EagleView report made all the difference. It positioned us as a professional company and we got the sale. That by itself made EagleView worth using on every job.”

Plan Production More Efficiently Another outstanding benefit of the EagleView report is its ability to serve as a production planning tool. The measurements are exact so ordering materials is precise with less chance of overages or shortages. With the report in hand, an estimator or sales person

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can easily mark any areas of concern or difficulty that may require an extra crew member or increased safety measures. It enables a contractor to reduce waste and improve communications, resulting in a more efficient and profitable operation. EagleView is accepted as the industry standard by most of the major insurance carriers. When a contractor is replacing a roof in a claim situation, the EagleView report can substantially reduce the claim cycle time and virtually eliminate disputes with the insurance company over actual costs versus payment.

Measure in the Snow Roofing contractors in colder climates can use the snowy, winter months to prepare and line up their spring projects. EagleView uses aerial photographs that are taken when there is no snow on the roof which allows contractors to stay off of dangerous, snowcovered or icy roofs and secure measurements safely from the warmth of their office.

Mobile Apps Make Ordering Easy EagleView reports can easily be ordered using mobile apps for the iPhone® and Android™. These mobile apps feature a one-of-akind photo editor which allows contractors to capture images of a property and mark areas of the photo with damage or weather icons, insert captions or finger draw to highlight a specific area of a photo. Up to six annotated images can be uploaded and sequenced by the user to become part of the aerial measurement report that is prepared for the property. EagleView offers seven-day-a-week customer service facilitating 866-659-8439 easy phone ordering and www.eagleview.com quick question response.

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EagleView continues to change the industry with customized report covers! Leave a lasting impression on your customers and close more sales. Simply upload your logo, select accent colors and personalize the text.

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Firestone Building Products Delivering High Performance Roofing Systems

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irestone Building Products’ comprehensive line of roofing systems, polyiso insulation and accessories has earned the trust of roofing contractors, specifiers, roof consultants, architects, and building owners for more than 30 years. In addition to Firestone’s line of sustainable roofing solutions are a full line of metal wall panels, thru-wall flashing products, metal roofing systems, and water management solutions for the building envelope. As a cornerstone of its diverse roofing product offerings, Firestone RubberGard™ EPDM provides exceptional durability, design versatility and installation ease. Suitable for almost every building type, RubberGard EPDM exhibits outstanding resistance to UV radiation, ozone and weathering, is recyclable and can be installed year round. Contractors looking to deliver the proven performance of EPDM roofing systems in a cool roofing solution can turn to Firestone’s RubberGard EcoWhite™ EPDM roofing membranes. Available in 60- or 90-mil thickness, RubberGard EcoWhite EPDM combines the long service life of traditional EPDM with the highly reflective, energy efficient qualities of a white membrane. RubberGard EcoWhite membrane meets LEED and RoofPoint certification requirements, exceeds ASTM D-4637 standards and can be specified for UL- and FMapproved systems. Thermoplastic single-ply roofing membranes are among the fastest growing commercial roofing products due to many performance and installation advantages. Firestone UltraPly™ TPO roofing systems are available in reflective white, gray or tan. They offer enhanced energy efficiency with excellent durability and strength to provide exceptional long-term roof performance. Firestone’s diverse asphalt product line includes smooth- or granule-surfaced APP and SBS Modified Bitumen roofing systems that

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are designed to withstand exposure to harsh environmental conditions. UltraWhite™ Modified Bitumen Capsheets offer the best all-inone solution providing the advantages of a reflective cool roof in a modified bitumen system. UltraWhite granules are factory-applied during manufacturing, so there’s no need for laborintensive liquid coatings after installation. The highly-reflective surface keeps the rooftop cooler, helping www.firestonebpco.com to reduce heat-island affect and permitting heating and cooling systems to work more efficiently. For steep-slope applications, Firestone UNACLAD™ metal roofing systems are available in copper, zinc and 31 standard PVDFpainted aluminum and steel colors. In addition, UNA-CLAD metal roofing systems can be used in conjunction with other Firestone roofing systems and Firestone ISO 95+™ GL polyiso insulation, allowing for maximum design freedom with the assurance of a single-source warranty. Firestone also produces a full line of high-performance polyiso insulation products based on proprietary ISOGARD™ technology. Specifically designed for EPDM, TPO, asphalt, metal and other commercial roofing applications, ISO 95+ GL insulation has the highest R-value per inch, resulting in superior thermal performance to help minimize energy consumption and costs. Made with recycled content, this lightweight, easy-to-install insulation also helps buildings gain points toward LEED and RoofPoint certification and can assist in meeting the minimum guidelines set forth by ASHRAE 90.1 For more information, please visit www.firestonebpco.com.

Green Products for a Greener Planet from Firestone At Firestone Building Products, reflectivity and sustainability are two of the top priorities in our ongoing product research and development. We lead the commercial roofing industry as the only single source manufacturer to offer EPDM and TPO single ply, modified bitumen and metal roofing systems.

High Performance Roofing Systems

UltraPly™ TPO White UltraPly TPO roofs reflect UV light, lower the roof’s surface temperature and allow building cooling systems to work more efficiently.

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EcoWhite EPDM roofing systems combine the proven reliability of a RubberGard EPDM roofing system with a highly reflective white surface.

UltraWhite Cap Sheet is a highly reflective, one-step modified bitumen system. Granules are permanently applied during manufacture for superior durability and abrasion resistance.

UNA-CLAD roofing systems are sustainable and recyclable. Dependable, long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing, there are a variety of metals, profiles, finishes and colors for maximum design freedom.

Energy Efficient Insulation– Firestone makes a full line of high-performance insulations specifically for EPDM, TPO, asphalt, metal and other roofing applications. Firestone has a wide variety of insulation choices to fit your application.

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GAF Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple

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s North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, GAF’s success is driven by its commitment to provide to contractors, specifiers, and property owners three core principles: Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. Its products include a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial roofing systems, and many of its products are the industry leaders in their respective categories.

GAF Steep-Slope Solutions • In 2011, GAF revolutionized the way that shingles are sold by introducing Lifetime ltd. warranties on all its laminated shingles—an industry first. • With a focus on social responsibility, GAF has developed Advanced Protection® Shingle Technology, which provides superior durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of scarce natural resources. GAF is also the first manufacturer to have all of its shingles pass ASTM D3161 Class F 110 mph and ASTM 7158 Class H 150 mph. • Leading brands include Timberline® Shingles, the No. 1-selling architectural shingles in North America. Professional installers have long preferred the rugged, dependable performance that only a Timberline roof can offer. • With the rapidly increasing demand for upscale shingle options, GAF offers extensive Lifetime Designer Shingle options, including Ultra-Premium Camelot®, Grand Canyon™, Country Mansion®, and Grand Slate™ Shingles, as well as an entire line of value-priced Lifetime Designer Shingles that offer homeowners a truly affordable upgrade from standard architectural shingles. • GAF also offers the TruSlate™ Roofing System: real handsplit quarried slate installed with a high-tech, patented system, resulting in an affordable option for virtually any home. Perfect for new construction or remodeling, TruSlate increases the value of the home and includes a lifetime limited warranty. • The company’s award-winning Certified Contractor Program has been judged by many to be the most extensive businessbuilding program in the industry, and even includes warranties that cover the contractor’s workmanship and a factory inspection of each completed roof. The new Habitat for Humanity “Community Partner” and “Certified Green Contractor” programs help

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installers to differentiate themselves to homeowners.

GAF Commercial Solutions • Unlike some roofing manufacturers who seem to have a “one-technologyfits-all” mentality, GAF’s goal is to help contractors build their businesses by matching the right roofing technology to their clients’ specific needs. The company offers all major low-slope roofing technologies, including repair and maintenance products and roof restoration systems (often at half the cost of a new roof), as well as new roofing systems (BUR, MB, TPO, PVC, and composite systems). A new high-performance TPO product, EverGuard Extreme®, is available for use in solar or other extreme applications. • GAF offers a wide array of energysmart options, some of which are ENERGY STAR qualified and/or Title 24 Compliant, to take advantage of the growing interest in energy-saving, white reflective roofing. • Special offerings include the Well Roof™ Guarantee Extension through Certified Maintenance Professionals (extends a low-slope roof guarantee by up to 25 percent for free, as long as regular maintenance is performed; see the Well Roof Guarantee Extension for complete www.gaf.com requirements) and the All-American Pledge™ Guarantee (the first NDL guarantee that covers both low- and steep-slope roofs on a single property).

CARE GAF is proud to support CARE – the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence – a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to roofing education. CARE has provided classroom and hands-on roofing education to more than 125,000 industry members. Visit www.gaf.com for more information.

