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reputation in the asphalt shingle market, and single-pl

membrane marketplace. Greg began working in th

construction industry working with the family business as

youth. He began working in the warehouse at 12 years old

Greg was responsible for running off soffit, fascia, J-channe

and drip edge for the installation team. Greg quickly learned

those installers were dependent on a stock of good product

to ensure their livelihood. After he graduated high school h

began working for the family business installing siding o

homes. At a young age, Greg was also able to general contrac

his own home, giving him a better understanding o

construction. Greg has had opportunities to work hands-o

with most of the wide variety of products that Warburton’

Inc. installs. During the company’s busy season, Greg wa

able to work side-by-side with his father. He remembers how

his Dad, Dale, would patiently allow Greg to take the lead

Greg learned many valuable traits from his father. As Dal

Warburton retired from the family business in 2008, Gre

attempted to fill Dale’s large shoes. The Warburton’s Inc. team

has worked consistently through the transition to maintai

the legacy that began over 40 years ago.

Greg enjoys a variety of outside hobbies. Riding on two wheel

is a passion for him. He completed LOTOJA and Leadville las

year. He also enjoys fishing, ice-climbing, jeeping, and

camping with his family.

with her husband Jess Thomas called Bootcamp with

Jess. This company provides fitness training along with

nutritional coaching and they have 4 locations in the Salt

Lake Valley. Jeannette is very passionate about people in

general and finds enjoyment in the industries she works

in. She likes to spend time with family, friends, playing

sports, ice fishing, camping and loves movies. She is very

committed to the community and donates time to work with

the Humane Society, Soup Kitchen, Habitat for Humanityand the Disabled Veterans Association Utah chapter.

P.O. Box 64597 Salt Lake City, UT 84165-0497 www.theurca.com (801) 944-2991

THE

ROOFING NEWS

Welcoming New Board Members

Jeanette Thomas – WCF

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1St Quarter

Greg Warburton - Warburtons, Inc.

Jeannette Thomas, CWCP is an Account

Executive for WCF working in the Sales

and Marketing Department. She began

her workers comp journey with WCF back

in 1999 but has been in the insurance

industry since 1996. She is a Utah native

and attended the University of Utah. In

her spare time she runs a small business

Greg lives in Pleasant Grove, Utah with hi

wife and their five children. Greg is th

second generation in this famil

construction company. Warburton’s Inc

got their start installing exterior shee

metal siding and metal roofing in 1973

Over the past 10 years the Warburton’

Inc. team have worked to build up a good



President’s essage

Over the course of my years in this industry I have witnessed many changes. When I started in roofing Thee-tab shingles were

king but laminated shingles were beginning to move and manufacturers and contractors were cautiously moving to single-ply

membranes.

We have come a long way since then….or have we?

There are a few things that are just as much part of the roofing industry now as they were back then. The gap between

contractors who do the right things- like running a safe worksite, building to code, paying taxes and holding appropriate

insurance-and contractors who do not is as prevalent today as is has ever been.

The gap between contractors who do the right thing and contractors who do not manifests itself in the cost of doing business

Contractors who do not do the right thing have a competitive edge in cost that is unfair for legitimate contractors.

Thank goodness price is not all that matters. If price were all that mattered to our consumers, the three-tab shingle would st

be king and installed by fly-by night “contractors”.

Many roofing contractors have spent years improving their safety programs. As to the cost of safety, most will acknowledgethat the investments made in their safety programs have actually paid them dividends over the years by way of better trained

workers, fewer workplace injuries and lower workers’ comp rates.

Since many contractors have stepped up their game, I am suggesting that you take it to the next level by making it part of yo

culture and making it part of your story. It could even be part of your sales pitch and recruiting efforts.

It may be tough to sit across the kitchen table or the conference room table from a consumer looking at re-roofing proposal

that seem like they are from different planets. But those same consumers do not want you on their home or building if they d

not believe you are doing everything in your power to keep your workers, the general public and them safe from the hazards

roofing work.

