Contact your Wimsatt Territory Manager Today800.497.9000 • wimsattdirect.com

TAMKO Shingle Promotions MIOSHA Update

Customer NewsletterMay 2011

In This Issue...• Roofing: NewMIOSHAfall

protectionrulestakeeffect6/16/11

• Siding, Decking, and Tools: Don’tmisstheCertainTeedBuild-ItTouratyourlocalWimsattbranch!

• Windows: IntroducingthenewReplacementWindowfromMasticHomeExteriors

• Manufacturer Price Changes: Stayuptospeedonthecontinuedpriceescalationinbuildingmaterials

• Plus Much More!

PO Box 609Wayne, MI 48184800.497.9000wimsattdirect.com

ChangeServiceRequested

All Branches Open 7 AM - 5 PM M-F, 7 AM - 12 PM Sat.Contact your Wimsatt Territory Manager Today • 800.497.9000 • wimsattdirect.com

PRESORTEDSTANDARD

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDWAYNE, MICHIGAN

PERMIT NO.211

All Branches Open 7 AM - 5 PM M-F, 7 AM - 12 PM Sat.

Residential & Commercial Roofing • Siding & Stone • Insulation • Windows & Doors • Composite Lumber

Contents• CertainTeed Vinyl, Fiber

Cement, Decking, and Trim Offerings

Seeinsideposter,top• CertainTeed Build-It

Tour Seeinsideposter,bottom• Mastic Replacement

Window Seeinsideright• New Requirements

for Residential Fall Protection

Seeinsideleft• Manufacturer Price

Changes Seeinsideleftsidebar• Ventilation: Know your

750’s. Seeinsideleftsidebar

Lansing1615 E. Miller Rd.

Lansing, MI 48911P: 517.272.6900F: 517.272.6933

Saginaw3460 Bay Rd.

Saginaw, MI 48603P: 989.497.0100F: 989.497.1991

Sterling Heights33663 Mound Rd.

Sterling Hts., MI 48310P: 586.978.8740F: 586.978.8910

Traverse City7201 E. M-72

Williamsburg, MI 49690P: 231.267.5700F: 231.267.5742

Wayne36340 Van Born Rd.

Wayne, MI 48184P: 734.722.3460F: 734.722.0031

Waterford1131 Sylvertis

Waterford, MI 48328P: 248.673.7435F: 248.673.2830

800.497.9000 wimsattdirect.com Customer Newsletter • may 2011

Spring Update!Siding & Decking: Build It.Heading into the busy Spring Season, we’ve partnered withCertainTeed this May to bringyoutheBuild-ItTour-ahands-oninstallationprogramdesignedtotune up your siding and deckinginstallation skills. Each branchishostingaBBQwithclassesonvinyl siding, fiber cement siding,PVC trim,d e c k i n g ,andrailing.A t t e n done of theevents, and you’ll even receive acertificate good for money offyour next CertainTeed sidingpurchase before July! We’ll alsohave tool vendors on hand todemonstratebrakes,handtools,powertoolsandmore-andthey’llbe offering blockbuster specialsfor the days of the events only.Take a look inside this month’sposterfordetails!

Industry News: Know It.It’s important to stay up to speed on events that impact our industry - and there’s a fewthings going on right now thatbuilders and contractors shouldbeawareof.UnrestintheMiddleEastandincreasingrawmaterialand transportation costs havecaused many Manufacturers to

announcemultiplepriceincreases in the lastfew months, the likesof which we haven’tseensince2008. We’ll

continue to keep you informedof their announcements asthe situation develops. AndJune 16th marks the date thatMIOSHA begins enforcing newrequirements for residential fallprotection, requiring the use ofpersonal fall arrest systems orguardrailsonelevationsgreaterthan 6’. See inside for moreinformation.

