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e purchased the construction division of quality. Bad information, or an inferior product, provided fast a publishing company about a year and a and easy is not a recipe for long-term success. half ago. Several very smart and successful We do explore new areas of technology. In the last year, we friends warned me against print magazines. put our magazines on Kindle, launched four new digital buy- The conventional wisdom flowing from ers’ guides, and held virtual versions of our trade shows. We are expertsW (and other people with no skin in the game) was “print currently redesigning our websites. But ultimately, we recognize is dying, digital is the future.” About then, their voices transi- that everything comes down to delivering exceptional product. tioned to the “wah wah wah” that the Charlie Brown cartoons Roofing Elements is a quarterly magazine about weather, heat, use to represent adults. cold, wind, and other physical elements and how they affect roof- Here we go again—our second new print magazine in the last ing and roofers. This new title will focus on research, technical year. It seems fitting that both magazines have launched dur- information, and practical tips to help you perfect your product. ing a zombie apocalypse. Last year’s launch, Garage, Shed and Today, the magazine is printed and mailed. Maybe soon it Carport Builder, is a success and has spawned a new trade show. will be psychically transmitted. Either method of delivery is People have a fundamental misunderstanding of the challenges about conveying useful information. facing media and the world in general. Everything depends on the I hope you enjoy holding, reading, and turning the pages of relationship between the product and the end user. In the case of our newest magazine, Roofing Elements. media, this is the relationship between informationn and the per-person reading, watching, or listening. If the informationation is useful GaryGary Reichert, Publisher andand relevant,relevant, ththee memethodthod ooff dedeliverylive y is almost irrelevant.vant. Focus on [email protected]@shieldwallmedia.com perfectingperfecting your product and everything else falls inintotto place. ThereThere is a misplaced emphasis on speed of ddelivedeliveryry above

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FEATURES 16 Winter Roofi ng 39 RICOWI Worker safety, material handling, An introduction to the and more nonprofi t organization 22 Wildfi re Ready 40 Fighting Ice Dams Roofs that can take the heat Using a “total system” approach 28 Snow Management 44 Size Still Matters for Metal Rooftops Installers share thoughts on Factors to consider and why popular gutter sizes 32 Sealants, Coatings, 48 Beauty Meets and Adhesives Strength Industry experts share their New roofi ng line designed to top tips and tricks tackle the elements 36 Thermal Cycling Intro 54 Writing to Offi cials What makes a roof Help fellow small businesses expand and contract?

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Editor Karen Knapstein [email protected] 715.513.6767

Editor Jenn Milner [email protected] 920.659.6212 48 Circulation/Subscriptions Barb Prill [email protected] 920.471.4846

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PREMIERE The Only Magazine Dedicated to the Eff ects of Weather and Climate on Roofi ng ISSUE [email protected] ON THE COVER: 715.252.6360 HD Quality Builders’ Zach Meinhold installs a standing Executive Assistant 2021 • Vol. 1, Issue 1 FIGHT ICE DAMS seam roof in the winter. Kathy Budsberg COLD BEFORE THEY WEATHER START [email protected] INSTALLS Worker Safety, For tips on worker safety and Material Handling, & More Advertising Assistant material handling during cold- Kathy Welk [email protected] WILDFIRE-READY weather installs, see page 16. ROOFING ASSEMBLIES Graphic Designers Cover design by Kevin Ulrich. Tom Nelsen, Kevin Ulrich PRODUCT FEATURE: Sealants, Coatings, & Adhesives Advice From the Experts Roofing Elements Magazine is published five times annually in Winter (Early 2021) , Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter (Late 2021) by Shield Wall Media LLC, 150 Depot St., Iola, in this issue WI 54945. Copyright 2021 Shield Wall Media LLC. Names and logos 3 Publisher’s Note referred to or displayed in editorial 6 Editor’s Note or advertising content may be trademarked or copyright. Roofing 8 Supplier News Elements Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited 10 Shield Wall Media News materials sent to it. Publisher and advertisers are not liable for 13 Event Calendar typographical errors that may appear in prices or descriptions 14 Business Connections in advertisements. Mailed free 53 New Products to roofing contractors and their suppliers throughout North America. 56 Project of the Month 59 Ad Index 53

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elcome to the first ever issue of Roofing them? Why were the Miami-Dade requirements created and Elements Magazine! This has been a labor of what do they mean for you as an installer? All of these topics love and I am so proud to share it with our and more are being planned for future issues. readers. I’ve been the Managing Editor of That being said, what do you want to know more about? Metal Roofing Magazine for just over a year, I want to be sure we are providing the most useful, pertinent andW I am far from an expert on the topic of metal roofing. But, information for you as a roofing contractor. See my signature in these 14 months, I have learned a lot and have been constant- below for my email address—please don’t hesitate to reach out! ly fascinated by the engineering, testing, and design that goes With this being our very first issue, I hope that the contents are into each roof, enabling them to last for 25, 50, or more years. interesting and informative, and I am prepared for critiques, Now, with Roofing Elements Magazine, I am excited to learn both good and bad. about and cover all roofing types. In the coming months, we aim to answer many questions on roofing materials and their interaction with the elements. How do asphalt shingles handle fading and decomposition from the sun? What roofing insulation types are the best to keep heat and cold where you want PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN PERKINS CONSTRUCTION I am also on the hunt for roofing projects for each issue’s Project of the Month feature. These can be any roofing type, but must have quality, high-resolution photos and relate to weather and the elements in some way. If you recently completed a roof Withstands 100 MPH wind-driven rain that was chosen specifically to combat hurricane winds, snow- storms, hail, desert sun, or any other form of extreme weather, we want to hear about it! (Submissions are subject to editing for clarity or length.) Send them my way using my email address below, or mail the information and photos to: Roofing Elements Magazine, Attn: Jessica Franchuk, PO Box 255, Iola, WI 54945. I hope you enjoy this premiere issue and look forward to your feedback!

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S-5! RECEIVES INDUSTRY ADVOCATE AWARD and promotional events, and safety program participation. Metal roof attachment manufacturer S-5! has been awarded “I am truly honored to receive this award and to be part of the 2020 Gold Level Industry Advocate Award for outstand- such an extraordinary community of industry specialists and ing service, participation, and support of the Metal Building an organization that provides tremendous resources to those Manufacturers Association (MBMA). who work in metal building systems,” said Haddock. “I am a big Accepting on behalf of the S-5! team was CEO and Founder proponent of participating in industry associations like MBMA Rob Haddock at the virtual MBMA annual meeting and awards where you can meet like-minded folks who will mentor and presentation on December 8, 2020 encourage you along the way.” Haddock, a well-known metal roof consultant, technical author, speaker, and inventor of non-invasive clamps for fas- MRA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF RESIDENTIAL tening accessories to standing seam metal roofs, was awarded METAL ROOFING COMPETITION for his time, expertise, and advocacy of MBMA and the entire The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) selected Boral Steel and metal building industry. Nichtech Roofing as the winners of its Best Residential Metal Among the ten companies presented with gold, silver, and Roofing Project competition for the third quarter of 2020. bronze level awards, S-5! earned top-notch gold recognition The award-winning project features the installation of a new and was recognized for exceptional commitment to promot- metal roof on a ing and enhancing MBMA initiatives, including participation Tulsa, Oklahoma in MBMA committees, advocacy efforts to enhance the metal home that is just building systems industry, attendance at MBMA educational 10 years old. The original roof had been severely damaged by hail, which resulted in leaks and frustrat- ing, unsuccessful attempts at roof repairs. Ultimately, the homeowners decided to replace the entire roof with a metal roofing option that has not only significantly improved the performance and protection of their home, but also added major style and curb appeal. “We take pride in all the projects we do, and this is a fantastic example of how using the right materials and installation methods, and paying close attention to details can result in worry- free protection and performance for homeowners over the long run,” said Charles Nichols, Owner of Nichtech Roofing. at 509.822.8123 or visit us online. In addition to no more leaks, the homeowners have noticed a major unexpected benefit from their new metal roof: The home better maintains comfortable indoor temperatures without the need to frequently adjust the thermostat. The homeowners also can take comfort in the fact that their durable new roof can stand up to extreme storms and hailstones. “As an extremely lightweight and durable material, Boral Steel is ideally suited for roof retrofits of this kind,” said Marion Whorton, Boral Steel Territory Sales Manager. “And when you pair it with the Boral Elevated Batten System, the homeowners’ long-term energy savings are meaningful.” For more information about MRA’s competitions for the trades, 509.822.2123 www.mrsrollform.com visit www.metalroofing.com.

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BUILDING PROGRESS AWARD NEW AWARD RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUALS’ IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION TRADE

he Shield Wall Media Building Progress Award is a NOMINATION AND VOTING PROCESS brand-new award that will recognize those who have The nomination process is non-exclusionary; anyone who has made significant impacts on the growth and/or devel- a vested interest in the construction trade may nominate a can- opment of the construction trade. didate who has made an impact on the low-rise construction Before we press forward with taking a look at the industry. Builders, manufacturers, public relations and media Tnomination and election process, let’s take a brief step back and professionals, and anyone else who comes in frequent and close recognize the final recipients of the Hall of Fame awards that contact with construction trade leaders and influencers are in the new award is replacing. The Metal Roofing Magazine Hall an excellent position to make nominations. of Fame and the Rural Builder Hall of Fame awards were both Candidates must have made exceptional, enduring con- long-standing programs. tributions to the success of the industry and must have been The Metal Roofing Magazine Hall of Fame ran from 2007 to active in the industry for a minimum of 10 years. Individuals 2019, with the final award being presented to Tom Hulsey, who who have received entry into the Metal Roofing Magazine was Vice President of Engineering for ST Fastening Systems Hall of Fame or Rural Builder Hall of Fame are eligible for the prior to his retirement. Bruce Crouch, President of ST Fastening Building Progress Award. Systems, accepted the award on Hulsey’s behalf at the first Once a nominee’s qualifications have been reviewed and vet- Construction Rollforming Show in December 2019. ted, the candidate’s professional profile will be published online The Rural Builder Hall of Fame ran from 1982 to 2020, with and in all Shield Wall Media titles (time permitting). the final, 2020 awards being presented to Curt A. Gooch, Cornell See page 12 for the nomination form. The Nomination Period University; Randy Ridenour, who retired from Atlas Bolt & Screw for the Building Progress Award cycle closes December 31 each Co.; and Michael J. Dunipace, owner of Dunipace Buildings. See year. Voting for the first award cycle will commence January 1, the facing page for all Hall of Fame members. 2022. Ballots will be published in each of our magazines and distributed via email, with voting also available online. WHAT THE NEW AWARD IS ALL ABOUT Voting for the inaugural award will continue through the Both of the Shield Wall Media Hall of Fame programs have now final day of the 2022 Construction Rollforming Show, which come to a close and have been replaced by the Building Progress will be held in August. (Exact dates will be announced as the Award program. In this program, one award will be presented 2022 show plans develop.) Voting is open to everyone 18 years of each year, beginning in 2022. Anyone can nominate one or more age or older, but is limited to one vote per person. individuals who have had a significant impact on some facet of The candidate with the most votes will be announced as the the construction trades serving the town and country market. winner, with the announcement live-streamed from the Garage, As the name implies, the Building Progress Award will be Shed and Carport Builder Show in November 2022. This per- bestowed upon someone who has spent their career better- son will have the distinction of being honored with the inaugu- ing and advancing the low-rise construction industry. Those ral Shield Wall Media Building Progress Award. Additionally, advancements may include innovating products or processes, Shield Wall Media will donate $1,000 to the charity of the recip- developing solutions to significant problems in the trade, influ- ient’s choice. The charity is subject to approval and must be a encing young people entering the workforce or people from 501(c)(3) organization. other professions to join the construction trades, supporting All non-winning candidates will be rolled over and includ- trade education efforts, or any number of other ways to posi- ed on the following year’s ballot, making repeat nominations tively influence the construction industry. unnecessary. ●

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110-12_Building0-12_Building ProgressProgress Award_jf.inddAward_jf.indd 1010 22/24/21/24/21 4:234:23 PMPM HONORING HALL OF FAME MEMBERS As we move away from our former award programs, we would like to honor all previous winners, listed here:

