Canadian Roofing Contractor and Design.  April - May 2007
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ON THE COVER: Beyond “Cool” and “Sustainable” to High-Performance Roofing
The Next Stage in Low-Slope Commercial Roofing
Cool roofing and sustainable (or “green”) roofing emerged as separate, but closely related, commercial roofing industry trends about 10 years ago. Today, both cool and sustainable roofing continue to gain momentum, and they are driving change in commercial roofing market dynamics, roof system design and manufacture, product innovation, industry initiatives, selection priorities, building codes and legislation. They are also sparking a considerable degree of discussion, disruption and controversy due to their ongoing impact on the commercial roofing industry. Read more...

ROOFTech 2007, Canada’s only major exposition and educational forum on roofing products, will be held Jun. 5 and 6, 2007, at the Round-Up Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alta. The eighth biennua ROOFTech, making its debut in Alberta, has been planned by the roofing industry to provide a “hands on” educational experience on all aspects of roofing for architects, building inspectors, contractors, engineers, property managers, roofing consultants and specifiers. It will be much more than just a typical trade show. ROOFTech 2007 will be an information forum that will provide considerable benefits for anyone who needs to stay apprised on the latest in roofing technologies. Read more... 

Installation of Self-Adhering Membranes in Steep Slope Roofing
Self-adhering bituminous membranes have commonly been used in sloped (greater than 2:12) roofing for many years. When applied as an underlayment, they are primarily used to help prevent water entry from ice dams at the eave areas of shingled roofs in cold climates. In this application, they are typically installed from the eaves edge to the point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building (most often the lower three to six feet of the eaves area), beneath the finished shingle layers. Always check local building codes to confirm eave protection requirements. The adhesive asphalt component effectively seals the membrane to itself, and around the shanks of nails used in overlying shingles, so that any water that is forced underneath the shingle layers by winds or ice dams does not reach the deck or attic space below. These self-adhesive underlayment membranes have also been used successfully in other “critical” roof situations such as part of a flashing system in valleys or around roof penetrations (skylights, vent stacks, etc.), and are commonly applied beneath roofing materials on lower-sloped (2:12 to 4:12) roofs.  Read more...

Green Roof Industry Grows by more than 25 per cent in 2006
With over 100 per cent growth in the Intensive, Green roof garden market segment
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, the North American green roof industry association has announced the results of its second annual Industry Survey of corporate members’ completed green roof projects in 2006. The Survey indicates a growth rate of more than 25 per cent over 2005, representing more than three million square feet installed in 2006. For Intensive green roofs that typically incorporate larger plants, the growth rate was 110 per cent in 2006. “The green roof industry is growing rapidly in response to the pressing need for cleaner air, better storm water management, improved energy efficiency and more usable green space in our communities,” said Steven Peck, founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. “Green roofs have really captured many people’s attention as a beautiful way to help fight climate change and save money. Green roofs deliver more public and private benefits than any other green building technology, so we anticipate that strong growth will continue into the future.”  Read more...

Product Profile - Labour Saver
Makes Short Work of Tear-Off Projects
When Bryce McCandless of Watertight Roofing Services Ltd., was faced with a roof removal on a three-storey apartment complex in Kitchener, Ont., he used a particular product that would help him complete the job on-time and on budget.The 30,200 sq. foot, inverted roof consisted of gravel, four-inches of insulation, four-ply felt built-up roofing (pitch) on a concrete deck. Each building was approximately 110 tons of gravel on each building. “Gravel removal was key to ensuring this job came in on schedule,” McCandless said. “The Labour Saver (550 Roofer Special) saved us approximately two days of labour on each building – a total of four days. This is approximately an $8000 savings.”  Read more...

Carlisle Construction Materials to Acquire Insulfoam EPS Business
Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), a leading manufacturer of building materials for the roofing, waterproofing, insulation and HVAC industries, has announced the acquisition of Insulfoam from privately-held Premier Industries of Tacoma, Washington. Insulfoam is a leading manufacturer of block-moulded expanded polystyrene (EPS) products used primarily as insulation in the building and construction industry. With nearly 750 employees and 13 production and fabrication facilities across the United States, Insulfoam will operate as a stand-alone entity within CCM. Read more...