Your Window Business: Grow It.We’re excited to introduce the new vinyl replacement window from Mastic Home Exteriors. Withthreefullseriesofwindowsplus patio doors, Mastic’soffering has the features,options, and value you needto be competitive in today’sresidential replacement windowmarket. Mastic will be using itsunique position as a “completeexterior solution” company tooffer incentive programs tied tocombining their windows withother Mastic products on jobsas well. Check out the detailsinsidethismonth’snewsletter!

ManufacturerPrice Changes

Lomanco 6/1/11•Aluminum,galvanized,plasticvents......approx.5%inc.•Powervents................................................approx.7%inc.•Gablevents...............................................approx.9%inc.CertainTeed Roofing 5/2/11 (2nd inc.)•Allresidential&commercial

roofingproducts.......................................approx.8%inc.Dow Building Solutions 5/1/11•Insta-Stikproductline..........................approx.10%inc.GAF 5/2/11 (2nd inc.)•Allsteepsloperoofingandaccessories....approx.7-9%•ISO.............................................................approx.6%inc.•Perlite....................................................approx.3-5%inc.•FastenersandPlates.............................approx.10%inc.IKO 5/16/11 (2nd inc.)•Allroofingproducts...........................approx.8-10%inc.Mastic Home Exteriors 4/1/11•Guttercoil.................................................approx.3%inc.Owens Corning 5/16/11 (2nd inc.)•Allroofing&accessoryproducts........approx.7-9%inc.Roxul 5/16/11•Allproducts..............................................approx.5%inc.TAMKO Building Products 5/16/11 (2nd inc.)•Asphalticroofingproducts.......................approx.7-10%Versico 5/1/11•EPDMmembranes,accessories,

fasteners,plates,polyiso....................approx.5-8%inc.Thesearemanufacturer-announcedpriceincreasesaffectingWimsattBuildingMaterials.TheydonotrepresentpriceincreasesforWimsattcustomers.OurTerritoryManagerswillnotifycustomersiforwhenWimsattimplementsthesepriceincreases.

supersized!

There’s a lot to talk about this month... learn more inside!

coming this month to a branch near

you!In stock at Wimsatt!

Use the RIGHT Nail to get the Best Performance.

•Made in USA•Highcarbonsteelresists bends•Hot-dipgalvanizedcoatingprotects against rust•Ring and spiral shanks hold tight-inventedby

Maze!

Taking Effect 6/16/11: New Requirements for Residential Fall Protection There are new minimum requirements for residential fall protection in Michigan.AttherequestoftheNationalAssociationofHomeBuilders,thefederalOccupationalHealthandSafetyAdministration(OSHA)changeditsrequirementsforresidentialfallprotection.OSHA’snewfallprotectionrequirementsgointoeffectJune16,2011.

“Whenworkingonhigh-pitchedroofswithslopesexceeding4in12thataresixormorefeetabovealowerlevel,fallprotectionsuchasguardrails,personalfallarrestsystems(harnessesandlanyards)orsafetynetsmustbeused.”Excerpt from the MIOSHA Fact Sheet on Residential Fall Protection

Underthepreviousinstruction,datedJune25,2004,Alternativemethodsoffallprotectionsuchasslideguardsorsafetymonitorsystemswereallowedwithouthavingtoproveinfeasibilityorcreatingagreaterhazardwithconventionalfallprotection(guardrails,personalfallarrestsystems,safetynets).AsofJune16,2011,thiswillnolongerbeacceptable.

The key change requires employees working six feet or more above a lower level to use guardrails, safety nets, or a personal fall arrest system.Whenconventionalfall

protectionisnotfeasible,awrittensite-specificplanmaybeused.

MIOSHAisofferingResidentialFallProtectiontrainingseminarsacrossthestateinconjunctionwithlocalHBAs.ContacttheMIOSHAConsultationEducationandTraining(CET)Divisionat517.322.1809orvisitwww.michigan.gov/mioshatrainingformoreinformation.

WimsattoffersFallArrestSystemsandGuardrailsfromGuardianFallProtectionthatcomplywithOSHA’srequirementsforresidentialfallprotection.

