tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452512705904849882024-03-22T03:29:57.031-07:00Commercial Spray Polyurethane Roofing in the MidwestAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-85581484879254884362013-07-10T08:46:00.000-07:002013-07-10T08:46:48.146-07:00Research Shows Higher R Value Insulation More EfficientAt the Energy Efficient Roofing Conference in Charlotte, NC in April, Kellen Technical Services presented research findings on the energy efficiency of four penitentiary buildings in upstate New York.<br />
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The research opportunity presented itself when four existing buildings, identical in size, design and occupant schedules, were re-roofed at the same time. Four different ways of roofing were implemented for the project:<br />
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1. Black EPDM membrane with 4 inches of foam insulation<br />
2. Vegetative roof with 4 inches of foam insulation<br />
3. White TPO roof with 4 inches of insulation<br />
4. White TPO roof with 8 inches of insulation<br />
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The findings that were completed in 2011 showed that the TPO white membranes and the vegetative roof had lower roof surface temperatures, however, they also had increased heat loss during heating months.<br />
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But, the findings also showed that the TPO roof with the extra said insulation, along with providing cooler roof surfaces, had lower heating losses than the EDPM roof.<br />
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James R. Kirby, AIA and VP of Sustainability for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Washington D.C., said this in an article about the study:<br />
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"There isn't one answer; however, this study provides a convincing case that insulation is critically important, and the R-values in the building code should be followed as absolute minimums for roof designs."<br />
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Closed cell polyurethane foam has a much higher R-value per inch than open-cell foam. Because of its density and glue-like tenacity, it also adds structural strength to a wall, ceiling, or roof.<br />
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Sources:=<br />
James Kirby, AIA, vice president of Sustainability for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Washington, D.C. <br />
www.greenbuildingadvisor.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-59192944674775227912013-06-07T06:45:00.001-07:002013-06-07T06:45:06.715-07:00Scarifying Spray Polyurethane Foam RoofsWe recently finished a roofing job in Texas that called for scarifying, refoaming and coating an existing structure. Sometimes older, spray foam roofs that haven't been properly maintained are in need of scarification. Scarifying is the process of cutting or planning off the upper surface
of the SPF. It exposes the sound SPF to be used as a base for a new layer of SPF and coatings, restoring the roof to a warrantable condition with long-term sustainability. This eliminates the need for costly tear-off and dumping in landfills. <br />
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Proper scarifying extends down a minimum of ½ in. to sound, dry
dimensionally stable on-ratio SPF. Care is then taken to assure that
the coatings in the low areas are removed during scarification and that
scarification is extended below suspected problem areas such as UV
degradated SPF.
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We clean the area and then re-foam. <br />
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A restored SPF roof can last 30-40 years with proper maintenance. <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-73502042710264366972013-05-09T08:18:00.000-07:002013-05-09T08:18:01.665-07:00Call Us. Ask Us Questions.WRI is a member of the <a href="http://www.nrca.net/consumer/" target="_blank">National Roofing Contractors Association</a>, one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. The NRCA was founded in 1886 and strives to enhance all segments of roofing, one which is spray polyurethane foam.<br />
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WRI follows the NRCA's strict guidelines of quality both in craftsmanship and in materials used. Although they do not recommend any one manufacturer, they do suggest utilizing products which follow the <a href="http://www.astm.org/" target="_blank">ASTM International</a> standards. ASTM International was formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials. <br />
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All a bit dry? Yes, we think so, as well, but we take these specifications very seriously. So do our manufacturers. Neogard and Henry spray foam roofing systems meet and exceed these standards, which is why we are able to provide such a strong warranty and maintenance program to our customers. We stand behind our products and our work. We stand behind our employees. We stand behind our customers.<br />
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Spring is a busy time for us as it is with most of the building trades. But find us, call us, ask us questions. We'll provide you with as much information and you will need, plus some, in order to make an educated decision. <br />
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We'll get you started: (620) 792-2430. Talk with you soon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-78900968214397320182013-04-01T07:32:00.003-07:002013-04-01T07:32:52.561-07:00High Winds and Closed-Cell Polyurethane RoofingLast year there were 939 tornados in the United States according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center. This was actually down from previous year which yielded 1691 tornadoes, one the biggest years for tornadoes and tornado deaths. <br />