METAL ROOFING MAGAZINE 1988 Calvin Baird 2004 Vince Draper HALL OF FAME 1988 Bill Bickert 2004 Leo Shirek 1988 Bill Uphoff 2004 Jerry Wille 2007 Jack Berridge 1989 Doug Deniston 2005 Earl Erickson 2007 Herb Englert 1989 Jim Frame 2005 Bill Koenig 2007 Thomas “Tem” McElroy 1989 Jon Schwichtenberg 2005 Bob Lee 2007 Don Miller 1989 Frank Woeste 2006 Stan Brickl 2008 Angelo Borzillo 1990 Brian Holmes 2006 Pat Murphy 2008 A.R. Ginn 1990 Ben Klauer 2006 Tim Royer 2009 Red McConnohie 1990 Frank Lessiter 2007 Steve Hoff 2009 Harold Schroth 1990 Bill McMahon 2007 Glen Thomsen 2010 Pat Bush 1991 George Eberle 2007 Bill Thul 2011 Ewald Stellrecht 1991 H.B. Manbeck 2008 Louis Albright 2012 Dave Hunt 1991 Leo Souder 2008 Gerald Richardson 2013 Dick Bus 1992 Dwaine Bundy 2008 Arthur Shirk 2014 Tom Black 1992 Pete Loveland 2009 Ray Bucklin 2014 Dave Fulton 1992 Jack Walters 2009 Eugene Thiede 2014 John Kelly 1993 Henry Getz 2009 Tom Wick 2015 Alfred Dunlop 1993 Thomas “Tem” McElroy 2010 Robert Brisky 2015 Robert Scichili 1993 Neil Meador 2010 Daniel Hindman, Ph.D. 2016 Ken Buchinger 1994 Karl Brickl 2010 Tom Koch 2017 Randy Ridenour 1994 Calvin O. Cramer 2011 Rick Bragg 2018 Bill Hippard 1994 John F. Wick 2011 L. Bynum Driggers 2019 Tom Hulsey 1995 Donald Bender 2011 Kenneth K. Kistler 1995 Virgil Hartje 2012 John R. Darrah RURAL BUILDER 1995 Paul Hinshaw 2012 Steve Eversole HALL OF FAME 1996 David Bohnhoff 2012 Ted L. Funk 1996 Roger Oimoen 2013 Dwayne Borkholder 1982 Ed Bahler 1996 Dick Zimmerman 2013 Stephen Pohl 1982 Walter Behlen 1997 Gary Anderson 2013 Wayne Schrock 1982 Marvin Hall 1997 Randy Wanta 2014 Al Geisthardt 1982 Russell Lehe 1997 Clyde Wynn 2014 John Hill 1982 Bob Moore 1998 Tom Boston 2014 Rick Stowell 1982 John Pedersen 1998 Jim Peters 2015 Larry Edema 1983 Walt Keller 1998 Gerald Riskowski 2015 James T. Knight 1983 Bob Rowe 1998 Robert L. Skaggs 2015 Douglas Overhults 1984 Freemon Borkholder 1999 David Kammel 2016 Dave Brakeman 1984 Carl Kroh 1999 David Pogrant 2016 Mike Brugger 1984 Art Muehling 1999 James Walter 2016 Jim Simon 1984 Jim Picha 2000 Robert Graves 2017 Glen S. Graber 1984 George Squires 2000 Pat McGuire 2017 Kenneth J. Guffey 1985 Ben Boehler 2000 Robert Resch 2017 Joseph M. Zulovich 1985 Bill Friday 2001 Gil Friesen 2018 Mike Burkholder 1985 Gayle Merrill 2001 Kifle Gebremedhin 2018 Sam Cottrell 1985 B.G. Perkins 2001 Jerry Johnson 2018 Joe Harner 1986 Don Farris 2002 Barry Bahler 2019 Paul Boor 1986 Pete Kohl 2002 Larry D. Jacobson 2019 Jim Dobrzynski 1986 Bruce McKenzie 2002 Rich Paul, Jr. 2019 Dan McFarland 1987 Harry Bott 2003 Jay D. Harmon 2020 Michael J. Dunipace 1987 Don Jedele 2003 Steve Mikkelson 2020 Curt A. Gooch 1987 Dave Maupin 2003 Ron Sutton 2020 Randy Ridenour

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Name of Nominee: ______Mailing Address: ______Email address: ______Telephone: ______Company/Position: ______If retired, most recent position held: ______Professional Achievements: ______Association Aﬃ liations & Oﬃ ces Held: ______Years in the Construction Industry: ______

Nominated By (name): ______Mailing Address: ______Email address:______Telephone: ______Title/Company: ______Relationship to Nominee: ______

Please describe why this person should receive the Shield Wall Media Building Progress Award. How have they inﬂ uenced or advanced the construction industry?

Signature: ______Date: ______

Email the completed form to one of the editors. Mail To: Questions? Contact an editor: Shield Wall Media Karen Knapstein: 715.513.6767; [email protected] ATTN: Editors – Building Progress Jessica Franchuk: 920.224.5146; [email protected] PO Box 255 Sharon Thatcher: 715.257.4197; [email protected] Iola, WI 54945 Jennifer Milner: 920.659.6212; [email protected]

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NOTE: Due to the pandemic, many Omaha, Nebraska. www.bcmcshow.com. Show. South Bend, Indiana. events have been rescheduled or cancelled. www.constructionmagnet.com/garage- We recommend contacting the show 6-8. METALCON. Tampa, Florida. carport-shed-builder-show-home-page. before planning travel arrangements. www.metalcon.com. 2022 MARCH 2021 APRIL 2021 NOVEMBER NEW DATES. New York Build. New York, 18-21. National Coil Coating 4-5. Garage, Shed and Carport Builder New York. www.newyorkbuildexpo.com. Association Annual Meeting. Austin, Texas. www.coilcoating.org.

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2021 AUGUST NEW DATES. 10-12. International Roofing Expo. Las Vegas, Nevada. www.theroofingexpo.com.

2021 SEPTEMBER NEW DATES. 15-20. International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants International Convention and Trade Show. Phoenix, Arizona. www.iibec.org.

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WEATHER OR NOT While the trifecta of warm, dry, and calm is not often the norm between fall and spring, if you hit two of the three, you can still have a solid, productive day on the job site. Todd Meinhold, President and Owner of HD Quality Builders and Ridgeline Safety Systems, shared, “We do snowy installs every year. [Before we start each morning], we have tool box talks on things to remember for that day, depending on the conditions.” It’s important to have a plan and communicate with your team before anyone gets up on the roof. Remember, you might have looked at the weather forecast, but until you are on the job site and see the actual conditions you have to work with, don’t hold yourself and your team to that day’s plan. You and your crew need to be flexible and prepared to change gears as the weather and sun shift. Meinhold added, “Plan your work on cold days to be on the South or West sides of the roof, as the frost melts off of them first. Then, switch Above: The Dan Perkins Construction crew pushes to the North side when you can—it is a through the Upper Michigan chill to install a metal bunch of jumping around, but keeps the roof while there is daylight left. job moving forward. If all sides are done Left and Inset: Zach Meinhold of HD Quality Build- but the North and the weather doesn’t ers makes quick work with a Swenson Shear SnapTable Pro before additional snow falls on the improve for a few days, then there is no job site. work. Always plan your days around the sun!” Weather can be unpredictable, so adapt as needed. Your crew should ow would you describe the expect scheduling changes due to inclem- ideal roofing day? Chances ent weather and, if the weather improves, are you’re like most roofing they should be ready to proceed to the contractors who prefer “the site on short notice. trifecta”: warm, dry, and Winter brings shorter days as well Hcalm. Depending on where your busi- and, with less sunlight, plan on being ness is based, you might be lucky to on the roof fewer hours than on long experience those perfect days more often summer days. This may lead to a job than not. But for those of us in Northern taking more days, but the crew’s safe- and Midwestern climates, winter brings ty is critical. Dan Perkins, Owner of brutal cold, piles of snow, and howling Dan Perkins Construction, said after a winds. Unfortunately, you can’t just take recent metal roofing job in Michigan’s off three months out of the year if you Upper Peninsula: “I asked the crew to want to get ahead in today’s competitive share something about working in the roofing market. It’s important to keep cold. They said, ‘it’s like trying to ride a your schedule full (and your workers bike with training wheels—everything

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116-21-Cold6-21-Cold WeatherWeather Installs_jf.inddInstalls_jf.indd 1717 22/24/21/24/21 2:032:03 PMPM a worker has to unhook to get to another anchor, the chances of slipping or falling increases exponentially. Leave safety ropes on the roof tied off (and in multiple locations) so you can attach at the eave before entering the roof. Emphasize to the crews that slow and steady keeps everyone safe,” he advised. If the weatherman calls for snow and you planned to work the following day, that doesn’t mean the job is halted until everything melts. Removing snow from the decking can be relatively simple. A shovel and broom for heavy, wet snow, or a leaf blower for light, fluffy snow, make quick work of the job. For concrete roof decks, the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) recommends, once the surface is dry, immediately priming the deck surface and coating it with a light coat of bitumen. This will make it less difficult to remove any further ice or snow, and makes it very easy to dry out the surface. You might be tempted to wear crampons or similar traction devices on an ice-covered roof, at least until you’ve cleared it. However, these can seriously damage roofing materials and are not recommended for roofing use. There are also specialty boots manufactured specifically for roofers, but these are also not intended to be used in winter weather or on ice- or snow- Above: Craig Swanberg, a member of the Dan Perkins Construction crew, is appropriately dressed to handle the wind and cold. covered roof surfaces. Stick with a slip-resistant rubber-soled boot with insulation rated for the necessary temperatures. And Below: A light dusting of snow can be quickly removed with a broom or leaf blower. Even small amounts of snow can hide dangerous ice patches, so of course, utilize all appropriate roof anchors and tie-off points. clearing the roof is critical. Photo courtesy of HD Quality Builders. Black ice is a real threat that can make a surface look clean when it is in fact covered by a dangerous thin coating of ice. is harder and clumsy and slow going.’ But when the weather Also be aware of high winds or wind gusts, especially if warms up, they will be tougher and ready for the higher produc- installing a metal roof with long panels. High speed winds don’t tion that is only possible in warm weather.” just make it feel colder—you’re essentially standing on the roof with a giant metal sail in your hands. This not only increases SAFETY ON THE JOB SITE the chance of being blown around (and off!) the roof, you also Contractors don’t get paid until the job is done, and not at all run the risk of a nasty cut from the its metal edges. if they can only install half of a new roof. If a big snowstorm is headed your way, prep the site with tarp-covered sections before MATERIAL MATTERS the snow falls so you have less area to clear following the storm. Deliveries that will be made in cold weather need to be care- Take the time before a storm to tack walk boards in place on the fully planned out. It might not be possible (or convenient) to roof as well to make future cleanup easier. schedule them ahead of time, but look at the coming weather Meinhold also recommended setting multiple anchor points and adjust as necessary for any heavy snowfalls or subzero tem- on a roof prior to snowfall. “Install [anchor points] in places peratures headed your way. Roads might become impassible, that get you not only up on the roof, but around on the roof. If or large trucks might struggle to perform in freezing temps. If

116-21-Cold6-21-Cold WeatherWeather Installs_jf.inddInstalls_jf.indd 1818 22/24/21/24/21 2:032:03 PMPM adhesives, and coatings, advised, “When caulking at temperatures below the dew and frost point (40°F and lower), the surfaces must be clean, dry, and frost-free. A torch is not recommended to dry the joints, as this may leave hydrocarbon deposits on the surface that can impede adhesion. Do not dry the joints with a heater or blow dryer. Heating can cause a problem with moisture condensation occurring on metal once it cools. Metal surfaces can be dry wiped, then solvent cleaned using the two- rag wipe method. No sealant should be installed immediately following or in anticipation of rain or snowfall. If unexpected snow or rain occurs, note it in the project log so field testing can be done on the potentially affected areas approximately two weeks later. In cold temperatures, the cure rate may be slower because colder temperatures generally have lower humidity lev- els that will affect the cure rate.” Many other roofing materials can become difficult to work with after just a 10°F temperature shift. Asphalt shingles can lose their flexibility and become harder to cut. Their self-sealant strip may not activate in the cold (especially on a cloudy, cold day), making them prone to future blow off. If the weather is too cold and there is no sun around to add that bit of necessary warmth, the shingles need to be hand-sealed with a small amount of roofing cement beneath each individual shingle. This will keep them safely in place throughout any high winds and,

