Finish those copper jobs with U-Seal

BlogBy Publisher May 11, 2011 Leave a comment

U-Seal Copper is a true copper clad repair tape. Do you want to enhance the chimney flashings, z-bar terminations or any other surface that could be improved with copper? Cover them with U-Seal! If you like the patina affect of aged copper, this is truly a cost effective way to attain that beauty. Great for…Details

Save your back – use a stand-up tool!

BlogBy Publisher April 27, 2011 Leave a comment

Did you ever try to stand up after shooting 8000 nails? Here’s a great alternative to being hunched over using your pneumatic roofing nailer – The Stand Up tool! It’s 9 position trigger actuator means it will fit virtually all gun types (with a handle and trigger). The average house requires 8-10,000 nails shot into…Details

Slide Guard Update: CalOSHA to continue and accept use of slide guards

BlogBy Publisher April 22, 2011 Leave a comment

We passed along NRCA’s brief regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals dismissing NRCA’s petition regarding OSHA’s slide guard rule last week (click here to read). However, some news coming out from Cal/OSHA indicating they will not follow Fed OSHA’s ruling, and will maintain their separate interpretation: Cal/OSHA will continue to accept and allow the use…Details

Cotton Mops 101

BlogBy Publisher April 19, 2011 Leave a comment

Several types and styles of cotton mops and yarn have been available to spread hot asphalt as far back as known. Hanks, pin heads and screw type heads are still used in both blue and white yarns. To break it down there are three different types and styles roofers can choose from. The different yarns…Details

Court dismisses NRCA petition regarding OSHA’s slide guard rule

BlogBy Publisher April 13, 2011 Leave a comment

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Chicago, has dismissed NRCA’s petition for review of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) slide guard rule. In February, NRCA filed a petition for judicial review of new rules issued by OSHA that fundamentally change the requirements for protecting workers from falls on residential roofing…Details

Having problems with your Torches?

BlogBy Publisher April 11, 2011 Leave a comment

We have had several roofers bring their torches in for repair or return them to the distributor claiming there is no propane pressure to the torch. There have been changes in LP tanks recently, for safety reasons that may be the cause of this lack of pressure. Tanks and some POL adapters now have a…Details

Remembering Randy Parker

BlogBy Publisher March 29, 2011 Leave a comment

We were saddened a week ago, to hear of the passing of Randy Parker. Randy was an avid golfer and UCLA fan. Randy started working for us in 1991, as an outside salesperson. He worked for us in the Southern California area for about nine years. After he left Roofmaster, he stayed in the roofing…Details

More info on retractables and roof anchors

BlogBy Publisher March 14, 2011 Leave a comment

Roofmaster offers a large variety of retractables ranging from 11 feet up to 65 feet. These include the Web Nylon, Edge, Daytona and Aardvark series of retractable lifelines. Use the Web for very short applications (11’). The Edge comes in 30’, 50’ and 65’ models. It is one of the heavier-duty models, but is a…Details

International Roofing Expo 2011

BlogBy Publisher February 14, 2011 Leave a comment

We’ll be in Las Vegas on Wednesday (February 16) to attend the 2011 IRE at the Las Vegas Convention Center (North Hall). Stop by and say hi to us, we’re on Island 1144. Exhibiting hours are 11am to 5pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 11am to 3pm on Friday. We’ll be displaying some new and unique…Details

Care about quality? Not all shears are the same!

BlogBy Publisher January 25, 2011 Leave a comment

The Wiss 1225 High Leverage Shear is fast becoming the first choice for the professional single ply installer. Some of the features include: a bent handle design which adds leverage when cutting extra thick materials. They have been precision engineered by Wiss to give you longer cutting life, maximum cutting edge hardness and durability. They…Details

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