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Predictions for the 2013 year are starting to trickle in as meteorologists and severe weather enthusiasts compile key ingredients for tornadoes. Many factors, including drought conditions in the midwest, the moisture in the Gulf, the Jet Stream and chance circumstance or an act of God determine the way the year will turn out. The website of Tornado Titans shot off a prediction that we would have an average amount this year. <br />
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As Midwesterners living in tornado alley, an area of the United States notorious for the high number of these devastating storms, we keep close watch on the weather and cross our fingers. The goal is that if a funnel touches down on the ground, people will have been alerted prior and have enough time to get to safety.<br />
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High winds associated with tornadoes do as much damage to buildings and other structures as the actual funnel itself. Spray polyurethane roofing with closed-cell foam is capable of sustaining high winds and "offers increased resistance to hail, flying debris or wind-blown objects during high wind events," according to a 2008 report from Honeywell. The report goes on to say that "SPF roof systems have a proven track record for protecting buildings against severe storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes."<br />
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Closed-cell spray foam roofing enhances the structural integrity of a building due to it's dense properties and rigid nature after it is cured. It also doubles the wind uplift resistance of your roof. In June 2006, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released Performance of Physical Structures in Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, stating "a number of spray polyurethane foam roofing systems were observed . . . Some of these were estimated to be about 20 years old. With one minor exception, all were found to have sustained Hurricane Katrina extremely well without blow-off of the SPF or damage to flashings."<br />
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There is not much our human population can do to hold back mother nature when she is ready to hit. However, sometimes we come up with some pretty good concepts that we can actually put into reality. Closed-cell polyurethane spray foam roofing is one of them.<br />
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Sources:<br />
Honeywell SPFA Conference Report, March 16, 2008 "Severe Weather Walls/Roofs" <br />
<a href="http://www.tornadotitans.com/tornado-season-2013-predictions/" target="_blank">Tornado Titans</a><br />
<a href="http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/monthly/newm.html" target="_blank">Storm Prediction Center</a><br />
<a href="http://www.spf.basf.com/high_wind_events.php" target="_blank">BASF </a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-25234974613304643292013-03-07T15:48:00.000-08:002013-03-07T15:48:20.510-08:00A "Cool" Roof Doesn't Need Shades<div style="text-align: left;">
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A cool roof coating (or white coating) is a liquid membrane that is applied to a roof surface to reflect the suns rays. The roof stays cooler and reduces the amount of heat transferred to the building below, keeping the building a cooler and more constant temperature.<br />
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It is like wearing a white t-shirt versus wearing a black t-shirt on a hot day. The lighter t-shirt reflects more sunlight and absorbs less heat.<br />
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These elastomeric roof coatings not only dramatically reduce peak cooling demands on a building (10-15 percent) but also have the ability to provide waterproofing benefits to repair leaky roofs.<br />
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Washington Roofing & Insulation works with quality manufacturers to provide commercial buildings with the most effective solution to their roofing needs. The reflective coatings we use meet or exceed the Energy Star's tough criteria as well as Miami-Dade's rigorous requirements. Contact us at (620) 792-2430 to discuss if your building is ready for a "cool" roof. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-86868476214831940572013-02-21T10:54:00.001-08:002013-02-21T11:00:30.522-08:00Feel the WarmthThe Kansas snowstorms this week remind us of a story we heard recently about a husband returning home from a hunting trip and bragging to his wife about his adventures, especially going on about the "barn with the foam insulation" the place where the hunters would gather before and after going out.<br />
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The metal building's owner, an avid waterfowl hunter, made the decision to provide an air-tight polyurethane foam insulation barrier inside the structure.<br />
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"It was amazing," the husband told his wife. "It was so warm inside because of how well it was sealed."<br />
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SPF insulation has many uses and many home-owners are finding it more economical in the long run to use it as they build or renovate houses. Steve Thomas, former host of the PBS series, <i>This Old House </i>and <i>Renovation Nation</i> on the <b>Planet Green</b> channel, used spray foam insulation to renovate his 100-year-old home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.<br />