Beyond the bounds of your own roofing business, I believe that safety can elevate the profile of the entire roofing industry. Th

one thing ALL roofing contractors can all do to move the industry forward is to circle the wagons around the issue of safety.

Learn it, practice it, talk about it and sell it. Our consumers are ready to buy in.

By: Max Ker



2011 2012 2013

Preliminary

2014

Forecast

Population 2,817,000 2,857,900 2,900,300 2,940,900

# Change 42,400 40,900 42,400 40,600% Change 1.50% 1.30% 1.30% 1.40%

Nonagricultural Employment 1209200 1241300 129100 1314000

# Change 27,700 32,100 37,800 34,900% Change 2.30% 2.50% 3.10% 2.70%

Unemployment Rate 7.40% 5.90% 5.20% 4.70%

Single-Family Building Permits 5,385 6,392 8,200 8,900

# Change -190 1,007 1,808 700

% Change 3.60% 18.70% 28.30% 8.50%

Total Construction Value (mil) $3,750 $3,550 $4,565 $4,780

% Change 15.00% -5.30% 28.00% 4.80%

Taxable Retail Sales (000) $22,065 $23,844 $24,983 $26,281

% Change 6.700% 8.10% 4.80% 5.20%

Total Automobile Unit Sales 81,700 96,800 103,100 108,600

% Change 18.30% 18.50% 6.50% 5.30%

Utah Economic Forecast Summary

Zions Bank Economic Department December – 2013. Economic Report to the Governor, Bureau of Economic and Business Research,David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah.

A Thank You to Departing Board Members

The URCA bids a fond farewell to two of our Board members this year –

Dan Cotten and Robert Hill.

Dan Cotten has been part of the Board since the early beginnings of The

URCA. During his tenure at the organization, Dan has served as President

and also served on many different committees. He is well-known for his

warm-hearted nature and willingness to serve.

Robert Hill has served on the board for the last four years. His background

in the manufacturer world provided invaluable support to this

organization.

The URCA was very fortunate to have these exceptional community

leaders on our team. We are extremely grateful for their hard work, efforts

and dedication which have helped bring our organization to where it is

today.

A heartfelt thank you to Dan and Robert for their dedication to The URCAand it’s members.



My name is Mac Richards and I represent Lomanco Ventilation products. I am involved in

putting on ventilation seminars regularly. Some of the issues that are often seen are the

lack of balance between exhaust and intake. Care should always be taken to make sure tha

there is the same amount of net free area (ventilation) in the exhaust and the intake. If

there is more exhaust than intake you run the risk of getting weather infiltration. With this

imbalance the exhaust often will turn part of itself onto an intake which could result inweather infiltration.

Another issue that is often seen is the mixing of different exhaust ventilation systems.

Examples would be if you use a ridge vent with gable vent, or power vents with roof louvers

When you mix different systems it becomes confused and one then becomes dominate and

will use the other one as an intake source instead of reaching down to the soffit vents.

When dealing with intake ventilation make sure that the soffits are not covered with

insulation. It is important to realize that proper ventilation is very important. It saves the

roof, it fulfills warranty requirements, and it helps to get the heat and moisture out of the

attic. Always recommend proper ventilation.

By: Mac Richards, Lomanco

Ventilation Observations

Update on Affordable Care ActSo you thought insurance was confusing before the Affordable Care Act? Just wait until Ap

1, 2014. At that time the enrollment for the Marketplace plans will be over and most individua

will be exposed to super higher rates that are 40% higher than last year. Many people will wa

to get health insurance after April 1st because there is no fine now. They'll miss the windo

for getting any kind of tax credit through the Marketplace.

