Why isn’t my new Varimat V2 working??!!

BlogBy Publisher September 20, 2010 Leave a comment

I was called to the roof of a 5000 square TPO job recently where the contractor had called frantically, saying he couldn’t get his brand new Leister Varimat V2 to power on. Before I got there, we went over a quick checklist to try and eliminate problems. Do you have the right generator (click here…Details

Daytona Big Block Retractables

BlogBy Publisher August 26, 2010 Leave a comment

We’ve heard a lot of questions asking about the difference between the Daytona Big Block and the Daytona Big Block HD. Well, after scratching our heads, we got to the bottom of it. The HD version has a heavier duty snap hook, and is now the de facto standard. The Daytona features: Priced 20% less…Details

Metal Fabrication Shop

BlogBy Publisher August 17, 2010 Leave a comment

Did you know that Roofmaster provides various metal fabrication services and products to a variety of industries? Services and Products include: Product Development Prototyping Component Manufacturing Complete Manufacturing (Turnkey) Assemblies Finishing Delivery Tube Bending and Fabrication Welding (Aluminum, Stainless Steel, M.I.G., T.I.G., and Spot Welding) Laser Art (including Signage in script or box lettering –…Details

Roofmaster Model 62 Hoist

BlogBy Publisher July 20, 2010 Leave a comment

I was asked the other day about the Roofmaster Model 62 Hoist. This is a hoist that we made from about 1956 until about 2000. I will give a little history on this unique hoist. This hoist was invented in the late 1930’s by Charles Cobb in Los Angeles. Roofmaster became aware of the hoist…Details

Painting Galvanized Flashings

BlogBy Publisher July 12, 2010 Leave a comment

We get calls from homeowners and contractors asking how to properly treat galvanized vents and other flashings before applying our Roofmaster Flashing Paint. Manufacturers of these vents and flashings apply a slick priming oil which prevents the flashings from rusting. Flashing Paint won’t properly adhere to the flashing with the presence of this oil. There…Details

The World of Commdeck

BlogBy Publisher June 21, 2010 Leave a comment

How many satellite dishes are installed by the satellite installers by just lag bolting the dish into the customer’s roof? How many customers are aware that that simple act, has potentially voided their roof warranty? I can just see it now. When the homeowner calls his roofer and complains that his roof is leaking and…Details

WRE 2010 in Las Vegas

BlogBy Publisher June 15, 2010 Leave a comment

Come see us June 21-22 at Island J of the Paris Convention Center for the 2010 Western Roofing Expo! See the new Leister Varimat V2 in action! The new Kohler 9.5HP Roof Saw! Fall protection and roof safety! U.Seal! And some of our more competitively priced items to help contractors everyday!

Competent Person – What is it, why do we need it?

BlogBy Publisher June 11, 2010 Leave a comment

Did you know that every job when using fall protection requires the use of a competent person? What is a competent fall protection person according to ANSI and OSHA? According to ANSI Z359.0-2007, a competent person is defined as: “An individual designated by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring…Details

Not all Generators are created equal!

BlogBy Publisher June 3, 2010 Leave a comment

With the new Leister Varimat V2‘s now in stock, we should look at some of the critical pieces of equipment necessary to run your Varimat V2. What you do next could affect how much performance you receive out of your new Leister welder. Do you have the right generator? Many generators look alike, but they’re…Details

Authorized Guardian Fall Protection SRL Service Center

BlogBy Publisher May 18, 2010 Leave a comment

With 2 West Coast locations, Roofmaster is the local choice for repairs and recertification of Guardian’s Edge, Daytona, 3-Way, Yellow Jacket and Big Block Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRL). Armadillos are currently required to be repaired and recertified at Guardian’s headquarters. We stock the parts and components in order to facilitate a 24 hour turn-around from receipt…Details

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