Winter weather can occur even when least expected. Plan ahead and review dŚĞǁŽƌůĚ͛ƐĮƌƐƚĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞůǇŚŝĚĚĞŶ local weather forecasts. Photo courtesy of Boral Rooﬁ ng. ƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚĨĂůůĂƌƌĞƐƚĂŶĐŚŽƌƐǇƐƚĞŵ͘ ǁǁǁ͘ƌŝĚŐĞůŝŶĞƐĂĨĞƚǇ͘ĐŽŵ ϯϬϵͲϵϮϯͲϳϯϮϭ you have the materials on-site ahead of time, be sure they are dŚŝƐƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚƌŝĚŐĞĂŶĐŚŽƌŝƐĐŽǀĞƌĞĚďǇ appropriately protected and covered per the manufacturer’s ƚŚĞŶĞǁƌŝĚŐĞĐĂƉ͘dŚĞƌŝĚŐĞŚŽŽŬƐĂƌĞƚŚĞŶ suggestions. Meinhold added, “Look ahead at the weather days ƵƐĞĚĂŌĞƌƚŚĞƌŝĚŐĞĐĂƉŚĂƐďĞĞŶŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ͕ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐŶŽͲŚŽůĞƟĞŽīƉŽŝŶƚƐĨŽƌǁŽƌŬĞƌƐ͕ in advance so your materials can be staged in places that don’t ƌĞƉĂŝƌƚĞĐŚŶŝĐŝĂŶƐ͕ĂŶĚƚŚŽƐĞƉĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ affect possible snowplowing (or trees/limbs falling on them).” ƉƌĞǀĞŶƚĂƟǀĞŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ͘ WŽƐƚ&ƌĂŵĞĂŶĚŶĞǁĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶĂŶĐŚŽƌƐĂƌĞ Appropriate storage and handling of adhesives and sealants ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚďĞĨŽƌĞƚŚĞƚƌƵƐƐĞƐůĞĂǀĞƐƚŚĞ is especially important during cold-weather installs. MFM ŐƌŽƵŶĚ͕ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐĂŶŝŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞƟĞŽīƉŽŝŶƚ͘ ZŽƉĞƐŽƌƌĞƚƌĂĐƚĂďůĞĚĞǀŝĐĞƐĐĂŶďĞƟĞĚŽī Building Products, a manufacturer of weather barrier products, ďĞĨŽƌĞůŝŌŝŶŐƚŚĞƚƌƵƐƐ͘ recommends installing its underlayments in fair weather at temperatures of 50°F or above. Their literature states, “Warmer temperatures enhance the adhesion properties of the rub- berized asphalt membrane; reducing the chance of problems during the installation process.” However, since cold-weather installs are not happening in 50°F weather, following their recommendations for cold weather underlayment application is advised: Make sure there is no moisture present on the sub- ZŝĚŐĞůŝŶĞ^ĂĨĞƚǇ^ǇƐƚĞŵƐĂůƐŽŚĂƐ strate, which will prevent the product from fully adhering. The ƌĞƚƌŽĮƚͬƌĞŵŽĚĞůĂŶĐŚŽƌƐƚŚĂƚŝŶƐƚĂůů ĚŝƌĞĐƚůǇŽǀĞƌƚŚĞĞǆŝƐƟŶŐƐŚĞĞƟŶŐ͕ underlayment should be kept in a heated area until use. When ƐƵĐŚĂƐĂŶĞǆŝƐƟŶŐďĂƌŶŽƌďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ warm, the membrane is more flexible and has better adhesion ƚŚĂƚŶĞĞĚƐĂŶĞǁƌŽŽĨ͘ than when cool. The product should be kept inside a heated building, vehicle, or inside a hot box with a temperature of at dŚĞZŝĚŐĞůŝŶĞ^ĂĨĞƚǇ^ǇƐƚĞŵǁŽƌŬ least 60°F. A heat gun or hair dryer may be used to gently warm ǁĞůůǁŝƚŚƚŚĞdƌŝŵϭƐƚ^ǇƐƚĞŵďǇŽŽů the membrane and the substrate. If the product does not appear ZŽŽĨƐ͕ǁŚĞƌĞĂůůƚŚĞƚƌŝŵƐĂŶĚĞǀĞŶ ƚŚĞƌŝĚŐĞĐĂƉĂƌĞŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚĮƌƐƚ͘tŚĞŶ to stick readily, use a spray adhesive to ensure positive adhesion. ƚŚĞůĂƐƚƌŽŽĨƉĂŶĞůŐŽĞƐŽŶ͕ƚŚĞƌĞŝƐ ŶŽŶĞĞĚĨŽƌǇŽƵƌǁŽƌŬĞƌƐƚŽŐĞƚďĂĐŬ Regarding sealant application and curing during cold weath- ŽŶƚŚĞƌŽŽĨ͘ er, Novagard, maker of custom engineered silicone sealants,

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has created helpful outdoor work information to identify cold stress illness and injuries, their symptoms, and fi rst aid steps to stay safe:

HYPOTHERMIA: When exposed to cold temperatures, the body loses heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold causes the internal body temperature to drop, resulting in hypothermia. Hypothermia affects brain function, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well. This makes hypothermia particularly dangerous for roofers, because they may not recognize the symptoms and will be unable to make life-preserving decisions. Early symptoms include shivering, fatigue, loss of coordination, confusion, and/ or disorientation. Late symptoms include no shivering, blue skin, dilated pupils, slowed pulse and breathing, and/or loss of consciousness. If hypothermia is suspected, request medical assistance immediately.

FROSTBITE: An injury caused by freezing of the skin and deeper tissues, resulting in the loss of feeling and color in the affected areas. Frostbite can permanently damage body tissues, and severe cases can lead to amputation. Additional risk factors for frostbite include contact with metal or water, dehydration, diabetes, smoking, alcohol abuse, and a prior history of frostbite. Symptoms include numbness; tingling or stinging; aching; and bluish or pale, waxy skin. During Dressing in the right layers for the day’s conditions can be the difference treatment of frostbite and trench foot, avoid rubbing or putting between a good rooﬁ ng day and a bad one. Photo courtesy of Carhartt. pressure on affected areas, since that can damage tissue. once the weather heats up, the self-sealant strip will activate. TRENCH FOOT: An injury of the feet after prolonged Most material manufacturers can advise on the best storage exposure to wet and cold-related conditions. Trench foot and handling of their specific product in cold weather, includ- occurs because wet feet lose heat faster than dry feet. To ing if the product (or the surface) can or cannot be heated, as prevent heat loss, the body constricts blood vessels in the feet, and the skin tissue begins to die. Symptoms of trench foot noted in the earlier underlayment and sealant examples. include reddening of the skin, numbness, leg cramps, swelling, tingling pain, blisters or ulcers, bleeding under the skin, and WORKER WARMTH gangrene (e.g., foot turns purple, blue, or gray). When the temperatures drop, the risks for cold stress injuries increase. Cold temperatures and windchill cause heat to leave CHILBLAINS: The painful infl ammation of small blood the body more quickly, putting workers in danger of cold stress vessels in the skin that occurs in response to repeated injuries (see sidebar at left). Dressing in layers can help ward exposure to cold but nonfreezing temperatures. Small blood off the chill and prevent damage like frostbite and hypothermia, vessels in the skin may become permanently damaged by but it is important to choose the right layers. cold temperatures, resulting in redness and itching during Amy Hellebuyck, Communications Manager for Carhartt, additional exposures. Symptoms of chilblains include redness, suggested, “When I think of roofers and the gear that would be itching, possible blistering, infl ammation, and possible helpful, a few ideas come to mind: an outer garment that allows ulceration in severe cases. greater movement, or clothing with wind-fighting technology. DEHYDRATION AND SUNBURN: Just because Also, our consumers love to layer as the temps change through- it’s winter does not mean workers are safe from dehydration out the day, which makes a vest or sweatshirt a great choice and sunburn. Be prepared with water or other liquids and [below the outer layer].” Lightweight, insulated clothing will fit sunscreen. well beneath a heavier winter coat without creating movement- hindering bulk. Several clothing brands also make high-tech layering pieces originally created for cold weather athletics, making them ideal 360˚ for those doing outdoor physical labor. These pieces wick away

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Roofing Elements_8x5.5 Feb.2021_TSCM.indd 1 2/18/21 8:20 AM 116-21-Cold6-21-Cold WeatherWeather Installs_jf.inddInstalls_jf.indd 2020 22/24/21/24/21 2:032:03 PMPM sweat while keeping your core body temperature up (much bet- would have to warm up or thaw out the tool. You can then put a ter than the long johns of old). For an additional bit of warmth, few drops of oil in when it is running again.” you can find battery-powered heated jackets and vests. Makita Cordless tools also cause headaches in cold weather, with bat- USA has one option that includes three heat settings for five teries that seemingly die in half of the normal time. Store extras heat zones, all powered by their standard 18V battery. in a heated vehicle or heated tent on-site so you don’t spend pre- No matter how warm you might feel while moving about on cious minutes waiting for them to charge. Regarding batteries a cold roof, Meinhold reminded, “Take frequent breaks. Cold and temperature extremes, Makita USA said, “Very high and hands and feet make for distracted employees, and that’s when very low temperatures can be the enemy of all batteries, regard- accidents happen.” less of the brand. For the best results, seek out a battery that has been engineered to deliver consistent power and run time in TOOLS OF THE TRADE extreme temperatures, some even down below 0°F.” Frozen equipment quickly becomes a massive time-waster on a job where time is of the essence. Air compressors are a FINAL CONCERNS common culprit for cold-weather issues, but some pre-plan- With the proper considerations and prep, it’s possible to keep ning can keep them (and your crew) running. A tarp and a roofing throughout the entire year. Meinhold’s final words work light might do the trick, warming the compressor and of wisdom were, “Winter work is about keeping your great hose to keep them from freezing. On a sunny and chilly (but employees! If you lay them off, chances are they will be look- not brutally cold) day, setting the compressor in the sun is ing for work elsewhere. And when good help is hard to find, arguably the easiest method. spend the money to keep them all year long.” During a recent If you know that your air lines tend to freeze since they can’t cold spell where it hit -20°F, Perkins planned an indoor training be kept under a heated tarp all day, have a spare set or two in program for his crew (getting certified to install zinc roofing for a warm place (the customer’s garage or basement should work) a project they have lined up in the spring). He also emphasized and swap them out as needed. Malco Tools also shared, “Make how important it is to keep them working even when they can’t sure you have a water filter on your air line. Typically, com- be up on the roof—they were all raring to go a couple days later pressed air accumulates moisture, and it could freeze in the when the midday high was in the 20s. So keep an eye on the air motor. Most of the time it doesn’t cause any harm, but you weather forecast and be ready to roof! ●

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222-27-Wildfire2-27-Wildfire Article_jf.inddArticle_jf.indd 2222 22/25/21/25/21 8:198:19 AMAM n any given year, there are between significant for homes in areas prone to roofing assemblies for wildfire-prone 50,000 and 75,000 wildfires in wildfires, as winds can carry firebrands areas. If a homeowner doesn’t know what the United States, and 2020 was (pieces of burning wood) for miles. The they need, they’ll be less likely to ask for no exception. Most don’t ever roof will often be the first line of defense and get it. hit the front-page news, so the for a home in a wildfire situation and So, what does a Class A fire rating Iaverage American would never know roofs with the Class A rating will help to mean, and how is it earned? Roofing that last year alone, there were 58,258 slow ignition and flame spread.” materials are broken down into three wildfires that swallowed up 10,274,679 Class A fire ratings are crucial in categories—Class A, Class B, and Class acres in their flames. According to the wildfire areas, with some portions of C—according to the American Society National Interagency Fire Center, that California now requiring a Class A roof for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in is 4,624 fewer fires than the 10-year for all new home builds. Organizations ASTM E108. While the testing standards running average, but close to 3.5 mil- lion more acres burned than the average. The occurrence of such devastating fires might not be on the rise, but if last year was any indication, the spread and range of each fire is growing. While wildfire prevention is a complete discussion in and of itself, what can be done to decrease the devastation from these fires? Everyone knows the basics of home fire safety—regularly replace your smoke alarm batteries and keep fire extinguishers in the most fire-prone areas of the home—but when a 1,500°F to 2,000°F wildfire is barreling toward a community, those preventative measures are like putting a band-aid on a broken arm. Instead, reducing the chance that Material choice can make a huge difference when a home is built in a wildﬁ re-prone region. a home will be destroyed by a wildfire Photo courtesy of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (www.ibhs.org). begins on the outside of the home. The three main causes of wildfire like the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) “do not necessarily illustrate the expected damage to a structure are: embers car- are actively lobbying for this require- performance of roof coverings under all ried on the wind, radiant heat, and direct ment to be adopted in other areas that actual fire conditions” according to the flame contact. The embers are especially are prone to wildfire destruction. “Gulf ASTM fine print, they do offer a baseline destructive and are often viewed like Coast states devastated by hurricane for comparing roofing materials in wild- an airborne contagion—they will blow destruction have learned hard lessons fire-prone areas. It should also be noted toward the structures, and so need to be about the need to build more resilient that these fire ratings, when performed stopped from entering the building enve- homes that can stand up to severe climate by third-party testers, are not meant to lope. Once an ember finds its way into a impacts and have established standards determine a material’s fire resistance vent or soffit, or onto a flammable roof, designed to help reduce the damage and when exposed to a flame that has origi- it’s usually game over for that home. danger to homes, such as those set by nated from inside the building covered Miami-Dade,” said Renee Ramey, MRA by said roofing material. These ratings TESTING AND STANDARDS Executive Director. “The West Coast strictly cover outside fire sources and the In states that are especially prone to now needs to adopt that mindset when it reaction of the materials to them. wildfires (with California, Texas, and comes to the regional climate conditions Based on ASTM E108, the testing North Carolina topping the list), roofing that will increasingly impact homeown- procedure is to include these individual choices have been turning toward fire- ers in wildfire-prone areas.” The MRA, tests: an intermittent flame exposure resistant materials for some time. Alex as well as the National Fire Protection test, a spread of flame test, a flying brand Pecora, Director of Product Management Association (NFPA) are also encouraging (ember) test, and a rain test. These tests of Residential Roofing for CertainTeed, the education of homeowners on what are applicable “to roof coverings intend- shared, “While aesthetics are important, they can do, and what roofing materials ed for installation on either combustible the protection a roof provides to a home they can request, to reduce their wildfire or non-combustible roof decks when should always be a primary consider- risks. This goes hand-in-hand with con- applied as intended for use.” The ratings, ation. A Class A fire rating is particularly tractors being up to date on the “best” directly from the ASTM, are as follows

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222-27-Wildfire2-27-Wildfire Article_jf.inddArticle_jf.indd 2323 22/25/21/25/21 8:198:19 AMAM (with significant differences underlined for clarity): • Class A: applicable to roof coverings that are expected to be effective against severe fire exposure, afford a high degree of fire protection to a roof deck, do not slip from position, and are not expected to present a flying brand hazard (mean- ing if they do burn, it is not likely that embers will be released into the wind, further spreading the fire). • Class B: applicable to roof coverings that are expected to be effective against moderate fire exposure, afford a moderate degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and are not expected to present a flying brand hazard. • Class C: applicable to roof coverings that are effective against light fire exposure, afford a light degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from A house still stands after surviving a wildﬁ re near Cle Elum, Washington, in August 2012. Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Elaine Thompson. position, and are not expected to present a flying brand hazard. protects the rest of the home if an ember fire-prone areas. However, surprisingly, were to settle on its surface. Embers other materials can also meet the Class CLASS A RATED ROOF themselves reach an average of 1,112°F, A rating. ASSEMBLIES and when placed on a piece of dry, According to the Federal Emergency Roofing materials that meet the Class untreated wood, will ignite into a full Management Agency (FEMA), “The A rating are obviously the most effec- flame within seconds. With such a quick, probability that a home will survive a tive against an incoming wildfire. With almost immediate ignition on wood, it wildfire is greatly influenced by the com- wind-carried embers being the primary is not a surprise that metal and concrete ponents of the roof assembly. The type fire-spreader, it is critical that the roof tile roofs are an excellent choice in wild- and arrangement of the components

MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS OF PRODUCTS WITH CLASS A FIRE RATINGS

STEEP-SLOPE ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply Co. Boral Roofi ng Covertech CertainTeed® Levi’s Building Components Drexel Metals EDCO Products INSULATION Everlast Roofi ng Covertech The Garland Company Kennedy Insulation Group Petersen/PAC-CLAD ProVia VENTILATION CertainTeed LOW-SLOPE ROOFING Ventco ABC Supply Co. Carlisle Syntec Systems The Garland Company Photo courtesy of CertainTeed Rooﬁ ng MFM Building Products

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222-27-Wildfire2-27-Wildfire Article_jf.inddArticle_jf.indd 2424 22/25/21/25/21 8:198:19 AMAM govern their potential for ignition and is used under metal shingles or panels, • Tile: Clay and concrete tiles are non- their propensity to transfer heat into the prevent the metal from resting directly combustible and have a relatively large interior of the building.” Given fire’s pro- on the cap sheet. This will prevent the thermal mass (the ability to store and pensity for finding and invading even the cap sheet from scratching or scraping hold heat energy), allowing them to delay smallest fault, it makes sense that each the coating on the metal panels, which and reduce the transfer of heat. There are individual component of the roof assem- can make it susceptible to future corro- lightweight tile products on the market, bly needs to be considered. sion.) Note: Although cap sheets are nor- but normal-weight tiles provide a greater For new builds with steep-slope roof mally the finished surface of a modified thermal mass and so are recommended assemblies (greater than 3:12), FEMA bituminous roof covering, a cap sheet over their lighter counterparts for wild- recommends the following materials: can also be used as an underlayment. fire areas. Embers can still be blown • Underlayment: Airborne embers • Decking: Most residential struc- under the edges of these normal-weight can be blown beneath some roof cov- tures have roof decks constructed of tiles, so fire-retardant battens are rec- erings, such as tile, slate, and metal wood (typically plywood or OSB). Fire- ommended if the tiles are installed over shingles or vertical panels. If the retardant-treated decking can help pre- wood battens. In tile installations, FEMA tiles or shingles become dislodged or vent ignition of the deck, should the roof also specifies: cracked, embers have an open opportu- material itself become compromised. Eaves, hips, and ridges: As mentioned nity to land on the underlayment below. For extra fire protection, ⅝ " gypsum above, embers can be blown below the Underlayments that have been tested roof boards can be used, in addition to tiles at these points. Birds often con- and rated as fire-resistant can provide the fire-retardant-treated deck. Also struct nests in the open space between protection from any embers that may (although not common in homes), non- the underlayment and the bottom of the reach the underlayment level of the combustible decks (such as steel or con- tiles, providing dangerously combustible roofing assembly. One example of an crete) can be installed. In addition to debris that can be quickly ignited by a enhanced underlayment is a mineral- being fully non-combustible, concrete floating ember. Bird-stop products/eave surface cap sheet rated for use in Class decks offer great resistance to heat trans- closures and fully mortared hips and A roofs. (If a mineral-surface cap sheet fer and fire penetration. ridges are encouraged to both avoid the A WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCE! METAL ROOFING 2021 online buyers’ guide

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222-27-Wildfire2-27-Wildfire Article_jf.inddArticle_jf.indd 2525 22/25/21/25/21 8:198:19 AMAM accumulation of flammable debris and keep embers out. Valleys: Combustible debris can also accumulate in valleys (and be pushed underneath the tiles), so metal flashing is recommended. For flat tiles, they should be tightly butted to form a closed valley, with pieces of metal flashing under each tile along the entire length of the valley. For profiled or shaped tiles, flexible flashing should be used. • Metal shingles and vertical panels: We’ve all likely seen the 2012 photo where a large home with a metal roof still stands among the ashes, untouched, after a wildfire swept through the Washington hills (see page 24). While metal shingles and panels are non-combustible and often first in mind when choosing a fire- resistant roof, they do transfer heat. And, as mentioned above, radiant heat is one of the main causes of wildfire penetra- To increase a home’s chance of surviving a wildfi re, choose fi re-resistant building materials and limit the amount of fl ammable vegetation in the three home ignition zones. The zones include the Immediate Zone: tion. Proper precautions can reduce the (0' to 5' around the house), the Intermediate Zone (5' to 30'), and the Extended Zone (30' to 100'). added risk associated with heat transfer. Graphic courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org) and the USDA Forest Service (www.fs.usda. gov). If installing metal over wood battens, the battens must be fire-retardant-treated. If installed over wood decking, ⅝ " gypsum wood decking. When nailing the shin- Still, some wildfire-prone locations do roof board complying with ASTM C 1177 gles into place, take care to not overdrive not allow the use of wood shingles and (Standard Specification for Glass Mat the nails, as this can compromise the fire shakes (regardless of their fire rating), Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing) resistance of the gypsum roof board. so it is best to check with the local code should be installed over the decking. • Wood shingles and shakes: Not authorities prior to installation. Note: Gypsum boards that are ⅝ " are just surprising but downright shock- For new builds with low-slope roof type X, or “special fire-resistant.” Boards ing, roof assemblies with wood shingles assemblies (with a slope less than 3:12), that are ½" and ¼" are not. and shakes can be rated Class A. That FEMA’s recommendations are less varied is, if the shingles or shakes are fire- and are pretty straightforward: “The probability that a home retardant-treated and the installer uses • Use polyisocyanurate roof insulation will survive a wildfi re is greatly a fire-resistant cap sheet underlayment. (closed cell foam insulation). infl uenced by the components Without this, the maximum rating is • A ⅝ " gypsum roof board that com- of the roof assembly. The type Class B (only expected to be effective plies with ASTM C 1177 should be and arrangement of the com- against moderate fire exposure). Note: installed immediately below the roof When wood shingles/shakes are fire- membrane. ponents govern their potential retardant-treated, they cannot also be • For enhanced fire resistance, in for ignition and their propen- treated with a preservative treatment, so addition to the above points, the roof sity to transfer heat into the it’s a give-and-take situation. membrane should be protected with interior of the building.” The rain portion of the fire rating test heavyweight (17 pounds per square foot — FEMA procedure is especially important for this minimum) concrete pavers. If the pavers material, as rain and weather have the are placed over a built-up or modified • Fiberglass-reinforced asphalt shin- potential to strip the shingles/shakes of bitumen membrane, a layer of extruded gles: It may be surprising, but a roof their fire-retardant treatment over time. polystyrene insulation (intended for assembly with fiberglass-reinforced And, as with other roof assemblies, if fire- protected membrane systems) should be asphalt shingles can be rated as Class A. retardant-treated shingles or shakes are added over the membrane. Additionally, However, these shingles contain combus- installed over wood decking, installing a for smooth-surface built-up and modi- tible material (asphalt), so they require a ⅝ " gypsum roof board is recommended fied bitumen membranes, a sheet of ⅝ " gypsum roof board that complies with in addition to the special underlayment polyethylene (minimum of 4 mils) ASTM C 1177 to be installed over the required to achieve a Class A rating. should be installed between the mem-

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222-27-Wildfire2-27-Wildfire Article_jf.inddArticle_jf.indd 2626 22/25/21/25/21 8:198:19 AMAM brane and polystyrene to keep them tration of flying embers. from bonding together. When installing gutters on any roof • A mortar-faced extruded polystyrene type in a wildfire area, they should FIRE board should be installed over the base include a metal (non-burning) guard sys- flashing to protect it. tem to prevent the collection and buildup RATING With the above FEMA specifications of debris. This debris can become dry for new builds, it should also be noted and brittle—a sitting duck just waiting GLOSSARY that for existing structures in wild- for a floating ember to come along dur- COMMONLY FOUND fire-prone areas that do not already ing a fire. The gutters and downspouts TERMS WHEN have a Class A roof assembly, the only themselves should also be comprised of RESEARCHING FIRE- way to reliably reduce the roof’s vul- a non-combustible material such as steel, RESISTANT MATERIALS: nerability to the encroaching flames copper, or aluminum. and embers is to reroof with a strictly Class A rated assembly. ROOFTOP SPRINKLERS— Combustible: This refers to the WORTH IT OR NOT? performance of a material when in contact with a fi re source—materials ADDITIONAL FIRE-RESISTANT It might be tempting for a homeowner labeled as combustible will easily COMPONENTS to inquire about (or even demand) roof- ignite and burn. Unfortunately for While the roofing material itself obvi- top sprinklers, with the assumption that wildfi re areas, a large majority of ously makes up the bulk of the roofing they will be their salvation in the event common construction materials assembly, as well as being the largest of a nearby wildfire. Unfortunately, these are very combustible (wood, some surface area at risk of coming into con- products tend to seriously underper- composites, and plastic materials). tact with a floating ember or firebrand, form against their lofty expectations. there are other components at play in Common issues include: the hoses con- Non-Combustible: On the a structure’s wildfire-resistant roof. necting the system melt from the intense opposite end of the spectrum, non- Soffits, gutters, and ventilation should heat of a fire, rendering them useless; combustible materials will not ignite all be considered when attempting to manually turning on the sprinkler sys- or burn when in contact with a fi re source—that is, under speciﬁ ed fully prevent embers from entering the tems is often done too late to offer any conditions (i.e., those used in testing). building envelope. help; automatic sprinkler systems (oper- There are various ASTM standards FEMA’s Home Builder’s Guide to ated electronically with a heat detector) that determine if a material is deemed Construction in Wildfire Zones outlines become obsolete if the power grid fails non-combustible. the risks of not considering these addi- due to the fire; and the high winds that tional components: Wind-borne embers, often accompany wildfires will blow the Ignition-Resistant: While not fully convective heat, and radiant heat can sprayed water away from where it was “non-combustible,” some materials be trapped under overhangs and in the intended to strike the home. The NFPA are labeled as ignition-resistant. The upper portion of exterior walls, and recommends, “Given the potential issues California Building Code has defi ned these overhangs and walls can ignite if regarding performance [of exterior ignition-resistant materials as those not constructed of non-combustible or sprinkler systems], it’s recommended meeting a minimum fl ame spread rating after being subjected to a fire-resistant materials. Unfortunately, that use be a supplement to, and not a specifi ed wetting-drying weathering the typical construction materials for replacement for, already proven mitiga- cycle. These materials can be eaves, overhangs, and soffits are not tion strategies, such as the reduction expected to perform better in fi re fire-resistant and are therefore suscep- of potential fuels throughout the home tests than combustible materials. tible to ignition by embers and hot gases. ignition zones, along with removal of Once an eave, overhang, or soffit has roof and gutter debris, and use of non- Fire-Resistant: While not “fi reproof,” ignited, fire can spread onto the roof, combustible and fire/ember-ignition- construction and roofi ng materials into the attic, or onto and through the resistant building materials and installa- that are fi re-resistant are ideal in exterior wall. Additionally, soffits nor- tion design details.” wildfi re areas. The Class rating tests mally have vents as part of the attic ven- While there is yet to be a fully fireproof determine how fi re resistant a roof tilation system—unprotected vents can home, certain materials can be utilized material is, with Class A being the most desirable. Fire resistance is also allow embers and hot gases to enter the in wildfire areas to reduce the risk that often used for an entire assembly attic. If possible, FEMA recommends the building will go up in flames. Testing (such as a roofi ng assembly), not just designing the structure without over- and standards will continue, and educa- for a specifi c material. hangs (or minimizing them) to avoid tion of the public will hopefully encour- any fire-related soffit hazards. In addi- age homeowners to take the plunge and tion, all vents on and near the roof need reroof or choose a Class A roof assembly a fine-mesh guard to prevent the infil- for their new home. ●

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SNOW MANAGEMENT FOR METAL ROOFTOPS WHAT FACTORS TO CONSIDER AND WHY

ear-after-year, rooftop avalanches cause hundreds The best way to mitigate this avalanche danger on a metal of millions of dollars in property damage, personal roof and reduce liability caused by sliding snow and ice is by injury, and even death. Snowpack can suddenly installing a scientifically tested and engineered snow retention release and dump tons of snow below the eaves in a system specific to the snow loads expected on the particular matter of seconds—endangering building elements, metal roof profile. Yadjacent roofs, landscaping, vehicles, property, and, even worse, A snow guard is a device or system that mechanically provides pedestrians. Inadequate snow guard systems (or none at all) cre- a frictional interface between the roof and the snow, so that snow ate a life-safety issue and potential liability for building owners, evacuates the roof in a predictable and controlled fashion, rather designers, and contractors. than by a sudden and dangerous rooftop avalanche.