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"Spray foam insulation is super insulation. It gives superior R-value, conforms to any shape . . . is a water and air barrier, which makes the house healthier, gives the homeowner amazing energy savings, and allows us to maintain the design integrity of the American Southwest," he said.<br />
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So what does spray polyurethane foam insulation have in common with snowstorms?<br />
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If the snow is the right consistency and drifts up around your building and on your roof, you can actually feel the warm in your home. It provides a wonderful insulation as it nestles into cracks and crevices, keeping the wind out and the heat in. It actually provides a better shelter than if there is no snow at all.<br />
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But then Mother Nature changes direction and the snow melts and the insulation is gone, unless, of course, you have your building insulated with spray polyurethane foam. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-66073088399540644362013-02-07T16:21:00.000-08:002013-02-08T06:58:18.397-08:00Vapor Permeable and Non Permeable Air Barrier Systems We are starting to see more building owners interested in air and vapor barrier systems, both fluid applied and sheet applied. These systems are related to the entire building envelope, from foundation to walls to rooftops, and have been proven to increase energy efficiency and improve air quality. <br />
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Air barrier materials resist air leakage and are designed to form a continuous plane around a building to protect uncontrolled air movement in and out of the building envelope. Air leakage loads are significantly greater than most designers and architects realize, and a study on air barriers by the National Institute of Science and Technology revealed that the right air barrier can help improve building performance by reducing heating and cooling costs by as much as 36%.*<br />
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Vapor barrier materials limit the amount of water vapor diffusing through the wall as a result of vapor drive. Vapor drive is a phenomenon that occurs when water vapor naturally diffuses into and through wall structures and is controlled by type of structure, porosity, moisture gradients and temperature gradients. <br />
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Remember science class and studying about thunderstorms? This is the same thing just on a molecular level. It incorporates the key principles of air movement: from warm to cold. In a cold climate, vapor drive is primarily from interior of a building to exterior. If you have a hot, humid climate, the vapor drive is primarily from exterior to interior. <br />
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There are countless scientific studies and published documents about water vapor, vapor drive and air movement. With the advent of modern building science, it has been found that air leakage - and not vapor diffusion - is the real problem. The air barrier systems we incorporate, however, are a combination of both which afford us the ultimate in design flexibility. **<br />
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To manage vapor diffusion there are two types of air barrier membranes: Vapor Permeable and Non-Permeable.<br />
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<b>Vapor Permeable Air Barriers</b><br />
High vapor permeance keeps air and water out, while allowing water vapor to escape. Positioned anywhere within the wall assembly, they are watertight and protect against air leakage. <br />
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<b>Non-Permeable Air Barriers</b><br />
These membranes act as air barriers, vapor barriers and rain barriers. When positioned on the warm side of the insulating layer, they serve as an efficient vapor barrier, preventing moisture condensation through the wall cavity. Good for hot humid climates or an extreme mixed-humid climate.<br />
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<i>The choice of product, between a vapor permeable versus a non-permeable air barrier, is dependent on a wide range of factors, like those mentioned above, and advancements in available materials make it important to work with a professional.</i><br />
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*NIST Report 7238<br />
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**The Difference Between a Vapor Barrier and an Air Barrier. Written by R.L. Quirouette, Building Practice Note No. 54, July 1985<br />
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<i>Other Sources: </i><br />
Solving the Air Barrier Riddle: Permeable or Impermeable? Written by Sonya Santos and published in the Journal of Architectural Coatings, Jan-Feb 2007<br />
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Water Vapor Migration and Condensation Control in Buildings. Written by William Acker and published in HPAC June 1998 <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-51680379359993572052013-01-24T07:31:00.000-08:002013-01-24T08:37:45.440-08:00Washington Roofing Supports the United School Administrators of Kansas for Over 20 YearsYesterday started the 2013 United School Administrators of Kansas conference in Wichita which is being held January 23-25 at the Hyatt and Century II Convention Centers. Washington Roofing & Insulation (WRI) has set up a display during the convention with Chuck Carpenter, Owner and John Williams, Sales and Service, attending.<br />
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"Chuck has been a valued exhibitor for over 20 years now," said Moriah Carpenter, estimator for the company. "We use this experience as a chance to reconnect with old clients and friends and are able to provide them with updated information on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing and roof coatings."<br />