Bucket of Safe-Tie•Universalharnesswith5pointsof

adjustmentforaddedcomfort•VerticalLifelineAssembly(50’)with

ShockPack,andpermanentlyattachedPositioningDevicewith18”lanyardextensiontokeepdevicewithinreach

Residential Guardrail Systems•Roofbracketincludesguardrailholder

andbracingsupport•Lightweightsystem•Adjustablefrom6/12to16/12•Slottedforeasyremoval•Canbeusedforfall

protectiononroofslessthan6/12withagroundtoeaveheightlessthan25ft.

•Maximumspacing8’apart

Fall Arrest Systems Available at Wimsatt

Ask your salesperson about our Fall Arrest Systems!

Just $146.95

OMANCOKnow Your 750’s.Whenyoupurchaseroofventsandspecify“750’s”,you’retalkingaboutLomanco’s750roofvent.MakesureyoursupplierisprovidingyouwithactualLomanco750vents-whileventsfromdifferentmanufacturerscanlooksimilarontheoutside,theirperformancecanvary.Forinstance,inacomparisonperformedbyLomancoEngineering,Lomanco’s 750-S (a 750 fitted with an aluminum screen to block snow infiltration) displayed 25% more airflow than a similarly marketed competing vent with filter.Wimsatt stocks Lomanco 750 vents.

certainteed hits the road to bring installation training to your local Wimsatt branch! see details inside!

TAMKO has two promotions this year thatcanbeusedtogethertoearnupto$1.00/sq off Heritage shingles,plusrebatesonmanyotherTAMKOproductsaswell!

Take it Outside 2011EarnrebatesonyourpurchasesofTAMKOasphalt,composite,andmetalshinglespurchasedfromMarch1stthroughNovember15th,2011:Lamarite Composite Shingles ...............$10.00/sqMetalWorks Steel Shingles ....................$8.00/sqHeritage Vintage Shingles ......................$5.00/sqHeritage Premium Shingles .....................$3.00/sqHeritage Shingles ....................................$0.50/sqRewards are awarded with a giftcard from your choice of select retailers and restaurants.

The Lure of the Great OutdoorsFromApril1stthroughNovember1st,earn$0.50/sqonHeritageshingles,goodtowardsaBassProShopsgiftcardfromTAMKO!

See your local Wimsatt Branch for a copy of the enrollment forms!

Education, News, and Opportunities in Spring 2011

From

Replace and remodel with confidenceusingwindowsthatdeliverthevalue,performance,andstyleyouarelookingfor...introducingMasticReplacementWindows.

Ask us about Mastic Replacement Windows today!

Series-Specific Features and Options5000Series

4000Series

3000Series

DP CertifiedDP35(DH)toDP70

(operatinggateway24”x60”)

DP35(DH)

toDP70(operatinggateway

24”x60”)

DP35(DH)

toDP55(casement24”x60”)

Interforce IIinternalfiberglassreinforcedmeetingrails

Y

VinylmainframesfilledwithR-Core Insulation

YY

Glass Options(HP=OnelowEcoatingandoneargongaschamber;HP2=twopanesoflow-Ecoatedglassandoneargongasfilledchamber;HPMAX=twolow-Ecoatings,3panesofglass,andtwoargongasfilledchambers)

Custom GrillesbetweentheglassFlatcolonial,flatdiamond,flat

perimeter,11/16”sculpturedcolonial,1”sculptedcolonial,

narrowbrass

Flatcolonial,flatdiamond,flat

perimeter,11/16”sculpturedcolonial,1”sculptedcolonial

5/8”flat,5/8”sculptured,5/8”

flatperimeter

Custom Designer GlassOptionsSixcustomoptions

Interior ColorOptionsWhite,Beige,

WoodGrain

White,Beige

White,Beige

Exterior Color OptionsWhite,Beige,

Earthtone

White,Beige,

Earthtone

White,Beige

All Mastic Replacement Windows feature:•Custom Sizingtoensureaperfectfit•Warm Edgeglassspacersystem(WarmEdge+

