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CRSMCA: Covering the Carolinas for over 65 years

May-August 2015

Inside… Congratulations DSA Winner

Mr. Johnny AtkinsPhotos of 72nd Annual Meeting

& Summer Convention

2 May-August, 2015 Carolinas Contacts

72nd Annual Meeting & Summer ConventionOmni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

23 Ocean Lane, Hilton Head, SC ~ (843) 341-8010

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Thank You Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CRSMCA President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Associate Group President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Association in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

News in the Carolinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Learn Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses . . . . . 11

Master Installer Certification Program . . . . 12

2015 CRSMCA Gordon M. Waters Award . . . . . 13

72nd Summer Convention Photos . . . . . . . . 14-19

How to Protect Lien Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Clear as Glass: Reflective Roof Systems . . . . 22

Safety Talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

It’s a Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Preventing Work Place Violence . . . . . . . . . . 29

Pressure Washing Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CRSMCA “Walk of Fame” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Carolinas Contacts Table of ContentsMay - August 2015

Double Issue Vol. 44, Nos. 3-4Affiliated With: NRCA – ASAC/STAC

Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors AssociationPO Box 7643 • Charlotte, NC 28241-7643710 Imperial Court • Charlotte, NC 28273

PHONE (704) 556-1228FAX (704) 557-1736

[email protected]@crsmca.org

In this issue…

Carolinas Contacts addresses issues and concerns ofthe roofing industry. Technology, testing, and buildingcodes are constantly changing, and such changes maynot be reflected herein. All information presented isfor the benefit of our readers and does not necessarilyreflect the views of CRSMCA. Press releases and prod-uct information presented do not reflect all availablematerials. Before purchasing, installing, using, or rec-ommending any product, system, or method, readersshould make independent evaluations.

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It’s been an amazing year. It’s hard to believe that it’s gone by so fast. Serving onthe Executive Board, and as President, has been quite an honor. I have really enjoyedspending time and meeting so many dedicated members along the way. Seeing andbeing a part of the inner workings of the Association from this side has been quite aneye opener, and I thank each and every one of you for all the support and time thatyou give to CRSMCA. I have learned so much about our industry from a perspective

that I would have never gained without this experience and I am truly thankful and honored forthe time as CRSMCA President.

We have a lot of work in front of us to make our Association the best that it can be. We alsohave good things happening as well. I am confident that, with the leadership and the hard work-ing membership, our future is bright. We have an awesome group of contractor and associatemembers who are really supportive of our association and I would like to thank each and everyone of you, and all of our sponsors, but mostly, I would like to thank Carla for her tireless effortsand hard work to make the Association run smoothly, and of course, keeping us strait along theway, that’s a full time job in itself! (Ha! Ha!).

I look forward to seeing everyone this summer in Hilton Head. It’s going to be a great timewith lots of family fun. ‘Til then GO CRSMCA!!!


Wes WilliamsonSkyline Roofing, Inc.

from thePresident

What? Over? Did you say "over"?When I took on the role of Secretaryand Treasurer in the summer of 2012it seemed that this moment was so far

away. I had just been married a year, and bought a house.Now I have a 2 ½ year old son and another on the way. Itis true what they say, “Time flies when you’re having fun”.

The Spring District Meetings are now complete. Thesemeetings featured a special guest who discussed the latesttopics in the roofing industry. As most of you are aware, thedistrict directors and associate group liaisons work veryhard organizing each district meeting, and your attendanceat the meetings is greatly appreciated. We saw a slight de-crease in attendance this spring. I am hoping that is due toincrease business levels throughout our industry.

The CRSMCA 72nd Annual Meeting and Summer Con-vention will take place June 25 – 28 at the Hilton HeadOmni Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, SC. I am lookingforward to seeing all of you there. I encourage all of ourmembers to attend the meetings and convention. If youhave any questions regarding the convention, call CarlaBlanton at (704) 556-1228. Also, please remember tothank our sponsors which you can find listed on the Spon-sor list. Our 72nd Annual Meeting and Summer Conven-tion and Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo could nottake place if it were not for our incredible sponsors.

It has been an honor to serve as your 2014-2015CRSMCA Associate Group President. I would like to thankCarla and Jennifer, the executive board, directors, liaisonsand others who have supported me. I would also like tothank Tom Bell, Mike Weis and Mike Petersen for not onlysupporting me during this endeavor, but also continuing tosupport this organization.

In closing, I want to welcome a good friend of mine,Christian Pettaway, Branch Manager of RSG Columbia, ashe takes over as your new CRSMCA Associate Group Presi-dent for 2015-2016. I have known Christian for 8 plusyears, and in speaking with him, he is excited to take onthis new role.


ASSOCIATION OFFICERSPresident ............................ Wes Williamson, Skyline Roofing, Inc., Charleston, SC1st V.P. .................. Thomas (Tom) Smith, Barger-Ashe Roofing Co., Inc., Lenoir, NC2nd V.P. ............. David Griffin, Coastal Commercial Roofing Co., Inc., Conway, SCSec.-Treas. ................................ Todd Smith, Hamlin Roofing Co., Inc., Garner, NCImmediate Past Pres. .......... Wes Wilkinson, The Ray Company, Inc., Charlotte, NCGeneral Counsel .............................. Perry Safran, Safran Law Offices, Raleigh, NC

STAFFExecutive Director ...................................................... Carla B. Sims, Charlotte, NCAssistant ............................................................ Jennifer H. Ramsey, Charlotte, NC

DIRECTORS01 Jon McLelland, Conover Construction & Roofing, Inc. ................... Hickory, NC01 Charles Patterson, Carolina Mtn Rfg & Construction, Inc. ............... Candler, NC02 Nellie Reeves, Triad Roofing Company, Inc. ........................ Winston-Salem, NC03 Allen Hughes, Rike Roofing & Mfg, Inc. ......................................... Monroe, NC04 Mark Stewart, Hamlin Roofing Company, Inc. ................................. Garner, NC05 Hunter Steed, Wayne Roofing & S/M Co., Inc. ........................... Goldsboro, NC06 07 John Gann, Coastal Commercial Rfg Co. ......................................... Conway, SC08 Scott Mathias, Watts & Associates Roofing, Inc. ........................... Columbia, SC09 Ben Pickens, III, Pickens Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. ............... Spartanburg, SC10 Eric Campbell, Campbell Professional Roofing ........................N. Charleston, SC

ASSOCIATE GROUP OFFICERSPresident ...................... Brandon Jackson, Petersen Aluminum Corp., Charlotte, NC1st V. P. ................. Christian Pettway, Rfg. Supply Group - Columbia, Columbia, SC2nd V. P. ...................................... Michael Broski, Johns Manville, Wake Forest, NCSec.-Treas. ..................................... Ryan Walsh, W.R. Walsh, Inc., Greensboro, NCPast President.............. Kris Locke, B & L Distributing Co., Inc. of SC, Columbia, SC

ASSOCIATE LIAISONS01 David Summers, RSG – Columbia ................................................. Advance, NC02 Scott Carawan, Roofing Supply Group .................................... Greensboro, NC03 Joshua Pennington, ABC Supply Co., Inc., .................................... Charlotte, NC04 Drew Buchanan, GAF Materials Corporation ............................... Rock Hill, NC05 04, 06 Sean Dougherty, OMG ............................................................. Raleigh, NC07 Will McCourt, GAF Materials Corporation .............................. Myrtle Beach, SC08 Tal Sexton, Roofing Supply Group – Columbia ............................. Columbia, SC08 Blaise Craft, IKO Premium Roofing Products, Inc. ............................ Gaston, SC08 Don Gilbert, Bradco Supply Corporation ..................................... Columbia, SC09 Greg Norman, GAF Materials Corporation .................................. Greenville, SC09 Steve Davis, Best Distributing Co. of Greenville .......................... Greenville, SC10 Mark Wessinger, Quest Construction Products, LLC .................... Charleston, SC

MAGAZINE COMMITTEEHenry Sackett (Chairman), Tal Sexton, George Garven, Laurie Thweatt, Scott Carawan, Carla B. Sims

Carolinas Contacts welcomes letters to the editor. Views expressed in “Letters” arenot necessarily those of CRSMCA. Letters must be signed and include a return ad-dress and telephone number. Carolinas Contacts reserves the right to edit letters forclarity and length. Send letters to Carla B. Sims, Carolinas Contacts, PO Box 7643,Charlotte, N.C. 28241-7643; fax (704) 557-1736.

Carolinas Contacts is owned by the Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association to furnish in-formation, news and trends in the Roofing & Sheet Metal industry in the two Carolinas, and is the official bi-monthly publication of the Association.

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The CRSMCA MISSION STATEMENT: To promote and safeguard thecommon business interest of its members and to improve conditions byeducating all persons concerning the roofing and sheet metal businessand industry. To work for the development and progress of the roofingand sheet metal business industry and to work with individuals organiza-tions and governmental agencies toward the achievement of a strongerprofession of the roofing and sheet metal industry.

Brandon JacksonPetersen Aluminum Corp

from theAssociateGroupPresident

Hello CRSMCA members and friends… I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summerwith their families and stayed cool in the summer heat. As we come to the end of the sum-mer months, the heat is still upon us. Be sure to stay safe, cool and hydrated!

CRSMCA celebrated 72 years of service to the roofing industry, celebrating families thatcontinue to thrive and flourish within the roofing industry, continuing to carrying out fam-ily businesses. One of the CRSMCA Annual Meeting/Summer Convention highlights is vis-iting with the members, whether longstanding or the newest! Catching up with themembership and their families and enjoying the time spent with them over a long week-

end, is priceless! This is what continues to strengthen CRSMCA and what encourages us all to bring newvalue to the CRSMCA membership. Visit page?? for a look at the members and families that attended the An-nual Meeting/Summer Convention.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Johnny Atkins, 2015 Gordon M. Waters Distinguished Service Award re-cipient. You can read his induction to the DSA on page 13.

WELCOME YOUR 2015-2016 CRSMCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:President Tom Smith, Barger Ashe Roofing Company, Inc.1st Vice President David Griffin, Coastal Commercial Roofing Co., Inc.2nd Vice President Todd Smith, Hamlin Roofing Co., Inc.Secretary/Treasurer Scott Mathias, Watts & Associates Roofing, Inc.Past President Wes Williamson, Skyline Roofing, Inc.

