We’re booth 6726 at IRE!
Come see us in Booth 6726 and see the new #Leister #Varimat family of welders in action! We also have our #OlSparky #generator and other tools and equipment
OSHA Safety Requirements for Fixed Access Ladders
Roofers are used to climbing ladders to gain access to jobs. Let’s talk about the fixed ladders we use to get to the hatch or roof deck. Contractors can help building owners navigate the rocky path that is fixed ladders for either internal (roof hatch) or external (roof access) usage. In the past, the questions…DetailsRecommendations for a Safe Roof
Roof Hatches, or shuttles, can be found on most commercial buildings, apartments, and condominium complexes. These all fall under OSHA 1910.23(a)(5) and require a guardrail with a self-closing gate. This all sounds simple enough, but on most tilt-up commercial buildings, these hatches are generally located next to the parapet wall, and the hatch lid opens…DetailsHow to Properly Use, Service, & Maintain Your Generator
While supply issues have hampered single-ply applications over the past few years, it is still far and away the largest segment of commercial roofing. In the past we have discussed the importance of servicing and maintaining high-quality hot air welders, such as Leister, but today we will talk about maintenance dos and don’ts of another…DetailsDuct Tape; Roofing Industry’s Ingenuity or Worst Nightmare?
We’re fortunate to be celebrating our 70th anniversary as a company this year. In those 70 years, we have seen the products of roofing contractors’ ingenuity as it relates to repairing tools and equipment in the field to finish the job. While necessary for some work, duct tape may actually be one of the roofing…DetailsSilicone; Options for application
Silicone has become one of the fastest growing roof coating applications today and one of the more technical. Crews need to be familiar with the operations and dangers associated with the equipment. Some of the equipment cost can range upwards of $30,000 or as little as $1000 to get you set up. When it comes…DetailsTorchdown Checklist
The supply chain has caused a shift back to torch down roofing in the past year or so. The increase in sales of torches and Dragin Wagons in recent months has been a key indicator of this change. Another indicator is the repair of those kettles that were idle in the contractor’s yards going back…DetailsWhat is THD?
I will start by saying that Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is a REAL thing; this is not a sales pitch trying get a customer to buy additional equipment! THD is the degree to which a voltage waveform is distorted. The greater the waveform is distorted, the greater the problems you’ll experience with your electronic equipment. As you may already know,…DetailsRoofmaster withdraws from 2021 IRE
With the safety of our employees, customers, vendors and the overall roofing industry in mind, we have made the decision to no longer attend the 2021 IRE in Las Vegas. We hope conditions change in the future and we look forward to seeing everyone in New Orleans in 2022!