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UPDATES Lindab advances on the German construction market Published on Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:44am EDT Reuters Lindab has opened its first branch for building and roofing products in Nuremberg in Southern Germany, with plans to open additional branches over the next few years. Lindab has operated in Germany for many years within the Ventilation and Building Systems business areas. Previously, the Building Components business area has only been represented in Northern Germany, with sales administrated via Denmark. In order to extend sales of building products to Southern Germany as well, Lindab will be making use of the existing branch network for ventilation products. President and CEO David Brodetsky commented: "Southern Germany is a very interesting market where we can use our present branch network to sell building products cost effectively. Lindab is already a well-known brand in Germany and we believe that our complete roofing solutions have good sales potential in this market." End. The information here is that which Lindab International AB has willingly chosen to make public or that which it is obliged to make public according to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. Contact: LINDAB. David Brodetsky, CEO Email: david.brodetsky@lindab.com. Mobile: +46 (0)73 274 5418 Lindab - A Ventilation and Building Products company: Lindab develops, manufactures, markets and distributes products and system solutions primarily in steel for simplified construction and improved indoor climate. The business is carried out within three business areas, Ventilation, Building Components and Building Systems. The products are characterised by their high quality, ease of assembly, energy efficiency, consideration towards the environment, and are delivered with high levels of service. Altogether, this increases customer value. The Group had net sales of SEK 6,527 m in 2010, was established in 31 countries and had approximately 4,400 employees. The main market is non-residential construction, which accounts for 80 percent of sales, while residential accounts for 20 percent of sales. During 2010, the Nordic market accounted for 45 percent, CEE/CIS (Central and Eastern Europe as well as other former Soviet states) for 22 percent, Western Europe for 29 percent and other markets for 4 percent of total sales. The share is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange, Stockholm, Mid Cap. For more information visit www.lindabgroup.com JM Constructs New Single Ply Roofing Membrane Facility in Ohio Published on July 11, 2011 at 2:45 AM By Cameron Chai Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company with more than 150 years of experience in the roofing business, announced that an official groundbreaking ceremony has been held to construct a new single ply roofing membrane facility in Milan, Ohio. It is JM’s third facility in Ohio and is a part of the company’s roofing systems business. The plant will commence operation in the 2Q of 2011 and will produce Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) commercial roofing products. EPDM is a single ply membrane made from thermoset synthetic rubber. The material has excellent weathering properties and durability and can be installed easily. The Midwest and Northeast regions hold roughly 80% of the EPDM market. Todd Raba, Chairman, President and CEO of JM, stated that the new facility will expand the company’s product portfolio and help it to offer industry’s widest range of commercial roofing products. JM has chosen a location for its new facility, which is close to its clients’ base to assure efficient delivery. The roofing systems facility will have about 100 million sq.ft of manufacturing capacity and production will begin in mid-2012. Source: http://www.jm.com/ Some inflation-busting deals on roofing and siding Published: Thursday, Jun 9, 2011 All that oil needed to make—and ship—roofing and siding explains at least some of the double-digit price hikes that are hitting both key remodeling materials. But several low-priced performers in Consumer Reports’ roofing and siding tests can help you sidestep those increases, and get better performance in the bargain. Recent roofing price hikes include 5 to 8 percent from major names like GAF and IKO, with a 12 to 15 percent bump up due this month from Atlas and Tamko. “Our raw material prices have been going through the roof, and we’re short of the plastic resin we need as more manufacturers are getting higher prices by shipping it overseas,” Stephen Tybor, a vice president at Heartland Siding, told Consumer Reports. While oil has traditionally been an ingredient of some vinyl siding, a number of manufacturers say they’ve switched to less expensive natural gas. The cost of other materials is also going up including the cardboard boxes in which the shingles are shipped. But that needn’t drive the price of your next roof sky high: Asphalt shingles from CertainTeed and Owens Corning are among the top performers in our roofing tests that should still cost roughly half what you’d pay for some shingles—even with the price increases. (Figure on about $100 per 100 square feet instead of $200 or more). And because that shingle is laminated (also known as an architectural shingle), rather than traditional three-tab, you get a layered, three-dimensional look that better mimics slate or shakes. You can also save on siding, despite the hikes: We rated Revere Sovereign Select Energy Smart vinyl siding (about $125 a square) a CR Best Buy. A CR Best Buy from Heartland performed even better in our siding tests and cost less. We also recommended one brand of fiber-cement siding, which imitates wood better than vinyl, comes pre-primed and still costs less than some vinyl options.. Another way to watch your wallet is to hire a contractor you can trust. The best contractors don't have to advertise. They get work through satisfied customers' referrals. Consult friends and neighbors who have had work done. When you find a contractor, be sure to ask for a list of previous customers; then call them or, better yet, visit their homes to look at the work. —Gian Trotta Roof set up perfectly for ice dams Published: Thursday, May 28, 2011, Written by Jerry Ludwig
Dear Jerry: Our roof always has ice dams and is in terrible shape right now. It only has a 2/12 pitch.
