NRCA Association News
NRCA supports ruling regarding NLRB regulation
NRCA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
NRCA applauds a May 14 ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that the National Labor Relations Board did not have a quorum present when it issued its regulation designed to accelerate the time frame for union elections. This ruling invalidates the regulation, which had taken effect April 30, and as a result, NLRB may not hold any union elections using the procedures set forth by the regulation. NRCA has long opposed the NLRB regulation because of the concerns it will result in expedited union elections in as few as 14-21 days. Learn more.
NRCA offers vegetative roof systems manual
NRCA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual, Second Edition, addresses cutting-edge technologies available for vegetative roof systems, including waterproofing systems and their associated components. It also features best practices for the design and installation of extensive, semi-extensive and intensive vegetative roof systems. The NRCA member price for the manual is $95, and the retail price is $190. Purchase it here.
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NRCA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
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Energy-efficient roof systems manual is available
NRCA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Guidelines for the Design of Energy-efficient Roof Systems is for design professionals who want to specify energy-efficient roof systems, as well as those who need to meet the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2007, "Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential." The member price for the manual is $55, and the retail price is $110. Purchase it here.
NRCA University offers business management webinars
NRCA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
NRCA University has introduced a series of five new business management webinars designed to enhance your company’s success. Sponsored by MBCI, Houston, the webinars will allow you to expand on your current business practices and learn new ideas your company can implement immediately. The member price for each webinar is $55, and the retail price is $75. You also can purchase the entire series of five webinars at a discounted price if you register before May 30. The member price for the webinar series is $220, and the retail price is $300. Learn more.
NRCA pamphlet helps customers choose professional roofing contractors
NRCA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Designed for your potential customers, Insist on an NRCA Roofing Professional, is a pamphlet that outlines the steps customers should take to ensure they are dealing with reputable and professional roofing contractors during every project. The brochure advises customers to make sure their potential roofing contractors are insured and committed to safety; licensed and bonded; have positive references; offer warranties; have a professional maintenance program; and show application expertise. The member price for a set of 100 brochures is $50, and the retail price is $100. Purchase it here.
NRCA member is Small Business of the Year
NRCA SmartBrief | May 21, 2012
On April 24, NRCA member Kulp’s of Stratford LLC, Stratford, Wis., was named a 2012 Small Business of the Year by the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce. Kulp’s of Stratford, a roofing, sheet metal and insulation contractor, received the award in the Manufacturing/Commercial Services category. Learn more.
RICOWI releases hail investigation report
NRCA SmartBrief | May 18, 2012
The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) Inc. has published the 2011 Dallas-Fort Worth Hail Investigation Report. RICOWI has implemented two strategic investigation programs: Wind Investigation Program and Hail Investigation Program. The purpose of the programs is to investigate the field performance of roof assemblies after major hurricane and hailstorm events, as well as factually describe roof assembly performance and modes of damage and formally report the results. Learn more.
NRCA offers membrane roof systems manual
NRCA SmartBrief | May 18, 2012
The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2011 provides in-depth, comprehensive technical information concerning the design, materials and installation applicable to membrane roof systems commonly used in low-slope roof system applications. It also includes information about roof decks, rigid board insulation, roof membranes, surfacings and system design guidelines, as well as 179 construction details. The member price for the manual is $125, and the retail price is $195. Learn more, and purchase it here.
NRCA releases construction details CD
NRCA SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
NRCA has made available The NRCA Construction Details CD -- 2012. With 573 customizable details from The NRCA Roofing Manual, the CD can be used with AutoCAD software to customize plans to fit your specific project needs. It contains construction details included in The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems -- 2009; The NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing, Condensation Control and Reroofing—2010; The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems -- 2011; and The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems -- 2012. The member price for the CD is $295 and the retail price is $395. Learn more, or purchase it.
Join NRCA now
NRCA SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
Join NRCA by May 31 and receive $100 off your membership dues. With the limited-time offer, you also will receive up to $1,500 worth of NRCA publications and DVDs free, including The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems -- 2012. When you join NRCA, your company will be listed in NRCA’s online Membership Directory and online referral service, which generates thousands of leads each month; have access to customized worker training programs tailored to your company’s specific needs; gain priority access to NRCA’s technical experts for answers to questions about roof system performance, materials and application techniques; and receive a host of additional money-saving benefits. Learn more and join NRCA.
NRCA offers insurance guide
NRCA SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
Insurance Guide for Professional Roofing Contractors, Third Edition, helps roofing contractors evaluate their insurance needs, establish programs and monitor programs’ effectiveness. The guide provides information about insurance coverage types and serves as a valuable reference tool to fully prepare roofing contractors for conversations with their insurance agents or brokers. The member price for the insurance guide is $125, and the retail price is $250. Buy the guide.
LEED credit could pose challenges for the roofing industry
NRCA SmartBrief | May 14, 2012
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing has actively been involved in the public comment period for LEED 2012, the next version of the LEED Green Building Rating System. Although the center has commented on numerous credits within the various public drafts of LEED 2012, one new credit, "Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern," poses unusual challenges for the center’s members, the roofing industry, building designers and building owners. Learn more.