Associate Group President Christian Pettway, RSG of the CarolinasAssociate Group 1st VP Mike Broski, Johns ManvilleAssociate Group 2nd VP Ryan Walsh, W.R. Walsh, Inc.Associate Sec/Treasurer Drew Buchanan, GAF Materials Corporation

Past President Brandon Jackson, Petersen Aluminum Corporation

As we come to the fall months, CRSMCA made a few BIG changes to the District Meeting schedule.CRSMCA will host District meetings with a combination of 3 – 4 District areas. Please be sure to continue towatch the progress of the meeting plans and be sure to attend to receive your educational credits (if applica-ble).

The CRSMCA Planning Committee has finalized the upcoming Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo thatwill be held January 19 – 21, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina. Booth selections are going quick… if youplan to exhibit, be sure to check out the CRSMCA website to get your registration completed. CONTRAC-TORS… be sure to register early as most of the educational seminars are already being planned and havelimited seating! For all registration information, please visit the CRSMCA website or call the CRSMCA officeat 704.556.1228. The CRSMCA Boards and staff are looking forward to another prosperous trade show tocontinue to bring value not just to CRSMCA but to the professionalism of the roofing industry!

Thank you for your continued support of CRSMCA and the roofing industry!


Carla B. SimsCRSMCAExecutive Director

Association in Action


SPECIAL NOTEPLEASE BE SURE TO MAIL ALL CORRESPONDENCE

TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:PO BOX 7643

CHARLOTTE, NC 28241-7643

MARK YOUR CALENDARSFOR YOUR FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS!DISTRICT 1, 3, 8, 9Thursday, August 27, 2015

Embassy Suites Charlotte-ConcordConcord, NC

DISTRICT 2, 4, 5Thursday, September 17, 2015

5pm – 9pmJimmy V’s SteakhouseCary, NC

DISTRICT 6, 7, 10Thursday, October 8, 2015

8am – 1pmFlorence, SC

Tecta America announces the acquisition of Metalcrafts, Inc., Savannah, Ga., which now will be known as Metalcrafts, a Tecta

America Company, LLC. Metalcrafts is a 46-year-old, second-gener-ation company; it becomes the 51st operating location for TectaAmerica. The company will continue to be led by Allen Lancasteralong with his brothers Joseph and Jeffrey.

CRSMCA Urges Members to Apply forCRSMCA Safety STAR Program

CRSMCA Safety STAR Program is ac-cepting applications from members toqualify for the Safety STAR status. TheSafety STAR status is given to members that meet the requirementsof safety and health policies and TCR and DART rates.

Members that qualify for the Safety STAR status must meet the re-quirements. The member’s annual injury and illness rate must meetor be above-average of the industry’s average rate.

NC DEPARTMENT OF LABOR /OSHCompliance Bureau ContactsTim Childers Phil Hooper(336) 776-4420 (919) [email protected] [email protected]

Training information, registration and additional training courseand dates can be found at www.dol.communications.its.state.nc.us/OSH/Etta/class_regist/calendar.cfm

Complying with OSHA General Industry StandardsJuly 14 Raleigh, NC

Big Four in Construction Industry (Spanish)July 22 Raleigh, NC

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Awareness (Spanish)August 4Winston-Salem, NC

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Awareness CourseAugust 10 Winston-Salem, NC

Additional Sessions Added to FREE E-Verify WebinarsThe U.S. Department of Homeland has added new dates for its

free E-Verify webinars for businesses. During each session, atten-dees will learn about E-Verify, the free and easy-to-use service thatlets employers verify the employment eligibility of new employees.Sessions usually last one hour.

As of July 1, 2013, employers with 25 or more employees inNorth Carolina were required to use E-Verify to check work authori-zation for all new hires. The U.S. Department of Homeland Secu-rity, in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Labor, set upwebinar dates specifically for North Carolina employers to informthem about E-Verify.

Cornelius Wyatt, who leads the webinars for the U.S. Citizenshipand Immigration Services within the Department of Homeland Se-curity, said that more than 380 people attended the first five sessionsoffered this year.

*Learn more about the webinars at www.nclabor.com/news/we-binars.htm. To register, please email Cornelius Wyatt at [email protected] with your webinar date. Once yourregistration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email withadditional details.

North Carolina Considering New Options for Rooftop SolarA bill in North Carolina would create two new options for resi-

dential solar installations: Companies could rent solar panels to cus-tomers or sell the energy they produce. The bill shows that “rooftopsolar is being recognized across the U.S. as the wave of the future,”said Jim Warren of environmental group NC Warn.

Adding Inequality to Injury: The Costs of Failing to ProtectWorkers on the Job

“Employers must do more to prevent injuries”A new report released by OSHA explores the substantial impact

of workplace injuries and illnesses on income inequality. Despitethe decades-old legal requirement that employers provide work-places free of serious hazards, every year, more than three millionworkers are seriously injured, and thousands more are killed on thejob. The report states these injuries can force working families outof the middle class and into poverty, and prevents families of lower-wage workers from attaining greater economic opportunity. “Formany, a workplace injury or illness means the end of the Americandream, and the beginning of a nightmare,” said Dr. David Michaels,assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. “Em-ployers must do more to prevent these injuries from happening inthe first place and insure that when they do, workers receive thebenefits to which they are entitled.”

New Spanish Resource availableOSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign stickers are now available in

Spanish. Three QuickCards for the maritime industry have beentranslated and are available on the Publications Web page. Servic-ing Rim Wheels, How Work Safety, and Fire Watch Safety describesafe work practices in shipyards, workers’ rights and employer re-sponsibilities.

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OSHA's revised Hazard Communication requirements in effectas of June 1

Starting June 1, chemical man-ufacturers, importers, distributorsand employers are required toprovide a common approach toclassifying chemicals and commu-

nicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. Chem-ical manufacturers and importers must provide a label that includesa signal word, pictogram, hazard statement, and precautionarystatement for each hazard class and category. Beginning in Decem-ber, distributors may only ship containers labeled by the chemicalmanufacturer or importer if the labels meet these requirements.

The June 1 deadline was established when OSHA aligned itsHazard Communication Standard in 2012 with the global standardfor chemical product labeling. The provisions for labeling offerworkers better protection from chemical hazards, while also reduc-ing trade barriers and improving productivity for American busi-nesses that regularly handle, store, and use hazardous chemicals.The updated standard also provides cost savings for American busi-nesses that periodically update safety data sheets and labels forchemicals covered under the standard, saving businesses millions ofdollars each year.

The new format for Safety Data Sheets requires 16 specific sec-tions to ensure consistency in presentation of important protectioninformation. For more information, see OSHA's Hazard Communi-cation webpage.

Doing Good and Doing WellU.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez traversed North Carolina

and visited its famed Research Triangle on Feb. 11 to highlight busi-nesses that understand doing right by their employees is a recipe fordoing well for their organization. His first stop was BühlerAeroglide, an industrial manufacturing operation in Cary. The NorthCarolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program brought together sevenbusinesses to offer high school students a head start through appren-ticeships in advanced manufacturing and health care. The four-yearprogram provides on-the-job experience while students earn a pay-check and, ultimately, earn an associate's degree at Wake TechnicalCollege. Perez then headed to Durham to attend the SustainableBusiness and Social Impact Conference hosted by Duke University.The event featured students and business leaders who share the be-lief that shared prosperity is good for their bottom line. Afterward,Perez joined several business and thought leaders to discuss bring-ing the model of "doing good and doing well" to scale on a nationallevel. "We all succeed only when we all succeed," he said.

Thwarting MisclassificationAn alarming trend in the construction industry has employees

being misclassified as independent contractors. To prevent viola-tions before they happen, the Wage and Hour Division’s district of-fice in Austin, Texas, teamed up with the University of Texas onJanuary 28 to deliver a presentation on misclassification and otherprovisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employers constructing amedical facility at the university were told the practice of misclassifi-cation is a serious threat to workers who deserve good and safejobs, and to employers who obey the law. Misclassified workersdon’t receive overtime and minimum wage protections, are forcedto pay taxes their employers are legally obligated to pay, and haveno protections if they are injured or discriminated against in theworkplace. As misclassified independent contractors, they may befurther denied protections like unemployment insurance and family

and medical leave.

OSHA launches redesigned Whistleblower Protection Web pageOSHA unveiled a redesigned Whistleblower Protection page

(http://www.whistleblowers.gov/) that is more user-friendly and fea-tures improved navigability that makes it easier to find program in-formation and resources.

The redesign effort is part of OSHA's continuing efforts tostrengthen its outreach and provide thorough and accessible infor-mation to the public.

Staffing association launches new Web page dedicated to tem-porary worker safety

The American Staffing Association has launched a new Web page(https://americanstaffing.net/staffing-industry/safetymatters/) dedi-cated to temporary worker safety entitled "Safety Matters: KeepingTemporary Workers Safe on the Job." It includes various safety re-sources and links to OSHA publications, and prominently featurestwo videos – one with the remarks by Assistant Secretary of Laborfor Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels, and a sec-ond one featuring several ASA board members addressing the im-portance of temporary worker safety.

This ASA web page complements OSHA's own page, "ProtectingTemporary Workers,"(https://www.osha.gov/temp_workers/index.html) which consoli-dates the agency's safety and health resources for temporary work-ers including "Recommended Practices: Protecting TemporaryWorkers."

OSHA Extends Deadline for Crane Operator Certification Re-quirements

OSHA has extended the deadline for crane operator certificationrequirements by three years to November 10, 2017. The rule alsoextends by three years employers’ responsibility to ensure crane op-erators are competent to operate cranes safely. The final rule be-came effective November 9, 2014. The extension came after anumber of people questioned whether certification was sufficient fordetermining whether an operator could operate equipment safely ona job site.

SC DEPT. OF LABOR, LICENSINGAND REGULATION/SC OSHA

General Information(803) 896-7665 [email protected]! Training Classes are available for employers and employ-

ees of both the public and private sector; please contact Van Hensonat (803) 896-7769.

Examples of training programs offered include:• The OSHA Inspection Process• Bloodborne Pathogens• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)• Trenching/Excavation• Hazard Communication• S.C. SMART – Safety Management Accident Reduction Training• Protection (Construction)• Personal Protective Equipment• Violence in the Workplace• Scaffolding (Construction)• Permit Required Confined Spaces• Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)• OSHA Recordkeeping


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FROM SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCEWe appreciate the relationship we have with

our allies and look forward to working togetherto be Just Right for Businesses in South Carolina.As a reminder, one way that we collaborate is through the Com-merce website, SC Business Network – Calendar of Business Events(http://sccommerce.com/sc-business-network/calendar). This onlinecalendar is updated regularly to keep businesses informed of themany workshops, webinars and events available. Individuals maysearch events by zip code to see what is available near them.