withlessconductivematerialoptional)•Pinch-fusion Weldingforstrengthanddurability•New-Generation Vinylthatwithstandsweather,

wear-and-tearbetterthanwoodormetal•SilLockslopedsillforceswatertodrain•V.I.P. Limited Warranty-lifetimeforthe

homeowner,andtransferable

Complete Offering:• Double-Hung• Sliders• Casements & Awnings• Bay & Bow• Garden Window• Patio Doors• Architectural Shapes

Replacement Windows

Slate

Bronze

Rosewood Tropics

IpeTropics

FiberCement

Primed• FiberTect®Sealant/

Primerprotects against damaging moisture

Prefinished• 16 Designer colorsforthe

lookofpaintedwood• Factory finish• 15 yearlimitedpaint

warranty

Stained• 6 Premium prefinished

stains available forthelookofnaturalwood

• 12 yearlimitedstainwarranty

• Deeper, more authentic wood grain provides the handsomeappearanceofwoodwithouttheupkeep

• Non combustible,withaClassARating• Impervioustowood-boringinsects,willnotrot• Resists damage causedbyhail,everydaybumpsandharmful

impacts• 50 year limited transferable product warranty, 2 year

SureStart™warranty

TrimProducts

It looks and feels like top-grade lumber, but RestorationMillwork is actually cellularPVC.Thatmeansitcanbecut,shaped,routed,andmilledwithtraditional woodworking toolsto create unique, decorativedesigns. Restoration Millworkcan also be painted for a trulycustom look. The line includestrimboards, beadboard, full-size sheets, one-piece cornersand specialty profiles includingbrickmouldandcrownmoulding.

CertainTeed Structural Porch Posts, Columns, and finishing accessories complement anyproject.• Variety of styles: 4”x4”,

5”x5”colonial,traditional,andsquare,8”roundandsquare

• Load bearing• Aluminum reinforced• Pivoting mounting plate for

easy installation• No overhead jacking required

One-piece corners Rams CrownBrickmould Crown

Trimboards(Available smooth

& woodgrain)

ispleasedtooffer...

Vinyl Siding • Fiber Cement Siding • Trim • Decking & Railing

CertainTeed EverNew PT DeckingEverNew PT decking with patent-pending PermaTech technology features an extremely resilient surface and stain, fade, and moldresistanceunmatchedbycompetitivedecking.Thistechnologyallowsanincrediblewiderangeofcolors,includingtropicalcolorswithexotichardwoodtonesandgrainpatterns.

• Inorganic PermaTech surface encapsulates the composite core -providing stain, fade, and scratch resistance

• 4 colors available: Slate,Bronze,RosewoodTropicsandIpeTropics• 5/4”x6”boardsin12’, 16’, and 20’ lengths• Reversible boardswithfourdistinctgrainpatterns• Low maintenance-easytoclean• OptionalFiberonHidden Fastener System• 20-year ltd. warranty,includinga10-yearStainandFadewarrantyEverNew PT in Ipe Tropics

CertainTeed Panorama Railing• Classic painted wood style

withtruearchitecturaldetails• Instockin6’and8’rail/

balusterkitsections- easy to order and assemble!

• Available in white and popular CertainTeed color Desert Tan(matchesCertainTeedvinylsidingandporchpostsforacoordinatedlook)

• Square composite balusters• 25-year limited warranty

• .040Panel• 12availablecolors• Double4”instock

• .042Panel• 13availablecolors• Double4”and

Dutchlap4-1/2”instock

• .046Panel• 40available

colors,including8wood-toneblends

• Double4”instock

• .044Panel• Insulatedpanel;

backedwithfoaminsulation

• 18availablecolors,including3wood-toneblends

• Double6”instock

• D7”&HR:.100;D9”:.125Panel

• Cedarshake-look• 31availablecolors• D7”,HSShake

instock

AntiqueWhite

AutumnRed

Butter CoastalBlue

DesertGold

Heather HeritageClay

Linen

MerinoTan

NantucketGray

NewportTaupe

Olive

Pewter SilverPlate

VanillaWhite

Wicker

Decking & Rail

Vinyl Siding

4”x4” Colonial Porch Posts

Monogram in Monterrey Taupe with Cedar Impressions Half Rounds and Perfection Shingles