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“Once you try Deck-Armor,™ you’ll never go back to conventional felts again!” ™ You’ll feel like a cat walking on Deck-Armor... The Industry’s Most Walkable Shingle Underlayment!

sSafer… Special slip-resistant surface is incredibly walkable, even on steeper pitched roofs sRESISTSWrinkling…Unlike conventional organic felts, can be left exposed without wrinkling s,IGHT7EIGHTxJust 37 lbs. per roll s7IDEROLLS)NSTALL&ASTERx10-square, 54” wide rolls install 50% faster s#OOLERTO7ORK7ITHxLight blue surface is cooler in hot weather s%ASIER4O#UT…Spun-bound design is easier to cut than some other synthetic products s5PTO$AYS%XPOSURE*… Withstands UV degradation for 180 days

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Cobra® FasciaFlow™ . The Easy Way To Solve A 100 Year Old Intake Ventilation Problem...

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“Cobra® FasciaFlow™finally allows me to offer my customers a safe and easy solution for providing intake ventilation on homes with little to no soffits.” Dominic Pagnozzi –President–On Top Of It Construction Inc. / Wading River, NY

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Hapco Inc. North America’s Largest BAK Master Distributor Expands to Meet Customer Demands With Second U.S. Location in Texas!

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ince January, 2008, Hapco Inc., heat tool industry leaders, successfully launched a previously unknown Swiss tool named BAK, to what has become North America’s NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD in commercial roofing tools. Fine Swiss technology and design, backed by outstanding customer service, tremendous product, accessory and parts inventory, with the most knowledgeable tech support available, from coast to coast, proved to be a successful partnership. Their full service approach; from both manufacturer and importer, filled the customer satisfaction void that had plagued roofing contractors as well as their retail distributors for years. Hapco developed their “brand awareness” through apprentice programs, heat tool/single ply training seminars through product manufacturers and retail distributors across the country. As the single ply market developed and grew nationwide, so did Hapco’s identity as the new roofing industry standard in heat tools. BAK tools can be found in product demonstrations across the country with single ply manufacturers in retail distributors from Baltimore, Md., to Los Angeles, Calif.

March 2011 Announcement Due to growing customer demands across the USA, Canada and Mexico, Hapco issued a release to their customers and dis-

tributors, announcing a second distribution, service and technical support center would be available in Hewitt, Texas. The new Hapco-Texas distribution center provides BAK tools, plus Honda and Gillette generators, making Hapco Inc. North America’s Largest BAK Master Distributor in North America!

New Products While hand held welders such as the Rion and Eron (modified Bitumen), and the Laron automatic overlap welder (with Modified Bitumen Kit) are available individually as well as kits, new customer needs were identified by both Hapco and BAK. The PRK2000, developed by Hapco Inc., has become an outstanding kit for maintenance departments in both small and large roofing contractors. PRK2000 combines Hapco’s Rion basic heat gun kit with the lightweight, portable HONDA EU2000 generator (48 pounds) for quick and easy, one-person operation roof repairs that require an independent power source. BAK’s NEW ROOFON automatic overlap welder, launched Spring 2011: Offers lightweight automatic overlap seam welding for small to moderate size jobs that require a machined weld (50-200sq. projects). Designed for commercial roofers who wish to grow their single ply business, but are not ready for the larger projects that require BAK’s powerhouse: the Laron welder, this 34 pound, transmission driven tool delivers a consistent quality weld at 7-8 feet per minute. The RoofOn will cut production time in half, on projects that were previously hand welded. For customers who have been hand welding their 800-345-9353 seams, the analog www.hapcoinc.com settings set-up will be the same as the heat selection on their Rion heat guns. The airflow and speed settings are also analog. The RoofOn’s optional 8-inch axle is great for welding flashing or tight spaces such as parapet walls. Suggested retail price is around $4,000. New products, expanded services, and top quality customer service are what continue to make Hapco Inc. North America’s largest master distributor of the roofing industry’s NEW STANDARD in heat tool excellence.

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IKO Industries, Ltd. A Grand Tradition of Refinement and Luxury

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oyal Estate shingles are a grand tradition of refinement and luxury! IKO Industries, Ltd. is proud to introduce Royal Estate — a new premium quality asphalt shingle that emulates the sophisticated, distinctive look of natural slate tiles. When your home is a showcase for luxury and comfort, Royal Estate laminated shingles provide years of distinction and durability — at a value for you. The aesthetic advantage over conventional laminated shingles is IKO’s synchronized manufacturing process which produces a visually superior look making Royal Estate shingles a lasting investment. Homeowners love the look and curb appeal of a natural stone roof but find it to be cost prohibitive due to extensive installation time and the associated costs. Contractors installing slate tiles face a number challenges as tiles tend to be brittle, break easily and can be very slippery to walk on. Other concerns can include maintenance worries or even having to reinforce the roof’s structure first to support the weight of real slate. In comparison, Royal Estate is fast and easy to install. On top of dramatic time and labor savings, homeowners can enjoy the look of natural stone at an affordable price. Royal Estate shingles, backed by a Limited Lifetime warranty, are designed to offer homeowners exceptional beauty, durability and value. They’re available in four natural-stone colors: Shadow Slate, Mountain Slate, Taupe Slate and Harvest Slate. All have algae-resistant

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granules embedded into the surface layer to keep Royal Estate roofs looking spectacular, year after year, even on homes in humid climates. IKO continues to set the standard in the industry and Royal Estate is a perfect example of how our engineers have combined form and function for the benefit of discerning homeowners. For more information, visit www. iko.com.

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Set the Standards of Roofing when you use IKO’s Pro 4 Roofing System

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For additional information on our full line of premium roofing products, please call: United States 1 - 888 - IKO - ROOF or visit our web site at: www.iko.com

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InterWrap Inc. TITANIUM® — Roofers rely on it™

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nterWrap® is a fully vertically integrated, global manufacturer of innovative coated woven products and diverse multi-layer laminated reinforced suffocated polyolefin’s substrates. InterWrap serves a wide variety of markets such as synthetic roofing underlayments, wood packaging, metal packaging, large to super-wide format outdoor billboard print media, and laminated poly-coated paper packaging. TITANIUM® is InterWrap’s brand of synthetic roofing underlayments that represent the future of felt replacement technology. More than eight years of research, development, field experience and feedback have made TITANIUM’s reputation for reliability, walk-ability and safety unmatched in the roofing industry. For roofers, TITANIUM’s distinguished reputation for superior walk-ability on sloped roofs means increased safety, comfort, productivity and profit. To achieve this level of walk-ability, TITANIUM is engineered with the industry’s only patented SURE-FOOT™ nodular walking surface. Titanium products that incorporate this technology are UDL-30, UDL-50 and PSU30. Additionally, InterWrap manufactures UDL25 Plus, a new value priced model which combines mechanical slip resistance in the form of a monofilament strand in the weaving process with a chemically enhanced DIAMOND-PLATE™ slip resistant surface treatment. TITANIUM’s commercial grade UDL-50 is the industry’s first 50-year warranty underlayment, making it the perfect choice for use with premium long life roofing applications such as high grade tile, slate, composite roofing products and metal applications.

TITANIUM PSU-30 peel and stick underlayment combines ice damming protection with the convenience of both high and low temperature (40° F – 240° F) application ratings, which is perfect for installing under metal, tile and slate. Its unique silicone treated, crinkled split-release liner makes installing this peel and stick super fast. In addition, when used in conjunction with foam systems, TITANIUM PSU-30 has the reputation of having one of the highest underlayment-to-tile bond strengths ever rated! 888-713-7663 Unlike traditional felt www.interwrap.com/titanium underlayments, all TITANIUM UDL products are 100 percent recyclable. They do not expand in the heat or contract in the cold, they lay flat without buckling and are completely inert to mold growth. All TITANIUM UDL products are warranted for up to six months UV exposure. PSU-30 Peel and stick is warranted for three months of direct UV exposure before final roof is completed. The unique features of TITANIUM UDL-30 combined with exceptional tear strength and up to six months exposure time allows your job to stay on track through all kinds of wind and weather. Less material damage and waste during installation and fewer post-install repairs result in significant savings in time and money. TITANIUM products will continue to protect your high-cost, long-life-rated primary roofing long after felt has turned to dust! InterWrap® Inc. — weaving a better world™

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When mother nature strikes, ensure your primary roofing has the best backup available, choose TITANIUM® underlayments. Up to 20 times stronger than felt!

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Karnak Corporation Look for the KANOPY Seal to Ensure You Are Using the Latest Technology to Protect the Environment

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hen discussing roofing options with building owners, roofing contractors have a number of viable alternatives available from tearing off and re-roofing to applying a coating maintenance system. In recent years, the shift has been made to finding sustainable options for roofing that not only repair, seal and lengthen the service life of roofs but also offer energy savings to building owners. Sustainability, energy conservation, environmental responsibility, waste management and the maximized and effective use of natural resources all come into play, and with all the benefits and proven history of coatings systems, it is no wonder property managers and building owners are turning to Karnak Corporation for these options. To assist roofing contractors, building owners and facility managers in locating products meeting these requirements, the Karnak Corporation has recently introduced its new “KANOPY” product line seal. KANOPY signifies Karnak’s commitment to develop products that protect the environment, save energy and reduce waste. In order for Karnak products to qualify for the KANOPY Seal, they must meet one or more of the following criteria: • Be lower in VOC content than same category product alternatives in the industry. • Reduce energy consumption.