NEWS FROM NRCARECOGNIZING NATIONAL ROOFING WEEK JULY 5 – 11,

2015! Share with NRCA your stories, including photos, of charitywork you’re doing this year at www.everybodyneedsaroof.com.Also share with CRSMCA to be published on the CRSMCA websiteand in the CRSMCA Carolinas Contacts publication via email at [email protected] !

The 2015 International Roofing Expo ® (IRE) and NRCA’s 128thAnnual Convention were great successes. A few highlights:

• Total attendance was 9,337; second only to 2014’s record of9,568

• There were 1,178 booths in the exhibit hall, again the secondmost ever

• ROOFPAC had a successful week with a golf tournament,silent auction and reception. Thanks to primary sponsors JohnsManville, GAF and ABC Supply for their terrific support.

• A group of about 35 volunteers helped rehab two homes inNew Orleans as part of IRE’s Community Service Day. Thanks toSika/Sarnafil for making that possible.

NRCA held its annual membership meeting and elected new offi-cers and directors for the year beginning June 1.

• Lindy Ryan (Tecta America Southeast, LLC) – President• Dennis Conway (Commercial Roofers, Inc.) – Senior Vice Presi-

dent• Jim Barr (Barr Roofing Co.) – Vice President• Chad Collins (Bone Dry Roofing Co.) – Vice President• Bob Morgan (Upstate Roofing & Painting, Inc.) – Vice President

As uncertainty regarding the fate of the president’s immigration-related executive actions continues, House Republicans are movingforward with an “enforcement first” strategy that includes targetedimmigration enforcement and border security bills. In early March,the House Judiciary Committee approved the Legal Workforce Act(LWA) (H.R. 1147), legislation to strengthen workplace enforcement,including expanding the now voluntary E-Verify program that re-quires employers to check the work eligibility status of all newlyhired employees to all employees during a two-year phase-in pe-riod. In recent years, NRCA and other business groups have workedwith key House members to ensure the LWA contains strong safeharbor protections for employers who attempt to comply with newrequirements in good faith. The bill includes provisions to ensurethe E-Verify system is practical for employers of all sizes, includingsmall businesses. The LWA provides small firms with helpful tools,such as toll-free telephone access, the opportunity for employers tobegin the verification process as soon as possible and a gradualphase-in of the program based on the size of the business. It is un-clear at this time when this and other immigration enforcement billsmay advance to the House floor for further consideration.

On March 4, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the case of King v.




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Burwell which could deliver a heavy blow to the Affordable CareAct (ACA). The case centers on the legality of federal subsidies forindividuals who purchase health insurance in the ACA exchanges.The plaintiffs in the case argue that the text of the law states only in-dividuals who purchase insurance in state-based exchanges are eli-gible for subsidies, whereas Obama administration has interpretedthe law to allow individuals who purchase insurance through fed-eral exchange to also receive subsidies. Only 14 states have set uptheir own exchanges, with the other 36 states using the federal ex-change. If the court rules for the plaintiffs, as many as 5 million in-dividuals could lose their subsidies and possibly their insurance alltogether. This is causing lawmakers on Capitol Hill to start thinkingof how best to react to the ruling in an effort to address the concernsof their constituents if they lose their insurance. The verdict in thecase most likely will not be known until late June.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) isholding a series of hearings designed to educate senators and thepublic about the need to reform the tax code. The first hearing fo-cused on lessons learned from the last time the tax code was over-hauled in 1986, with former senators who were instrumental in theformulation and ultimate passage of the 1986 legislation sharingtheir thoughts and experiences with current members. The secondhearing examined how reform of the tax code can help facilitategreater levels of economic growth. Last week the issue of tax fair-ness was at the forefront of the committee’s attention, and this week,members will look at tax complexity and simplification. In additionto these hearings, the Finance Committee has formed bipartisanworking groups to examine specific pieces of the tax code. The out-look for passage of tax reform still faces many obstacles, especiallythe current impasse between Republicans and Democrats regardingtax rates for high earners. However, members of the committee onboth sides of the aisle are laying the groundwork for eventual pas-sage of tax reform, possibly in 2017 if not in the current Congress.NRCA will continue to be engaged in this process and will submitcomments to the relevant Finance Committee working groups thatwill address our key roofing industry tax priorities.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee released a frame-work for a comprehensive energy package to advance its “Architec-ture of Abundance” agenda for the new Congress. The committee ispreparing discussion drafts to address four key policy areas: mod-ernizing infrastructure, a 21st century energy workforce, energydiplomacy, and energy efficiency and accountability. The committeeplans to further develop and advance these proposals through thelegislative process during the coming months with the goal of bring-ing a “solutions-focused” energy package to the House floor laterthis year. In a press release issued with the framework, House En-ergy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.)said, “Our energy realities have changed dramatically—we’ve gonefrom bust to boom practically overnight. Today’s energy policies arelagging far behind, and are better suited for the gas lines in the1970s than this new era of abundance.… By modernizing our infra-structure, empowering a 21st century energy workforce, strengthen-ing our energy diplomacy, and promoting more efficiency andaccountability, we can lay the foundation for a forward-looking na-tional energy strategy that truly embraces our energy abundanceand its boundless benefits.”

A more friendly Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued by

the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning the commer-cial use of drones. Currently, drones only can be used for commer-cial purposes with an exception from the FAA and even then theoperator must have a pilot’s license. Under the proposed rule,drones could be used for commercial purposes:

• Drone weighs less than 55 lbs• The operator is certified by the FAA• The operator maintains a line of sight with the drone at all

times• The drone is never flown at a height greater than 500 feet • Drones is never flown at nightNRCA will be issuing comments on the proposed rule, which is

expected to be finalized in late 2016 or early 2017.

NRCA has officially launched their new app, which is availablefree of charge to all NRCA members. The app initially includes nineof our most popular publications, including the 2015 volume of TheNRCA Roofing Manual. The app is available through Apple’s AppStore, Google Play and Windows Store, and it can be downloadedon any tablet device or Windows 8 PC. More content is in develop-ment; the idea behind the app is to enable members to have imme-diate access to all of NRCA’s information, including on roofs. Todownload the app, use your NRCA website username and password(if you have not registered for NRCA’s website, it is easy to do so). Ifyou’d like help downloading the app, please call NRCA’s CustomerService Department.

NRCA NEWLY RELEASED BOOKSTORE ITEMS!*The NRCA Roofing ManualA boxed set that contains the manual’s four volumes

NRCA Guidelines for Single-Ply Membrane Roof SystemsNRCA’s best-practice guidelines and technical information re-

garding the materials, design and installation of single-ply mem-brane roof systems.

NRCA offers complimentary webinars, fall-protection trainingand more. Register for NRCA University educational opportunitiestaught by industry experts and designed to help your business thrive.For a list of sessions and to register, contact NRCA’s Customer Serv-ice Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or [email protected].

And a reminder: NRCA is offering customized training programsfor members individually or through local, state and regional associ-ations. For more information, contact Jeff Jarvis ([email protected]).

*CRSMCA can help you save money… purchase from CRSMCAand receive the NRCA member pricing on all items!

NRCA is continuing their popular series of FREE WEBINARS onthe third Thursday of each month. These new and innovative webi-nar topics and presenters have been selected to expand your knowl-edge by giving you new ideas that you can implement into yourcompany immediately. Each webinar offers a unique experiencespecifically tailored to roofing professionals. Don’t miss out onthese live opportunities to stay up to date with industry issues affect-ing your business.

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The Labor Department urges those who work outside or inhot environments during the summer months to learn thesigns of heat-related illnesses.

“North Carolina’s humid conditions coupled with the ex-treme heat make for a dangerous combination,” Labor Com-missioner Cherie Berry said. “The department continues aheat awareness campaign to bring attention to this workplacehazard. Workers who understand the signs and symptoms ofheat stress could help prevent serious injury to themselves orto a co-worker.”

North Carolina’s summers are notoriously hot and humid,which can be a deadly combination. The heat index measureshow hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with theactual air temperature. For instance, if the air temperature is96°F and the relative humidity is 65 percent, the heat index—how hot it feels—is 121°F. Since heat index values were de-vised for shady, light wind conditions, exposure to fullsunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15°F.

Federal OSHA has developed a smart phone app that helpsworkers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for theirworksite, and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level tooutdoor workers. Then, with a simple “click,” you can get re-minders about the protective measures that should be taken atthat risk level to protect workers from heat-related illness—re-minders about drinking enough fluids, scheduling rest breaks,planning for and knowing what to do in an emergency, adjust-ing work operations, gradually building up the workload fornew workers, training on heat illness signs and symptoms,and monitoring each other for signs and symptoms of heat-re-lated illness. The OSHA Heat Safety Tool is available for bothAndroid and iPhone from links at www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatill-ness/heat_index/heat_app.html.

NCDOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Division has de-veloped materials to help employers and employees recog-nize and prevent heat-induced illnesses before the conditionescalates to the more severe heat stroke. Many of the publica-tions on heat stress are available on the NCDOL website atwww.nclabor.com/osha/etta/A_to_Z_Topics/heat_stress.htm.

The Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau within the OSHDivision has led the department’s efforts to educate employersand workers about the deadly effects of heat-related illnesses.Farmworkers are among the first who come to mind whenthere is talk about the dangers of hot summer work, but con-struction workers and manufacturing workers are also at risk.In fact, the only workplace death due to heat stress investi-gated by the OSH Division in 2014 was that of a constructionworker who worked for a roofing contractor.

“Workers who are out in the heat and sun face the constantdanger of heat stress during our summer months,” said ReginaCullen, bureau chief of the ASH Bureau. “Knowing the duresssigns can save a worker’s life.”Heat-Related Illnesses

Heat cramps are usually the result of hard physical labor ina hot environment, often resulting from an imbalance of elec-trolytes in the body. Heat exhaustion is a result of the combi-nation of excessive heat and dehydration. Untreated, heatexhaustion can lead to heat stroke.

Heat stroke is the most serious disorder associated withheat stress and can be deadly if not treated properly.

The following information will help you identify heat-re-lated illnesses:

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion• Headaches, dizziness, light headedness or fainting.• Weakness and moist skin.• Mood changes, irritability, confusion.• Upset stomach, vomiting.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke• Dry, hot skin with no sweating.• Mental confusion or losing consciousness.• Seizures or convulsions.