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WRI has worked with 82 school districts in the state of Kansas to provide them with quality roofing for their buildings. There are 293 districts in the state. <br />
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"We do a lot of work for schools in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma," Moriah said. "They use us because we continue to service them through proper maintenance which allows the roof to last the life of the building."<br />
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Several hundred exhibitors are supporting the annual conference this year. If you are in the area today and tomorrow, stop by and get your picture taken with Chuck or John and ask them about commercial roofing solutions for the future. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-34194831093459781402013-01-17T10:53:00.003-08:002013-01-17T11:13:21.931-08:00Exciting Times for Washington Roofing & InsulationThere is so much going on this year and we want to continue to share exciting updates with everyone. Washington Roofing & Insulation was awarded the job to work with almost a dozen Casey's General Stores in the state of Missouri and will be working with them for several months. We also recently finished a Digester Lid Dome in Lubbock, Texas with SPF and elastomeric roof coating. <br />
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We are in the process of working with a 30,000 square foot building in Lenexa, Kansas which will entail using GacoFlex S-20 Silicone Coatings from GACO Western over an existing EPDM roof. Exciting times in the roofing industry.<br />
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In addition, we ran across this case study from the Honeywell Report which shows how well closed cell polyurethane foam saves on utilities. Yes, we work in commercial construction and the report is based on residential case studies, but it is a great example of how SPF can be a major player in energy efficiency.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-79264313549125388592012-11-26T14:59:00.000-08:002013-03-31T14:09:44.793-07:00Hurricane Sandy Meets Closed Cell Spray FoamHurricane Sandy is big talk in the construction industry. All phases of construction, residential and commercial; structural and cosmetic will be implemented and go on over the next several years in the Northeast because of her fury. <br />
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Sprayfoam.com, the largest media channel in the world exclusively dedicated to the global spray foam industry, conducted interviews with roofing contractors in the New York and New Jersey areas to see how the spray foam industry is being affected. It turns out that consumers are asking more and more questions about closed-cell foam and how they can get it. <br />
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FEMA classifies closed-cell spray foam as the only acceptable flood damage resistant insulation material for floors, walls, and ceilings in its building design criteria for special flood hazard areas. It has the potential to be dried and cleaned following a flood, and increases the strength of structural framing.<br />
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People who had closed cell foam insulation previously installed before
the storm have reported outstanding results against the winds and other
forces. In fact, one home-owner spoke of a tree which fell down during
the storm and just "bounced" off newly-sprayed closed cell foam roof.
The house was 100 feet off of the Bay. <br />
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Moriah Carpenter, Estimator at Washington Roofing & Insulation, said that people are really starting to open up their eyes to closed-cell spray foam. <br />
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"It evolved from the east coast, and we're definitely seeing an increase here in the Midwest. It is real big in St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri, and more inquiries are being made from the Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas areas," she said.<br />
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According to the SprayFoam.com article, "Spray foam is gaining greater recognition for its ability not only to provide better energy efficiency and comfort, but also to give homeowners and business owners piece of mind when it comes to safety and protection as our volatile weather patterns continue."<br />
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"We've always used closed-cell spray foam in our commercial applications. It's exciting to watch the wave as people start becoming more aware of its benefits," Moriah said. <br />
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Sources: <a href="http://sprayfoam.com/">Sprayfoam.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-87016335698309726692012-11-01T12:58:00.004-07:002012-11-01T13:37:58.626-07:00Midwest Commercial Roofing Company Named after Town in KansasWhen you start a business, one of the first things people ask you is, "How did you come up with the name?" We get asked that a lot, especially now, where the name doesn't correspond to anything people can put their finger on immediately.<br />
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Washington Roofing & Insulation, part of Washington Companies, Inc., is not named after the state, nor a famous person like George or Denzel, and it doesn't represent our political affiliations in any way.<br />
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It was named because Chuck Carpenter, owner, started the company 35 years ago in the small town of Washington, Kansas.