• Reduce the Heat Island Effect. • Reduce waste through sustainability.

A Variety of Energy-Efficient Reflective Coating Options Karnak offers a number of KANOPY energy-efficient reflective coating options for a variety of roof surfaces, including 98 Fibered Aluminum Coating, 298 Alumin-R SBS Rubberized Aluminum Coating, 501 Elasto-Brite (WaterBased), 502 RC-W ElastoKote, 505 Elasto-Brite M (Water-Based), 506 Single 800-526-4236 Ply (EPDM) White (Waterwww.karnakcorp.com Based) and 529 RenuWhite (Water-Based).

Protecting the Environment Look for the KANOPY Seal on Karnak products to ensure you are using the latest technology to protect the environment. Feel free to call Karnak Technical Services at 800-526-4236 or visit www. karnakcorp.com to discuss your particular roof coating project and discover the energy efficient options and roof maintenance systems available for your customers. A number of local and state rebates may be available for the use of some of these coatings.

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MFM Building Products A Complete Envelope of Waterproofing Solutions

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FM Building Products offers the roofing industry more than 50 years of knowledge and expertise in providing waterproofing and weather barrier products. MFM continues to develop new products, improve product performance and reduce overall costs for roofing contractors. MFM Roofing Product Advantages: • Self-adhering or “self-stick” properties • Self-sealing around construction fasteners • Rubberized asphalt adhesive system will not crack or dry out • Compatible with all common building materials • Fast and easy installation • Easy to remove protective release liners • Competitively priced • Save time, material and labor costs • Rugged, reliable performance • Made in the USA

MFM Low Slope Roofing Solutions MFM roofing membranes are designed for waterproofing low slope commercial or residential structures. These membranes provide for a long-lasting, durable, maintenance-free roofing surface. • Peel & Seal® — the patented 45 mil aluminum surface membrane is available in four colors and can be used as a whole roof covering, over metal roofing, flashing, gutter repair and any hard to waterproof surface.

• Peel & Seal® PowerBond™ — a 45 mil, white aluminum surface waterproofing tape which adheres in cold temperatures down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. • Peel & Seal PowerBond™ White 250 – a 25 mil, white aluminum surface product designed to tape seams on insulated aluminum panels to create a tight, waterproof bond. • Peel & Roof™ − this 90 mil, granule surface membrane is ideal for additions, garages, barns and all styles of homes, and is available in three colors that blend with most shingle styles.

MFM Steep Slope Underlayment Solutions MFM offers the roofing contractor nine underlayment product lines suitable for any roofing application. Whether it is new construction, re-roofing or repair, our self-sealing underlayments offer complete protection. • Granulated underlayments for under roofing at edges, valleys and as a whole roof covering to prevent leaks due to ice dams, melting snow and blowing rain. • High temperature rated underlayments for metal roof systems, concrete shingles and clay tiles. MFM Building Products • Shingle starter granuP.O. Box 340 lated surface underlayCoshocton, Ohio 43812 ments that replace conPhone: 740-622-2645 ventional starter strips. Fax: 740-622-6161 • Whole roof, high temwww.solutions.mfmbp.com perature underlayment [email protected] that bonds with foam adhesive systems and traditional nail-down roof tiles.

Request a FREE Sample Online Visit www.mfmbp.com to request your FREE sample for any MFM product. Simply fill out the form and your sample will be shipped within 24 hours!

MFM – the Roofing Contractor Solutions Provider MFM not only provides industry proven products, but also backs all of our products with outstanding customer service and technical support. We work with roofing contractors to educate and help them grow their business with a wide range of products to ensure that the job is done right – the first time! Contact one of our professionals today at 800-882-7663 to get your project on the right track.

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When it comes to providing a complete waterproofing envelope for your residential structure, trust MFM Building Products. We manufacture over 30 brands of waterproofing and weather barrier products to protect from the rooftop to the foundation. Self-adhering and self-sealing, our products are designed for maximum performance, ease of installation, and reduced material and labor costs.

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Mid-States Asphalt Whatever Your Roofing Needs, MSA’s Got You Covered

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SA has quality roofing products for every type of roof with unmatched service and delivery options. And now MSA is also the exclusive source for Owens Corning™ Trumbull® Asphalt. Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC and MSA have always shared a common mission: to provide the highest quality roofing products, with unmatched service and delivery options. Now, we’ve combined our efforts, pairing Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt’s Trumbull products with MSA’s sales and manufacturing strength, and knowledge of the commercial roofing industry. You can depend on the high quality of Trumbull products combined with the sales and marketing strengths of MSA. You now have the power of two great companies working together to offer you one of the most trusted brand of asphalt products with the highest level of customer service. Hot Built-Up Roofing Asphalt has been Trumbull’s primary business since 1921. And they’ve become one of the world’s largest industrial-grade asphalt manufacturers with extensive research and development facilities throughout their nationwide network of manufacturing facilities. MSA will offer Owens Corning Trumbull products including TruLo® Max – Low Odor, Low Fuming Asphalt, TruLo® – Low Odor Asphalt, and PermaMop® – Low Fuming, Long Lasting, All Slope Asphalt.* MSA will also offer Quick Melt Asphalt – 50-pound meltable containers, as well as other specialty asphalts such as SEBS modified products.

Quality Installation All roofs expand and contract as they age. A built-up roof limits movement with a high tensile strength — in excess of the industry recommended 200 pounds per square inch. This high tensile strength monolithic membrane eliminates base tie-in bridging issues and has no field seams to split. Multiple layers of reinforcement and waterproofing offer multiple opportunities to prevent leaks. Plus, there’s nothing quite like asphalt when it comes to making a roof resist water. Asphalt is the glue that holds a built-up roof together. It also seals and protects the entire roof, delivering up to five times greater water-resistance and thickness. On a hot built-up roof, the multiple plies are fused together using hotmopped asphalt to create a monolithic barrier. Every inch is firmly and completely adhered over the 800-489-2391 entire roof area, eliminatwww.MSAroof.com ing the need for ballast or fasteners to hold the roof in place. This also eliminates membrane billowing and interior building noise often associated with mechanically attached systems during high wind events. MSA has always been an industry leader in quality products and excellent service. And now, as the exclusive seller of Trumbull Built-Up Roofing Asphalt products, MSA assumes an even stronger leadership position. MSA is your one source for dependable and trusted roofing products.

Professionally Proven, Again and Again For close to a century, built-up roofing has earned a reputation of quality and endurance among building owners, architects, engineers, contractors and roofing manufacturers. Major companies across the country understand: the roof above is critical to protecting the business below. That’s why the cost of a reliable built-up roofing system is minimal when compared to the cost of potential damage from poorly installed roof systems of other types. Each ply of a built-up roofing system contains a mat of glass fiber reinforcement. When these multiple plies are combined and sandwiched between layers of water-resistant asphalt, the result is a longer lasting durable roof system. *TruLo®, PermaMop®, and Trumbull are registered trademarks of Owens Corning.

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MSA Is Now The Exclusive Source For Owens Corning Trumbull Asphalt. ®

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TruLo Max – Low Odor, Low-Fuming Asphalt* TruLo® Max is the low-odor, low-fuming asphalt that delivers top roofing performance. The patent-pending technology not only neutralizes asphalt odor but also reduces up to 50% of the fumes at the kettle. (NIOSH Study**). When compared to leading competitive low-odor asphalts and additives, TruLo® Max asphalt is 55% more effective at reducing odor-causing compounds. That’s because it was developed for use at even the most odor-sensitive sites like schools, restaurants and hospitals.

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TruLo Lo Odor – Low Odor Asphalt* TruLo® Lo Odor Asphalt takes the most annoying odor out of every hot asphalt job. Maybe that’s why it’s now the industry standard that other roofing products are measured against. And it measures up – when compared to leading competitive low-odor asphalts and additives, TruLo® Lo Odor asphalt was 45% more effective at reducing odor-causing compounds. All of these product advances help you avoid costly, odor-borne scheduling issues.

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PermaMop – Low-Fuming, Long Lasting, All-Slope Asphalt* PermaMop is versatile. It’s specially formulated for use on any slope of roof. It has the softening point of a Type IV asphalt, but with a lower equiviscous temperature (EVT) than any standard Type IV. It stays where it’s mopped, even on steep-sloped roofing in intense heat. And PermaMop lasts longer than ordinary asphalts, making it an ideal choice for projects in extreme weather areas.

* TruLo®, PermaMop®, and Trumbull are registered trademarks of Owens Corning. ** NIOSH Study. Kettle temperatures for TruLo® Standard Type I-IV asphalt should not exceed 500˚ F.

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Mule-Hide Products Co. Fast Roofs and Cool Roofs That Are Crew Friendly

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ule-Hide Products supplies premier low-slope roofing systems and products that meet or exceed ASTM standards. Headquartered in Beloit, Wis., the Mule-Hide nationwide team of field representatives is backed by an expert group of system design and support associates. Located on the same campus is a 7,0000-square-foot Learning Center. Fully adhered, ballasted, mechanically attached, and selfadhering systems with reinforced, non-reinforced, and CRRC rated, Energy Star® and CA Title 24 compliant membranes. Cool roofs and Mule-Hide Living Roofs™ featuring patented GreenGrid® modular vegetative roofing technology help earn LEED points. A wide range of sheet sizes, lengths, and membrane thicknesses combined with time-proven systems meet the stringent demands of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings with watertight confidence. Extensive experience in reroofs and residential low-slope applications.

Fast Roofs EPDM fully adhered with Mule-Hide Water Base Bonding Adhesive continues in popularity for long-term performance and ease of installation. Also popular is Mule-Hide Self-Adhering Modified Bitumen available in 11 colors, allowing contractors and facility owners/managers to choose from the broadest color palette in the category. Nine standard colors — white, buff, oak, weatherwood, black, chestnut, grey slate, pine green, and red blend. Plus, two special order colors — solid green and solid red. All are attractive choices for use in a wide variety of applications, from commercial low-slope projects to installations where a low-slope area is adjacent to a steep-slope shingled roof.

Manufactured with Adeso® self-adhesive technology, Mule-Hide Self-Adhering membranes feature a “true” APP or SBS on the top (weathering) surface and a new-generation, pressure-sensitive adhesive on the bottom of the reinforcement. They adhere to eight different substrates, with no need for hot asphalt nor open flames, making them an ideal choice for low-slope or steeper slope projects requiring clean, safe application. Fast, easy installation minimizes disruption to building occupants and operations. Contractors simply place the sheet, remove the release film and roll. SEALLap® extra adhesive selvage treatment on side and end laps delivers instant bonding roll-to-roll and enhanced sealability. The granule-free FASTLap® lap system also provides fast end laps and more reliable seams.

Cool Roofs Mule-Hide offers White-On-Black EPDM as well as white, heatweldable membranes TPO and PVC. Mule-Hide TPO, “the affordable white roof,” continues to gain in popularity. DecTec® Walkable PVC offers a 100 percent waterproof walking surface that is rough embossed for greater traction when wet and is ideal for areas where saltwater or high UV rays can damage wood or concrete. Whether coating metal roofs or other appropriate roofing substrates, Mule-Hide Elastomeric 800-786-1492 Acrylic Roof Coatings are www.mulehide.com the choice of applicators looking for a truly “Elastomeric,” high-quality white coating for roof life cycle extension. Mule-Hide offers an EPDM Restoration System™ featuring our EPDM ReSurface Agent™ that prepares the EPDM surface for tough adhesion of Mule-Hide A-300 FINISH. Mule-Hide A-320 FINISH is specially formulated for coating asphaltic substrates without bleed-through. New Mule-Hide A-600 BASE followed by A-300 FINISH offers an application over aged TPO.

Nationwide Availability Mule-Hide products are available to professional contractors nationwide. Mule-Hide has been one of the most trusted names in roofing since 1906. The company offers premium-quality, high-performance low-slope products that meet current and emerging needs.

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EPDM has over 40 years of field performance with over 20 billion square feet of installations and boasts the roofing industry’s longest average service life. And that translates into low lifecycle costs due to less frequent replacement. Building owners also enjoy decreased disruption and reduced impact on the environment.

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OMG Roofing Products Providing Innovative Products and Quality Service for the Commercial Roofing Industry

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ood old fashioned customer service and support, combined with the industry’s best and most diverse product line keep OMG Roofing Products at the forefront of the commercial roofing industry. For the past 30 years, OMG Roofing Products, has been supplying the commercial roofing industry with a wide variety of fastening solutions. Established in 1981 as Olympic Manufacturing Group, the company originally distributed fasteners for roofing applications. In the mid 1980s, the company began manufacturing its own line of fasteners. Recognizing that on-site customer service and support were critical to the company’s long-term success, OMG began building a sales and technical support network of direct factory employees, which today is the largest of its kind in the industry. In 2007, OMG purchased the roofing portion of Illinois-based ITW/Buildex. This provided the company with an expanded product line as well as manufacturing, warehousing and a physical presence in the Midwest. Today, OMG is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of value-added components for the commercial roofing industry. The company specializes in insulation and membrane-fastening systems, adhesives, drainage products, roof repair tape and productivity tools for low slope applications. With a comprehensive array of fasteners, adhesives, drains, pipe supports, roof repair tape and productivity tools, OMG offers one of the most diverse product lines in the industry. Its mission is to

provide products and services that enhance contractor productivity and improve roof system performance, and every OMG product is supported by a national field sales force of more than 35. OMG’s core product line – roofing fasteners and plates – is the largest in the roofing industry with more than a dozen individual fastener types. OMG fastening solutions carry a full range of industry approvals and exceed industry standards. Moreover, OMG produces fasteners for virtually every low slope application and deck type, and for both insulation and membrane attachment. From the beginning, OMG has looked for innovative technologies and methods to drive its business. After nearly a decade of development and testing, the company in 2009 introduced the RhinoBond system. Based on electromagnetic welding technology, RhinoBond is an alternative method for attaching thermoplastic membrane that uses the same fastener and plate to secure the insulation and membrane, all without penetrating the membrane. The system uses 25 percent to 50 percent fewer fasteners when compared to traditional methods and provides superior winduplift performance. Additionally, it’s easy-to-use and approved by Factory OMG Roofing Products Mutual as well as by most 153 Bowles Road system manufacturers. Agawam, MA 01001 Moreover, it’s taking the 800-633-3800 industry by storm. [email protected] With more than 100 million square feet of membrane installed using RhinoBond, it’s the fastest growing method for securing PVC and TPO in the industry. OMG Roofing Products has also perfected the stand up installation tool. The company’s line of Accu-tools – AccuTrac, AccuSeam and RhinoTrac – are ergonomically designed stand-up tools for installing insulation and/or seam plates and fasteners. These tools provide a healthier and more productive alternative to the typical installation technique of bending or kneeling to install fasteners. By setting the plate and fastener in one motion, these tools do the job of two people, allowing for greater rooftop productivity. When it comes to innovative technology for commercial roofing installation, look to OMG Roofing Products to continue to lead the industry.

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YOUR MOST IMPORTANT RESOLUTION. This year, commit to trying RhinoBond®, the alternative method for installing TPO and PVC membranes. The RhinoBond System provides enhanced wind performance with fewer fasteners and fewer seams. And since there are no seam fasteners to penetrate the membrane, there’s no potential point of entry for moisture. RhinoBond is Factory Mutual-approved and available through most roof system manufacturers. Start the new year right. Try RhinoBond on your next thermoplastic project. Scan the code with your smartphone to learn more about RhinoBond. Then call 800 .633 .3800 for a FREE demonstration.

800 . 633 . 3800 WWW.RHINOBOND.COM RhinoBond® is a registered trademark of OMG, Inc. Copyright © 2011 OMG, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Owens Corning The Difference Between a Roof and a High-Performance Roofing System Is Everything

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reat roofing crews aren’t great because of one crew member. They’re great because the whole crew works together to get the job done quickly, efficiently and thoroughly. It’s the same with the Owens Corning™ Roofing System. The difference between a new roof and a high-performance roofing system isn’t just one element. It’s all of the elements, engineered to work together, providing proper protection, insulation, ventilation and sealing.

Technology That Saves Time and Boosts Quality It begins with having the right shingle that’s quick and easy to install, thanks to SureNail® Technology. This product breakthrough offers: • A Wide, Reinforced Nailing Area and a clearly recognizable nailing strip that allows for quicker, more accurate and consistent installation. • Supersealing Action that grips tightly to the nailing strip on the shingle below for greater bonding strength. • Extra Adhesive Power with specially formulated, wide adhesive bands that help keep shingle layers laminated together and flat in virtually all weather conditions. • Exceptional Wind Resistance that delivers a 130 MPH* wind warranty performance with only four nails. In fact, 33 percent fewer nails are required for maximum warranty protection, which can mean fewer deck penetrations. ■ Summer Harvest

Put the Owens Corning Roofing System Team to Work for You Even the highest quality shingles don’t work alone to protect a home. Healthy roofs need a system that’s been engineered to meet its unique requirements. Rapidly advancing technology allows you to offer homeowners a whole roofing system engineered to provide proper protection, insulation, ventilation and sealing. Besides shingles, the Owens Corning Roofing System includes insulation, ventilation, and ice and water barrier products.

Products That Improve Performance Each product in the roofing system has been designed to do a specific, critical job well. In addition, each is engineered to work together, helping prevent premature aging, cracked shingles and structural damage. Different customers are looking for different things from their roof. Now you can provide homeowners the right solution along with maximum protection. The result is a roof that will look and perform its best for years to come. And grateful customers, too, who just might be willing to pass along your company’s name and number when friends and colleagues need a new roof. A great roof is more than a great shingle. Like the best crews, the best roofs work together. For more information, visit www. roofing.owenscorning.com. *130-MPH wind resistance only applies to Duration Premium shingles. See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements.

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WeatherLock® Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier Products There’s a WeatherLock ® Ice & Water Barrier product to reduce slipping, sticking and scuffing; one for cold weather; one that offers superior tear resistance; and one for the h ightemperature demands of metal and tile roofing.

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Polyglass USA, Inc. Committed to Adding Value Through Innovation

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leading manufacturer of roofing products in Europe since the 1960s, Polyglass celebrates 20 years in business in the USA. Committed to adding value to contractors through product innovation, Polyglass USA manufactures: • Premium SBS and APP Modified Bitumen Roofing Membranes • Commercial grade Self-Adhered Granulated Cap and Smooth Base Sheets

• Self-Adhered Polystick® Underlayments including specialized High-Temperature membranes • Elastomeric Coatings including Energy Star® qualified products • Coatings, Cements & Mastics for all assemblies Over the past 20 years Polyglass USA has launched several innovative roofing solutions including: • ADESO® Technology – Dual Compound, selfadhesive membrane • SealLap® - patented, factory-treated selvage edge • FastLap® - patented, granule-free end lap • CURE Technology® – Launching at the 2012 International Roofing Expo Not only does Polyglass provide many solutions to your roofing and waterproofing needs, it prides itself on providing training to its talented network of contractors. For more information about the quality products and services offered by Polyglass, call 800-222-9782 or visit www.polyglass.com.

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rotective Roofing Products Ltd., Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of temporary guardrail and platform systems. All Protective Roofing Products are tested and engineered to meet and exceed OSHA regulations. These lightweight systems are rugged and durable, and each has been designed for easy installation and dismantling.

The PR 600 Mobile Fall Protection System The PR 600 Mobile Fall Protection System was designed to be used on flat roofs. It can be adjusted to fit on all standard utility carts. This allows the PR 600 to be moved easily along the rooftop by simply pulling the cart to the desired location. Turning the handle on the wheel jack lifts the ballast weight and lowers the pivot arms so that they touch onto the roof’s deck, setting the fall protection in place. The PR 600 meets OSHA compliance 1926.502-D for fall protection system anchors. The PR 600 is easy to assemble and dismantle and allows up to three workers to be tied off at the same time to the same unit, providing a fall-safe working area. It could be used for remov-

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ing or installing coping; tear-off and installation of leading edge; removal and replacement of in-field roof deck; installing or dismantling edge guardrail systems; working around roof openings; removing or installing covers or skylights; or snow removal. The unique leverage action of pivot point and resisting ballast has been fully engineered by Group Eight Engineering and has been through a full line of steel drop weight tests and dynamic load tests by Intertek NA Testing Services. The PR 600 resists the horizontal load of a worker’s fall by driving the pivot plates into the roof membrane and creating a pivot point. The worker’s horizontal fall overturning movement about the pivot point is then resisted by an opposite moment created by the ballast weights. If there is no horizontal load on 800-560-3093 the mast, then the pivot www.prplimited.com points will not penetrate the roof.

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PR 20 PR 20 EAVE CATCHGUARD The PR 20 Eave Catchguard is the ultimate platform guardrail system that sets up in minutes and provides the roofer with maximum fall protection.

PR 100 PR 100 SAFETY GUARDRAIL The PR 100 Guardrail system is an efficient and practical perimeter guardrail that allows you to work right to the edge of the roof.

PR 2000 PR 2000 WORK PLATFORM The PR 2000 Work Platform System is a very unique lightweight Bracketed Scaffold that replaces conventional scaffold for roofing, soffit, fascia cornice or gutter installations.

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PR 600 MOBILE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM The PR 600 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. Thus allowing the PR 600 to be moved along the roof by pulling the cart to the desired working location, adjusting ballast weight, which sets the system in place, providing a fall safe working area. The PR 600 meets O.S.H.A. compliance 1926.502D Check out additional fall protection systems at www.prplimited.com or contact us at 800-560-3093 or email us at [email protected]

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Quick Mount PV The Industry Standard for Code-Compliant, Watertight Solar Roof Mounts

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uick Mount PV manufactures innovative waterproof solar mounting systems designed to meet the needs and demands of rooftop solar systems – the need for fast installation of multiple mounts, and the demand that each and every roof attachment be strong and absolutely watertight. Quick Mount PV pioneered the use of roofing industry best practices in the PV (photovoltaics) industry and is the leading supplier of flashed mountings for rooftop solar installations.

Born in the Trades, Committed to the Future of Solar Power Prior to founding Quick Mount PV, co-founders Stuart and Claudia Wentworth spent 20 years in the metal fabrication, green building and construction trades. As solar PV installers for seven years before launching the company, the Wentworths saw far too many mounting methods in use that were doomed to failure, posing a threat to the burgeoning solar PV industry. In 2006, with a passion for solar energy and a deep commitment to doing solar right, the Wentworths founded Quick Mount PV to bring fast, cost-effective, and completely codecompliant waterproof mounting systems to the solar industry.

Supplying a Growing Demand Quick Mount PV’s first products were designed for retrofitting solar installations onto steep-slope residential rooftops. Quick Mount PV composition, tile and shake mounts became an instant hit in a market hungry for quality mounting solutions. The company has grown at 70-plus percent per year to meet the rising demand. Quick Mount PV currently employs 46 people in its northern California headquarters, where it fabricates all company products. In 2011, the company introduced mounts for two new markets: one for commercial low-slope roofs, and another designed to smooth the workflow on residential jobs involving roof replacement or new home construction. Quick Mount PV is committed to ongoing innovation to broaden its product line and continually perfect the art of rooftop solar mounting. More products are in the pipeline and will be announced in the months ahead.

Committed to Training and Education Quick Mount PV is a strong supporter of education in the solar industry. The company has trained thousands of solar installers in proper flashing methods and industry best practices. Classes cover a range of subjects, from code compliance and waterproofing basics to effectively installing Quick Mount PV products and preserving roofing warranties. A free one-hour webinar is given

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the first Wednesday of each month. Check www.quickmountpv.com for details on this and other training opportunities. Quick Mount PV products are sold through leading solar, electrical and roofing distributors throughout North America.

Now I get the same peace of mind on “commercial PV installations that I’ve long enjoyed on our residential solar jobs .” Tony Diaz, Century Roof & Solar

Quick Mount PV Sets a New Standard for Low Slope Roof Attachments Tony Diaz has been relying on Quick Mount PV’s Classic Composition Mounts since 2006 to make his residential solar installations 100% code-compliant and watertight. So when Quick Mount PV introduced its all-new Low Slope Mount for commercial roofs in 2011, Tony was first in line to try them out. “As I expected, Quick Mount put uncompromising quality and ease of use first and foremost in their new low-slope mounts,” said Tony. “It’s not only fast to install, but the superior strength of the base and post means I can make longer spans and use fewer mounts,” he continued. “Best of all, I know there won’t be any expensive call backs.”

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Whether used to fully attach a solar array or to secure anchor points in a ballasted system, the Quick Mount PV Low Slope Mount follows all roofing best practices, and when installed properly will not void warranties for either membrane or built-up asphalt roofs. Call or visit our website for more details, and see how you can mount PV on commercial roofs with ease and confidence.

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ou’re serious about your job. And, you’re serious about the materials you choose to get the job done. You need products you can rely on from companies you can trust. That’s why commercial roofing pros across the country depend on TRUFAST® fasteners to help ensure a reliable, long-lasting roof system. Our fasteners are made right here in the USA at our newly expanded manufacturing facility in northwest Ohio. This stateof-the-art facility has more than 33,000 square feet dedicated to fastener manufacturing and quality control. Featuring innovative air filtration and fluid handling systems, the new area is ergonomically designed to be employee-friendly and produce the highest quality fasteners possible for commercial roofing and structural applications. So what does all of this mean to you? For starters, it means we have nearly doubled our output of fasteners. By working virtually around the clock, seven days a week, we have the quick turnaround time and flexibility the construction roofing industry demands. In the end, customers like you receive consistent quality and improved throughput, for ensured performance and product availability when you need it. TRUFAST is dedicated to our customers and understands your unique needs. We share in your entrepreneurial spirit. After all, our company was started in 1981 with one simple plan: make a better-performing commercial roofing fastener. As our reputation for excellence grew, so did our company. In late 2005, TRUFAST was acquired by the ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO--Group, a German-based company that manufactures the SPAX® brand of construction fasteners. Today, TRUFAST fasteners continue to be 100 percent American made in our ISO 9001: 2008 certified facility, located in Bryan, Ohio. In addition to commercial roofing fasteners and accessories, the TRUFAST product line now includes engineered

fastening solutions for SIP/Nail Base panels and other structural applications. We’re also a national distributor of Dow Adhesives and Sealants, including INSTA STIK™ Quik Set Commercial Roofing Adhesive and FROTH-PAK™ Polyurethane Foam Sealant. Professional roofers choose TRUFAST because our products and our ser800-443-9602 vice are second to none. www.trufast.com Our new, state-of-theart facility improves the production process and creates a platform for the next stage of growth to ensure that TRUFAST and ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO will continue to create superior, American-made products you can trust. For more information please contact us at 1-800-443-9602 or visit www. trufast.com.

■ The new 33,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at its Bryan, Ohio complex, completed in December 2011, will nearly double the company’s annual total capacity of fasteners.

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For over 30 years, Trufast has provided trusted fastening solutions for the commercial roofing industry. Along the way, we’ve built solid relationships with the finest distributors, systems manufacturers and contractors across the country. Today, Trufast is backed by the engineering expertise and financial strength of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO., a global leader in fastening solutions. As we look to the future, you can count on us to “stay tru” to the strengths that have brought us this far: American manufacturing, unparalleled service and our connections with you.

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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// he restoration of the tower of Independence Hall in Philadelphia has been a fascinating example of the National Park Service’s fierce dedication to preserving the building’s structural elements while supplementing and strengthening the historic site with modern building materials. When the 14-month, $4.9 million project is completed in early 2012, its structural integrity will remain intact, preserved for future generations. Key to its rehabilitation is a complex repair and replacement of lead roofing, lead-coated copper flat seam roofing, ornamental flashing, and custom-made cedar shakes installed at various locations throughout the nine levels of tower roofing.

T ■ Kerry Moleski uncovers a completed section of cedar shake roofing on one of four levels on the tower of Independence Hall.

Contributors to Independence Hall Restoration Project General Contractor: Daniel J. Keating Co., Narberth, Pa. Architect: Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc., Boston Roofing Contractor: United States Roofing Co., Norristown, Pa. Metal Subcontractor: Metal Alliance, Huntington Valley, Pa. Roofing Supplier: Bradco, Malvern, Pa. Wood Products Distributor: Capital Forest Products, Annapolis, Md. Cedar Shake Manufacturer: The Waldun Group, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Cedar Breather Manufacturer: Benjamin Obdyke, Horsham, Pa. Copper Roofing Manufacturer: Hussey Copper, Leetsdale, Pa. Nail Manufacturer: Maze Nails, Peru, Ill. Fastener Distributor: Pro-Fast, Essington, Pa.

Under the direction of general contractor Daniel J. Keating Company, United States (US) Roofing Company headquartered in Norristown, Pa., began working on the more than 140-foot-tall tower, which comprises the weather vane assembly, cupola dome and base, belfry, spire steeple, and clock stage. Starting at the top and working down level by level, the roofing company’s workers have meticulously applied their craft to help restore the structure. “This project presented its own set of challenges, but I can say it probably has been the one

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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ■ Portions of the tower of Independence Hall shows scaffolding that covers rehabilitation work done in a 14-month, $4.9 million project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Craftsmen and products were locally sourced whenever possible.

we’ve taken the most pride in,” said Richard Daggett, project manager.

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■ US Roofing craftsman William Gebhartd rolls out a length of Cedar Breather ventilating underlayment before new cedar shakes are applied to a section of roofing on the tower of Independence Hall. Photos courtesy of Benjamin Obdyke.

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US Roofing began work on Level 9 in early 2011 at the top of the spire steeple and cupola dome. Deteriorated roofing boards were found when the cedar shakes of the cupola were removed. Each decayed board was replaced with a new board that matched the existing boards in dimension and size. Before new western red cedar shakes were put into place after the repair work was completed, workers installed a moisture management product not yet invented when the last renovation took place in the 1980s: Cedar Breather®, a ventilating roof underlayment designed specifically for wood shingles and shakes. Pennsylvania manufacturer Benjamin Obdyke introduced the first-of-its-kind Cedar Breather to the building and con-

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■ A gargoyle over a window keeps a watchful eye on the progress of the restoration project.

struction industry in 1990 as a way to provide a space between the solid roof deck and wood shakes and shingles that would cover it. The intention is to promote continuous air flow between the two layers to help preserve the life of the roofing. The three-dimensional open mesh creates a space to help eliminate excess moisture and allows the underside of the shingles to dry, preventing thermal cupping and warping and reducing potential rotting. The Independence Hall architect, Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc. of Boston, specified that a “ventilation mesh” product like Cedar Breather be integrated into the roofing assembly. US Roofing’s Daggett chose Cedar Breather from the three approved product choices given by the architect. “We have used Cedar Breather on many other projects and decided it was the best fit for this project,” Daggett said. “Another thing that influenced our decision was the fact that Benjamin Obdyke is a U.S. company based just outside Philadelphia in Horsham, Pa.” The roofing project manager noted that the Independence Hall construction team, working with the Independence National Historical Park, strived to use products made in America whenever possible, as well as local craftsmen. The Cedar Breather and wood shakes were purchased through Bradco, Malvern, Pa. In addition, procurement of the 2,000 square feet of old growth custom cedar shakes was made possible through the coordination of Bradco, Capital Forest Products, Annapolis, Md., and The Waldun Group, British Columbia, Canada. One of the challenges was to locate harvestable old growth cedar trees in the United States that contained the number of tree ringsper-inch needed to provide desired density. “Older growth trees were preferred because they produce wood that is denser and will therefore last longer,” Daggett explained. While the 18-inch and 24-inch shakes used ■ Bradco Supply’s Kerry Moleski (left) and Fran Jackson stand in the scaffolded area at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. The company supplied the products used in the repair and replacement of all roofing and copper ornamental flashing. www.roofingcontractor.com

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ated 20-ounce lead-coated copper flashings were used throughout. “It’s a great example of combining old-world craftsmanship with modern building products that today’s building science finds to be based on the latest knowledge in the field,” Daggett said.

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■ This photo shows the cupola of Independence Hall just following the application of old growth, western red cedar shakes.

at various locations on the tower were split at The Waldun Group’s mill, an oldworld craftsman from Washington State personally hand split the 36-inch by 3/4inch shakes that are most commonly used on the historic structure. In total, cedar shakes are installed on four of the nine Independence Hall levels. During the planning stages of the project, Curtis Walker of The Waldun Group flew to Philadelphia to see Independence Hall to make sure every detail in the cre-

ation of the cedar shakes was perfect. “We really did our homework to make sure it would be restored properly,” Walker said. “We take a lot of pride in the fact that we were able to make such an important contribution to a building with such historical significance,” he said. The basic configuration of the restored roof is a wood substrate base, a selfadhering waterproofing membrane (Grace Ice & Water Shield), Cedar Breather, and cedar shakes with a felt interlay. Associ-

■ The Waldun Group, a forest products company in Canada, provided the 2,000 square feet of custom-made cedar shakes in 18-, 24- and 36-inch lengths.

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In addition to the cedar shake portions of the roofing, US Roofing’s scope of work was much broader. It included removing, replacing, or repairing the lead roofing above the main entrance of the tower, as well as removing and replacing all 20-ounce lead-coated copper flat seam roofing and associated flashings on four levels, including the lantern dome. In addition, the firm removed, replaced, or repaired all copper ornamental flashing work, including the urns and the wreath beneath the tower clock on Level 5. According to the National Park Service, the purpose of the important project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is to arrest and correct decay of the tower. Independence Hall itself was built in 1732, with the addition of the tower taking place in 1828. The last restoration of the tower took place in the 1980s. Besides the roofing work on the huge project, other elements of the project include repointing and replacing damaged brick masonry and restoring and painting window sashes, frames, and doors. Carpentry repairs include the painting and caulking on all exposed decorative building elements over the full length of the tower. The project requires reinforcing new clock faces and bracing at all building elevations, replacing the supporting weather vane structure, providing fungicide treatment of interior elements and replacing the tower’s outdated lightning protection system. “This rehabilitation will help preserve Independence Hall for many more generations to come and will allow the National Park Service to assure visitor enjoyment for the millions of visitors to Independence National Historical Park each year,” said Superintendent Cynthia MacLeod. For more information about Benjamin Obdyke, visit www.benjaminobdyke.com.

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by Kevin J. Kennedy n 2003 I signed the agreement with two other owners to sell our 200-employee roofing company via a management buyout to five new owners in a deal that was structured over 10 years. I was the last owner to exit the company at the end of 2008. The new team was well prepared for the transition as they were eager to have their day in the sun. They have exceeded all of our expectations as they have navigated the company through the latest economic headwinds into 2012 with a strong performance.

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I was the last of the three owners to leave in 2008, and I never realized what a minority our company was in until I became a student of exit planning and consulting. Our company had passed several critical milestones to enter into the special milestone club of the “one percenters.” When I left in 2008, we successfully transferred our 62-year-old company to the fourth generation of owners, which put us into that elite club. According to a study done by the Family Firm Institute, the odds are stacked against a private business succeeding into

the fourth generation. Here is the math: • 70 percent of businesses fail to make it into the second generation. • 90 percent of businesses fail to make it into the third generation. So a business has a 3 percent chance of making into the third generation, and the odds of making it into the fourth generation are less than 1 percent. There is not enough room for me to go into our entire story, but allow me to share five things you must know to protect yourself in this exiting and succession process.

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1. If You Don’t Have a Plan, Then Plan to Fail There are many moving parts to juggle as you exit your business, monetize your wealth and replace yourself. Most owners are confused by the fragmented, dislocated information they are hearing from their accountants, valuators, business advisors, tax attorneys, lawyers, estate planners and insurance advisers. My past company’s team of owners invested six years and more than $250,000 for fragmented advice and offerings as we wandered down the exit path with two offers from industry roll-ups and two offers from boutique private equity firms that wanted to invest in our company. Additionally, we investigated an employee stock ownership program and used a management buyout to transfer the stock of three owners to five new owners. Don’t lull yourself into thinking this is easy. The sooner you plan, the better the odds to align all the moving parts and to have the flexibility of aligning your associates, personal savings and the tax efficient strategies to leverage your exit.

2. Begin With Your Goals Take time to analyze your business, financial and personal goals. These are the key areas of focus when preparing your exit strategy. (See Figure 1.) Much of this planning may or may nor be provided by advisors. Studies indicate most business owners have 70 percent of their wealth trapped inside their business. If you do not have a plan to replace that income and liquidize the stock, then you will stay trapped inside your business. You need to determine the value of your company, your outside savings (liquid & illiquid) and see if that amount can generate the income to support your retirement. This requires financial planning and valuations of different exit options and tax advice. Once you can picture your financial freedom you can turn your attention to the dream you want to live outside of your business. Start taking more time off and focus on developing the team that will replace you and your exit options.

3. The Company Pays for Everything Your company’s “cash flow” is the key value driver in determining the value of your business. But did you know your company has different values that are determined by your path? Let’s eliminate the two paths of liquidation and the Initial Public Offering (IPO) and rank the options by the highest values: 1. Synergy value – sale of the company to and outside/external buyer 2. Investment value – recapitalization to a private equity group 3. Investment value (structured) – management buyout 4. Fair market value – Employment Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 5. Fair market value – gifting In a financial/technical perspective, my five steps are simplified compared to the chart from an authority named Robert E. Slee in his seminal reference on exit planning titled “Private Capital Markets.” My role is to simplify this for my readers. (See Figure 2.)

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All of these paths have a different value, tax treatment, strategic control and financial control. But the bottom line is that cash flow is the value driver and the company pays for the exit.

capital gains to legally save millions of dollars. Yes, I said millions.

5. You Need to Replace Yourself 4. It’s Not How Much You Make … But How Much You Keep You know from being an owner of a company that it is not the top line but the bottom line that counts. It is the same with exit planning. There are three parties in exiting: the buyer, the seller and the government. So when we lay out the different valuations in the plan you also have determine the correct corresponding tax treatments. Further, if we plan far enough out we can implement different savings and benefits packages inside the business that can be deducted and deferred to meet your future financial goals. With enough time, planning ahead can make it possible with certain strategies and trusts for professional advisors to eliminate income and

A professional exit planner can produce a document that maps out a path to deliver the results needed in three to six months. The execution of that plan and the review needed by the outside professional advisors can take a year or more. But the succession process or replacing yourself takes more time, so begin early. Why? Because you have to professionalize the upper management, move them into leadership roles, and then pick the next CEO. This all takes time, education, coaching and stretching them into their new roles and responsibilities. The good news is your company will be worth more as a result of their better performance and the owner will have more options. The subject of succession is a book by itself, but you can e-mail me ([email protected]) and I will send you my white paper to

explain Beacon’s five-step process. Finally, you probably are entering into the largest financial event of your life to harvest the wealth trapped in your business. You want the best information to minimize the risk, make the correct decision, and understand your financial and strategic control compromises in your company to replace your income. This exit process protects your hard-earned wealth and legacy. Go to a professional exit planner to find all this fragmented information combined in one comprehensive document that draws your path, puts you in control, delivers the best exit solution, and guides you to your goals. Kevin Kennedy is president of Beacon Exit Planning, LLC, a process consultant that provides written plans and support programs to private owners for succession and exiting their businesses. The content of this article is based on his personal experience of successfully exiting his 63-year-old roofing company. The information is not intended to be legal, accounting, insurance or tax advice. Please contact your business advisers for this advice. For more information, visit www.beaconexitplanning.com or e-mail [email protected].

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■ The current generation of TPO and PVC singleply roofing systems have achieved an outstanding performance record in the low-slope roofing market. (Photo courtesy of Duro-Last Roofing Inc.)

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hat began as a short blog for Roofing Contractor magazine on technical tips for TPO membranes quickly took on a life of its own. The more single-ply experts we spoke with, the longer and more meaningful the list became. Even limiting the discussion to TPO and PVC membranes, the topic soon became worthy of a fullblown article. The sources of these design and installation tips include some of the most respected names in the low-slope roofing industry. Together, they represent well over 100 years of combined single-ply roofing manufacturing, design and installation experience. As always, the specific manufacturer’s roof design and installation instructions supersede any advice given here. Before we begin, it should be mentioned that the current generation of TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride) single-ply roofing systems have achieved an outstanding performance record in the low-slope roofing market. These single-ply membranes have been available and successfully performing in roofing applications for quite some time — in some cases, well over 20 years. SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, reports that in just the past five years alone, there have been more than 4 billion square feet of TPO membrane sold in North America, nearly the entirety of which have performed without issue. However, like any other roofing system, single plies are vulnerable to the unintended consequences of poorly

thought out roof design decisions and other incidental issues that have little or nothing to do with the TPO or PVC roof membranes themselves. The fact is that the roofing industry has wrestled with some of these issues for decades. Other challenges relate to newer solar photovoltaic (PV) and vegetative roof installations over single-ply membranes. In fact, the industry continues to struggle for answers to some of the questions posed by these environmentally friendly and energy-saving building solutions.

Moisture Under Single-Ply Membranes For our purposes, we will consider the problem of moisture entering the roofing system and condensing on the roof insulation or under the single-ply roof membrane. In reality, it is the responsibility of the architect or specifier to require the use of a vapor retarder and place it in the proper place within the roofing system. This decision will depend heavily on climate and building use. There has been a lot of discussion lately about moisture condensing on the underside of light-colored single-ply membranes in cold climates. Of course, Pick Up More Information Online NRCA and SPRI address the issue of roof moisture management in a variety of areas on their websites. Visit the online version of this article at www. roofingcontractor.com for hot links to more information, including SPRI’s results of a field study called “The Effects of Roof Membrane Color on Moisture Accumulation in Low-slope Commercial Roofing Systems.”

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■ The service temperature of a white TPO or PVC membrane is around 125°F to 130°F. However, high-performance TPO roof membranes are now available with proprietary stabilizers and UV absorbers specifically for solar roof installations, but they have other uses as well. GAF’s EverGuard Extreme™ TPO is shown here. (Photo courtesy of GAF.)

roofing contractors may also find moisture problems in dry climates like Phoenix, when unusually high moisture levels inside the conditioned building move up and into the roofing system and condense. Condensation under white or light-colored roof membranes can be a problem with almost any mechanically attached single-ply membrane. Moisture can travel up through the joints in the insulation and hit the cold side of the roof membrane — or the membrane adhesive — and condense. Depending on the insulation used, this may result in “picture framing,” where rectangular ridges are visible outlining the pieces of insulation. The condensed moisture (water) may also move laterally through the roofing system, creating even greater problems for roofing contractors. This phenomenon is nothing new in the roofing industry. Moisture has been condensing under single-ply roofing

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membranes since the early 1980s. Vapor moisture will condense on any cold surface, and lighter-colored membranes do not dissipate this condensed moisture as quickly as a dark-colored membrane. It is the responsibility of the architect to properly design the roofing system to minimize moisture condensation, either through the use of a vapor retarder or through the use of two layers of insulation and staggering the joints to make it more difficult for moisture to reach the underside of the roof membrane. In fact, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has been advocating this practice for more than a decade. So it’s high time that roofing contractors and specifiers “sell” property owners on the benefits of two layers of insulation. It may be more expensive in the short term, but it is also more energy efficient and more effective in limiting moisture migration and condensation under the roof membrane.