Desirable Work Practices for Those Working Outdoors• Availability of cool drinking water.• Heaviest and most exhausting work scheduled for the

coolest part of the day.• Frequent short breaks. • Pacing tasks.

Prevention Is Our Intention• Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses;

monitor yourself and co-workers.• Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks and heavy meals.• Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing.• Drink lots of water, about 1 cup every 15 minutes, even

if you’re not thirsty.• Rest regularly in cool, shaded or air conditioned areas.

What to Do for Heat-Related Illness• Call 911 (or local emergency number) immediately.

While Waiting for Help to Arrive• Move person to a cool, shaded area• Loosen or remove heavy clothing• Provide cool drinking water (only if victim is conscious)• Fan and mist the person with cool water; cool the vic-

tim’s head with a wet compress

NEWS YOU CAN USEThe Heat (App) Is On!Heat illness sickens thousands of workers every year, and

severe cases can be fatal. To help keep outdoor workers cool,the Occupational Safety and Health Administration developeda free app to calculate worksite heat index and risk levels, andeducate users about how to respond to a heat emergency.More than 187,000 people have downloaded the app sinceits 2011 launch. In the app’s first big update on May 5,iPhone users discovered new features. With an attractive,easy-to-use interface, the new version is optimized for the lat-est iPhones. The app automatically provides the current con-ditions and maximum heat at your location and can acceptmanual input if users don’t have cell service.


Learn the Signs of Heat-Related IllnesesBy Delores Quesenberry, Communications Director


CRSMCA Member employees at any level can voluntarily participate to learn and train at theCRSMCA sponsored training programs at a very low cost.

The training program is designed to increase the knowledge and skills of member company employ-ees, making them more valuable to the companies that employ them and build future leaders in the roof-ing industry.

HOW IT WORKSCRSMCA Roofing Academy is a training program that gives accreditation to member employees that

participate in the CRSMCA Master Installer Program sponsored training sessions as well as (5) job shad-ows approved by a supervisor. Training will consist of 1-2 day training sessions, classroom and hands-on activities, over a two-yeartime frame. CRSMCA will provide these at the Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo, Annual Meeting/Summer Convention and selectseasonal CRSMCA District Meetings.

At each training session, the employee will earn a credit toachieve the ultimate goal of becoming a certified applicator ofa product with one of the sponsor manufacturers as well as acertification of completion from the CRSMCA Roofing Acad-emy.

Employees/Participants who receive initial “Master In-staller” Certification and has earned a total of 16 credits, willneed to maintain their status by earning a minimum of 2 cred-its per year. If the employee/participant changes companiesor does not complete the minimum credit requirements, the“Master Installer” status will be revoked by CRSMCA.

For questions or cost inquiries, please contact the CRSMCAoffice at 704.556.1228 or [email protected]!

MASTER INSTALLER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMAn Extra Degree Makes a Difference


One of the highlights of the Annual Meeting/Summer Convention is the presentation of the Gordon M. Waters Distin-guished Service Award. This is the highest honor awarded to a CRSMCA member for their dedication to this association,and the roofing industry in general.

Gordon M. Waters helped organize the Carolinas Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor Association in 1943, and servedas the first President of the association.

In 1964, the CRSMCA board developed the Gordon M. Waters Distinguished Service Award, and in 1965 Mr. Waterswas presented the first award at the 22nd Annual Meeting and Summer Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

This years’ recipient will be the 50th individual to be recognized with this award. The selection committee uses the fol-lowing guidelines, as criteria for selecting the recipient of this award:

• Has served on the board and was an active participant. • Has the respect of the majority of our membership. • Should be a mentor and developer of the next generation of lead-

ers for the association. • Should be a good business model. • Possess good moral character. • Be a community leader.• Has demonstrated proven service and leadership to the associa-

tion. • Has demonstrated proven service to the industry. • Responds positively when asked to serve. • Shows true passion for the association. • Is a long-standing member of the Association

This year’s recipient, Mr. Johnny Atkins meets all of criteria listed.Johnny was born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina, where he

graduated from Sumter High School. He was a varsity first basemanon the Sumter High School Baseball Team, and he also played Ameri-can Legion Baseball.

Johnny is the oldest son of Bessie Atkins, and the late John Atkins,Sr. He has been married to Mary, his high school sweetheart for 41years. They have two daughters: Jennifer, who is a registered nurse,and Amanda, who is a speech Therapist. Johnny has two grandsons:Carson (8), and Cameron (5).

Johnny started working at Fort Roofing and Sheet Metal Works, Inc. while in High School at the age of sixteen. Hespent 41 years working at Fort Roofing and Sheet Metal Works, Inc. He considers Billy Fort as a mentor, and positive in-fluence on his career.

Johnny served the association as a District Director for Columbia, South Carolina, Secretary/Treasurer, 2nd VP, 1st VP,and eventually President of CRSMCA in 2004.

Johnny is one of only a few people to serve as President of the association without being the owner of a roofing busi-ness.

Johnny started his own company, Atkins Roofing and Maintenance, in May of 2013. For only being in business for a lit-tle over two years his business is thriving.

Johnny served as a Deacon, and member of the finance committee at Crosswell Baptist Church in Sumter, South Car-olina, and is a member of Gideon’s International.

Johnny is a dedicated family man, and enjoys spending time with his grandsons and watching them play little leaguebaseball.

Aside from family activities, his outside interests include Golf. One of his favorite places to play is Harbor Town, homeof the RBC Heritage, here on Hilton Head Island.

Johnny is a big fan of University of South Carolina Athletics. He has spent many Saturday afternoons throwing the foot-ball with his grandsons prior to watching the Gamecocks play.

Please join me in congratulating this year’s Gordon M. Waters Distinguished Service Award recipient, a true “CarolinaMan”, Mr. Johnny Atkins, Jr.

2015 CRSMCA Gordon M. Waters Award – Mr. Johnny T. Atkins, Jr.


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This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or opinion.More than two years have passed since Governor Beverly Perdue signed into law two bills making significant changes to North Car-

olina’s mechanics lien and bond statute. Yet, many who work in the construction industry are still unsure of what measures they shouldtake to protect their rights to file – or defend against – lien claims.

Recent changes to the law have made “lien agents” a part of the process. Understanding North Carolina’s lien law now requires basic knowledge about lien agents and their function. On April 1, 2013, North

Carolina law began requiring project owners to designate a “lien agent” for most improvements to privately owned property. A lien agentis a title insurance company or agency. Owners must designate a lien agent for any improvement to real property exceeding $30,000.00in costs at the time the original building permit is issued. Exceptions exist, including one for improvements made to an existing single-family residential dwelling unit used by the owner as a residence.

The new statute contains detailed provisions on when and how project owners must designate lien agents for projects. On projectswhere owners have designated a lien agent, potential lien claimants must take measures during the early stages of a project to preservetheir right to later file a lien.

Specifically, potential lien claimants must send a Notice to Lien Agent so that it is received within 15 days after their first furnishinglabor or materials on or for the improvement. Failure to give a timely Notice to the Lien Agent by the Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppli-ers, or Designers will probably result in all lien rights being lost if the owner sells or otherwise transfers some interest in the property(such as a conveyance, refinance, or mortgage) prior to the filing and service of a Claim of Lien on Real Property on the Owner.

The Notice to Lien Agent must include: (1) the potential lien claimant’s name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number (if available), and email address (if available);(2) the name of the party with whom the potential lien claimant contracted;(3) a description of the real property involved; and(4) a “notice of rights” statement. The statute allows potential lien claimants to send the Notice to Lien Agent by a number of means, provided that delivery can be con-

firmed. These methods include, but are not limited to, mail, fax, and “any other delivery service authorized by statute for a pleading,”which allows the Notices to be sent via www.liensnc.com. After creating a username and password, claimants can easily search for in-formation on projects and serve their Notices to Lien Agent via this website.

If the potential lien claimant does not send a “Notice to Lien Agent” within 15 days of its date of first furnishing, the potentialclaimant’s lien rights may still be protected by either: (1) sending the “Notice to Lien Agent” prior to the date of recordation of a con-veyance of the property interest in the property to a bona fide purchaser who is not an affiliate, relative, or insider of the owner, or (2) fil-ing a claim of lien on real property prior to the recordation of a conveyance of the interest in the property to a bona fide purchaser whois not an affiliate, relative, or insider of the owner.

Lien agents can potentially prevent “hidden liens.” If lien claimants notify the owners of their liens through their title insurance com-panies, the owners, their title insurance companies, and their banks will be aware of any liens on real property before closings occur. Ar-guably, the notice to lien agent requirement is beneficial for lien claimants, especially subcontractors, because known liens on realproperty will likely prevent real estate closings from occurring; therefore, owners have an incentive to resolve lien claims to enable clos-ings to take place. This only follows, however, if owners know about the lien claims. Assuming that lien claimants properly serve theirNotices to Lien Agent, real estate closings can be wonderful opportunities for them to get paid.

The drawback of the Notice to Lien Agent requirement is that it is an additional step for lien claimants in what is already a compli-cated lien filing process. Lien claimants now have to not only serve a Notice to Lien Agent; they also must still file their liens within 120days of the last date they furnish labor and materials on a project and perfect their liens with a lawsuit within 180 days of the last date offurnishing. Additionally, as discussed below, many subcontractors need to serve a Notice of Subcontract in order to preserve their lien

North Carolina Lien Law: Who, What, When, Why, and How to File and Defend Against Liens

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rights. So what do I do!? A few helpful tips follow. Many contractors and subcontractors have found the recent lien changes overwhelming, especially when added to deadlines that the

law already required and that were already challenging to meet. Some may find that checklists similar to the ones below are helpful. Thisinformation applies to privately owned projects, not public projects.

General Contractors: General contractors are defined under North Carolina law as those who have a construction contract with aproject owner.

To preserve lien rights: • Those who are not providing labor on site or who otherwise cannot locate the information on site should request the lien agent’s

name and contact information from the owner, who is required to provide this information. • Serve a Notice to Lien Agent within 15 days of the date of first furnishing, and keep the receipt or proof of service for your records. • Provide your subcontractors with the lien agent’s name and contact information (and post on site with sign and on permit) and re-

quire them and their subcontractors to do to the same for all of their subcontractors and suppliers. • Immediately give designation of lien agent information and other project information to all subcontractors and suppliers and post it

on the project site with the permit. • Timely file a Claim of Lien on Real Property, if necessary, within 120 days from the date of your last furnishing. • Timely file a lawsuit, if necessary, within 180 days from the date of your last furnishing. To defend, or potentially defend, against liens: • Complete a Notice of Contract, post it on the project site, and file it at the state courthouse in the county in which the project is lo-

cated. Additionally, if a subcontractor serves a Notice of Subcontract in response to a Notice of Contract, be sure to then provide sub-contractors with required information by certified mail (or some delivery receipt).

