Roof Restoration January 09, 2003 22 • Interface January 2003 Intro For roofing professionals, one of the primary goals of any project is watertight performance. Most often, this is also the number one measure of success by a customer. Other factors that may be measured by the customer include: cost, durability, warranty, savings over time, aesthetics, and perceived quality. Of […] Read More
Algae Discolorations of Roofs January 09, 2003 32 • Interface January 2003 For many years, roof discoloration caused by algae has been observed throughout the United States and Canada. Although this is commonly referred to as “fungus,” in actuality, it is “algae” growth. The discoloration usually has a brown to black appearance and may be mistaken for soot, dirt, moss, or tree […] Read More
Construction and the Economy: Stock Market Plunge Means Construction Jobs Could be Postponed; Construction Insurance Premiums Rise September 30, 2002 September 2002 Interface • 39 The plunge in the stock market at the time of this writing has apparently had little direct effect on construction firms, few of which are publicly held. And the concomitant drop in interest rates has made borrowing for construction projects less expensive for firms that are good enough credit risks. […] Read More
Construction and the Economy: Manufacturing Climbs, Utilities and Retail Sales Drop; PPI Falls Overall August 30, 2002 August 2002 Interface • 35 The Institute for Supply Management Index (ISM) reported, “In May, non-manufacturing business activity increased at the strongest rate since August 2000.” Construction, however, was among the few industries reporting contraction of business activity and reduction in employment. Construction was listed among several industries reporting the highest rates of increase in […] Read More
Construction and the Economy: States Show Wide Variation in Construction Employment July 30, 2002 54 • Interface July 2002 The unemployment rate jumped in April to a nearly eightyear high of 6.0%, seasonally adjusted, from 5.7% in March. The Bureau of Labor Statistics pointed out: “Employment in construction fell by 79,000, after seasonal adjustment. Much of April’s job loss was in special trades (-61,000), though general building contractors and […] Read More
Construction and the Economy: Employment Drops in Heavy Construction; Airports Defer Construction June 30, 2002 “ C o n s t ruction employment decreased by 37,000 in March, after seasonal adjustment,” according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Vi rtually all the job losses (36,000) were in heavy constru ction. Seasonally adjusted construction employment has been seesawing in the past several months but has dropped by 149,000 (2%) since […] Read More
Getting to Know the Enemy May 15, 2002 28 • Interface February 2002 ndoor air quality is gaining momentum both as a matter of public acknowledgment and an insurance company liability. But buildings may have been infested with colonies of mold and mildew long before the onset of weather that inflicts physical damage. Questions to ask include: • Which types of mold and […] Read More
Metal Roofing and Schools: Quality Control May 15, 2002 The construction of American schools has likely provided the single greatest source of growth in the metal roofing industry over the past ten years. The advantages of using metal roofing for school buildings have proven to be numerous. When problems occur, however, they can be troublesome, costly, and sometimes catastrophic. In the acquisition, installation, and […] Read More
Working With Roof Consultants From a Roofer’s Perspective May 15, 2002 16 • Interface September 2002 The Evans Companies have been working with roofing consultants since the early 1980s. This business relationship has been a very important part of the company’s growth and success. This article is intended to give an overview of the contractor/consultant experience and a list of suggestions for each party. During regional […] Read More