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UNDERSTANDING THE MATH & SCIENCE are usually installed at or near the eaves. Depending on specific The forces of snow on your rooftop can be mathematically job conditions and load-to-failure characteristics of the devices, calculated, and should be for any snow guard system. The ser- they may also be repeated in parallel rows up the slope of the roof, vice loads applied to a snow guard system are a relatively sim- but with greater concentration near the eave area. ple calculation, varying with site specifics, all of which should The other design consists of small, discontinuous individu- be known to the design team: 1. the design roof snow load, 2. al units used as “cleats,” generally spot-located at or near the roof slope, and 3. roof length (eave-to-ridge). These three fac- eave or repeated in a pattern progressing up the slope of the tors determine the vector force that a system must resist for any roof, again with a greater concentration near the eaves. This roof surface and should be included in plans and specifications style also relies upon the shear strength within a snowbank to requiring an engineered system. “bridge” between the individual units. Both styles of snow guards (fence and cleat) have demon- SNOW RETENTION SYSTEM DESIGN strated satisfactory performance when tested, engineered, and CONSIDERATIONS installed properly and adequately. Snow Retention Population and Placement: Snowbanks typically accumulate and densify in a cross-sectional wedge SNOW RETENTION MOUNTING TECHNIQUES pattern. All snow There are three techniques for mounting snow retention guards rely on the systems to a metal roof. Two use mechanically attached snow snow’s own compressive strength to restrain its Snow guards movement. rely on compressive Gravitational strength of the snowbank (greatest at snow-roof inter- forces compress face and lower end of the roof). the snowbank mostly at its interface with the roof surface, especially toward its lower (eave) end—so this is where compressive strength is greatest. The interface of snow retention devices at this location has proven to be strongly preferred Mechanical clamp attachment with worldwide and considered to be most effective. round-point setscrews System Design: Two snow guard system designs are quite com- is advocated by MCA, MBMA, and USDOD. mon. One utilizes continuous horizontal components, assembled laterally across the roof in the style of a “fence.” Such assemblies

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guards. The distinction between the two involves clamping, which grips the standing seam in some fashion without actually puncturing the panel material (non-penetrating) versus fastening screws through the roof material (penetrating) into the structure. The third uses a chemically attached “stick-on” adhesion method, which involves gluing individual snow guards to a roof surface. 1. Clamping a Snow Guard to a Standing Seam Type Roof: This method uses a seam-clamping attachment, and is a secure option for a standing seam metal roof profile. Clamps attach directly to the roof seam using setscrews that do not penetrate the roof (mechanically-attached). 2. Attaching to the Building Structure Itself: The second method for mounting snow retention is a system that attaches snow guards through the roof and into the building structure (also a mechanical attachment). Attaching to the building structure provides a secure and reliable method if properly tested, designed, installed, and waterproofed (see below).

Top: Adhesive holding capacity diminishes over time when exposed. Three generations are seen on this 8-year-old roof. Bottom: The adhesive bond is to paint. If the adhesive does not fail, the paint may fail, leading to corrosion.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SNOW RETENTION SYSTEM FOR YOUR PROJECT Numerous snow guard vendors have appeared in the market, each claiming to be the best, ultimate, first, or strongest. There are no industry standards or mandates for design, manufacturing, use, or testing of snow guards—no “snow guard police”— so this market space is completely unregulated. It is a “buyer- beware” scenario as to the appropriateness and proof of testing and engineering performed by the vendor. Mechanical bracket attachment (for face-fastened roofs only) can also work Vet and Specify: Manufacturer transparency is requisite to successfully when tested and engineered correctly. This one wasn’t. adequately vet a snow guard system. A vendor who lauds the capabilities of their system but fails to provide proof of those 3. Using a Stick-On Guard: The third type of snow retention claims may be blowing smoke. The designer should scrutinize is a stick-on (adhered) part (a chemical attachment). Some varia- manufacturer qualifications/certifications to ensure a safe, tions employ a factory-applied adhesive, while others use a field- engineered application and long-term service. This transpar- applied one. At a glance, stick-on snow guard systems appear to ency should extend from raw material sourcing through manu- be a very convenient and low-cost option, but they are only lower facture and product handoff. Scrutiny of the vendor’s evidence in cost when you consider part costs versus total project costs provides credibility and assurance to the buyer. A qualified (including labor and quantities required to do the job). manufacturer should gladly provide proof of their claims. Moreover, the replacement costs over the life of the roof are Proof of Testing: Anchorage of clamps to the roof specimen extensive when, not “if,” the adhesive diminishes in holding should be repetitiously tested on the specific material, gauge, strength. Adhesives all diminish in holding strength, beginning and roof profile. A minimum of three test repetitions should with the first day of exposure. Replacement time is often rela- be conducted (fewer will not offer a scientifically acceptable tively soon after installation, depending on orientation to the statistical average). Testing of all system components should sun and other environmental factors. be conducted by a third-party ISO 17025-accredited lab and be

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228-31_Snow8-31_Snow & IceIce Management_jf.inddManagement_jf.indd 3030 22/24/21/24/21 4:414:41 PMPM specific to the exact roof and brand used on the project. At a minimum, require these calculations with submittals. It is also not scientifically acceptable to apply a test result Better yet, have the vendor provide them stamped by a regis- from one set of test specimens to another similar-style roof tered Professional Engineer. product. Request test reports from the vendor, proving anchor- Proof of Certified Manufacturing: How can you know the age values of the appropriate testing used in engineering calcu- product tested is really the product purchased? Systems may lations. Ideally, panel-specific test results should be available to look the same, but alloys, tensile strength, yield, and other you and published on the vendor’s website. mechanical properties should be verified through certified Proof of Engineering: Project-specific engineering should be manufacturing with third-party audits in an ISO 9001-15-com- provided by the vendor and incorporate the tested strength of pliant facility, not because one looks the same as the other. Ask the system with an appropriate factor of safety applied. Insist to see the current ISO Certificate. It should be displayed on the that calculations are provided prior to product selection. Ideally, vendor’s website. the vendor should offer a web-based calculator with real-time Warranties: Does the manufacturer offer meaningful prod- output showing calculations and allowable loads specific to uct defect and performance warranties? Obtain copies prior your project, including product names of snow guard systems to purchase—and read the fine print! They should also be dis- and specific brands of roof manufacture. played on the vendor’s website. Will the vendor be in business for the long term to honor them if needed? Has the vendor substantiated its track record? How long the company has been in business is irrelevant. The question is, “How long and on how many projects has the system you are buying been in use?”

WHY USE SNOW RETENTION? Metal roofs are known for their durability, sustainability, and versatility, but are slippery and can pose potential of rooftop avalanches in the discharge areas below the eaves, causing property damage, personal injury, and even death. A tested and engineered snow retention system increases the friction between the roof and the snow, so the buildup of snow and ice on a roof evacuates in a predictable and controlled fashion rather than by a sudden release of sliding snow. At S-5!, we Top: An example have tested and retested our clamps with almost every metal of a typical output roof profile. Results are available on our website under the sheet from valid calculation. “Load Test Results” tab. A smart and rather low-cost investment in a snow retention Right: A Proof system specific to your metal roof profile not only protects the of Certiﬁ ed roof and roof elements, but protects the rest of the building and Manufacturing should be displayed its occupants. It reduces short-term and long-term maintenance on a vendor’s costs and most of all, reduces the potential liability for building website. owners, designers, and contractors. ●

For information, videos, and webinars on this topic and more, visit www.s-5.com or www.metalconstruction.org.

Rob Haddock, the inventor of metal roof attachment solutions, is a former contractor, award-winning roof-forensics expert, author, lecturer, and building envelope scientist. Haddock has worked in various aspects of metal roofing for nearly five decades.

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SEALANTS, COATINGS, AND ADHESIVES INDUSTRY EXPERTS SHARE THEIR TIPS AND TRICKS FOR APPLICATION TEMPERATURES, CURING TIME, AND MORE

slowing down the ability of coatings to shed their evaporative components (which could be either water- or solvent- based). Low humidity, or extremely dry air, could also affect the curability of moisture-cure products such as a one-component urethane roof coating. These moisture- cure coatings rely on available moisture in the air to properly cure, with the exception being wet patch roof repair materials. These are intended to be emergency repair mate- WWW.AMESRESEARCH.COM rials and can be applied in wet, rainy conditions. Inclement weather (both moisture and temperature related) • Regarding temperatures and wind during application: is always a concern and must be considered. Incorrect temperatures and wind-related issues affect the • Regarding moisture and humidity during application: ability of the coatings to be applied and properly cure. Low Rainy weather can affect the contractor’s ability to apply temperatures typically extend the drying times required the coatings to the specified dry substrates and can also for coatings to cure, which can create the need for extended affect the ability of the coatings to adequately cure. With dry weather in those conditions. High temperatures affect high humidity, the air is saturated with moisture, thereby the ability to properly apply coatings, which may dry too

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332-35-Product2-35-Product Feature_jf.inddFeature_jf.indd 3232 22/25/21/25/21 8:218:21 AMAM quickly. This could affect the contractor’s ability to evenly apply the coatings, creating the need to schedule the work in cooler periods. High temperatures can also cause many coatings to surface skin over before their evaporative components can properly come to the surface and evaporate. This can cause entrapment of a portion of the coating in an uncured state beneath the cured surface film. In addition, the lack of air movement (wind) can slow drying times of coatings. High winds can also create poor curing conditions similar to high heat conditions. Our top tips for roofing contractors may seem basic, but they are important to remember: • Study the weather carefully and plan each and every proj- WWW.GARLANDCO.COM ect around the weather. If you are forced to complete spot • Product storage: Whenever possible, have the coatings repairs in inclement weather, select a product suitable for or adhesives delivered to the job site as close to the proj- that purpose or temporarily protect the repaired area while ect start date as possible to avoid prolonged exposure to the coating materials are being applied and during cure. the elements. Always follow the proper product storage Scheduling roofing work during “roofing season” for your guidelines and keep products stored in as close to room specific area and climate will pay off in the performance temperature (70°F) as possible, in the original packaging, and longevity of your roof coating system. and in a dry location. This is best handled using a heated • Always incorporate each roof coating material manufac- warehouse or a weatherproof hot box. Do not store the turer’s application recommendations into your planned materials in concentrated loads on the roof to avoid over- work. Coating manufacturers want your project to suc- loading the structure. ceed and are typically clear on the weather parameters and • Product heating: With proper storage, heating should drying times needed to apply their specific coatings. Each not be necessary. However, for some products, heating coating is different in its drying performance characteris- may be needed immediately before application to assure tics, so there is no substitute for reading the manufacturer’s the proper viscosity is obtained for adhesives. This can be recommendations and passing them on to your work crews. accomplished through the use of heated storage cabinets or through warming devices that use circulated oil. Carefully review the product guidelines to ensure proper heating takes place without risking product damage. • Surface preparation: Never apply a product to a frost-, snow-, or ice-covered roof surface. Most adhesives require a dry substrate. Keep an eye on the dew point temperature, as dew will form on the roof surface during cold mornings. WWW.DYNAMICFASTENER.COM Roof surfaces must be at least 6°F above the dew point and Our tips for coatings are simple, but incredibly important: rising before applying the product. It is critical that the • Always perform a thorough roof inspection to deter- substrate is dry prior to product application. A good, sim- mine the best combination of materials for the neces- ple tip that some contractors use to check if the roof sub- sary repairs. While most repairs can be handled with a strate is completely dry is to roll white filter paper on the brush-grade mastic, larger gaps may first need a polyes- surface to observe if any moisture is present. If the paper ter reinforcement. darkens, the surface is wet and must dry out further prior • When applying synthetic rubber coatings, the roof must to application of the adhesive/sealant. be free from grease, dirt, moisture, and all foreign products • Substrate surface temperature: Even though ambient (using a power washer works best). For small repair jobs, one temperatures may be warm enough, the substrate tempera- could use a brush and water (repeating if necessary) until the ture must also be in the proper temperature range. Darker targeted repair area is properly clean. Remember to let the substrates will absorb more heat and will warm and dry roof dry before applying the coating, and refer to the manu- the substrate. Use darker, primed coverboards and smooth, facturer’s instructions for the proper temperature range. slag surface membranes to aid in the natural warming of

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the substrate by the sun. • Cure time considerations: Colder temperatures will slow the cure time of most cold-applied adhesives. An adhesive that may normally cure overnight at 70°F may take several days to cure at 40°F. Watch the weather forecast to make sure precipitation is not coming while the product is curing. If a sealant has not formed a surface skin before moisture intrusion, it can negatively impact the curing and subsequently the desired properties of WWW.MARCOINDUSTRIES.COM the product. In short, account for longer cure times in Two primary considerations for applying adhesives and cooler temperatures. sealants are: • The substrate must be clean and dry. • The product must be stored and applied at temperatures within the working limitations of the product. Two helpful tips to remember: • A general rule of thumb is adhesives and sealants should not be exposed to inclement weather for a period of 24 hours following application. • Liquid solvent-based adhesive materials typically have a wider range of application temperatures, but may be affect- WWW.GEOCELUSA.COM ed by ambient conditions (i.e. solvent-based adhesives tend • One of the biggest advantages to tripolymer sealants is to wick moisture from the air in high-humidity environ- that they usually require no surface preparation, even when ments and will develop a moisture film on the adhesive the surfaces are wet, frozen, dirty, oily, or even greasy. For surface in cooler temperatures). best results, the surface should be basically clean and surface-dry, although dampness from dew will not interfere with this type of sealant’s adhesion. Tripolymers are also extremely flexible and retain their flexibility over extended periods of time. They resist weather well and are virtually impervious to UV light. • Hybrid sealants are a perfect choice for most membrane roofing applications. Hybrid sealants will cure in damp conditions and can be used as a “night seal” when the job lasts too far into the night. WWW.MFMBP.COM • One great tip is, when you need to tool a bead of solvent- Our most important recommendations revolve around based sealant, a drop or two of liquid dish soap can be used product compatibility: as a barrier on your finger or tool so that the sealant does • The contractor must take into consideration when not stick to you or the tool. using adhesives or sealants with any self-adhered roofing • Also, when applying brushable-grade triploymer sealants underlayment or flashing tape that it must be compatible or coatings, apply them in thin coats so that the product with the mastic used on the membrane (SBS, acrylic, hot does not run. Two coats are generally recommended to melt, or butyl). ensure complete coverage. • Using an adhesive or sealant that is not compatible will cause a negative reaction with the self-adhering product and cause the mastic to run out or bleed, making the membrane not fully waterproofed. And it can cause quite a mess!