• If a subcontractor serves you with or notifies you of a lien that you dispute, consider bonding off the lien in order to remove it fromthe property pending resolution of the dispute. This requires placing the funds in escrow at the courthouse to give the parties time to set-tle or litigate the claim.

First-Tier Subcontractors and Suppliers: First-tier subcontractors are defined under North Carolina law as those who have a contractwith the general contractor.

To preserve lien rights: • Generally, for any funds that are 60 days’ past due, send a written demand letter to the general contractor and owner clearly identi-

fying the project and property, your scope of work, and the funds owed. The letter should request a copy of any payment bond. • Those who are not providing labor on the project site or who otherwise cannot locate the information on the site should request the

lien agent’s name and contact information from the owner, who is required to provide this information. • Serve a Notice to Lien Agent within 15 days of the date of first furnishing, and keep the receipt or proof of service for your records. • Provide your subcontractors with the lien agent’s name and contact information and require them and their subcontractors to do to

the same for all of their subcontractors and suppliers. • Immediately give designation of lien agent information and other project information to all subcontractors and suppliers. • Timely file a Claim of Lien on Real Property and Notice of Lien on Funds, if necessary, within 120 days from the date of your last

furnishing. • Timely file a lawsuit, if necessary, within 180 days from the date of your last furnishing. Second- and Third-Tier Subcontractors: Second-tier subcontractors are defined under North Carolina law as those who have a con-

tract with a first-tier subcontractor; third-tier subcontractors are those who have a contract with a second-tier subcontractor, etc. To preserve lien rights: • Generally, for any funds that are 60 days’ past due, send a written demand letter to the general contractor, owner, and any higher-

tier subcontractors clearly identifying the project and property, your scope of work, and the funds owed. The letter should request acopy of any payment bond.

• Those who are not providing labor on the project site or who otherwise cannot locate the information on the site should request thelien agent’s name and contact information from the owner, who is required to provide this information.

• Serve a Notice to Lien Agent within 15 days of the date of first furnishing, and keep the receipt or proof of service for your records. • Provide your subcontractors with the lien agent’s name and contact information and require them and their subcontractors to do to

the same for all of their subcontractors and suppliers. • Immediately give designation of lien agent information and other project information to all subcontractors and suppliers. • Serve a Notice of Subcontract by Certified Mail or some other form of confirming mail to the General Contractor and kept the re-

turn receipt for your records. This generally is a good practice, but it is required if the general contractor files and posts a Notice of Con-tract as described above.

• Timely file a Claim of Lien on Real Property and Notice of Lien on Funds, if necessary, within 120 days from the date of your lastfurnishing.

• Timely file a lawsuit, if necessary, within 180 days from the date of your last furnishing. Again, the statute allows potential lien claimants to send the Notice to Lien Agent by a number of means, provided that delivery can

be confirmed. These methods include, but are not limited to, mail, fax, and “any other delivery service authorized by statute for a plead-ing,” which allows the Notices to be sent via www.liensnc.com. After creating a username and password, claimants can easily search forinformation on projects and serve their Notices to Lien Agent via this website.

Contact information for Caroline L. Trautman, Anderson Jones, PLLC [email protected] (919) 277-2541


Clear as Glass… Reflective Roof Systems Offer Obvious Energy SavingsWritten by Martin Groham, LEED® AP BD+C, Reprinted with permission of Professional Roofing

Editor's note: The opinions in this article are those of the au-thor and not NRCA.

The experts can argue all they want, but if your client's build-ing is located in the southern half of the U.S., you don't need anenergy calculator to determine a reflective roof system almost al-ways will save the property owner money. And as a contractor,it's generally not costing you more money to install one.

Still, there's more at work here. According to André Desjar-lais, program manager of the Building Envelopes Research pro-gram at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn., thetypes of roof systems being installed are changing.

"There has been a major shift in the types of roof systemsbeing applied today compared with 10 years ago, and thechange truly has been astounding," he says. "However, the trendtoward higher insulation values in the codes also may change theway we look at cool roofing's energy savings."

The International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC) hasupped the ante on increased roof insulation levels in the previ-ous two code versions (2009 and 2012). Not long ago, R-10 wasthe norm, but currently it's R-25 or R-30. This means the higherthe mandated R-values, the lower the energy-saving benefits as-sociated with cool roofs. Fortunately for contractors who special-ize in reflective roofing, there are plenty of caveats to thisstatement.

Most important, code changes that mandate high R-valuestypically only apply to new construction projects, which con-tinue to lag behind reroofing work. Even a state as radical as Cal-ifornia has the common sense to include legislation that bypasseshigher R-value requirements if they are a poor fit for the buildingbeing reroofed.

"A contractor should consider exploring all the energy-savingoptions, including cool roofing, especially the most cost-effectiveones over time," Desjarlais says.

Reflective roofing is a widely available and competitivelypriced product right now, and it is one of the leading energy-sav-ing options.

Peak demand CHARGESAlthough the roofing industry has been focusing on saving

electricity with cool roofs, it seems many experts are neglectingone of the strongest arguments for reflective roof systems. It's anissue that potentially can end the debate about using reflectiveroof systems in many northern climates.

For commercial users of electricity, there typically are twoparts to their energy bills: an energy charge (the total amount ofenergy used) and a demand charge (based on the highest 15-minute peak demand each month). The demand charge is univer-sally highest on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thedemand charge can represent 30 to 70 percent of a total com-mercial user's electric bill and is higher during summer as a re-sult of cooling demand.

Typically, demand charges are levied on larger commercialand industrial customers; time-of-use bills; and/or when energyusage exceeds a certain level, such as 2,000 kilowatt-hours(kWh) during one month.

Every state has some type of demand charge in place, but lev-els vary depending on the electricity supply profile in the region.Demand charges rightfully are procured from customers to cover

utilities' fixed costs for providing a given level of power. For ex-ample, utilities must have enough capacity on standby to supplyall customers with heavy HVAC loads during the hottest summerdays.

Peak load charges make it desirable for customers with largebuildings to shift electrical usage to nonpeak hours and/or re-duce power usage during peak hours. Some utilities also passsavings onto customers with more consistent demand loads.However, in the real world, the strategy of conducting businessduring off hours is difficult and/or unacceptable.

"The one issue underplayed in the cool roofing equation is de-mand charges," Desjarlais says. "For property owners, the de-mand charges often dwarf the usage charges. In fact, the demandcharge can be as high as a factor of 10 compared with the usagecharge."

York, Pa.-based Stem Marketing, an international marketingaudit company, provides the following example of demandcharges for two customers: Customer A uses 50 kilowatts (kW) ofelectricity for 50 hours per month during peak demand. Cus-tomer B uses 5 kW for 500 hours per month. Both companiesuse the same amount of power, but because Customer B's peakenergy load is much less and spread over 500 hours, its electricbill only is $515 per month. Customer A's profile features higherdemand (50 kW load) for a much shorter 50-hour period, so itpays more than three times as much for electricity—$1,775 permonth.

Now, consider how much more a cool roof can save Cus-tomer A, who must use most of its electricity during the high-de-mand spike when air conditioning loads are peaking.

"People who are supporting cool roofing are missing out on asubstantial opportunity to further promote the benefits of theirproducts," Desjarlais summarizes.

Tom Taylor, executive director of single-ply systems develop-ment at GAF, Wayne, N.J., came to a similar conclusion duringhis presentation at an RCI Great Lakes Chapter meeting held ear-lier this year.

Taylor presented an electric bill from a Braintree, Mass.-basedcompany for electricity charges between July 16, 2013, and Aug.13, 2013. The total amount due was $20,244.94 of which$16,167.12 (about 80 percent) was a demand charge. A dark-colored roof system covers the office building—not a manufac-turing plant—so most of its peak electricity demand is used forcooling the building.

In California, the average demand charges for Pacific Gas &Electric have increased 31 percent during the past three years.One reason for the increase in demand charges is attributed toan aging national electrical grid and the need to construct addi-tional "peak" plants to handle energy demand. To a lesser extent,the growth in electric vehicle charging stations and climatechange (warmer summers) also play a part.

Additionally, the proliferation of solar power systems has ledto "greater grid volatility," according to Stem Marketing's report,which also mentions the importance of increasing insulationwhen attempting to lower demand charges. If you install reflec-tive roofing, the demand charge concept can be a substantialmarketing tool when selling cool roofing.

First, learn more about specific demand charges in your area.You can prepare the same examples of demand charge fees that


Stem Marketing and Taylor have provided by requesting an actualbill from a property owner or using your monthly electric bill todemonstrate the concept. Contacting a local electrical providerfor more information about trends in demand charges also canhelp.

When you take this proactive approach, it leads to a differentconversation with clients—customers and potential clientsclearly can see you are looking out for their best interests. In fact,many property owners don't even know how much demandcharges are increasing their monthly electricity bills.

HEATING degree daysWhen the subject of cool roofing and energy savings comes

up, heating degree days or cooling degree days are mentioned,and there seems to be a lot of confusion about these terms. It'stempting to think a term that includes "heating" means you needto turn on the heat, and a term that includes "cooling" means youneed to turn on the air conditioning, but this is not the case.

A heating degree day is a way of summarizing the annualheating (or cooling in the case of cooling degree days) require-ments in a particular climate. This concept may seem complex,but actually it is quite simple.

On a heating degree day (HDD), the temperature falls below astandard comfortable temperature (usually 65 F), so a building orhome needs to be heated to maintain the target temperature. Acooling degree day (CDD) is a day when the temperature isabove that target, requiring cooling. Turning climate data into aHDD or CDD is a matter of simple math. If the average tempera-ture on a given day is 80 F, a building needs to be cooled 15 de-grees to reach the target 65 F. This one calendar day would becounted as 15 CDD.

As another example, let's consider a typical New York Citywinter day with a high temperature of 40 F and low temperatureof 30 F, for an average temperature of 35 F. This one day wouldgenerate 30 HDD (65 - 35 = 30). A month of similar days couldaccumulate 900 HDD, which provides an idea how HDD can beadded over periods of time to provide a rough estimate of sea-sonal heating requirements.