So what is the fine? Remember it is 1% per adult and .05% per child of the modified adjuste

gross income. When we talk to people, they think the fine is $95 for the whole family! Wouldn

that be great if the fine were so small for a family? Also if someone doesn't have heal

insurance and they pay the fine, they are unable to get coverage that starts immediate

anymore. Someone could get an off-market plan but would have to

wait 2-6 weeks before the coverage starts. So let's say you don't have health insurance an

you pay the fine. You're headed to the hospital in an ambulance for a ruptured spleen o

something. You can't call Obama Care and get a plan that will cover all of your bills by the tim

you get to the hospital. You're going to owe a ton of money on expensive medical bills. Th

doctor on call might not treat your symptoms if they believe that you

are not having a legitimate emergency. Any delays in treatment could make your problem

worsen.

All in all, there are deadlines that you want to watch and the closer you get to the deadline

the harder it will be to get coverage because of the demand and massive technical issues th

the insurance industry are having.

As your local insurance producers we would love to help you in any way that you'd like. W

offer Marketplace plans, Off-Marketplace plans, and State Exchange plans for employers.

doesn't cost you a dime to get a quote or plan through us. In fact the rates are the same asyou went online to do quotes. We can also do a complimentary presentation for employees

other groups that would like information on their options. When shopping for something a

complex as health care, we hope that you will give us a try.

Reliable Insurances

“Helping you get through health care reform”

www.reliableinsurances.com

801-820-4335 9980 South 300 West #200Sandy, UT. 84094

2014 URCA Officers

Board Members

MAX KER - President

V.I. P. Roofing

[email protected]

GARY RANDS

Rands Roofing

[email protected]

JASON MAXWELL

Roofers Supply

[email protected]

KELLY HUNTSMAN

MBCI

[email protected]

SHAWN WHITAKER

Whitaker Roofing Services

[email protected]

BOB HARVEY

Bob Harvey Roofing

[email protected]

ABE SHAW

Shaw Roofing

[email protected]

LEON CLARK

ABC Supply

[email protected]

MIKE NIELSON

Pro Roofing

[email protected]

GREG WARBURTON

Warburton’s Inc.

[email protected]

JEANETTE THOMAS

Workers Compensation Fund

[email protected]

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Safety Message

SAFETY AT ALL HEIGHTS

Scaffolding and aerial lift safety

Falls from heights consistently rank as one of the most

frequent—and most fatal—workplace accidents. Theyoccur so often because exposure is everywhere: any

surface 6 feet or more above ground level could cause

injury. Scaffolding and aerial lifts are among the most

common fall sources, so it’s important to follow all safety

rules.

Scaffolding Safety

Always wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles when

working on scaffolding.

Do not keep debris or other material on the scaffold

where they present a tripping hazard.

Use your best judgment in bad weather. Do not use

a scaffold in especially stormy, windy or icy weather.

Aerial Lift Safety

Never climb over or lean on guard rails.

Do not enter an aerial lift that you know has not

been properly maintained.

PROPER ROOFING PRACTICES

Ensure your safety at heights

Working at heights is always dangerous, but roofing is

responsible for a disproportionate number of fall injuriesbecause of the nature of the surface. You have to deal

with working at heights as well as on slanted and often

slippery surfaces.

Several factors combine to create hazardous work

situations on roofs, including the pitch, amount of

moisture, presence of dirt or sawdust, your footwear and

presence of tripping hazards.

Before you begin working, your supervisor should

perform an evaluation of the conditions and set up allnecessary safety equipment; however, that does not mean

your safety is in someone else’s hands. It’s your

responsibility to take your safety into your own hands,

too.

In addition to falls, roofing presents hazards to those

working below. Practice good housekeeping and never

drop anything off the edge of the roof.

If you feel conditions are becoming unsafe as you work—

for example, it is beginning to rain and the roof is

becoming slippery—notify your supervisor immediately.

More than one-third of fall deaths inresidential construction are caused by

falls from roofs. Using a personal fall

arrest system (PFAS), horizontal lifeline or

rope grab decreases the likelihood of a

fatal fall while roofing.

SAVE THE DATEURCA Annual

Golf Tournament

Eaglewood Golf Course

Wednesday

June 17 2014

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