Atlanta — Atlas Roofing Corporation has welcomed Michael (Mike) McCaig as the new vice president of operations for its Shingle and Underlayment Division. McCaig brings more than 30 years of experience and a depth of industry knowledge, further strengthening Atlas Roofing’s position as a trailblazer in residential and commercial roofing materials. McCaig has worked in executive leadership for prominent building materials companies. Before joining Atlas on January 20, 2020, he served as president of Alumicor Ltd., a custom door, window and curtain wall manufacturer. “We are thrilled to welcome Mike …
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— By Anthony Vross — Addressing ponding water on a heavily penetrated low slope roof. There are essentially two ways water leaves a roof: positive drainage or evaporation. When neither can occur quickly enough, the result is ponding water. Ponding water is defined as any water remaining on a roof 48 hours after a rain. Most commonly occurring on low-slope commercial roofs, ponding water can result from poor building/roof design, poor drainage and pockets forming on the roof after a building or substrate settles. Retail and restaurant facility managers …
— Interview with Anthony Vross — R&R: Where are you based and how long has Simon Roofing been in business? Anthony Vross: Simon Roofing is a family-owned commercial roofing company being operated today by third- and fourth-generation family members. Founded more than 100 years ago, our company is headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio. R&R: What is your title and how long have you been with Simon? Vross: Co-owner, 41 years. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Vross: Simon Roofing’s customer list includes many large retailers and restaurants who …
— By Richard Rast, BLUEFIN, LLC — Why roof preservation matters for retail and restaurant industries and the best solution to preserve roof life. Is your facility or building property protected from weather and unintended abuse threatening its roof? When a roof is neglected, human-caused and environmental elements can lead to premature commercial roof failure. Since roofs are often out of sight and out of mind, roofs are not a priority until an emergency happens. Proactive management can minimize the impact of premature roof failure, improve reliability and save money. …
Grants Pass, Ore. — The Grants Pass, Ore., manufacturing facility of Duro-Last, Inc. recently received a renewal on its Star Site status from the Occupational Safety & Health Organization’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), earning an exemplary “A” rating. Originally awarded Star Site status in 2016, this renewal recognizes Duro-Last’s continued commitment to the highest standards of workplace safety.
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last®, Inc. has promoted multiple employees throughout its leadership team. Mike Tracey now serves as vice president of operations; Thomas Jenkins is now the vice president of manufacturing; and Mitch Gilbert has accepted the position of director of continuous improvement.
Duro-Last Earns Sustainability Certifications on All Single-Ply Roofing Membrane Products
by Katie Lee
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last has achieved certifications for each of its roofing membranes under the NSF American National Standard for Sustainable Roofing Membranes — NSF/ANSI 347. Duro-Last is one of only two manufacturers to achieve the highest-level platinum certification.