During the course of a heating season, for example, the num-ber of HDD for New York City is 5,050 whereas in Barrow,Alaska, the number of HDD is 19,990. Barrow doesn't have anymore days in the year, but it has lower average temperatures.

Some would argue that in a climate where HDD exceedsCDD, a cool roof does not make sense, but this is not correct be-cause average daily temperatures tend to vary farther to the lowside, particularly overnight. Because of this effect, it is common,even for warmer climates, to have more HDD than CDD. An ad-ditional factor is building occupants, lighting and equipmentgenerate internal heat, which tends to reduce heating loads andincrease cooling loads.

There are a number of online resources where you can findHDD and CDD data for climate stations throughout the U.S.,such as www.degreedays.net and www.ncdc.noaa.gov.

Coping with BUILDING codesUnless an architect or roof consultant is on the job, the re-

sponsibility for following local, state and/or federal buildingcodes technically rests with the professional roofing contractor.For new construction applications, about 25 states follow IECC2012, which requires insulation packages of up to R-30. Ofcourse, with a cool roof system, a property owner may get the

equivalent of another R-3 or R-4 "free" by using reflective materi-als, regardless of it being mandated by code.

"The problem with IECC is different jurisdictions adopt differ-ent versions of the code," Desjarlais says. "So throughout theU.S., we have a 'mish-mash' of code requirements."

However, IECC, or any other building code for that matter, isnot considered law until the individual states or jurisdictionsadopt it. But it's still a good idea for you to become familiar withlocal codes, particularly when bidding a new construction proj-ect.

Reroofing is a different situation when adding extra insulation,especially on roofs that are laden with equipment. When youreroof a building and want to add 2 to 3 inches of insulation,you'll start running into situations where the parapet wall isn'thigh enough or the HVAC equipment needs to be put on stilts.This type of work can cost a lot more because of the ancillarywork.

In situations such as these, you may hesitate to recommendextra insulation because you will be bid right out of the market.These types of situations, where adding insulation is not practi-cal, can make a cool roof especially desirable.

In addition, the new LEED® version (v4) has, in some re-spects, changed its approach to cool roofing. The new LEEDcredit seeks to evaluate the entire building site. This means theentire property—not just the roof—is evaluated for reflectivity.For this reason, some areas typically paved in dark materials mayseek alternatives, such as light-colored pavement, undergroundparking or increased tree cover. Also, highly reflective roofingmaterials can be used to increase the average site reflectivity, al-lowing the roof to be the "hero" if the other site options are notpractical.

The Cool Roof Rating Council also is considering somechanges within its technical committees. The overall effect is therequirements for cool roofs would remain the same with the fol-lowing exceptions:

• Ballasted roofs would be added as an option for urban heatisland mitigation.

• Reflectivity requirements would increase for heat island mit-igation purposes from 0.55 to 0.65, but in the energy chapterthey would remain at 0.55.

• The use of cool roofs (or other options, such as vegetativeroofs) for heat island mitigation would be a jurisdictional optioninstead of a code requirement. This means local jurisdictionswould need to specially call out that they want to adopt the heatisland mitigation requirements.

CHOOSE the best solution If you truly want to keep a property owner's best interests in

mind, learn about specific demand charges in your area, sharethe information with your customers and suggest the most cost-effective solution. In many cases, the solution may include a coolroof system.

It's no myth that when demand charges are high, there reallyis an energy "sweet spot" where you can design a roof systemwith R-24 insulation using a reflective membrane and getroughly the same energy performance as an R-30 roof with dark-colored roofing. If R-24 meets code, why argue against addinganother R-6 "free of charge" with a cool roof

Martin Grohman, LEED® AP BD+C, is executive director ofsustainability for GAF, Wayne, N.J.


Just One StepIn this Safety Talk, I will describe an incident has happened far too frequently on roofing jobs throughout the

country. In almost all of these incidents, an employee either died or suffered life-altering injuries and a co-workerwas left with lifelong regret. Perhaps the most gut-wrenching reality about these incidents is simply how foresee-able and preventable they are.

Picture what I would consider to be a nearly ideal roofing jobsite – a commercial flat roof with interior roofaccess, 45” tall parapet walls, the perfect weather, and a crew in which everyone gets along well. Although thereis one roof opening where a roof-mounted HVAC unit will be placed, it is covered with ¾ inch plywood whichhas been secured in-place with screws.

As it comes to the point in the job to work on the curbing for the HVAC unit, one employee removes thescrews and then calls to a coworker saying, “Hey, can you move over here and give me a hand moving this sheetof plywood.” In reply, the other employee shouts “No problem.” Together, they pick up the piece of plywood and(failing to remember why that piece of plywood had been placed there – or thinking that there is another piece ofplywood serving as the hole cover) he takes one step forward and falls straight through the roof opening.

Discuss with your Crew:Ask your crew “what went wrong?” and give them time to come think of the following issues on their own.

Although they will likely have some other thoughts, be sure to discuss the following issues in detail.First, there should have been better communication between the two workers moving the plywood. The per-

son who removed the screws should have warned his coworker of the hazard and instructed him to side-step tomove the plywood off of the roof opening.

Second, nothing in the above scenario indicated that there was anything written on the plywood cover. Holecovers must have the words “HOLE” or “COVER” painted on them to warn all employees that it is not just apiece of plywood lying on the roof, but is serving an important safety function. This is not simply a good idea,but an OSHA requirement. Furthermore, if you have non-English speaking employees, it should also be paintedin a language that they can read and understand.

Third, because the hole cover was being removed, it created a condition that needed to be addressed by theuse of fall protection even though the perimeter of the roof was protected by parapet walls. Think about the vari-

ous options. Due to thenature of the task that thetwo men were perform-ing, erecting guardrailsaround the roof openingwould not have beenpractical. Although warn-ing lines and a safetymonitor may have beenan “acceptable” ap-proach, it would havebeen necessary to placethe warning lines distantenough from the roofopening as to not create ahazard for the roofershandling the plywood,and would have requiredan additional employeeto serve as a safety moni-tor. Of course an evensafer approach wouldhave been to have thetwo employees removingthe plywood to have bothhave used a personal fallarrest system.

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A sólo un pasoEn esta charla de seguridad, voy a describir un incidente ha ocurrido con demasiada frecuencia en techos trabajos entodo el país. En casi todos estos incidentes, un empleado muerto o sufrido altera la vida de las lesiones y un com-pañero de trabajo se quedó con vida pesar. Tal vez el más sobrecogedores sobre estos hechos realidad es simple-mente como previsible y evitable.En esta charla de seguridad, voy a describir un incidente ha ocurrido con demasiada frecuencia en techos trabajos entodo el país. En casi todos estos incidentes, un empleado muerto o sufrido altera la vida de las lesiones y un com-pañero de trabajo se quedó con vida pesar. Tal vez el más sobrecogedores sobre estos hechos realidad es simple-mente como previsible y evitable.Como se trata de un punto de la empleo para trabajar en la reducción de la unidad de calefacción, ventilación y aireacondicionado, un empleado elimina los tornillos y, a continuación, llama a uno de sus compañeros diciendo: "Hola,¿puede mover de aquí y me diera una mano mueve esta lámina de madera." En respuesta, el otro empleado grita "Nohay problema." Juntos, que recogen el trozo de madera contrachapada y (no recuerdo por qué ese pedazo de maderacontrachapada se había colocado allí, o pensar que no hay otra pieza de madera que sirve como la cubierta del agu-jero) que toma un paso adelante y entra directamente a través de la abertura del techo.Hable con su equipo:

Pregúntele a su tripulación lo que fue "un Error lo que salió mal?" y les da tiempo para pensar en llegar las sigu-ientes cuestiones relativas a su propia. Aunque es probable que algunos otros pensamientos, asegúrese de hablarsobre las siguientes cuestiones en detalle.

• En primer lugar, debería haber habido una mejor comunicación entre los dos trabajadores que se desplazan lamadera contrachapada. La persona que retira los tornillos debe haber advertido su compañero del peligro y le pidióque paso lateral para desplazar la madera contrachapada de la apertura del techo.

• En segundo lugar, no hay nada en el escenario anterior indicaba que no había nada escrito en la madera contra-chapada cubierta. Las cubiertas del orificio debe tener las palabras "agujero" o "cubrir" pintadas en ellos para advertira todos los empleados que no es más que un trozo de madera contrachapada recostado en la azotea, pero estácumpliendo una importante función de seguridad. Esto no es simplemente una buena idea, pero requisitos de la

OSHA. Por otraparte, si tiene denuestros emplea-dos que nohablan inglés,sino que tambiéndebe ser pintadaen un idioma quepuede leer y com-prender.

• En tercerlugar, porque la tapa del agujero se iba a retirar, secreó una condición que debe abordarse medianteel uso de protección contra caídas a pesar de queel perímetro del techo fue protegido por paredesde azotea. Pensar en las distintas opciones. Debidoa la naturaleza de la tarea que los dos hombres es-taban realizando, levantando las barandillas entodo el apertura del techo no habría sido posible.Aunque las líneas de advertencia y una personaque supervisa la seguridad puede haber sido un"aceptable" método, habría sido necesario paracolocar el líneas de advertencia lo suficientementedistante de la apertura del techo, para no crear unpeligro para los techadores manejo de la maderacontrachapada, y habría requerido un empleadoadicional para servir como monitor. Por supuesto,de un enfoque aún más seguro habría sido que losdos empleados extracción de la madera contracha-pada que tanto han utilizado un sistema personalde detención de caídas.presentes.

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It’s a Wash… There is Much to ConsiderWhen Cleaning Low-Slope Cool Roof Membranes

Written by Jason P. Wilen, AIA, CDT, RRO, Reprinted with permission of Professional RoofingThe Department of Energy (DOE) defines cool roofs as "roofs

that are designed to maintain a lower roof temperature than tradi-tional roofs while the sun is shining." Cool roofs often are touted ashaving two major benefits when compared with traditional roofs:they contribute less heat load to building interiors, making build-ings less expensive to cool, and they help reduce urban heat is-lands.

But cool roof membranes become less reflective (and less cool)as they age, mostly as a result of climatic exposure. Sometimes, torestore a cool roof membrane's reflectivity, the membrane iscleaned. However, before you prepare to clean a cool roof mem-brane, there are a few things to consider.