When we remodeled the bathroom and tried to put in a ceiling fan for moisture removal, there wasn't even enough room in the ceiling for the fan so we had to build the ceiling down in order to install it. What was in the ceiling for insulation looked like two pieces of tar paper with some kind of wood chips. It was about an inch thick.
We have had several contractors give us estimates to replace our roof. We have discussed with each of them whether or not we should change the pitch first and then put roofing on. All of them say they don't think it would be cost effective. Are they thinking from an ice damming standpoint? Because apparently we don't have enough roof vents and we have no venting in the soffits and they all think that the addition of those items will cure our ice damming.
I, however, can't understand how it would cure it if we are still losing so much heat out of the roof. Which is why I thought it was a good idea to change the pitch first and then put in insulation and then apply the roofing material. We plan on living here forever, so it makes sense to me and seems like a cost savings in utility bills that will eventually pay for itself.
Also, I have had only two of the four contractors say they want to put shingles on there instead of rolled-roofing. Both of them use the shingles from the same manufacturer and want to put "ice and water shield" on the whole roof first and then shingles (they claim the manufacturer will still warrant the shingles on a 2/12 pitch). Your thoughts?
— Karen, Rochester Why Oklahomans Could Be Paying More For A New Roof Published: Thursday, May 11, 2011 TULSA, Oklahoma -- Spring means the roofing business is in high gear. Bad weather can do a number on a roof and homeowners across the state are always looking for a quality contractor. A new state law may help you find a reputable contractor. The new law, called the Roofing Contractor's Registration Act, is a list that lets you know if the contractor you're thinking of using is registered with the state. It's online at the state's Construction Industries Board website. "It's really just a way that the consumer can check the background of a roofer or contractor before they do business with them," Mike Wells, with A-Best Roofing, said. Mike Wells of A-Best Roofing says the contractors must show that they're a licensed business with the state and that they have all the proper insurance. The law requires the contractor to display their registration number on signs and in contracts. Wells says customers should check the website to make sure a roofer is registered, but he also suggests you check with friends who have a new roof, the Better Business Bureau, and ask for references of local, recently completed jobs before you sign a contract. Something else to consider if you're in the market for a new roof, because of the rising costs of fuel and the devastation in the south, the costs for shingles and other roofing materials is expected to rise by at least 20 percent by the end of the month. "Typical square shingles that cost about $72 at the beginning of this month, we're anticipating it's going to cost about $100 a square by the end of this month," Wells said. Wells says there's a lot of resources for customers to make the right choice and the online registry is just one path to a new roof. "It's a good first step," he said. "It's not full blown licensing, doesn't require skillset by a roofer but it's a good first step." Action Line: New roofing law doesn't address 'good practices' Published: Thursday, May 08, 2011 ORCRA: The Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Registration Act doesn't tell roofers how to put on a good roof. Oklahoma still has no law outlining "good roofing practices" because every time the roofing industry tries to push one through, the "mom and pops" (small roofing firms) cry "burdensome regulation," and legislators back away. Read the act at tulsaworld.com/OKrooferlaw Insurance: Construction Industries Board Administrator Nathan Powell said the act did not create a skill-enforcement "licensing" program like the one CIB administers for electricians, plumbers and mechanical contractors (air conditioning). It compels roofers to register with the board before they can do business in Oklahoma. It requires them to "show qualifications (having previously roofed) and evidence of $500,000 of liability insurance and to show proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage (or an exemption)." Fees & fines: It also requires an annual $300 registration fee with annual registration renewal by June 30, a $100 late renewal fee on July 30 and suspension of registration Aug. 30 for failure to renew. Failure to register is a misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $500, to be issued by the district attorney with jurisdiction over the job site. This is the boom to be lowered on the heads of unregistered, out-of-state roofers. Complaints: Consumer complaints that may be filed with CIB can have nothing to do with roof quality but only with the following acts or omissions: Abandonment of a roofing contract without legal excuse after a money deposit or other consideration has been paid; diversion of funds or property entrusted to a roofing contractor; engaging in fraudulent or deceptive acts or misrepresentation of products, services or qualifications as a roofing contractor; and making false or misleading statements in an application for roofing contractor registration or renewal or in soliciting a contract for roofing services. Complaints may also involve adjudication against contractors by a court of jurisdiction for violation of act provisions; engaging in work without registration or performing roofing services when the roofing contractor's registration is denied, suspended or revoked; engaging in roofing without proper permit as required by state or local authority; failure to comply with state or municipal tax laws; damaging or injuring persons or property while roofing under a valid registration for which the contractor's liability insurance or workers compensation coverage is inadequate; or failure to comply with a specified provision of this act. Complaint form: Fill out and download CIB's "Roofing contractor complaint form" at tulsaworld.com/RooferComplaint and mail it to Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, 2401 NW 23rd Street STE 5, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. |
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has shown that proper maintenance can extend the life of a roof by over 50%