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Showcase new product ECOSTAR ® INTRODUCES ECOVENT RIDGE VENT EcoStar, a manufacturer of premium steep slope roofing materials, is adding EcoVent to its line of premium accessories. EcoVent is a continuous tileover ridge vent that efficiently removes hot, moist air from the attic space of a building. Vital to increasing the life span of a roof, EcoVent helps reduce cooling costs of a building while preventing moisture build-up in the attic space. EcoVent provides incredible strength and offers unmatched durability and protection against rain, snow and ice, providing a breathable, yet efficient weather barrier in virtually every weather condition. Manufactured in 20-footlong by 10.5-inch-wide rolls, EcoVent offers significant coverage, yet is said to be the industry’s lightest ridge vent on a roll. Due to its lightweight characteristics EcoVent can be easily carried and manoeuvred along the rooftop during installation. Every EcoVent order comes standard with 100 stainless steel EcoStar roofing nails, eliminating the need to purchase additional materials. The nails are installed through visible nail lines on the side of the product, offering a fast and easy installation. EcoVent’s low-profile design allows it to sit under the hip and ridge tiles, offering nearly invisible protection that creates a cosmetically superior appearance compared to fans and other rooftop vent systems. Like every EcoStar product, EcoVent maintains high-quality standards, an important element of EcoStar’s industry-leading 50-year Gold- Star warranty. EcoStar, a division of Carlisle Construction Materials, provides unique options for the steepslope roofing industry. Every EcoStar product is said to offer exceptional longevity, durability and aesthetics. EcoStar offers a full line of premium, synthetic slate, shake and designer series tiles. For more information on EcoVent or other EcoStar roofing products, call (800) 211-7170 or visit www.ecostar.carlisle.com. LEADING THE WAY IN SAFE AND RELIABLE FASTENING – HILTI X-76 PUNCH THROUGH RESISTANT FASTENING TOOL For increased jobsite safety, consistent fastening and reduced touch up work, the new Hilti X-76 Punch Through Resistant (PTR) fastening tool features an innovative piston brake system designed to resist “punch through” when the steam beam is missed during fastening. Ideal for fastening metal deck to structural steel or metal joist (minimum ¼-inch thick), the compact, durable and lightweight X-76 is said to be ideal for quickly wind tacking and fastening multi-level erections. Capable of driving fasteners at the average rate of 600 per hour, the system provides high quality, consistent fastening while providing maximum safety for users and bystanders, and reducing the amount of touch up work needed. Additionally, the Hilti X-76 is easy to assemble and disassemble, requiring no tools, to help users save more time Continued On Page 11 10 Canadian Roofing Contractor & Design - OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2007 NEW DEWALT GOGGLE OFFERS PROTECTION AND COMFORT Fans of the protection and comfort offered by DeWALT safety gear will welcome the addition of protective goggles to the line. Radians has introduced the DeWALT Concealer goggle for use in job site construction, woodworking, sanding and machinery operation. “It’s very important to have the right protective goggles for the job,” said Radians Vice President Bill England. “The DeWALT Concealer offers a high level of eye protection for most industrial jobs.” The DeWALT Concealer meets ANSI Z87.1+ standards and offers 99.9 per cent UVA/UVB protection. The impact resistant polycarbonate lenses come in two shades: Clear Anti-Fog and Smoke Anti-Fog. A clip attachment allows for easy lens replacement, while a built-in ventilation channel fights fog. The Concealer’s dual moulded Trimline Building Products has announced the introduction of two new roofing solutions – Trimline Composite Tile and Trimline Composite Slate. Both products are uniquely designed to match the beautiful appearance of traditional tile and slate roofing, with the additional advantages that come from lighter-weight and more durable materials. At one-third the weight of the materials they replace, both the composite tile and slate can be installed on existing homes and buildings without structural roof modifications. The exclusive composite formulation, along with Trimline’s controlled manufacturing process, creates a consistent product for long-lasting performance. Both products carry a 50-year limited warranty. For roofing professionals, Trimline Composite Tile and Trimline Composite Slate offer significant time savings and convenience as both can be nailed, cut and drilled with standard power roofing tools. “No-hassle installation is one of our highest priorities,” said Gary Urbanski, sales and marketing manager for Trimline. “Trimline contin- rubber material provides a soft comfortable seal which keeps debris away from the eyes. The goggle also features an adjustable cloth elastic head strap for added comfort. “Though the DeWALT goggles are tough and durable, they are also extremely comfortable,” England said. “A better fit can mean the difference between safety and eye injury.” For more information, contact DeWALT at www.dewalt.com. TRIMLINE BUILDING PRODUCTS INTRODUCES TRIMLINE COMPOSITE TILE AND SLATE PRODUCTS ues to develop new products that more efficiently and effectively meet building professionals’ needs.” Trimline Composite Tile is available in six colours, offering homeowners a range of attractive options. Trimline Composite Slate is offered in nine shades and two patterns. When randomly installed, the slate’s pattern variation provides a natural look. Both products contain 58 per cent recycled content, making them an eco-friendly option for conscientious homeowners and builders. For more information, contact Trimline Building Products at www.trimline-products.com.