What are cool roof membranes?There are many forms of cool roof membranes, but the most

common is a roof membrane with a high solar reflectance index(SRI). SRI is calculated from solar-reflectance and thermal-emit-tance values according to ASTM E1980, "Standard Practice for Cal-culating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-SlopedOpaque Surfaces." The higher a roof system's SRI value, the coolerthe roof system will be in the sun. The highest SRI value is 100(white), and the lowest SRI value is 0 (black). As in-service roofsurfaces become soiled, reflectivity is reduced and SRI values de-crease.

Most new cool roof membranes have minimum SRI values of82. This is known as an initial SRI value. Cool roof membraneproducts also typically have a minimum three-year-aged SRI valueof at least 64. The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code®uses these values in Table C402.2.1.1, Minimum Roof Reflectanceand Emittance Options, for low-slope roof systems with slopes lessthan 2:12 directly above cooled conditioned spaces in climatezones 1, 2 and 3 (southern U.S.). The U.S. Green Building Coun-cil's (USGBC's) voluntary LEED® program, Version 4 (LEED v4),also uses an initial SRI value of 82 and a three-year-aged SRI valueof 64 as minimum values for "high-reflectance roofs" with slopes of2:12 or less to qualify for its Heat Island Reduction Credit. Themost commonly used cool roof membrane products are thermo-plastic single-ply membranes (mostly TPO or PVC) and roof sys-tems with polymer-modified bitumen cap sheets formulated tohave surfaces with a minimum initial SRI value of 82 and a mini-mum three-year-aged SRI value of 64 as calculated per ASTME1980.

Why clean cool roof membranes?The benefits of cool roof membranes decline as they become

soiled, so you may conclude cleaning cool roof membranes is agood idea. However, the reality of cleaning in-service cool roofmembranes is more complex.

In the Economics section of DOE's Guidelines for SelectingCool Roofs, it states: "… dirtying of roofs reduces solar reflectance.Although annual cleaning can restore up to 90% of initial re-flectance, the energy cost savings alone does not warrant the cost.If you do clean your roof, be sure to follow the manufacturer'scleaning recommendations, since improper cleaning (e.g., powerwashing, harsh chemicals) could damage your roof."

The DOE document cites a Lawrence Berkeley National Labo-ratory abstract, "Long-term Performance of High-albedo Roof Coat-

ings," as a source for the claim that energy-cost savings do notwarrant the cost of roof membrane cleaning. The abstract states:"… We use measured data to estimate the effect of weathering ofwhite roofs on seasonal cooling energy savings and estimate a20% reduction from first year energy savings for all subsequentyears (2-10). Although washing the roofs with soap is effective atrestoring original [reflectance], calculations show that it is notcost-effective to hire someone to clean a high-[reflectance] roofonly to achieve energy savings. …"

Within the body of the paper, the following statement aboutcost appears: "Our estimates are based on an annual cooling en-ergy use of 1000 kWh and the average change in albedo achievedthrough washing. Based on our experience, washing a 2,000square foot roof would require four person-hours of work at an es-timated cost of $25/person-hour. With a cost of $100 per roof …the Cost of Conserved Energy (CCE) worked out to be ~ 70cents/kWh, far above the average cost of electricity to residentialcustomers."

In real-world scenarios, the cost of washing a 2,000-square-footroof is significantly higher than $100 because, in addition to theactual washing time, there are costs for mobilization, demobiliza-tion, travel to and from the job site, etc. These costs likely wouldbe above and beyond the hourly labor rate, especially for smaller-sized roof areas. There also are areas of the country where typicallabor rates are in excess of $25 per hour.

Although the cited abstract addresses roof coatings and not roofmembranes, similar studies have found soiling rates for cool roofmembranes to be about the same as in the abstract. NRCA's re-search with in-service roof systems suggests soiling rates for coolroof membranes installed at a 1/4:12 slope (the minimum slope forroof membranes for new construction in model building codes)often results in the reduction of reflectivity in excess of the valuesquoted in the abstract, so it is safe to assume at least the samenumber of man-hours would be needed to clean cool roof mem-branes as noted in the cited paper for minimum-slope situations.

Based on this information, it would seem DOE's claim that theenergy-cost savings alone do not warrant the cost of washing coolroof membranes is well-founded for most situations because thelabor cost for washing the membrane likely exceeds the energysavings realized by improved reflectivity as a result of cleaning.

This especially would be true for well-insulated roof assemblies,such as required in commonly adopted energy codes such as theInternational Energy Conservation Code. The more thermal insula-tion between a roof membrane and an interior cooled space, theless a roof membrane's temperature will affect the interior buildingtemperature. In other words, as thermal roof insulation values goup, the potential for energy savings by washing roof membranesgoes down.

Of course, there are other reasons a building owner might con-sider having a cool roof membrane cleaned. For one, buildingowners participating in USGBC's LEED v4 program need to com-ply with LEED v4's Building Operations and Maintenance Heat Is-land Reduction Credit. The credit's intent as noted in the LEED v4Reference Guide for Building Operations and Maintenance is "tominimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habi-tats by reducing heat islands. … Dark, non-reflective surfaces usedfor parking, roads, roofs, walkways, and other hardscapes absorb


the sun's warmth and radiate heat, creating heat islands."There are four options for complying with the Heat Island Re-

duction Credit; using cool roof membranes is the most common.When cool roof membranes are used, the following performancerequirement is noted: "Implement a maintenance program that en-sures all high-reflectance roof surfaces are cleaned at least everythree years to maintain good reflectance." Although the credit lan-guage is vague about how much cleaning is necessary to achieve"good" reflectance, it seems reasonable to assume the effort neces-sary to maintain cool roof membrane reflectance would be similarto the effort characterized by four man-hours per 2,000 square feetof roof surface annually to restore 90 percent of an original coolroof membrane's reflectivity.

Even if energy savings or urban heat island issues are not a con-cern for a particular building owner, cleaning cool roof mem-branes still may be desired for aesthetic reasons because roof areasmay be visible from within a building or from other buildings.Whatever the reason building owners decide to clean cool (or any)roof membranes, NRCA supports DOE's guideline for followingroof membrane manufacturers' cleaning recommendations.

NRCA surveyed cool roof membrane manufacturers to elicittheir cleaning recommendations for cool TPO and PVC mem-branes and polymer-modified bitumen cap sheets. These producttypes were selected because they most often are used for low-slope cool roof membranes.

The recommendations from the roof membrane manufacturersthat responded are as follows:

Carlisle SynTec/Versico Roofing Systems, Carlisle, Pa.Products: Sure-Weld TPO, VersiFlex PVC, VersiWeld TPOAvailable document: Carlisle Owner's ManualSummary of cleaning guidelines: Handprints, footprints, gen-

eral traffic grime, industrial pollutants and environmental dirt maybe cleaned from the membrane's surface by scrubbing with deter-gent and water then rinsing with clean water. To maximize reflec-tivity, white membranes should be cleaned once every two years.

Duro-Last® Roofing Inc., Saginaw, Mich.Products: All Duro-Last PVC roof membranesAvailable document: Information is provided by Duro-Last

Roofing on a case-by-case basis.Summary of cleaning guidelines: Use nonsudsing cleaners such

as Spic and Span® or Simple Green® as "household use" with asoft-bristle push broom and rinse clean.

FiberTite,® Wooster, OhioProducts: All FiberTite thermoplastic roof membranesAvailable document: A letter addressing cleaning options is pro-

vided by FiberTite on a case-by-case basis.Summary of cleaning guidelines: Clean using a mild soap, such

as Dawn.® Using water from a hose and a soft, flexible bristlebrush or broom, clean (do not abrade) the membrane surface. If astronger cleaning agent is required, Soft Scrub,® mechanics soap,Zep® industrial cleaner, etc., may be used. Heavy-traffic areas orareas with "ground-in" dirt may require hands and knees scrub-bing. It is possible to use a power washer with a "wide" tip, but ex-treme care must be taken to avoid "scarring" the membranesurface. It also is possible to use a floor scrubber with a nonabra-sive pad, but care must be taken to avoid scarring the membranesurface. A power washer or floor scrubber can damage the mem-brane surface.

Firestone Building Products Co. LLC/GenFlex Roofing Sys-tems, Indianapolis

Products: GENFLEX™ EZ TPO, Platinum TPO, ReflexEON TPO,UltraPly™ TPO

Available document: Information is provided by FirestoneBuilding Products and GenFlex Roofing Systems on a case-by-casebasis.

Summary of cleaning guidelines: Liquid cleaners tend to leavea film residue; clean with a water-soluble granular cleaner, such asTMT (Twenty Mule Team) Boraxo powdered hand soap, and water.A polypropylene scouring pad, such as the type manufactured by3M,™ is recommended for maximum cleaning. The scouring padused with granular detergent allows for enough abrasion to thor-oughly clean the sheet without damaging the membrane. Do notuse steel-wire brushes under any circumstances, and thoroughlyrinse with clean water.

Products: UltraWhite™ APP Modified Bitumen Cap Sheet, Ul-traWhite SBS Modified Bitumen Cap Sheet

Available document: Information is provided by FirestoneBuilding Products and GenFlex Roofing Systems on a case-by-casebasis.

Summary of cleaning guidelines: Generally, cleaning theseproducts is not recommended except to remove accumulated de-bris. If needed, a soft-bristle broom and clean water can be used.Do not use a pressure washer.

Flex™ Membrane International Corp., Leesport, Pa.Products: All Flex thermoplastic roof membranesAvailable document: Cleaning Procedure for Flex Membrane

Roof SystemsSummary of cleaning guidelines: Sponge or spray water onto

roof surface. Use a cleaning solution made by mixing Flex OrangePower cleaner in a ratio of 16 ounces of Flex Orange Power to 1gallon of potable water. Mop, spray or sponge the cleaning solu-tion onto the roof membrane and allow to stand for at least 5 min-utes. Scrub or brush the solution thoroughly to loosen dirt orsediment. Rinse the solution from the surface with clean potablewater. A rubber squeegee may be used to direct water to drains orgutters.

GAF,® Wayne, N.J.Products: EverGuard® PVC and TPOAvailable document: GAF Technical Advisory Bulletin No. TAB-

C 2014-27Summary of cleaning guidelines: GAF recommends the follow-

ing:• During the cleaning process, protect low curbs, base flashings

or other points where water could enter. • Protect plants, shrubbery and exterior façades from cleaning

solution run-off. Always comply with local, state and federal re-quirements for water run-off.

• Use a low-pressure power washer (2,000 psi or lower) toclean and rinse the top layer of dust and dirt.