CedarBoardsInsulated Siding

announcing:tuesday, 5/17/11

Wimsatt Wayne36340VanBornRd

Wayne,MI48184

Wednesday, 5/18/11Wimsatt Waterford

1131SylvertisWaterford,MI48328

thursday, 5/19/11Wimsatt Sterling Heights

33663MoundRdSterlingHeights,MI48310

tuesday, 5/24/11Wimsatt Lansing

1615E.MillerRdLansing,MI48911

Wednesday, 5/25/11Wimsatt Saginaw

3460BayRdSaginaw,MI48603

thursday, 5/26/11Wimsatt Traverse City

7201E.M-72Williamsburg,MI49690

CertainTeed is hitting the road with Wimsatt with a special hands-on program: The Build-it Tour. Featuring a specially

equipped trailer, CertainTeed is bringing product and installation training directly to YOU.

the first 100contractors at each date get a Wimsatt/certainteed

build-it tourfree t-shirt!

• Expand your knowledgeandlearnproperinstallationtechniquesforpolymershakes,fibercementsiding,vinylsiding,housewrap,PVCtrim,decking,andrailing

• NetworkwithCertainTeedpersonnel,Wimsattrepresentatives,andfellowcontractors

• Earn More Money-broadenyourserviceofferingbylearningtoinstallnewproducts

• Enjoy a free BBQ lunchonus

event scheduleBBQ Lunch served 11am-2pm

11:00am – 12:00pm:Decking/Railingdemonstration

12:00pm – 12:45pm:VinylSidingdemonstration

12:45pm – 1:15pm:RestorationMillworkdemonstration

1:15pm – 2:00pm:FiberCementdemonstration

supporting actsSeveral tool manufacturers will be on hand to demonstrate their products, and they’re offering RIDICULOUS

specials (even better than Spring Show Specials!!) on in-stock tools for THE DAY OF THE EVENT ONLY!

triple-dippromotion

If you attend a Build-it Tour date at Wimsatt, you’ll be eligible for the CertainTeed-Wimsatt TRIPLE-DIP promotion:

Vinyl Siding• $5/square offCedarImpressionssolidcolors

• $10/square offCedarImpressionsNaturals

Decking & Railing• $500 model home credit

with$4,000.00CertainTeeddeckand/orrailpurchase

• $250 model home creditwith$2,000.00CertainTeeddeckand/orrailpurchase

Trim and Millwork• $500 model home credit

with$4,000.00CertainTeedRestorationMillworkpurchase

• $250 model home creditwith$2,000.00CertainTeedRestorationMillworkpurchase

• get a porch post or column freewithpurchaseofonelikeporchpostorcolumn

• get a certa snap Wrap freewithpurchaseofoneCertaSnapWrap

For contractors already enrolled in CertainTeed’s BuildingSolutionsandShowMeTheMoneyprograms,this is a THIRD opportunity to earn money back on your CertainTeed purchases!

CustomerMUSTattendoneofthedatesandsigninontheregistrationsheettoqualify.TheTriple-DipPromotionisgoodonpurchasesfrom5/17/11through6/30/11.Promo Code CERV110517

grand prize draWing

at each date for a free

phantom ballistic driver

deck installation tool!

10% off tapco toolsPLUS additional rebates!

10% off malco tools PLUS a free malco t-shirt for any tool purchase over $20!

hitachi toolsInstant rebates on select tools

from $25 to $75 off!

tour datesComing to a Branch near you: