 Canadian Roofing Contractor & Design July/August 2008
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ON THE COVER: EPDM SYSTEMS
Where the Rubber Meets the Roof
By Shawn Holiday
For all the changes in the roofing industry, EPDM is the home-grown, original formula for single-ply membranes. It’s been 40 years since this newcomer emerged with a radical method of waterproofing a building that saved money and could elongate with structural stresses and cope with inclement weather.
The dynamics that brought EPDM to this point are rather unique. As it came into the market, a new sales and marketing force had to be developed, along with new installation techniques using strange equipment that was more familiar to carpet installers than roofers. Read more...
Studies on Green Roofs
People facing illness must rely on their doctors for advice or treatment. Depending on the issue, doctors often base their decisions on patient outcome studies, preferably over a 5- to 10-year period. However, in some cases, especially with new treatments, doctors and patients select the treatment even though there is little information to back it up. Read more...
Green Roof & Wall Design Awards Announced
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is pleased to announce the seven project design winners of its annual Awards of Excellence – a program showcasing the extraordinary vision and leadership of forward-thinking green roof and wall project design teams: Read more...
DECRA Roofing Systems Named As A Metal Roofing Shingle Industry Leader
DECRA Roofing Systems Inc., a manufacturer of metal roofing products, is pleased to announce the results of the 2008 Brand Survey for Pro Dealers conducted by the Home Improvement Executive, a news network publication. The survey, which asked ‘Which brands/manufacturers do you perceive as driving your business this’, found that DECRA Roofing System scored an outstanding 44 per cent brand awareness for driving business in the metal roof shingle industry. Read more...
ERA Lauds Recognition Of Ballast As “Cool Roof” Alternative
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) lauds the recent findings of Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) and the Single Ply Roofing Institute (SPRI), in a study entitled, “Evaluating the Energy Performance of Ballasted Roof Systems.” This report was the impetus for the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to update their ‘cool roofing’ standards, and recognize ballasted roof systems as an acceptable alternative to cool roofing mandates. Read more...
Duro-Last® Roofing Launches “White Equals Green” Sustainable Roofing Campaign
Duro-Last Roofing Inc. recently introduced its “White Equals Green” campaign. This new sustainability initiative promotes the white Duro-Last Cool Zone® membrane as one of the best “green” roofing choices for commercial roof installations. The campaign includes a new website – www.white-equals-green.com – where a brochure and a Question/Answer document that discusses many of the issues surrounding PVC building materials, may be downloaded. Read more...
GE Energy And GAF Materials Corporation Form Alliance
GE Energy and GAF Materials Corporation (GAF), two companies with more than 100 years of experience in the energy and roofing industries respectively, have announced a new strategic alliance to market and ultimately develop solar systems and roofing systems for commercial and residential customers. Read more...
Carlisle Residential Provides Upgraded Packaging For EZ Flash®
Carlisle Residential, a manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing products, introduces a brand new look for its EZ Flash® 20-mil self-adhesive door and window flashing.
The traditional plain brown wrap of EZ Flash has been replaced with individual wrapping for each roll that incorporates striking graphics, making the product more retail display friendly. The top and bottom coverage of the packaging prevents asphalt residue breakthrough, eliminating rolls for sticking together or to display shelving. Read more...
W.P Hickman Company Introduces Non-Corrosive, Stainless Fasteners Standard With All Edge Metal Systems
W.P. Hickman Company has announced that stainless steel fasteners are being provided as a standard component with all of its perimeter edge metal systems at no additional charge to customers. Hickman has shipped fasteners with its products for years, in contrast with many edge manufacturers, and manufactures its edge products with holes pre-punched for use with the fasteners. Stainless steel fasteners are effective in resisting the corrosive nature of Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ), a wood preservative increasingly being used throughout the construction industry as the result of the EPA ban on the traditional Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) preservative. Read more...
Hide Unsightly Protrusions And Enhance The Beauty Of Every Roof With Shinglematch™ Roof Accessory Paint
GAF-Elk is pleased to add ShingleMatch™ Roof Accessory Paint to its industry-leading roof accessory line. ShingleMatch Roof Accessory Paint is said to enhance the beauty of a roof by hiding unsightly roof protrusions such as stack, vent pipes, exhaust vents and flashings. It’s also one of the easiest and least costly ways for a contractor to differentiate his proposal from the competition. Read more...
Reed Construction Data Launches SmartBIM™
Reed Construction Data, a provider of construction information, announced the launch of SmartBIM solutions for architecture, engineering and construction communities. This first phase of SmartBIM will include SmartBIM Library™, SmartBIM Objects™ and RSMeans™ Quick Cost Estimator. Read more...
Polyglass® USA Manufactures Kool Roof Solutions For The Energy Conscious
Polyglass® USA, a manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing products, now offers its Kool Roof Solutions Package, which includes the Polykool, Polybianko and Polyfresko self-adhesive roofing membranes. These high-performance white membranes are said to be designed to provide superior reflectivity and energy efficiency for low-slope roofing applications. Read more...
Grace Construction Introduces Procor Composite Waterproofing System
Grace Construction Products recently unveiled the newest addition to its waterproofing products – the Procor® Composite waterproofing system.
The enhanced Procor system combines Procor 75 fluid-applied membrane with Procor composite membrane providing a durable, integrated system for use in vertical and horizontal waterproofing applications. The system protects below ground structures and elevated decks, planters and inverted roofs against water and water vapour ingress. Read more...
Green Roof Designs Book Launched
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is pleased to announce the launch of its first book – Award Winning Green Roof Designs published by Schiffer Publishing.
The book celebrates the winners of GRHC’s annual Awards of Excellence program since its inception in 2002. The awards program was launched to showcase the extraordinary vision and leadership of forward-thinking green roof project design teams and to celebrate integrated, multifaceted green roof designs. Read more...
Green Roof & Wall Design Awards Announced
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is pleased to announce the seven project design winners of its annual Awards of Excellence – a program showcasing the extraordinary vision and leadership of forward-thinking green roof and wall project design teams: Read more...
John Geary Named New ERA Chairman
John Geary, vice president of Technology at Firestone Building Products, was named the new chairman of the EPDM Roofing Association’s (ERA) board of directors at the group’s annual meeting held in Washington on Jul. 23. Geary replaces Michael DuCharme, director of Product Marketing, Carlisle SynTec, who will remain on the board. Read more...
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