Located in north-central Kansas off of Hwy 56, Washington is 20 minutes south of the Nebraska line and 50 miles north of Manhattan. It is home to around 1100 people.<br />
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Now our main office is located in Great Bend, Kansas with offices in Claremore, Oklahoma and Kansas City. We provide commercial roofing solutions with SPF foam roofing, elastomeric roof coatings and total building insulation with air barrier systems and products. We service the entire midwest, from Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, and have installed millions of square feet of roofing.<br />
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So people do squint their eyes at us and ponder how we got our name, and it makes us smile. In the end it never matters, because no matter which political party you belong to, the bottom line is that when we're finished, your roof won't leak.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-3179446014997477622012-10-19T05:57:00.000-07:002012-10-19T05:59:26.580-07:00Highly Trained and Certified Staff to Install High Pressured SPF InsulationSpray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation can either be open-cell or closed-cell foam. The open-cell foam has tiny cells that are not completely closed
(thus the name "open" cell). This allows air to fill up the open spaces
inside the material, making the foam weaker and softer to the touch.<br />
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Closed-cell foam, on the other hand, is made up of cells completely
closed and packed together. They are filled with a gas that forces the
foam to rise and expand which makes it a greater insulator.<br />
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Closed-cell foam has a greater R value, is stronger and it has a better
resistance to the leakage of air and water vapor. The higher the density
the foam, the heavier, or stronger it becomes. <br />
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For mid-size jobs in homes, there are low pressure (< 250 pounds per inch) two-component kits for SPF projects. These are used to insulate small areas by SPF foam contractors who use special personal protective equipment. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">One of the spray rigs used in Washington Roofing's projects. </span></td></tr>
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Commercial applications and other large renovations use two-component, high pressure systems (800-1600 psi) with 55-gallon drums and a spray rig. This product is applied by contractors who have had special training and use specialized personal protective equipment, including respirators. <br />
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Washington Roofing & Insulation uses BASF Closed Cell Spray Foam and the staff is trained and certified for SPF commercial projects. For more information, visit our <a href="http://www.washingtoncompaniesinc.com/">website</a> or contact us at 800.383.3062Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-25667485672791976922012-10-04T13:45:00.001-07:002012-10-04T13:45:12.639-07:00BASF Walltite Foam Project in Kansas Near CompletionOne of the bigger projects that we have been working on this summer is for the Kansas City Kansas Community College who is refurbishing an old Walmart and turning the building into their new Technical Center. BASF Walltite foam insulation is being used to insulate the entire building and we should be finished later this fall. Below are some photos taken during the construction phase:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closed Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another shot of the building with Closed Cell Spray<br />
Polyurethane Foam Roofing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spray Polyurethane Foam in progress.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our foam rig setup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We spray 4" of closed Cell SPF in stud cavity</td></tr>
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The building will house many different technical classes for students and is scheduled to be completed in the Summer of 2013 with their Grand Opening that Fall. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-84992666251173133632012-10-02T07:30:00.000-07:002012-10-02T07:30:49.132-07:00The Results are In for the Alpha Roofing Rating SystemThe results of the Arizona State University Alpha Roofing Rating System were recently posted, and Washington Roofing & Insulation (WRI) is proud to announce we again received a high 9.8 rating as set by the Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG). The maximum rating is a 10.<br />
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During the process of renewal for the rating, the PGSRG (a third-party research organization) surveyed our client base and conducted comprehensive field tests over 1,427,600 square feet of WRI installed commercial roofs. Ratings were based upon roofing leaks, customer satisfaction with product and customer satisfaction with contractor. All respondents said they were 100% satisfied with the process. The oldest roof surveyed was 28 years old.<br />
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There are only 14 roofing contractors in the United States that participate in this study and WRI received the highest rating given this year.<br />
<br />You can view the latest report by going to the PBSRG website and downloading the pdf file <a href="http://pbsrg.com/best-value-model/neogard/alpha-roof-rating-system/qualified-contractors/" target="_blank">here. </a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-85011540576440723502012-09-13T14:59:00.000-07:002012-09-13T14:59:52.520-07:00An Energy Conservation Idea for Building OwnersWe have always been interested in energy conservation, which is one of the things that got us started with Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing in the first place over 35 years ago. Though out the years we were naturally led to maximizing an owner's investment through quality products and installation for the entire building "envelope," which then started to include Polyurethane Foam Air Barrier and Fluid Applied Air Barrier services.<br />
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For building owners and our clients it all boils down to this: decreasing your energy consumption and increase profits while protecting the health of the occupants.<br />
