The roofing industry makes contributions
NRCA member Advanced Roofing Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has committed to be a title sponsor for Rebuilding Together®'s 12th annual pre-Super Bowl event, Kickoff to Rebuild 2007; the company has made a significant monetary contribution. To support Advanced Roofing's efforts, NRCA has increased its yearly contribution to Rebuilding Together, which is the largest volunteer housing rehabilitation organization in the U.S. NRCA is a co-sponsor of Kickoff to Rebuild 2007.
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress; Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Inc.; and Bradco Supply Corp., Avenel, N.J., also have committed to donate money and material to the event.
Kickoff to Rebuild 2007 will take place Feb. 2 in Miami, two days before Super Bowl XLI. NFL officials and players, as well as community members, will volunteer their services for the rehabilitation of two Miami homes and reroofing of four homes. The event will feature the tag line "Shout it from the rooftops: Join the team" and be featured on the pre-game show on CBS.
Online resources
NRCA's Web site, www.nrca.net, offers many resources and benefits. Following are some ways to get involved with NRCA's online community.
SpecRight update
The SpecRight Program, an NRCA-sponsored program supported by The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress and other industry partners, focuses on educating roofing contractors about sustainable, environmentally responsive, energy-efficient roof systems. In turn, SpecRight-trained roofing contractors can help building owners make intelligent, informed decisions based on the most current technology available.
Upcoming training sessions for roofing contractors will be held Jan. 16 in Winston-Salem, N.C., and March 5 in Las Vegas. For more information or to register for a training session, contact Janice Davis, NRCA's manager of education and risk management, at (800) 323-9545, Ext. 7505, or e-mail jdavis@nrca.net. Contractor training sessions also are available on a contract basis. Contact Allison Noble, NRCA's manager of customized education, at (800) 323-9545, Ext. 7509, to schedule a training session.
Additionally, NRCA plans to introduce the SpecRight Program to the building owner, consultant and designer communities during NRCA's 120th Annual Convention in Las Vegas March 6-8. Educational sessions currently are available for building owners on a contract basis only. Contact Noble to schedule an educational session.
For more information about SpecRight, log on to www.specright.net.
Technical manuals
NRCA offers the following technical manuals for sale. For more information or to place an order, see NRCA's 2007 product catalog that was mailed with this issue; visit shop.nrca.net; fax (847) 299-1183; or call InfoExpress at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722).
The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2007, the first in a four-part series of publications intended to update and supercede The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, Fifth Edition, provides in-depth information about the design, materials and installation of membrane roof systems commonly used for low-slope roof system applications. The 530-page manual includes information about roof decks, rigid board insulation, roof membranes, surfacings and system design guidelines, as well as 318 construction details.
The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2007 on CD-ROM offers all the information and details contained in the print version. In addition, it includes several sections from The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, Fifth Edition, including steep-slope, spray polyurethane foam-based roofing, architectural sheet-metal and metal roofing, reroofing and moisture control, and an appendix and glossary.
NRCA Construction Details on CD-ROM—2007 allows users to use the construction details contained in The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2007 with Auto-CAD® software. The CD-ROM includes 318 roof construction details in isometric and section views, including steep-slope; architectural sheet-metal and metal; and SPF-based details with Auto-CAD software.
2007-08 Steep-slope Roofing Materials Guide includes information from 49 manufacturers about 382 steep-slope products, including asphalt shingles, fiber-cement and synthetic roof components, metal roof components, tile, wood shakes and shingles, slate and underlayment. It also provides detailed descriptions, comparative data, manufacturer-reported wind and fire ratings, ASTM International test results and building code approvals, as well as information about warranties offered for most asphalt shingle products.
The NRCA Guide to Roof Coatings provides an objective discussion about the application of various types of roof coatings, where they best may be used and what preparations should be taken for their successful performance. The guide also provides generally accepted guidelines for application of common roof coatings and roof coating systems to various roof surfaces.
The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual—Anthology is a CD-ROM containing technical roofing information published by NRCA from 1971-2006. It includes the Manual of Roofing Practice, as well as the first through fifth editions of The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual.
Upcoming NRCA events
Additional information about upcoming NRCA events can be viewed at NRCA's Web site, www.nrca.net.
January
9-12
Performance Technology for Roof Systems
New Orleans
Contact: Janice Davis
(800) 323-9545, Ext. 7505
An interactive roofing technology course
16
SpecRight
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Contact: Janice Davis
(800) 323-9545, Ext. 7505
Learn how to help your customers save money by lowering their energy costs
19
CERTA Train-the-trainer Program
Chicago
Contact: Janice Davis
(800) 323-9545, Ext. 7505
Become certified to train workers in proper torching applications
23
OSHA-sponsored Train-the-trainer Safety Program
Milwaukee
Contact: Michele Biesiada
(800) 323-9545, Ext. 7534
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to train employees in roofing safety
24
OSHA-sponsored Train-the-trainer Safety Program
Minneapolis
Contact: Michele Biesiada
(800) 323-9545, Ext. 7534
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to train employees in roofing safety
February
2
OSHA-sponsored Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z
Chicago
Contact: Michele Biesiada
(800) 323-9545, Ext. 7534
Learn about fall-protection hazards and the equipment and work practices used to avoid them
8
OSHA-sponsored Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z
Palm Beach, Fla.
Contact: Michele Biesiada
(800) 323-9545, Ext. 7534
Learn about fall-protection hazards and the equipment and work practices used to avoid them
9
OSHA-sponsored Train-the-trainer Safety Program
Palm Beach
Contact: Michele Biesiada
(800) 323-9545, Ext. 7534
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to train employees in roofing safety
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