GAF offers a chance to win a free roof on Facebook
NRCA SmartBrief | May 14, 2012
GAF Materials Corp., Wayne, N.J., has just announced a new sweepstakes running through May 31 for roofing contractors, builders and remodelers who are fans of GAF Materials’ Facebook page. The winner will receive a GAF Lifetime Roofing System, including Lifetime Shingles of up to 30 squares. Contractors, builders and remodelers who have clicked the "Like" button on GAF Materials’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gafroofing can select the Promotions tab and complete an online form to submit their entries. Learn more.
NRCA University offers CERTA classes
NRCA SmartBrief | May 11, 2012
NRCA University will offer its CERTA Train-the-trainer Authorization program May 21 and CERTA Train-the-trainer Reauthorization program May 22 in Chicago. Participants can earn continuing education units by learning about new industry best practices for torch-applied polymer-modified bitumen roof systems or taking a refresher course to improve their skills and renew their CERTA accreditations. Learn more about CERTA Train-the-trainer Authorization. Learn more about CERTA Train-the-trainer Reauthorization.
NRCA offers asphalt shingle guidelines
NRCA SmartBrief | May 11, 2012
NRCA Guidelines for Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems offers NRCA’s best practice guidelines for the design, materials and application of asphalt shingle roof systems. Based on The NRCA Roofing Manual, the publication contains information about roof decks, underlayments, asphalt shingles, construction details and attic ventilation; it includes 45 illustrations and 23 construction details. The member price for the guidelines is $75, and the retail price is $145. Learn more, or purchase it.
NRCA offers roof coatings guide
NRCA SmartBrief | May 10, 2012
The NRCA Guide to Roof Coatings, Second Edition offers an objective discussion about the application of various roof coating types, where they may be used most effectively and preparations necessary for successful performance. It also includes generally accepted guidelines for application of common roof coatings. The member price for the guide is $55, and the retail price is $110. Purchase it here.
Advertise with NRCA
NRCA SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
NRCA offers various advertising opportunities through NRCA’s website; NRCA E-News; website listing enhancements; and Professional Roofing magazine, NRCA’s official monthly publication. These opportunities include display and classified advertising, banners, links and online listing enhancements. Learn more, and advertise with NRCA.
NRCA offers F.Y.I. brochure
NRCA SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
NRCA's F.Y.I. brochure highlights roofing material options and costs, how to choose an NRCA roofing professional and how to maintain a roof system. It educates residential customers about basic roofing terminology and rules of thumb for buying steep-slope roof systems. It also has a "Commonly Asked Questions" section for potential customers. The member price for a set of 100 brochures is $50, and the retail price is $100. Purchase them now.
NRCA supports injunction blocking H-2B regulation
NRCA SmartBrief | May 07, 2012
NRCA applauds an April 26 decision by a federal judge in Florida to issue a 60-day nationwide preliminary injunction blocking a regulation that imposes burdensome new requirements on employers who use the H-2B guest worker program. The regulation was issued by the Department of Labor in February and had just taken effect April 23. NRCA, working with the H-2B Workforce Coalition, filed comments in 2011 opposing the regulation because the new requirements on employers virtually would eliminate the option of using the H-2B program for roofing contractors. Read more.
OSHA announces fall-prevention campaign
NRCA SmartBrief | May 04, 2012
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis has announced a new campaign led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to prevent deadly falls in the construction industry. The awareness campaign will provide employers and workers with life-saving information and educational materials about working safely from ladders, scaffolds and roofs. During 2010, more than 10,000 construction workers were injured as a result of falling while working from heights, and another 255 workers were killed. Learn more.
Attend ROOF INDIA 2012
NRCA SmartBrief | May 04, 2012
ROOF INDIA 2012, Asia’s largest roofing and allied technologies event, will be held May 25-27 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India. The three-day event will feature more than 150 national and international companies showcasing the latest in roof systems, architectural cladding, metal building systems/pre-engineered buildings, tensile architecture, vegetative roofs, waterproofing, roof insulation, roofing machinery and more. A two-day conference will be held in conjunction with the event; speakers will address industry-related issues. Learn more.
Rebuilding Together and WD-40 announce Tradesperson of the Year winner
NRCA SmartBrief | May 03, 2012
Rebuilding Together and WD-40 have announced that Joel Hamberg, owner of Joel Hamberg Painting, Portland, Ore., won their Tradesperson of the Year contest, which recognizes the contributions skilled trade professionals make in their communities every day by volunteering. Finalists included Keith Perry, president of NRCA member Perry Roofing, Gainesville, Fla. Learn more.
NRCA offers LEED guide
NRCA SmartBrief | May 03, 2012
NRCA has made available A Roofing Professional's Guide to LEED® to help roofing professionals who want to learn more about the roofing-specific issues related to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System, which is the most recognized sustainable building rating system. The manual includes background information and an explanation of LEED's Professional Credentialing program, among other topics. The member price for the guide is $25, and the retail price is $50. Learn more or purchase it!
NRCA offers Toolbox Talks Set
NRCA SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
NRCA offers its Toolbox Talks Set, which contains 104 safety lessons. Each lesson includes safety-training tips with illustrations detailing key points and questions to stimulate discussion. Topics addressed in Toolbox Talks I include burns, hazard communication and warning-line systems. Topics addressed in Toolbox Talks II include electrical safety, equipment safety, fall protection and repetitive-stress disorders. The member price for the set is $110, and the retail price is $220. Purchase it here.
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