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As there are many ways for to accomplish this, we found an article interesting in the Commercial Construction & Renovation July/August 2012 issue which talked about ways to reduce building HVAC costs with site-recovered energy by using Energy Recovery Wheel Technology, or Enthalpy Wheels.<br />
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According to the article, enthalpy wheels "transfer energy by rotating between outdoor air and exhaust air streams to transfer heat and moisture from one airstream to another." It retrieves the wasted energy in building exhaust air and recycles it and allows the building to increase outdoor air levels without making your HVAC unit work harder. <br />
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It also helps enable building owners to participate in energy programs. Energy recovery wheels are available from most HVAC OEMs and distributors. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-26143526035261344642012-08-24T12:35:00.003-07:002012-08-24T13:39:35.991-07:00We Don't Take Being a Performance Based Contractor LightlyA Performance Based Contractor is a contractor who withstands rigorous annual inspections from the Arizona State University Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG), a third party group of researchers and educators whose mission is to continually develop tools and processes to "improve the procurement and delivery of projects and services, as well as the measurement of internal operations and personnel."<br />
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Each year, Washington Roofing and Insulation provides a list of finished NEOGARD roof coating projects that the PBSRG scrutinizes to determine sustainability and customer satisfaction. PBSRG researchers send out surveys and inspect each project, then provide a rating back from 1-10, with ten being the highest amount of satisfaction.<br />
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Washington Roofing and Insulation is proud to one of 14 Performance Based Contractors in the entire United States.<br />
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<i><b>But what does that mean to you?</b></i><br />
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That means we undergo tedious research and inspections which keeps pushing us to perform at our very highest. Our goal is for our customers to be satisfied throughout the life of their roof. With proper *maintenance the life of your roof should be as long as the life of the building. <br />
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To learn more about our status as a Performance Based Alpha Contractor, visit the PBSRG website. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Proper maintenance is recoating your roof at the end of your warranty period. Normal recoating is every 8-10 years. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-38282160218390154672012-06-20T16:28:00.002-07:002012-06-20T16:28:29.997-07:00Tiffany Ridge Elementary Project<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">In the fall of 2011, Washington Roofing and Insulation (WRI) began work on Tiffany Ridge Elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri. WRI was contracted to provide the air barrier for the building and worked with Universal Construction out of Lenexa, Kansas, and D&D Masonry from Kansas City, Missouri. </span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Moriah Carpenter, Air Barrier Estimator for WRI, said that the LEED project was an outstanding addition to the Park Hill School District.</span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">"We were proud and honored to be a part of this BASF Walltite Air Barrier project," Moriah said."It all came together really quickly."</span></span></h6>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brick ledge by brick mason.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Moriah said that the mild winter in the area allowed them to complete most of the project in the early Spring.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">"We enjoyed meeting the challenges this project brought to us due to several different exterior finishes that were used," she said. "We look forward to watching as they open their doors this fall."</span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">The ribbon cutting for the Tiffany Ridge Elementary School is scheduled for late June 2012. The district plans to be open for the 2012-2013 school year.</span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos copyright of Washington Roofing and Insulation 2012. </span></span></span></h6>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-13816314679183784902012-06-01T08:24:00.001-07:002012-06-01T08:24:26.964-07:00We Will Come BackWhen we consult with people on their roofing problems and discuss specific solutions, the biggest question we are asked, with no doubt, is:<br />
"Will you come back?"<br />
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In every industry there are those unethical contractors who either take off with the money and don't return or finish the job but are never available for questions or to solve problems. In many cases with talking to potential clients, we have to convince them that Washington Roofing and Insulation will service them on a continual basis.<br />
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With clients located across the midwest we do a lot of driving . . . but we are prepared for that. In fact, we have evened opened up a new branch of Washington Roofing and Insulation in Claremore, Oklahoma, which has provided our Oklahoma and Texas clients with a faster response time. It is ran by a gentleman named Chuck Grubbs (we will talk about this further in a later post.)<br />
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Since 1978 we have met the challenge of scheduling, service calls and client emergencies. We keep three and four crews busy at all times and are dedicated to superior service and bend over backwards to keep customers satisfied. <br />
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Bottom line? We will be there when you need us. <strong><em>We will come back.</em></strong> <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-39262153271380065232012-05-28T10:04:00.001-07:002012-05-31T12:59:08.381-07:00The Lucky Flock of GeeseChuck Carpenter, owner of Washington Roofing and Insulation, once told me a story about when he was a young kid back from the military. Since it is Memorial Day, it seemed like a good time to share.<br />