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332-35-Product2-35-Product Feature_jf.inddFeature_jf.indd 3434 22/25/21/25/21 8:218:21 AMAM dry at the time of application. Follow all of the manufacturer’s surface preparation recommendations. • It is also important to distinguish between a sealant’s service temperature and its installation temperature. For example, a sealant may have a service temperature from -75°F to 300°F once it is cured, but only have an installation WWW.NOVAGARD.COM temperature range of -35°F to 140°F. • When caulking at temperatures below the dew and frost • Try to store your sealant in a climate-controlled area until point (40°F and lower), the surfaces must be clean, dry, and its use. The sealant temperature will change much slower frost-free. A torch is not recommended to dry the joints, than the air temperature. The interior of a vehicle or even as this may leave hydrocarbon deposits on the surface that an insulated cooler may help keep your sealant from being can impede adhesion. Also do not dry the joints with a much hotter or much colder than the ambient air tempera- heater or blow dryer; heating can cause moisture conden- ture when it comes time to apply it. sation on the metal once it cools. Metal surfaces can be dry • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for bead size. wiped then cleaned with a solvent. A bead that is too small may negatively affect the sealant’s • No sealant should be installed immediately following or weatherability once it is cured, and a bead that is too large in anticipation of rain or snowfall. If unexpected snow or may lengthen the sealant’s cure time or even prevent it rain occurs, note it in the project log so field testing can from completely curing on the inside. More is not always be done on the potentially affected areas approximately better when it comes to sealant. ● two weeks later. • When sealing roofing or gutters, proper gunning tech- nique is critical for long-lasting watertight seals. Begin your bead at least ¼" before the seam or crack. Press down firmly and make sure to maintain solid contact with the surface to ensure the sealant will be forced into the seam and adhere securely. Press down hard enough that you feel the resistance of the surface pushing back. When sealing a lap joint, the coating should be ample enough to act as a gasket, yet thin enough so there is no dam to impede an easy flow of water toward the downspout. • Surface preparation is important; the surface should be clean and dry. Remove any loose material or scale that would prevent good bonding, and remove any oils with alcohol or another solvent. WANTED! Contractors and construction professionals cite locating skilled trades people as one of the major challenges to running their businesses. WWW.TRIANGLEFASTENER.COM Readers of Rural Builder, Metal Rooﬁ ng Magazine, Frame Building News, • It is important to verify the recommended temperature Rollforming Magazine, Garage, Shed & Carport Builder and Rooﬁ ng Elements Magazine use our publications to stay current and humidity range in which a sealant can be applied. in industry developments and best practices. There are many different sealants on the market. From gunnable, advanced polymer sealants to butyl tape seal- REACH THE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS WHO READ OUR MAGAZINES TO FILL YOUR VACANT POSITIONS. ants, they all have different recommendations for application. Many sealants require the substrate to be clean and Gary Reichert – [email protected] – 715-252-6360

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Over its lifetime, a roof can easily experience a 100°F temperature differential. It is important to source products that can stand up to each region’s speciﬁ c needs. Photo courtesy of CertainTeed Rooﬁ ng.

very roof on every building is subject to the elements: have different expansion coefficients. As you consider materials sun, rain, wind, and temperature shifts, to name just you’ll be using, you need to also plan for a 100°F temperature a few of the more “normal” weather events. Roofing change. [In most climates], roofs go through a weathering cycle manufacturers have subjected their products to testing over their lifespan (not a 100°F temperature change in a single against hurricane-force winds, hail damage, and more day). Think about the overall temperature cycle from seasonal Eto create the most resilient offerings on the market. But what shifts. For example, if you have a 100'-long steel roofing panel, about the standard day-to-day elements that a roof protects you need at least 2" of eave hem—this is called thermal clear- against? Manufacturers (and contractors) must also factor them ance, and is necessary because a 100' steel panel will move, elon- into roof design and installation. Here, we introduce the basics gate, and expand as much as a full inch throughout the length of thermal cycling and how it affects roofing materials. of the panel. You have to leave room for that growth, and you also have to leave room for shrinkage in extreme temperatures.” IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS Thermal cycling needs to be taken into account during the The National Research Council Canada, where they experi- roof design process, as well as throughout bidding/estimating. ence rather drastic temperatures, explained the importance of “I would suggest including the discussion on thermal move- accounting for thermal cycling: “Durability or service life of ment of panels and trim as part of the design—but being the a roof is to a large degree dependent upon the temperatures it low bid on a project with obvious design issues will create a experiences. A knowledge of the thermal response of materials, result where no one wins,” said Ken McLauchlan, Director of the variations and extremes of temperature, and how to modify Sales & Business Development for Drexel Metals. He continued, or compensate for them, is essential for the design of durable “Involvement of a reputable manufacturer is important, but the roofs.” Extreme temperatures in either direction have a major design team ultimately carries the errors and omissions insur- effect on the performance and lifespan of every roof type. If a ance to cover construction defects. All buildings expand and house or building is small enough, the thermal expansion and contract, however, not all systems are designed to expand and contraction of the roof is negligible (though still a concern), but contract with them. There are limitations for all products; iden- for large, expansive roofs, the annual temperatures of its spe- tifying the end goal and how to achieve it is the true challenge.” cific location need to be carefully considered during roof design. Josh Jacobi, National Manager/Technical Services for Petersen WORDS OF WARNING Aluminum Corporation, advised: “All materials used in roofing You might be wondering why this matters—surely the products

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Regarding metal roofing, Jacobi said, “Depending weather, the ends of the panels were mangled and disfigured at on the exact thermal expansion, the type of clip you use makes the eave hem. We’ve also seen roofs completely tear themselves a big difference on proper performance of a roof assembly. Most apart because [the contractor] ran panels too long with a fixed standing seam panel systems are designed with floating clip clip that didn’t allow the panel to move.” In these cases, the assemblies to allow for movement—it’s important to consider manufacturer had specifications for installation and temperature the longest panel lengths and make sure the clips and compo- considerations, but the panels were installed in a manner that nents within the assembly will accommodate the maximum didn’t allow them to function properly. McLauchlan added his own words of warning: “Expansion and contraction is present in all roofing products, not just metal. I have personally wit- nessed fracturing in aluminum products from being installed in cold temperatures with a fixed application method, which then expanded in the hotter season and induced fracturing. Then there is the additional wear on a product that is under this type of strain or stress, when a roof is installed without expansion built into the panel system itself (or if it is unintentionally taken away by the installation method).” Travis Lord, Product Manager—Adhesives & Metal for The Garland Company, agreed that the strain or stress a roof under- goes due to temperature shifts can cause future issues Above Left: As metal panels expand and contract, fasteners will see an increase in shear when not properly planned for: “On all types of roof stress, causing screws to bend and holes to elongate. Photo courtesy of Triangle Fastener Corp. systems, expansion and contraction will cause friction Above Right: A membrane roof that has cracked. Photo courtesy of The Garland Company. at details that are not designed to account for the movement. Over time, that will cause breaks in the waterproofing. In thermal expansion/contraction. It is extremely critical to moni- designing a full roofing system, from edge to edge, the possible tor the thermal expansion/contraction and temperature chang- movement of the materials should be considered.” es within the region to make sure whatever profile panel you’re This brings up the issue of waterproofing problems due to using will perform.” temperature changes, including at the time of installation. Lord Many roofing systems have built-in thermal movement/ added: “Most (non-metal) roofing products are designed to be expansion planning, which often includes the fasteners and/or installed at ambient temperatures of 40°F and above. As tem- components needed for a complete roofing assembly. Andrew peratures dip below that threshold, installation can become Mullen, President of Direct Metals Inc., specified: “Due to difficult and dangerous for the life expectancy of a roof. For temperature variations, fasteners and metal panels expand or instance, some modified bitumen membranes are not designed contract in different ways, depending on the rate of tempera- to have a low temperature flexibility. If a membrane is stored ture change, the size, conductivity of metals, and the coeffi- outside or is installed in temperatures lower than its specifica- cient of expansion of each individual material. These differ- tions, it can lead to cracking of the membrane, leading to the ences in relative expansions or contractions between materials potential for leaks.” A similar issue can occur with asphalt shin- may create premature fastener wear or back-out (withdrawal) gles, leading to cracks, loosened shingles, and overall deteriora- from the substrate.” tion of the roof. Alex Pecora, Director of Product Management Lord added, “It can’t be stressed enough, but following a for CertainTeed Roofing, commented: “When discussing shin- manufacturer’s installation guides is extremely important as gle selection [with homeowners], be sure to explain the proper- well. These guides will let installers know the exact tempera- ties the shingle includes. In addition to withstanding expansion tures the products can be installed to.” and contraction, some asphalt shingles will include important This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the topic of attributes that help protect roofs from elements like hail, algae thermal cycling and roofing, so keep your eyes peeled for future growth, and UV rays, and provide enhanced leak protection.” editorial coverage. If you have specific questions related to ther- In a nutshell, temperature changes can lead to big prob- mal cycling that you wish to be covered in future articles, please lems for all roofing types and must be considered during the email the editor at [email protected]. ●

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he Roofing Industry Committee on Wind Issues, Inc. costs for the public). (RICOWI) was established in 1990 as a nonprofit These reports and multimedia presentations will document organization to identify and address important tech- roofing systems that fail during (as well as those that survive) nical issues related to the cause of roofing wind dam- major weather events and will provide educational materi- age. These issues included: als for roofing professionals to design T• dynamic testing of roof systems wind- and hail-resistant roofing sys- • importance of sample size for tests tems. All data will be used to improve • role of wind tunnels and air retarders building codes and roof system design, • need for acceptable procedures for and educate the industry and the pub- ballasted systems lic. Reports are available to download • field data and response team reports free of charge on the RICOWI website • general lack of communication with- (www.ricowi.com). in the roofing industry as to what the RICOWI currently has 14 Sponsor problems are, what is being done, and Members, 65 Affiliate Members, and what should be done to alleviate them three Lifetime Honorary Members. Our • how effectively information is trans- membership is composed of industry ferred within the roofing industry and associations, engineers, architects, con- to others in the building community sultants, and more from across the U.S. In 1996, RICOWI became a nonprofit and Canada. Organizations and indi- corporation, remaining devoted to viduals join RICOWI to provide sup- research and education on wind issues. port for unique roofing industry pro- After a review of the need for similar grams, to become part of a professional education and research in the areas of hail, energy efficiency, group with shared interests and ideas, to have the opportunity and durability effects, the organization’s objectives were broad- to participate in hail and hurricane investigation programs, and ened in 1999 to include other weather topics, and “Wind” in to encourage and coordinate industry research projects. RICOWI’s name was replaced with “Weather” to better reflect Seminars are held twice each year in the spring and fall (see the expanded scope. photo above). At our meetings, information from each indus- In the years that followed, RICOWI implemented two strategic try segment is presented and discussed by the people who are investigation programs: the Wind Investigation Program (WIP) involved. During the fall meetings, it is typical to go on tours of and the Hail Investigation Program (HIP). The programs were testing facilities or manufacturers that are mutually interested created to investigate the field performance of roofing assemblies parties of RICOWI’s mission. after major hurricane and hailstorm events, to factually describe For 30 years, RICOWI has contributed to the improvement of roof assembly performance and modes of damage, and to for- the overall roofing industry by conducting empirical analysis mally report the results for substantiated hurricane/hail events. of roof system performance after catastrophic weather events. The data collected by these programs will provide unbiased, RICOWI’s unique collaborative approach to its research and detailed information on the wind and hail resistance of low- the findings therefrom have influenced the way roofing prod- slope and steep-slope roofing systems from credible investiga- ucts and systems are manufactured, designed, and installed in tive teams. We can expect a greater industry understanding North America and beyond. ● of what causes roofs to perform or fail in severe wind and hail events, leading to overall improvements in roof system durabil- When appropriate, we will include updates and reports from ity, the reduction of waste generation from reroofing activities, RICOWI in future issues of Roofing Elements Magazine. In the and a reduction in insurance losses (leading to lower overall meantime, visit www.ricowi.com for further information.