Casma Participates in Workshop on Enhanced Recovery of Roofing Materials
Natural Resources Canada has engaged the Canadian Construction Innovation Council (CCIC) to develop an implementation plan for increasing the recovery of end-of-life roofing materials. As part of an extensive consultation process with all concerned CCIC convened a workshop/conference in Toronto earlier this year, where the Canadian Asphalt Shingle Manufacturers’ Association (CASMA) was represented. Read more...

Owner and Subcontractor Fined after the Death of a Worker
The former owner of a housing complex for seniors that was undergoing construction was fined $160,000, and the director of a subcontracted firm was fined $10,000 after the death of a worker. In December of 2004, a worker was moving from a partially-built steel roof on a two-storey structure on an elevated work platform (a zoom-boom manlift) that was beside the structure. While descending from the roof to the work platform, the worker slipped or lost balance and fell approximately 12.2 metres (40 feet) to the ground, landing between the wheels of the elevated work platform. The worker was dead upon arrive at a Mississauga, Ont. hospital.   Read more...

 New Green Roof Waterproofing Course Being Launched
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is pleased to announce the launch of Green Roof Infrastructure: Waterproofing and Drainage 301, the first of its kind in North America, representing the combined efforts of four industry associations working together to support its development. “This course will help to ensure that designers and implementers of green roofs understand the special considerations involved with proper waterproofing systems,” said Stephen Teal, chairman of the Course Technical Committee, Flynn Canada. “Many clients are concerned about the potential for leaks, and this course directly addresses, and hopefully lays to rest, these concerns.”  Read more..

Leo Regnier Joins Menzies Metal Products
Sam Menzies, president and CEO of Menzies Metal Products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Regnier as technical sales representative for Menzies Metal Products, effective Mar. 1, 2007. Regnier brings over 25 years of roofing industry experience to his new position, including 12 years as a field technician with a major Canadian roofing manufacturer where his responsibilities included making roofing application quality control inspections and overseeing roofers’ training programs. Regnier also has distinguished himself by inventing many roofing tools that have become industry standards. Read more...

Roofing Researchers to Develop New Test Protocol for Quantifying Air Leakage through Low-Slope Assemblies
Increasing demand for and the rising cost of energy have intensified interest in the issue of air leakage through the building envelope. However, until recently, the roof – in contrast to walls and windows – has not received much attention regarding its air-leakage performance.  Being able to control air intrusion is critical in roofing design, as this has several effects on the performance of the roof – on wind uplift, energy consumption and moisture migration. Now, advances in roofing technology are providing greater opportunities to control air intrusion. But at present, there are no code requirements, standard specifications or test methods for the design or quantification of air-barrier performance in roofing assemblies. Read more...

RCI Announces 2007/2008 Board of Directors
RCI Inc. has announced the 2007/2008 Board of Directors at its annual meeting of members held during the RCI 22nd International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Fla., on Mar. 5, 2007. The following members of the board: Patrick Downey, RRC, CDT, President; John L. Willers, RRC, FRCI, PE, First Vice-President; David Hawn, RRC, CEM, Second Vice-President; Robert Elsdon, RRO, Secretary/Treasurer; Gary Cattel, RRC, PE, FRCI, Immediate Past-President; James R. Birdsong, Executive Vice President & CEO; Peter Monterose, Region I Director; Jon-Eric Macias, RRC, RRO, Region II Director; Todd Spore, Region III Director; David Devine, Region IV Director; and Jean-Guy Levaque, RRO, Region V Director. Read more...

Blundstone Introduces All New CSA Greenpatch™ Safety Boot
Australian footwear company, Blundstone, left no “gibber” unturned when they designed the new CSA Greenpatch™. Made to meet Canada’s stringent work safety regulations, the premium boot combines solid protection and increased comfort with classic Blundstone style. The Greenpatch comes in black and brown, and is available in women’s size seven through men’s size 14 at Australian Boot Company locations in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as other Canadian retailers. They are also available on-line at blundstone.ca .  Read more...  

Carlisle Syntec Offers Superior Protection for SPF Insulation
Carlisle SynTec Inc., a manufacturer of single-ply roofing systems, offers FAST adhesive and FleeceBACK membranes, a superior roof system ideal for use over spray polyurethane foam (SPF). Traditionally covered with liquid applied coatings that offer only 20 to 30 mils of protection, SPF is a quality insulating system that demands the protection afforded by Carlisle’s 100- or 115-mil FleeceBACK membranes. The superior thickness and non-woven fleece standard on all FleeceBACK membranes offer increased durability and puncture resistance compared to other membranes or liquid applied coatings.  Read more...

