state of the technical department nrca annual meeting 2002

STATE OF THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

NRCA Annual Meeting 2002

Warranties

• 205 warranties issued in 2001

• 3800 warranties currently in effect

• $.0008 warranty per square foot

2001 DevelopmentsEnergy Efficiency

• ENERGY STAR®

– New Reflectivity - .79 (exceeds ENERGY STAR by >21%)

– Aged Reflectivity - .73 (exceeds ENERGY STAR by 46%)

• California Energy Programs– Labelled for Reflectivity and Emissivity

• Chicago Building Code– ENERGY STAR ONLY!

• Georgia White Roofing Amendment

2001 DevelopmentsRemodeled Website

• Web Site Statistics– 3,374 Visitors 4th Qtr. 2001– 10,387 Pageviews 4th Qtr. 2001– 71 (avg. visitors/day in Jan. ’02)– 342 (avg. length of visit in Jan. ’02)

2001 DevelopmentsRemodeled Webpage

• Who is using our Website– Designers

• Dean Carlson – FL

• Tim Baisdon – TX

• Holleran Duitsman – MO


• Who is using our Website– Contractors

• Century - Al Sorenson

• Empire Roofing - Tulsa

• Tolley Hughes – UT

• Specialty Roofing - AZ


• Who is using our Website– Sales Reps

• Kraig Kelly

• Ian Wilson


• Design Manual


• Sales Associates Only (13 accounts)– Specifications (three formats)– Drawings (three formats)– Order Forms– Product Data Sheets– PowerPoint Presentations– Tech Questions


• Contractors Only (29 accounts)– Specifications (three formats)– Drawings (three formats)– Project Approval Form– Tech Questions– Material Safety Data Sheets– UL Listings– BondCote Too! checklist


• Designers Only (21 accounts)– Specifications (three formats)– Drawings– Order Forms– Tech Questions

2002 Initiatives

• SBCCI, BOCA, ICBO, ICC

• Spec Writer

• CD or Web Based Presentation

• UL and FM

• Warranties– 10 to 20 year (including prorated)

2002 Initiatives

• Technical Schools (Dublin and regional)

• Estimating Program

• Fasteners– Drill point, faster in thick decks and at overlaps– Greater pullouts– Auger type fastener, no wires to set– Stand-up Tool, ergonomically designed– Peel Rivet for thin decks– Plastic Buckets

2002 Initiatives

• Panel Fabrication (20’ x 100’)– BondCote’s familiarity– Major tobacco company using 20’ x ??’ panels– Tabs or no tabs– Reduce installation costs– Better wind resistance?– Reduce liability

2002 Initiatives

• FleeceBond Innovations– Lightweight Insulating Concrete– Asphalt adhesion– Recoveries

2002 Initiatives

• Resurrect the coated product– Low-wick yarn– Numerous contractors prefer it– Building Owners demand it– Designers specifying it

2002 Initiatives

• Why??– No induced sheet stress– Excellent dimensional stability

2002 Initiatives

• Metal Roof Panel Recovery Specification

• 66” width means less waste when fastening into purlins

• Peel Rivet for thin metal panels

• Reflectivity reduces heat gain, reduces interior temps, and lowers energy consumption

Fire Ratings – NC/MA

• Various polyiso’s, glass fiber, wood fiber or combination; 1” min.; max 3:12 (std. width)

• Various polyiso’s, any thickness; max. 2:12 (E Plus)

• Polystyrene covered with at least 2” of Firestone ISO 95+GW

• Polystyrene covered with at least 2” of Multi Max or Apache White Line; max. 3:12

Fire Ratings – C-15/32/MA

• ½” gypsum board*; min. 2” insulation (optional); max. ½:12

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