HEARING PROTECTOR WEAR-TIME EVALUATION TOOL AVAILABLE FROM HOWARD LEIGHT Many noise-exposed workers fail to realize how damaging it can be to remove their hearing protection even for a few minutes. A new wear-time evaluation tool, available free from Howard Leight by Sperian, can help alert them to this danger. This device is a simple disc, one side of which identifies the optimal amount of attenuation a hearing protection device (HPD) will provide over an eight-hour shift if it is removed for various lengths of time. The reverse side of the Wear-Time Evaluator offers advice on selecting the proper hearing protector. “This question comes up again and again in both our hearing conservation seminars and in everyday discussions with hearing conservation program managers,” said Renee Bessette, marketing manager for Sperian Hearing Protection LLC, formerly Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group. “How much protection is lost by removing a hearing protector even for five minutes during an eight-hour shift? The Wear- Time Evaluator provides the answer in a very simple and meaningful way.” Intended primarily as a training device, the outer ring of the larger disc shows a range of decibel (dB) levels of attenuation provided by various hearing protectors (i.e. their published Noise Reduction Rating, or NRR), while the smaller disc shows time increments of five, 10, 15 and 30 minutes. To determine how much protection is reduced by removing an HPD during a work shift for a cumulative amount of time, simply align the pointer to the appropriate dB level, or NRR on the Continued From Page 10 outer ring, and read the effective protection in the cut-out next to the time increments. The wheel utilizes a five decibel exchange rate, per the OSHA standard, “For example, removing a 30 NRR earplug for only five minutes reduces effective protection to only 26 dB. Remove the earplug for half an hour, and the worker is only receiving 18 dB of effective protection during his or her eight-hour work shift. This loss can easily shift the balance from adequate protection to growing noise-induced hearing loss.” The reverse side of the Wear- Time Evaluator is no less valuable, said Bessette. It lists a number of factors to consider when selecting hearing protectors for a workforce, including size, comfort, communication needs and desired noise reduction. By moving the inner disc to each, key selection information is revealed. Howard Leight Wear-Time Evaluators are available free to safety officers and educators by contacting Sperian Customer Care at (800) 430-5490. HILTI X-76 PUNCH THROUGH RESISTANT FASTENING TOOL and money. Covered by the Hilti Lifetime Service Warranty, the X-76 PTR fastening tool will be serviced quickly and reliably, if needed, with no additional cost for two years. During the lifetime repair cost limit, which begins after the two-year no cost period, the tool will have a maximum repair cost of no greater than 30 per cent of the tool’s then-current list price. Once the tool is repaired, it receives an additional six months of no cost service. The lifetime manufacturer’s warranty covers the tool against manufacturer defects for the life of the tool (some limitations apply. Contact Hilti for details). For more information, contact Hilti (Canada) Corporation at (800) 363-4458 or visit the company’s web site www.ca.hilti.com. FOLLANSBEE ROOFS TOP HISTORIC RESTORATION PROJECT Follansbee TCSII® roofs top the top two main residential buildings at Stonington Commons, an historic restoration project that shaped an upscale mixed-use development from the nineteenth-century foundry in Stonington, CT. During construction in 2003, fire engulfed three buildings at the site, but the project team forged ahead. Stonington Commons is a $40 million mixed-use complex that rose from the ashes on historic Water Street. The site features seven, new single-family homes, 34 high-end condominiums, a yacht club and marina, 800 feet of waterfront paths, and room for street-level retail shops. Local residents originally resisted the construction project because of their desire to maintain the town’s historic integrity. “We specified Follansbee TCS II for contextual reasons,” said Project Architect, Yetsuh Frank of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners, LLP. “The pewter colour and type of metal are common for industrial building. These had been industrial buildings in the past and TCS II fit that flavour in the buildings’ new life.” Over 50,000 sq. feet of Follansbee TCS II Terne Coated Stainless roofing material tops the two main residential buildings – the Atwood Machine Company building (1906) and the Trumbull building (1849) – at Stonington Commons. “TCS II is one of the few materials that can stand up to a coastal environment,” Frank continues. “Follansbee is one of the largest manufacturers in the industry, so t<strong>here</strong> was no question as to the quality of material or the support available.” In 2003, during the demolition phase of the project, fire spread through the wooden interior structure of the Atwood building. The Foundry, which was used during the War of 1812, and the Trumbull building also caught fire. The fire set construction back at least one year and entirely changed the scope of the project: instead of an historic restoration, parts of the project called for historic replication. The Atwood Machine Company, made entirely from brick and wooden supports, had collapsed from the fire. The building that stands now is entirely new and made to replicate the original. “When I look at the Atwood building, it’s almost astonishing how accurate it turned out,” Frank said. The Trumbull Building, made from granite, mostly withstood the fire. Only the top third of the building was lost. The project team, continuing in their commitment to historical accuracy, tracked down the original Rhode Island quarry that produced the granite used to construct the building. The new parts of the building blend seamlessly with the old. The project was complete in the fall of 2005. TCS II formed the standing seam roofs, wall panels, gutters, downspouts and window, door and cornice trim. TCS II is an architectural stainless steel coated with Follansbee’s patented ZT ® (zinc/ tin) alloy. As a result of Follansbee’s extensive metallurgic research, TCS II does not require painting and is de- Continued On Page 23 Canadian Roofing Contractor & Design - OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2007 11
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