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He and his buddy had returned home and were offered an opportunity to go goose hunting with a guide for free. The guide wanted to pay respects for the young men, thank them for the service they provided the country, and take them on a hunt. <br />
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The guide was excellent, calling to the birds over Cheyenne Bottoms in Great Bend, Kansas, bringing them closer to the boys. There were many geese coming in and the guide told them to get ready. When the time came the birds were so close that they could have jumped up to tackle them. The guide said, "NOW" and chuck and his buddy started to shoot.<br />
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After the dust settled, the two military boys anxiously looked around to count their prizes. <br />
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Not a bird had been dropped. <br />
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After the group got back home, the guide looked at the sheepish crew and said, "Do you want to know why you didn't bring down any geese?"<br />
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Chuck and his friend were very embarrassed. Excellent shooters, they couldn't understand what happened. <br />
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"It is because you didn't focus, boys. You shot randomly. You need to pick one bird at a time, and focus."<br />
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Chuck learned a very big lesson that day. He told me it has helped him through life and is one of the reasons Washington Roofing and Insulation is successful. Each job, each client . . . gets his ultimate attention . . . his focus. And who would have thought that it all boiled down to a flock of lucky geese and a professional hunting guide. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-78393871223696038542012-05-07T16:47:00.001-07:002012-05-07T16:47:48.606-07:00Retail Box Store Has Leaky Roof<i>(Warning, this blog post will be more opinionated than normal.)</i><br />
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As a professional roofing contractor working across the Midwest in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa, we work hard to keep these blog posts fairly neutral in nature and try to present material in a professional manner -- leaving the opinions up to the reader.<br />
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But not this time. This time will be personal and a bit more opinionated . . . apologies in advance if anyone is offended. <br />
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On my day "away from the office" I was making the required "errand" rounds throughout the Kansas City metro which required me to stop off at one of the larger retail chains in the area. It was Sunday, and the rain decided to follow me around the area to let me know that I may want to come back in another life as a duck.<br />
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As I entered the establishment and started to shop, I noticed buckets scattered throughout in various isles of the store. Upon further inspection (and inspect, I did) it was obvious they were "catching drips" buckets. Their roof was leaking . . . and it was leaking everywhere.<br />
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Not only was this an inconvenience to employees and shoppers, but it also sent off a huge warning signal. Is upper management so unorganized that they cannot prepare for roof maintenance issues? Does the company not have the funds available? Are they using "cheap" subcontractors for quantity, not quality products and craftsmanship? Talk about a liability situation . . . throw some buckets and moisture on the floors with people pushing shopping carts around and cross your fingers. How can such a huge corporation with chains throughout most of the United States allow such a disaster?<br />
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Perhaps my concern is due, in part, to the fact that I am part of the roofing industry and I know how important it is to maintain your roof, especially in the commercial arena. Or perhaps my concern is due to the fact I am a consumer, a parent and a resident of the area. Whichever way, I ponder what the next "storm" will bring for that particular facility. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-19722799480098320482012-04-06T14:12:00.002-07:002012-04-06T14:12:55.123-07:00Urban Heat Island and TreesLast year we discussed <a href="http://washington-roofing.blogspot.com/2011/08/urban-heat-islands.html" target="_blank">Urban Heat Islands</a> and the effect that they have on the environment and how building owners could help diminish it. One of the ways was to install a cool roof system on a building, like an <a href="http://washingtoncompaniesinc.com/elastomeric-roof-coatings.html" target="_blank">elastomeric coating system</a>. The other was to increase vegetation around the building.<br />
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Many cities have put into place a Tree Protection ordinance, prohibiting removing or pruning of trees without a permit. San Antonio, Texas actually requires different levels of free protection based on tree class or location.<br />
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There are also Street Tree ordinances that govern how to plant and remove trees along public right-of-ways and land that is privately owned but accessible by the public. For example, Orlando, Florida specifies that trees must be planted along both sides of a street, with one tree every 50 to 100 feet.<br />
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Parking lot shade is another way to help reduce the heat island effect and increase vegetation. In Sacramento, California, for example, a code in their zoning code requires that enough trees be planted to shade 50 percent of new parking lots after 15 years of tree growth. <br />
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So if you are looking to build or renovate your building, keep environmental concerns in mind and contact your city and see what steps can be taken to minimize the Urban Heat Island.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-39213540011171247922012-03-29T14:11:00.001-07:002012-03-29T14:11:08.974-07:00Severe Weather AwarenessWe think spring has been beautiful this year. The trees and tulips are blooming with full, fragrant blossoms, the bees are buzzing, the grass needs mowing (again) and the record breaking warm days are quite refreshing coming out of winter.<br />