Eternabond Offers Eternaclean
EternaBond, a manufacturer of commercial roof restoration and repair tapes with advanced MicroSealant™ technology, is offering its innovative EternaClean spray cleaner, designed for use on various rooftop surfaces. EternaClean prepares single-ply and metal roof surfaces for application of EternaBond MicroSealant tapes as well as other sealant products. Comprised of a proprietary mixture of hot solvents, EternaClean enhances a roof system’s performance by opening it up and releasing hazardous contaminants such as oxidation, oil and grease.  Read more...

FLIR Systems New Thermacam® GasFind Rr-LW Infrared Camera Can Sense Sulfur Hexafluoride (Sf6)
Based on a unique, patent-pending technology, FLIR’s GasFindIR-LW is a one-of-a-kind infrared camera designed to help the U.S. Environmental Agency and utility companies to better control Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) emissions in order to preserve the environment now and for future generations. In addition to the “greenhouse gas” SF6, the versatile GasFindIR-LW can also detect more than 20 other gases floating in the atmosphere. Read more...

New and Improved Deck-Armor™ Roof Deck Protection from GAF Materials Corporation
GAF Materials Corporation’s new and improved Deck-Armor™ Premium Roof Deck Protection “breathes” to allow moisture and vapour to escape, helping to prevent structural decay, mould and mildew that can create health risks. Deck-Armor Premium Roof Deck Protection also has a non-slip surface that provides exceptional “walkability” for safer installation, even on steeper pitched roofs, and can withstand UV degradation for 180 days when left exposed.  Read more...

Achieve the Architectural Look of a Standing Seam Metal Roof at a Fraction of the Cost
Now property owners and architects can achieve the look of a standing seam metal roof by adding EverGuard® self-adhering Standing Seam Architectural Profiles to their TPO roof. TPO roofing systems provide proven, long-term watertight protection that, unlike metal roofing, will not rust, corrode, dent or require regular re-surfacing. EverGuard self-adhering Standing Seam Architectural Profiles add the perfect finishing touch to a TPO roof, and can achieve the look of a standing seam metal roof at as little as half the cost. Because the Standing Seam Architectural Profiles are made from the same semi-rigid thermoplastic base as EverGuard TPO membranes, they provide the same proven performance and superior compatibility.  Read more...

Perfect Fit Glove Announces New Line of Palm-Dipped Gloves
The new line of Tuff-Coat™ gloves is now available from Perfect Fit Glove, a Bacou-Dalloz company. The line of palm dipped gloves includes a new ‘hybrid style which provides the best features of both existing palm-dipped gloves’ worlds. A lightweight, stretchy nylon liner which provides unbelievable flexibility and dexterity combined with a durable latex coating for resistance to cuts, punctures and abrasion is one of the first of its kind for use in light duty applications. In addition to two cut-resistant styles made with DuPont™ Kevlar® brand fibre shells and two general purpose styles made with cotton/polyester blend shells, a “hi-viz” acrylic dipped glove with thermal protection for use in high activity/low light settings is also available. Read more...

Polyfoam Launches Its Eco-Friendly Tile Roofing System Ecoset™
Polyfoam Products Inc. has launched its Ecoset Tile Roofing System for steep slope roofing. A revolutionary energy-efficient and eco-friendly roofing system, Ecoset is specifically designed for California’s Title 24 mandate and other building codes that are beginning to implement energy-efficient guidelines for the construction industry. The Ecoset system consists of a waterproofing underlayment, a layer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation adhered by ribbons of Polyfoam’s unique, two-component polyurethane free-rise adhesive and an approved roofing tile adhered to the insulation by individual paddies of Polyfoam’s adhesive. The R-value of the five-part Ecoset system is 10.68, while a traditional, mechanically-attached system offers an R-value of only 2.59. Read more...

Truss Stay Roof-Installation Tool Invented
InventHelp has announced that two of its clients, inventors from St. Cloud, Fla., have designed a tool that would facilitate roof installation. The TRUSS STAY would ensure that a truss remains stationary during roof installation, which could enhance a contractor’s accuracy and productivity. The invention would eliminate the need for a user to improvise such a tool on-site. Designed for easy, hassle-free use, the TRUSS STAY would feature a portable, compact design. Read more...