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FIGHT ICE DAMS BEFORE THEY START USING A “TOTAL SYSTEM” APPROACH TO BATTLE MOTHER NATURE By Paul Scelsi

n ice dam, a blockage of ice formed at or near the roof’s lowest edge, develops when snow on a roof melts unevenly, primarily due to imbalancedA roof deck temperatures. The melting usually starts near the peak of the roof, where it’s warmest, and refreezes when it reaches the lowest (and coldest) section of the roof. Any additional snow melt in the next hours or days runs into the dam. Once an ice dam starts, all melting water hits the dam and begins to back up, potentially penetrating underneath and between the roofing material. The water easily finds even the tiniest of cracks, ultimately leading to an interior leak. A classic ice dam—simply removing it will not solve the issue. Photo courtesy of Air Vent. Sabrina Johnson, Owner of KDCO Home Improvements in Akron, Ohio, ting ice dams and don’t understand why. get here because I have stalactites grow- sees her share of ice dams annually and There are a lot of variables as to why. ing off of my gutters,’” Johnson laughed. shared how best to fight them. Let’s be With our [recent] milder winters from “We don’t like to hear that, but that’s what perfectly clear right up front: Mother warm to cold, we’re seeing an even bigger homeowners want. I tell them, ‘I have a Nature will win in the end. But there are occurrence of ice dams than years ago.” A better idea. We’re going to have to dis- strategic steps you can take to reduce the sudden warmup in the winter (which can cuss more than a rake.’” frequency and severity of ice dams and speed up the freeze-thaw cycle) as well as Here’s what Johnson hears about from the potential damage they can cause. a substantial rain event with already fro- homeowners and eventually is called to “Ice dams are very common in our zen gutters can trigger a rush of ice dam the scene to investigate: area,” said Midwest-based Johnson. phone calls from homeowners. • Damaged shingles “More often than not, the calls I receive “We always know when we’re going • Water damage to the house overhang involve someone with a new roof and to get those phone calls. Homeowners (soffit and fascia) new attic insulation, yet they’re still get- say, ‘Can you bring the rake when you • Damage to the roof deck

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440-43-Ice0-43-Ice DamDam Causes_jf.inddCauses_jf.indd 4040 22/24/21/24/21 2:392:39 PMPM • Damage to interior walls and ceilings perature as possible so any snow on the important, said Johnson, as is ensuring • Wet attic insulation (reducing its roof can melt evenly. The amount of attic that the ductwork terminates through insulating abilities) insulation needed (expressed as R-value, the roof peak or out to the side of the • Gutter damage or Resistance to heat flow) depends on house—not to the soffit and certainly not • Damaged interior floors the home’s geographic climate zone. into the attic. • Framing damage “When you update attic insulation, it’s • Mold an absolute must to make sure you’re • Large icicles dangling from the roof installing attic insulation baffles down edge, waiting to fall into the soffit, allowing proper airflow • Ants and pests, which are attracted from the intake vents to the exhaust to the moisture vents. The insulation baffles prevent the • Damage to any items stored inside intake vents from becoming blocked,” the attic said Johnson. There’s one more to add to the list: Simply seeing attic insulation inside “There’s a potential problem that is very the attic does not guarantee it’s the cor- dangerous that most people do not take rect R-value needed for the home, even Insulation + Ventilation = A Total System into consideration,” Johnson said, add- if it was originally the correct R-value. “I Approach. Graphic courtesy of Air Vent. ing, “If the ice dams are creating a leak like to use the analogy of a bag of cot- into your attic, that can wet any electri- ton candy you might get at a fair,” said FIGHT BACK: ATTIC cal wiring of ceiling fans or recessed can Johnson. “It’s fluffy. You’re excited. But if VENTILATION lights, which could become a hazard if you leave that cotton candy on the coun- Some indoor heated air from the living not addressed.” tertop for a few days, it will shrink. The space may escape into the attic even after same is true with fiberglass insulation. the best efforts to insulate the attic and FIGHT BACK: Its insulating factor is the air between to air seal “bypasses” or openings to the ATTIC INSULATION the fiberglass. Over time, it will settle or attic (electrical chases, attic access doors, When homeowners use a rake (or ask shrink and what was once, say, an R-30 is recessed lights, etc.). That’s where a bal- the roofing contractor to use a rake) to now only an R-15, for example. Visually, anced system of intake vents and exhaust remove the snow from the roof in an you think there is attic insulation, but it’s vents comes into play. attempt to fight the ice dam, it may help not doing its job. It’s important to evalu- Attic ventilation actually assists the remove the snow, but it’s not address- ate and upgrade attic insulation as need- attic insulation. It does this by bringing ing the root cause of the ice dam. Not to ed. It’s just a much better situation to be cool outdoor air into the attic through mention, raking can potentially damage properly insulated.” the intake vents; that airflow then flushes the roof itself. “If you’re raking shingles Insulating bath fan ductwork is also out warm, moist air that may have built or throwing salt on shingles, you’re damaging the shingles by loosening or removing the granules. You’re prema- turely deteriorating a product that was meant to last decades,” said Johnson. What will help fight the ice dams? A total system approach of attic insulation and attic ventilation. Attic insulation helps keep the warm air inside the house interior and out of the attic. It’s the first line of defense against fighting ice dams, and the best step toward minimizing the amount of warm indoor air that escapes into the attic. The goal is to help keep the attic temperature as close to the outdoor tem- This roof deck has been damaged by repeated moisture intrusion due to ice dams. Photo courtesy of Air Vent.

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up inside the attic and pushes it through the exhaust vents. As a result, the overall attic temperature is closer to the ambient outdoor temperature along the entire underside of the roof—reducing the roof’s hot and cold spots that invite ice dams. The snow-covered roof can melt as uniformly as possible, minimizing the chance for ice dams. “Without balanced attic ventilation at both the soffits and the ridge areas—or at least near the roof peak—no matter what system of ventilation you install, the chance for ice dams will continue,” said Johnson. “The ridge vents, box vents, and power fans (all of which are exhaust Ice dams of this size weigh more than what the roof is designed to hold. Plus, the water from snow melt vents) will not work optimally without seeks the path of least resistance, leading to leaks, mold, and other damage. Photo courtesy of HotEdge. having intake ventilation. You have to address both the intake and the exhaust homeowner doesn’t want to spend the formed by the intersection of the fascia as a total package.” money to redo the soffit to fix the insuffi- and the roof deck,” she said. “If you don’t, “I feel sorry for the homeowners when a cient intake airflow, rooftop intake vents and there’s an ice dam, the melted ice can roofing contractor comes in and installs are an option that would be installed at enter into that crevice to the top plate of a ridge vent, telling the homeowner how the time of the new roof installation. the house, then run down the wall and effective ridge vents are, and the home- down over a window or door header, rot- owner thinks they have the perfect roof- ICE DAMS IN THE SOUTH ting the sidewall of the house as well as ing system,” shared Johnson. “But that’s Obviously, ice dams are a major con- getting into the attic. It’s very important not the case if a siding contractor was cern in Northern climates, but they can to roll the protective membranes over the hired years earlier before the roof was and do occur in Southern climates, too. “I fascia and gutter line to hopefully bet- installed or after the roof was installed live in the South. And although we obvi- ter prevent ice dams from backing up in and the soffits were only partially vent- ously don’t get the same amount of snow between those two substrates.” ed soffit or non-vented soffit.” In those and ice as the North, we do get the occa- Johnson is passionate about her cases, the intake ventilation is signifi- sional heavy snow and a few ice storms,” craft and serving her customers well. cantly reduced, if not completely elimi- said Jake Jacobson, Vice President of SF5 Educating homeowners about ice dam nated, which negatively impacts the ridge Construction in Little Elm, Texas. “I have troubles and how to fight them is a prior- vent’s performance.” seen ice on the north side of the roof in the ity for her. “We’re trying to make all of “If you go into the attic and you pull early fall. Not only is this adequate time the homes we work on be the best invest- the insulation baffles out and you do not for a potential leak to occur, but when the ment possible.” ● see daylight, guess what?” said Johnson. ice melts rapidly, the falling icicles create “Even if there is vented soffit on the out- a dangerous situation. I always tell home- Paul Scelsi is Marketing Communications side of the house in the overhang system, owners, ‘It only takes one storm to create Manager at Air Vent Inc. and leader of its that tells me the previous contractor did an ice dam that could cause a leak.’” Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert™ in-per- not cut the soffit so air can actually flow When Mother Nature wins, a water son seminars (www.airvent.com). He hosts into your attic and assist with that ‘cool protective membrane on the roof under the podcast, “Airing It Out With Air Vent,” air in, hot air out system.’ So now you the shingles can help minimize the dam- and he’s chairman of the Asphalt Roofing do not have the perfect scenario to help age that results from an ice dam. Johnson Manufacturers Association Ventilation reduce ice dams.” The daylight Johnson is has an installation tip to share: “Roll the Task Force. He is the author of the book, referring to is a visual clue to make sure water protective membrane down from Grab and Hold Their Attention: Creating the intake vents have actual openings. the roof edge onto the fascia and gutter and Delivering Presentations that Move If you’re installing a new roof but the line by about 1½" to cover the crevice Your Audience to Action.

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By Bronson Rumsey, Sales & Marketing, HotEdge

A common misconception or misunderstanding when it comes to ice dam mitigation efforts is the belief that 100% of ice dam problems are caused by heat loss. This results in large investments to insulate attic spaces and build “cold roofs.” Although these investments can help with roof ice problems, they cannot combat snow melt that occurs from ambient temperature changes (when outside temperatures rise above freezing and from direct sun, roof vents, etc.). After all, any time you have melting throughout the day in a freeze-thaw environment, once the sun sets or an ice removal are dependent on shovels and picks, which cause sig- afternoon storm arrives, all the snow melt water on the roof freezes nifi cant damage to the roof most of the time. Often this damage is before it reaches the ground—and roof ice problems grow. All am- not realized until it is too late, and leaks have already begun. Roofs bient temperature forces act independently of any and all invest- then have to be replaced much sooner than the advertised life of ments made to reduce or eliminate heat loss from any structure. the roofi ng material. A temporary fi x, often done as a low-budget, knee-jerk attempt to remove ice dams, is to hire services that manually remove ice off For an alternative method of removing snow/ice from a roof, the roof surface. This is very problematic, as manual methods of visit www.hotedge.com.

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SIZE STILL MATTERS TWO INSTALLERS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON 5", 6", AND 7" GUTTERS BY MARK WARD, SR.

hey say that football (or whatever your favorite sport) is a “game of inches.” The same might be said about the gutter business. Gutter machines can be Texpensive, yet many contractors invest in both 5" and 6" models. Why not just stick with one or the other? As it turns out, when discussing gutters, a single inch can make a surprising amount of difference. Material costs for 6" seamless gutters are almost double those for 5" gutters, pointed out owner Julian Korpyta of Carolina Construction in Elk Grove, Illinois. He calculated that one pound of gutter coil yields 2¼' of 5" gutter, yet only 1.6' of 6" gutter. Labor costs to install 6" gutters are also “slightly” higher, he added, since his crews need more time to GUTTERCOPPERSMITH COMPANY manually miter the larger corners. Yet 6" gutters, as compared to 5", move Korpyta heads a company that covers 1.6' of 6" gutter, he prices residential jobs fully 40% more water, noted President northern Illinois from the city of Chicago accordingly. [At the time of publishing in Ryan Grambart of Minneapolis-based to the Wisconsin border. [In 2013], seven 2013], Carolina Construction generally CopperSmith Gutter Company. Because years since its founding, the business installs 5" gutters at about $3.50 per lin- higher capacity is the best solution for had grown to four crews, including two ear foot and 6" gutters at $6 or more. The some projects, he believes gutter contrac- that install gutters and two that perform differential includes the added labor of tors benefit from having both 6" and 5" roofing and siding projects. “Most of our mitering 6" corners. And since the larger gutters in their arsenal of services. jobs are for existing homes, though lately troughs hold more water and get heavi- Interestingly, Korpyta and Grambart we’ve increased the amount of work we er, his crews space hangers every 16"—2" illustrate very different—yet equally do in new construction,” he reported. closer than the spacing for 5" gutters. valid—approaches to optimizing gutter Carolina Construction owns three “Even so,” Korpyta continued, “we get size for residential use. “We see 6" gut- Ironman gutter machines, two that turn a higher profit margin on 6" gutter jobs.” ters as an upsell opportunity,” explained out 5" seamless gutters and one for 6" proj- The reason is that Carolina Construction Korpyta. By contrast, advised Grambart, ects. The company installs aluminum makes its customer a value proposition “Five-inch gutters are fine for most homes, and copper gutters, obtaining many of its rather than a lowball offer. “In our sales,” so that our focus is less on the size of the materials from www.guttersupply.com. he explained, “we educate homeowners gutter and more on the downspouts.” With more than 20 years of experience on what a 5" gutter can do and what a 6" in the gutter business, Korpyta has his gutter can do.” AN OPPORTUNITY TO UPSELL numbers down pat. Given that one pound Over the past generation, Korpyta As owner of Carolina Construction, of coil produces 2¼' of 5" gutter but only observed, homes have been increasingly