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These warm days also bring spring storms which will produce high winds and large hail. Keeping up with the weather in the Midwest can be quite challenging, since sometimes you hear thunder and see lighting and still be standing in complete sunshine. But there are several ways to keep updated on severe weather these days, especially with apps you can download on mobile phones and other web enabled devices. Here are a couple of ideas to keep you aware of weather in your area:<br />
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1. Check your local television station and download their weather app or subscribe to their feed<br />
2. Go online to <a href="http://severewarningsystems.com/">http://severewarningsystems.com/</a> and check out their live model or connect with them through social media<br />
3. Google a list of "Weather Apps" and select one that fits your phone <br />
4. Look into Radio Apps for your phone to tune you into stations that will keep you updated during the storms<br />
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No matter how prepared you are, however, there is not much you can do to protect your roof. If damage is done, please feel free to contact us for consultation on the best way to repair it. We will visit you onsite, prepare a written estimate and, if needed, work directly with your insurance company.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-33709200323170002562012-03-23T14:30:00.000-07:002012-03-23T14:30:18.552-07:00The Difference Between Air Barriers and Vapor BarriersWe don't want to bore you too much technical jargon but it is important to understand that there is a difference between air barriers and vapor barriers.<br />
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A vapor barrier is designed to restrict the flow of <i><b>water vapor</b></i> through a material. The air barrier, on the other hand, restricts the flow of <i><b>air</b></i> through a material.<br />
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Since they are intended to control the rate of diffusion into a building assembly, water vapor material will control the rate of moisture flow where they are placed. They don't have to overlap or be continuous.<br />
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Then there are water resistive barriers, which are systems using materials primarily designed to keep<i><b> liquid</b></i> water from entering the building enclosure. They are designed not be be a vapor barrier and are designed to be installed on the cold side of the insulation.<br />
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To make it even more confusing, combined air barriers, vapor barriers and water resistive barriers can be provided in a single material.<br />
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It's important to know when you are dealing with the building envelope which material you choose to perform each different function.<br />
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But, that is what we are for, so when you are looking to design your air barrier system for your building, give us a call and we'll worry about all of that for you.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-81323873474720873672012-03-20T09:23:00.000-07:002012-03-20T09:23:58.721-07:00Why Is it Important for You that We are ABAA CertifiedWashington Roofing & Insulation is an accredited contractor of the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA).<br />
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In order to become accredited, we completed intensive requirements such as attending courses and passing written exams. Furthermore, in order to be a part of the ABAA, companies must have a minimum of $300,000 bonding ability, over $2 million in general liability insurance, be specifically licensed, have a minimum of 3,000 hours of air barrier field installation or related trade experience and pay an annual membership. <br />
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That's all great, you say, but what does that mean for me?<br />
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It means that we undertook this challenge as a company to bring a higher level of commitment and professionalism in the installation of air barrier systems for our clients. It means that our installers have thousands of hours of experience and have been trained specifically on proper installation of this product, and it means that we undergo continuing education and stay up-to-date on trends in air barriers and building envelopes.<br />
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Therefore, you will receive a superior end product when Washington Roofing & Insulation works with you to provide the air barrier system for your building.<br />
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And that's the bottom line.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745251270590484988.post-55102794307445193852012-03-12T06:40:00.000-07:002012-03-12T06:40:03.264-07:00Jammin' With Jam-ExIt is usually the little things that companies do that build their reputation. One of the ways we go that extra mile is utilize products during installations that may not seem like a big deal, but provide a quality, long-lasting end result.<br />
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One of those products is called Jam-Ex. Is is a simple thermoplastic piece used to extend jambs, heads and sills of windows, curtainwalls and doors in exterior walls of buildings for air and vapor barrier systems.<br />
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We use them around windows sills to maintain an even spray flow across the entire area. No matter how well trained you are, installers will tamper the flow as they near an opening, causing a thinner air barrier around the windows and doors. Jam-Ex prevents this tapering. It also helps prevent wood warping since it is fabricated from a custom blend of resin modified, UV resistant thermoplastic.<br />
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It is not exciting, sexy or expensive. It doesn't shake hands, kiss babies or run for president. It is just a little something extra that helps provide a higher quality product and service for our customers.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17573095243179878665noreply@blogger.com0