Heat Aging of Single-Ply Membranes Another important discussion going on within the roofing industry is the incidental high heat loading on white single-ply roofing membranes. This is a particular problem at roof/wall junctures, especially beneath high, west-facing walls in warm, sunny climates. If a white TPO or PVC membrane is installed vertically up a wall or high curb, it may reflect down onto the horizontal portion of the roof membrane and create conditions that will accelerate the heat aging of the sheet. Typically, the service temperature of a white TPO or PVC membrane is around 125 degrees Farentheit to 130°F. However, the temperature of the membrane below a highly reflective wall surface can reach 170°F or higher. Obviously, this is an unintended consequence of the designer not thinking about the ramifications of a high wall, curb or other highly reflective vertical surface.

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The same principle holds true of white TPO and PVC membranes beneath reflective glass surfaces, curtain walls, painted white walls, shiny metals, or any other type of highly reflective surface. Of course, premature heat aging of TPO and PVC membranes is a function of time, temperature and UV exposure. So a white wall in Chicago will be much less of a problem than a similar configuration in Phoenix. One solution to this potential problem is to specify a high-performance TPO roof membrane around perimeters or other areas exposed to high heat aging conditions. These new TPO membranes are formulated with proprietary stabilizers and UV absorbers specifically for solar roof installations, but they have other uses as well. Laboratory results conducted by roofing manufacturers show that these new membranes have achieved weathering performance far beyond current standards. It is also important for roof consultants and contractors to understand that dark-colored TPO and PVC membranes may exhibit different welding characteristics than white membranes. Also, darkcolored membranes sometimes used for rooftop logos or other applications may be formulated for increased heat aging, while the light-colored membranes they are coupled with may not be. That’s why it’s important to understand the differences in thermoplastic membrane characteristics when using different color sheets on the same roof. Roofing contractors and specifiers should also think twice before allowing the use of dark-colored materials (walkways, etc.) directly over white TPO and PVC membranes. A more logical choice may be a light gray walkway roll to limit heat aging of the membrane underneath. Also, areas of poor drainage can create dark stains that can absorb heat and speed up the heat aging process of a roofing membrane. Dark-colored, thinfilm photovoltaic (PV) systems may also contribute to accelerated heat aging of TPO and PVC. In this situation, the use of a high-performance TPO membrane designed for solar applications is a good option.

Single Ply Installation Tips Here are some other tips that roofing contractors may find helpful when installing and/or inspecting TPO and PVC single-ply roof installations: 1. Factory-installed plastic wrapping is not designed as protective covering for insulation materials and should be removed when insulation materials are stored in unconditioned spaces or outside. Use “breathable” type covers such as canvas tarpaulins to allow venting and protection from weather and moisture. 2. Confirm that the height of equipment supports will allow the installation of full-height flashings. 3. It is strongly recommended that the building owner have a moisture survey performed to ascertain the condition and suitability of the existing roofing materials to receive a TPO recover system. A survey is usually required if perlite or wood fiber insulation is used in a recover system. 4. When installing new nailers, secure shim material simultaneously with overlying solid wood nailers. Shim material should be continuous; spaced shims should not be used. 5. When installing crickets, saddles or cut tapered insulation panels, it may be advantageous to use low-rise foam adhesive in lieu of mechanical attachment. Adhesive beads must be evenly spaced at the rate required for the insulation board size and type of roofing system being installed. 6. Install TPO or PVC membrane so that the laps run across the roof slope lapped toward drainage points. On metal decking, install sheets perpendicular to deck direction so that fasteners will penetrate the top flanges and not the flutes; however, there will be limited areas of the roof (i.e., perimeter areas) where this is not practical. 7. If the deck is running opposite the slope of the roof (flutes running horizontally), then the membrane should run ridge-to-gutter to ensure proper fastening to the top flanges of the deck. 8. Install fasteners so that the plate is drawn down tightly to the membrane surface. Properly installed fasteners will not allow the plate/termination bar to move (a sign of underdriving), but will not cause wrinkling of the membrane (a sign of overdriving). 9. All cut edges of TPO and PVC reinforced membranes should be sealed with cut edge sealant supplied by the roofing manufacturer. 10. When recovering over granulated modified bitumen flashings, a separator sheet should be installed for dry-hung flashings, particularly in PVC applications. In fully adhered applications, a barrier board should also be installed to provide a clean surface for adhesives. 11. Structural fiberglass-faced gypsum board should not used as a substrate for fully adhered attachment on parapet walls. 12. For fleece-backed TPO/PVC membrane applications, the fleece-backed membrane is cut just short of the drain flange. A separate smooth reinforced membrane drain flashing sheet is heat welded to the roofing membrane and set into the drain above in a full bed of sealant (i.e., water block) and secured from above. 13. Do not locate lap seams within the drain sump area. Where lap seams must be located within the sump area, a separate smooth reinforced membrane drain flashing a minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) larger than the sump area should be installed. The membrane flashing should be heat welded to the roof membrane. Alternately, if the seam does not run under the drain clamping ring, it can be covered with a 6-inch-wide (15.2 mm) reinforced membrane strip heat welded to the membrane. 14. On retrofit jobs, the cleaning of the first 2 inches (51 mm) of drain line is highly recommended so that the retrofit drain will seal to the pipe. Failure to clean this section of drain line can prevent the sealing of the drain and degrade the performance of the drain seal.

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Taking the Devil Out of the Details Before tackling general design and installation considerations, we turned to a TPO/PVC expert with 30 years of experience in designing, inspecting and installing these roofing systems. Let’s call him “Dave.” One of Dave’s concerns right now involves the use of the new generation of highspeed, hot-air automatic welding machines. These stand-up welders are capable of welding TPO and PVC seams at up to 35 feet per minute — under ideal conditions. But as roof contractors are well aware, in the real world, roof conditions are rarely ideal. Just imagine an operator walking backward attempting to weld a seam at 35 feetper-minute, while keeping the welder on-line. If the machine is off by just 1/4 inch at the start of the weld, it will be off center by up to 6 inches after 100 feet of welding is complete. This situation will be even worse if the operator is welding TPO or PVC membrane over fanfold insulation or gypsum board on a recover job. The installer will have to cope with an uneven surface that may be “rocking and rolling” his welder. In the case of uneven roof surfaces, there’s a good chance the compression wheel on the high-speed welder will unload — and voids will be created in the newly created seam. “It’s a simple matter of looking at what a high-tech tool can deliver under perfect conditions, versus a real world roof,” said Dave. “The expectations of this high-speed, labor-saving, hot-air welding device are not going to be achieved under some jobsite conditions. But a good roofing contractor will make the required adjustments.” Also, if a roof contractor or consultant has to probe the seams to verify a proper weld on a TPO or PVC seam, the job may already be in deep trouble. “Hand probing does not tell you whether you have a 1-inch weld or a 3-inch weld, and probing will only get you nine or 10 psi at the seam,” said our roofing expert. “You start to get a good weld at about 22 psi, and the seam shouldn’t come apart until around 30 psi or greater. You cannot determine that by hand-probing a seam.” If the roofing foreman or inspector suspects voids or weak welds in a seam, he or she should perform a test cut to verify the quality of the weld. “And forget about using a hand welder to fix a non-spec seam from the outside,” said Dave. “We require that you strip in a new membrane.” Specifically, if the contractor finds a welding problem that is systemic throughout the roofing installation, the questionable welds must be stripped in on both sides. Some manufacturers allow seam tape and other require a 45 mil flashing strip, with a weld on both sides of the membrane — even if that weld is 100 feet or longer.

Unintended Issues With Solar Installations We’re sure that almost every roofing contractor reading this article has seen long runs of cast iron pipe sitting on four-by-four wood blocking over a single-ply or bituminous roof membrane. Due to the expansion and contraction of dissimilar materials, these wooden supports will move over time and take the cast iron pipe with them. The same thing can happen when long runs of ballasted solar racking are installed together on a single-ply roof membrane. Despite the overburden, these heavy rack systems will move over time and take the roofing membrane along with it. In many cases roofing manufacturers and contractors are not designing these

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racks and may have no say in how long the runs will be. This is a simple case of thermodynamics and the mechanics of materials, but it can be a serious issue with solar racking systems. And currently, the roofing industry does not have a documented solution for it. The effect of roof-mounted solar systems on the fire resistance of roofing systems is another challenging issue that SPRI and the roofing industry at large are currently sorting out and need to address for code compliance.

Structural Lightweight Concrete Decks Moisture emanating from newly poured structural lightweight concrete decks has been an age-old problem that is finally getting the attention it deserves. There is a perception in the roofing industry that all concrete decks are the same. The fact is that they are not. When structural lightweight concrete decks are poured over a non-removable, non-venting substrate, the wet concrete will not dry out. And the use of a surface dryness test it is often not sufficient to measure the large amounts of moisture trapped inside these poured concrete decks. In fact, you may very well get a “false positive” that the deck is ready for roofing. Because these decks are not vented from above or below, once the building is conditioned and cooler weather occurs, vapor drive upward into the roof system can cause large amounts of water to enter into the roof-

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