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designed with elevations that feature projects has traveled throughout the can damage the roof and walls of a home. more steeply pitched roofs and more sur- Midwest. Its three crews install 5" and Yet there are times when Grambart face area. “That increases water velocity 6" aluminum, steel, and copper gut- recommends 6" gutters. “If the fascia and volume, so that a 5" gutter trough ters. The company owns two New Tech board on a home is fairly large, a 5" gutter doesn’t catch it all. But a 6" trough does gutter machines and a KWM unit, and would seem too small by comparison,” he the job,” he stated. When Carolina obtains supplies from Minnesota-based explained. “And if we’re installing copper Construction customers decide to EDCO Products. While most customers gutters, it takes a 6" half-round trough replace their gutters, most have reached are homeowners, CopperSmith also per- the point where a solution is more impor- forms work for the new construction and tant than just securing the lowest price. custom home markets. That fact makes 6" gutters an upsell item “For standard residential homes, 5" for Carolina Construction and a means to gutters are fine,” advised Grambart. increase its profit margins. “In the future,” “The size of the gutter is less important predicted Korpyta, “I believe more and than the size of the downspouts, whether more customers will go to 6" gutters, sim- the trough is kept clean, and whether the ply because they do a better job of draining gutter has any leaf protection it may need water away from today’s homes.” to cope with the tree cover.” For that reason, CopperSmith often installs 3" x GOING WITH WHAT WORKS 4" downspouts rather than 2" x 3" units. Ryan Grambart of CopperSmith Further, Grambart’s company is a mar- Gutter Company agreed that, “Six-inch ket-exclusive dealer for the Gutter Cap gutters are a good value since the extra leaf protection solution. money the customer pays buys a lot more At least in the Minnesota market that water capacity.” But rather than see 6" CopperSmith serves, Grambart cited a gutters as an upsell item over 5" troughs, solid reason to avoid “overkill” in gutter he approaches the question as his cus- size. Because 6" gutters hold 40% more tomers would. “They want ‘what works’ water than 5" systems, the potential for versus ‘overkill,’” he explained. water to pool in the gutter increases. In CopperSmith serves the Minneapolis turn, more water in the trough boosts the

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to hold as much water as a 5" K-style When a residential job requires 6" gut- trough.” Then, too, a 6" gutter may be ters, Grambart generally boosts his price needed if the slope of the roof is not con- about 15% to 20% over the cost of a 5" sys- ducive to good drainage. tem. But other than the cases just described, Finally, the footprint of a particular most 6" gutters installed by CopperSmith home may prevent CopperSmith crews are for commercial customers. from installing as many downspouts as Ultimately, Grambart and his team they would prefer. “It’s important to keep base decisions about gutter size on their water away from entrances, sidewalks, many years of experience. “We take what patios, and the like, places where excess we’ve learned from other companies and water could lead to dangerous ice slicks,” then build on that,” he related. “For exam- Grambart continued. If the number or ple, we start with the standard of spacing placement of such features cuts down hangers 2' apart and then adjust that spac- available spaces for downspouts, then a ing as needed for a particular job.” larger gutter trough may be warranted. Grambart’s experience has also taught “In those cases,” he said, “a trough that him that the material of a gutter—alu- moves more water can help us avoid plac- minum, steel, or copper—is a factor in ing downspouts in problem areas.” choosing the right size. Imagine trying to “supersize” an aluminum gutter from

5" to 7". “Aluminum would be too flimsy GUTTERCOPPERSMITH COMPANY for a 7" gutter,” he said. The very notion, however, illustrates his point. “The big- For that reason, Grambart’s compa- ger your gutter and the more water it ny—despite its CopperSmith name—is holds, the stronger your gutter needs to moving increasingly toward steel gutters be,” he stated. for residential projects. “Gutter machines CAROLINA CONSTRUCTION CAROLINA CAROLINA CONSTRUCTION CAROLINA

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TOP 10 ARTICLES OF 2020 Several of the magazines in Shield Wall Media’s collection have lengthy histories, some even spanning more than 50 years. Our website, www.constructionmagnet.com, hosts thousands of articles from our expansive archives (with plans to revamp the site in the near future for easier browsing). We combed through the data of our most frequently read and searched-for articles in 2020 to fi nd those that are likely to contain the most useful, timeless information. We share one article here, with others to be featured in upcoming issues. If you have your own set of print archives from the Construction Magazine Network titles, add the

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for running steel are getting better,” he 1. “Laminated Columns: What Every Post-Frame Builder Should Know” reported, “and there have been some real Frame Building News, June 2015, page 82 innovations in paint coatings, both on 2. “Drip Edge: Is It Really Important on a Metal Roof?” the outside and the inside of the trough. Metal Roofi ng Magazine, February/March 2020, page 62 You can now get 50-year warranties on 3. “Post-Frame Buildings and the International Building Code” steel gutters. I think aluminum is on the Frame Building News, August 2015, page 20 4. “Going Residential: Market for Post Frame Starts to Build” way out. Even at the same thickness, steel Frame Building News, August 2017, page 30 is much stronger.” 5. “Don’t Get Snowed: Top Four Snow Retention Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them” Rural Builder, December 2011, page 18 THE 7" SOLUTION 6. “Gutter Opportunities: Size Still Matters— Both Korpyta and Grambart put 7" gut- Two Installers Share Their Thoughts on 5”, 6”, and 7” Gutters” ters in an entirely different category than Special fl ip section of Metal Roofi ng Magazine, July 2013, page 4 5" and 6" systems. Offering a 7" option is 7. “Special Touches for Horse Barns: Ideas to Spur Your Imagination” tantamount to entering the commercial Frame Building News, August 2018, page 24 gutter market. Thus, the decision between 8. “Are You Ready to Roll Your Own? Metal Roofi ng Panels, That Is” 5" and 6" gutters is a performance and Metal Roofi ng Magazine, June/July 2014, page 26 price decision; but by contrast, going to 7" 9. “Gutter Opportunities: Growing Your Gutter Business— Selling Seamless Gutter and Turning a Profi t” gutters is a business decision. Rural Builder, May 2010, page 49 Nevertheless, 7" gutters can be com- 10. “Sealant: A Critical Step in Metal Roofi ng” pared to smaller systems by the numbers. Rural Builder, March 2015, page 10 Korpyta’s Carolina Construction has occa- sionally installed 7" gutters on flat-roofed homes and buildings. He calculates that or more for 6", the price for 7" gutters the seams.” while 6" gutters are double the per-foot starts at about $22.00 per linear foot. A single inch may not seem like much. material costs of 5" gutters, 7" systems are CopperSmith Gutter Company has But between 5", 6", and 7" gutters, size triple. And the installed cost is far more. likewise installed 7" gutters on occasion really matters. “We have to buy 7" gutters in sections for specialized projects. Compared to A 2021 Update: After several years of 20' to 35',” he explained, “and can’t run 5" gutters, Grambart charges about 15% in the copper gutter business, Ryan them ourselves to the lengths we need. to 20% more for 6" gutters—and double Grambart transitioned CopperSmith Those sections are heavy, which increas- for 7" systems. “The cost is 100% more,” to focus on custom-order range hoods, es labor time and then our crews have to he reported, “because 7" gutters must bathtubs, fire pits, and more, and is join all the seams.” Thus, while Carolina be custom-ordered from a supplier or considered a leading online retailer in Construction charges about $3.50 per custom-fabricated in our shop. After that, the market. Julian Korpyta could not be linear foot to install 5" gutters and $6.00 our crews have to spend extra time on reached for a business update. ●

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BEAUTY MEETS STRENGTH NEW METAL ROOFING LINE DESIGNED TO TACKLE THE ELEMENTS WHILE OFFERING HIGH-END AESTHETICS

roVia, a nationally known rior building products, offering support America from domestic recycled steel, manufacturer of entry doors, to new and existing dealers seeking an ProVia’s high-performance metal shake vinyl replacement windows, opportunity to expand their own busi- and slate roofing panels are engineered polymer siding, and manu- ness into this category. to perform and maintain their good factured stone veneer, intro- This unique, stamped panel metal looks longer than asphalt, wood, or other Pduces its new line of embossed residential roofing system combines high-end aes- metal roofing products. metal roofing. With a growing demand thetics with the premium performance ProVia’s 26-gauge (G90) hot-dipped for premium aesthetic, non-vertical roof- and longevity of a galvanized, highly galvanized steel panels are thicker than ing products, this new offering comple- engineered steel roof, and is backed by the industry average (typically 28 to 30 ments ProVia’s current portfolio of exte- an industry-leading warranty. Made in gauge), yet weigh up to three times less

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448-50_ProVia_jf.indd8-50_ProVia_jf.indd 4848 22/25/21/25/21 8:228:22 AMAM than asphalt shingles. Manufactured with 10% more steel, ProVia’s residential roofing is engineered to provide lifetime protection from hail, wind, rain, and corrosion. ProVia employs an exclusive GalvaTec™ four-part Kynar paint finish system to produce a hardened, resin-based surface that protects against algae formation and black streaks that can deteriorate granu- lar and porous roofing materials like asphalt, slate, and wood shake. GalvaTec provides a highly reflective and emis- sive surface that keeps the metal roof cool, reduces energy consumption, and re-emits absorbed solar radiation. The durable finishes are fade- and chalk- resistant, with energy-saving, solar- reflective pigments. ProVia’s weather-resistant design and construction includes a 4-way multi- point locking system, which provides edge-to-edge secure panel placement and field anchoring; defense against wind uplift at speeds up to 180 mph; a barrier system for shedding the forces of sheet- ing rain; and a reverse-side WaveLock™ design for increased panel strength. ProVia’s metal roofing system is third- Test Type Standard Rating party tested and certified, meeting or exceeding industry standards, as shown Wind Uplift TAS 125, 7 fasteners, 180 mph Class 90 in the table at right. AS 125-03, 5 fasteners, 160 mph Class 60 ProVia spent years in discussion, UL 580, 4 fasteners, 120 mph Class 30 research, and development before making the leap to manufacturing metal Impact Resistance UL 2218 Class 4 roofing. It was important to ensure their system exceeded existing standards in Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 Pass the marketplace. Phil Wengerd, Vice President of Market Strategies, described Weather Resistance ASTM G-154 Pass the impetus behind this new product offering: “We knew that the metal roof- Wind-Driven Rain TAS 100-95 Pass ing category was really growing, and locally, we were seeing a lot more of it. Tensile Strength ASTM E8/E8M-16a Pass But it was all standing seam, which is a more industrial look, and we realized world craftsmanship, premium materials, Relations, actually bought real wood there was an opportunity to develop a and high-quality manufacturing. Details shake and slate shingles, brought them in, more aesthetic alternative. are important to us, so we wanted our and we arranged them in the conference “We had a vision—we believed the metal roofing to resemble traditional room and picked out patterns and textures product should look authentic and time- hand-split wood and quarried slate. that we liked. That led us to create design less. All of our products combine old- “Joe Klink, our Director of Corporate drawings, 3D scans, and an embossed die

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that had texture and character. looking’ like most of the systems on the and many of the trim and accessory kits “Designing the way the product looked, market today, which are vertical exposed are incomplete. They create nightmarish and then actually getting it to manufac- fastener and standing seam systems. first-time experiences.” turing was a process,” Wengerd contin- Homeowners are craving something Most roofing manufacturers warrant ued, adding, “Sourcing the right type more elegant and traditional looking, the quality of their product, but not dam- of steel that could be stamped without while adding protection, longevity, and age caused by faulty installation. ProVia cracking or breaking, with the neces- value. That’s exactly what we give them has made a significant investment to sary tensile strength—all of those things with our metal roofing system.” ensure installation quality by creating its had to come together before we could The shake and slate profiles preserve own Certified Installer program, with a turn the manufacturing line on. Along the unique characteristics of classic natu- Workmanship Warranty that ensures a the way, we continued to refine the way ral roofing materials. The state-of-the-art professional installation. the panels interlocked to create a more metal stamping process creates tens of “We put great time and care into creat- watertight product. We had to experi- thousands of surface impressions, with a ing a system that would make the install- ment with how to form the edges, and it range of variegated texture to provide an ers’ job much easier. We’ve designed it to forced us to think more about the design authentic aesthetic. The colors draw on be the most user-friendly stamped panel features. From start to finish, the prod- the beauty of nature, with four natural system on the market today. And with uct design kept improving. Without the shades of gray and brown and coordinat- that design we have created special tools design and forming challenges we expe- ing trim in each profile, offering a palette to make the job faster and easier. Plus, rienced and overcame, we might not to accentuate the exterior of any home. we have a certification program that will have as strong a product. We could have “With our engineering and warran- teach the installer exactly what they must just settled, but these challenges made ties, we believe there is no one provid- do to install correctly. We also lend them us refine the product. It emphasizes our ing better protection and longevity than installation support for their first job, commitment to caring for details in ways ProVia,” Lowe continued. “On top of all which is huge. Being there for them until that other manufacturers won’t.” that, we created a system with the install- they get comfortable with the tools and Scott Lowe, Sales Manager for ProVia er in mind. Through our R&D we found the process gives the installer peace of Metal Roofing, said the aesthetics, qual- that the biggest reason so many dealers mind,” Lowe remarked. ity, and installation program is meeting a did not want to deal with metal roofing, ProVia is committed to producing need in the roofing market: “Consumers even though they understand the need professional-class building components have been looking for metal roofing and want, was because of the installa- that add value to the homeowner and systems that don’t appear so ‘industrial tion. Most systems are difficult to install, help dealers grow their business. Dealers and installers looking to add metal roofing can expect a unique, niche product with an increasing demand; authenti- cally designed, nature-inspired profiles; a comprehensive installer certification program; best-in-class warranties; and a high level of customer service and business support. Full production is underway at ProVia’s manufacturing facility in Booneville, Mississippi, and orders are immediately fulfilled. ●

For more information, visit www.pro via.com/metal-roofing. Dealers and installers—for information on ProVia’s Metal Roofing program, visit www.provia .com/6reasons

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