• Use a soft-bristled, long-handled brush or floor broom with acleaning solution of a mild, nonabrasive household detergent,such as Spic and Span, and water to clean the roof membrane'ssurface, taking care to not damage the membrane's top surface.

• Rinse the roof completely with a low-pressure power washerto rinse the cleaning solution off the roof. Avoid walking on sur-faces where the cleaning solution has not been rinsed away.



• Inspect the membrane to ensure no damage has occurred; re-pair any damage discovered.

• Only trained professionals should be allowed on the roof. • Fall-protection requirements must be followed.

Products: RUBEROID® EnergyCap™ APP and SBSAvailable document: GAF Technical Advisory Bulletin No. TAB-

C 2014-27Summary of cleaning guidelines: GAF recommends the follow-

ing:• During the cleaning process, protect low curbs, base flashings

or other points where water could enter. • Protect plants, shrubbery and exterior façades from cleaning

solution run-off. Always comply with local, state and federal re-quirements for water run-off.

• Use water to clean and rinse the top layer of dust and dirt.Power washer use is not recommended; a low-pressure gardenhose or a similar hose can be used.

• Use a soft-bristled, long-handled brush or floor broom with acleaning solution of a mild nonabrasive household detergent, suchas Spic and Span, and water to clean the roof membrane's surface,taking care to not damage the top surface of the membrane.

• Rinse the roof completely with a low-pressure power washerto rinse the cleaning solution off the roof. Avoid walking on sur-faces where the cleaning solution has not been rinsed away.

• Inspect the membrane to ensure no damage has occurred; re-pair any damage discovered. Assess the membrane's condition andrecoat with an approved GAF TOPCOAT® roof coating if neces-sary.

• Only trained professionals should be allowed on the roof. • Fall-protection requirements must be followed.

Johns Manville, DenverProducts: JM PVC, JM TPOAvailable document: Information is provided by Johns Manville

on a case-by-case basis.Summary of cleaning guidelines: Clean with a light detergent

solution that has a pH value no greater than 8.5. This may be ac-complished with mild cleaners that contain no bleach or chlorineas these may detrimentally affect the membrane. The cleaning so-lution exposed to the membrane only should be slightly basic innature and applied with minimal disturbance to the sealed laps.Apply the solution with a soft-bristled broom or brush. In no in-stance should mechanical scrubbing, such as a floor buffer withscrub pad, be used. Johns Manville does not promote the use ofhigh-pressure spray to clean the membrane because of the poten-tial risks of damage at seaming locations. If a high-pressure spray isused, it should be less than 2,500 psi, and the nozzle should be atleast 18 inches from the membrane surface. Care should be takento ensure the application of solution with the power sprayer nevergoes against the laps in the membrane. Extreme caution should betaken if a pressure washer is used. Additionally, after completion ofthe membrane's cleaning, all laps should be visually inspected toverify the membrane's continued integrity.

Products: GlasKap® CR, SBS CR membranes, TopGard® 4000and TopGard 5000

Available document: Information is provided by Johns Manvilleon a case-by-case basis.

Summary of cleaning guidelines: Cleaning these products is notrecommended. Johns Manville stresses the need to ensure proper

drainage.

Polyglass® U.S.A. Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla.Products: All Polyglass APP and SBS granulated polymer-modi-

fied bitumen cap sheetsAvailable document: Information is provided by Polyglass on a

case-by-case basis.Summary of cleaning guidelines: For small areas, Goo Gone®

cleaner may be used. For larger areas, Simple Green cleaner maybe used. Do not use a pressure washer. A standard hose should beused for rinse water.

Sika Sarnafil, Canton, Mass.Products: Sarnafil G Membrane (PVC), Sarnafil S Membrane

(PVC) and Sikaplan® (PVC)Available document: A letter addressing cleaning options is pro-

vided by Sika Sarnafil on a case-by-case basis.Summary of cleaning guidelines: Membrane washing should be

done from the field sheet over the overlap (not the other wayaround). Washing against the overlap could damage the edge ofthe material or cause problems with the weld. Cleaning with asponge, mop or brush is the least aggressive method and workswell on new material and for smaller areas. Apply water and anonabrasive cleaner to the area and sponge, mop or brush off.Wire brushes never should be used. If a rotary buffer is used, use asmall buffer with a 12- to 15-inch base and only use a syntheticbuffing pad or polishing pad. A stripping pad will damage themembrane. If a pressure washer is used, a lower psi is preferable.Using too high a pressure will cut into or through the membrane,causing leaks and possible damage to other roof system compo-nents. A wide-dispersal nozzle also should be used; a narrow-dis-persal nozzle can damage the membrane. The pressure washernozzle should be kept at a constant 16 to 24 inches above themembrane. Pressure washing only should be performed if all otheroptions have been unsatisfactory. Lowering the nozzle in an effortto concentrate the spray may damage the membrane.

Siplast,® Irving, TexasProducts: Paradiene polymer-modified bitumen finish ply

sheets: 30 CR FR, 30 FR BW, 40 CR FRSummary of cleaning guidelines: Cleaning these products is not

recommended by Siplast.

Tremco® Inc., Beachwood, OhioProducts: All Tremco thermoplastic roof membranesAvailable document: Information is provided by Tremco on a

case-by-case basis.Summary of cleaning guidelines: Using a 2,500-psi power

washer (with or without a rotating head), wash all areas to loosenand remove dirt. If dirt remains, use a mild, biodegradable deter-gent and scrub pads to further loosen the dirt. Rinse with cleanwater. For areas that may have residual and difficult to removecontaminants on the surface, wipe areas with acetone and whiterags only then rinse. Be sure detergent complies with local regula-tions and, if run-off is prohibited, capture and properly dispose ofrun-off water.

Product: POWERply® FR T24 (SBS)Document: Information is provided by Tremco on a case-by-

case basis.Summary of cleaning guidelines: Cleaning of granule-surfaced

polymer-modified bitumen products is not required. If an owner

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elects to have a roof cleaned, first remove accumulated debris bysweeping or air blowing. Then, wash the roof surface using waterat a pressure not to exceed 1,200 psi. A fan spray tip (15- to 25-de-gree fan width) should be used and maintained no closer than 16inches to the membrane to prevent damage. Do not use a point,roto max nozzle or jet spray as these could adversely affect themembrane. Direct the power wash spray fan across the surfaceand over the tops of selvedge laps. Do not direct water spray intothe selvedge overlap or flashing details. A soft-bristled brush orbroom may be used to assist with cleaning embedded dirt from themembrane surface. A water-only wash is recommended; however,a biodegradable detergent suitable for acrylic-coated surfaces maybe used to assist with removing embedded dirt. Follow detergentmanufacturer's recommendations for proper selection, dilution,use and disposal. If detergent is used, ensure all traces are fully re-moved from the membrane surface and not allowed to dry on theroof surface. If run-off is prohibited in the jurisdiction where a roofis being cleaned, capture and properly dispose of run-off water. In-spect the roof membrane upon completion of work, and repair anydamage as directed by Tremco.

Additional considerationsIt's interesting to note roof membrane manufacturers' cleaning

recommendations generally are not available on their websites orin commonly available documents. Also, there is no recognizedU.S. standard practice document for cleaning cool roof mem-branes. Because the cleaning recommendations presented here aregeneral summaries, when considering the cleaning of an in-serviceroof membrane, NRCA advises consultation with roof membranemanufacturers, especially during roof membrane warranty periods.

Cleaning cool roof membranes presents challenges, and the po-tential exists to inadvertently cause roof membrane damage during

the cleaning process. For anyone considering cool roof membranecleaning, safety is an additional concern. The cleaning processuses water and detergents that often create slick surfaces. Also,Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelinesfor fall protection, personal protective equipment and hazard com-munication, to name a few, apply to any workers taking part incleaning activities. The cost of training or hiring OSHA-knowl-edgeable personnel and the safety equipment and methods used tocomply with OSHA rules must be considered when decidingwhether cool roof membrane cleaning makes sense in a particularcircumstance.

In lieu of cool roof membrane cleaning programs, thoughtfulroof system design often can minimize issues associated with soil-ing. Well-draining low-slope roof systems help reduce or eliminateponding. This is important because ponded roof areas become es-pecially soiled areas after water evaporation.

Providing more than minimum code-required roof slope, mini-mizing rooftop equipment, and reducing the distance betweenroof system high points and drainage locations also can help tominimize areas of soiled roofing surfaces.

Final thoughtsWhatever the situation, cleaning in-service cool roof mem-

branes only should be attempted once roof membrane manufactur-ers' cleaning guidelines are determined; the costs and risksassociated with the cleaning process are understood; and localregulations associated with cleaning, such as roof water run-off re-quirements, are determined. If a cleaning process occurs, it isgood roofing practice to schedule cleaning just before routine bi-annual roof membrane inspections so any damage that may occurduring the cleaning process is quickly identified and repaired.

Jason P. Wilen, AIA, CDT, RRO, is an NRCA director of techni-cal services.

PREVENTING WORK PLACE VIOLENCE:LEARNING TO CONTROL YOUR ANGER BEFORE IT CONTROLS YOU

Written by Nancy Hauck, LCSW Workplace violence is a growing concern for many employers and their employees. If you watch the news, go to movies or

simply observe daily interactions between others you know that anger is a normal emotion that humans experience. . Aggressivedriving, workplace disruption, marital conflict, and family fights can often be attributed to uncontrolled anger. It is not uncom-mon for acts of violence to occur in the workplace, whether it is an act committed at the workplace by an outsider; a person forwhom the company provides a service; violence between an employee and their coworkers or supervisors or employee’s spouse.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each week in the United States, an average of 20 workers are mur-dered and 18,000 are assaulted while at work. There are both personal and economic tolls that can result in loss.

Though multiple factors such as crime, mental illness or domestic violence at work may play a role in work place violence,many incidents are related to uncontrolled anger. Anger can be a positive when it acts as a warning signal that something iswrong and you might be in danger. Controlling one’s anger is a major challenge for many children, teens and adults. Regu-lating emotions requires skills that are developed over time. When you see a young child who is crying they often have not de-veloped the ability to recognize, verbalize and regulate their emotions. To be an emotionally intelligent adult requires theability to recognize the emotions that you are experiencing and know how to control those emotions, when needed, so thatthey do no result in behaviors that cause problems. According to Drs. Ari Novick and Anthony Fiore, experts in anger manage-ment coaching, recent research shows that angry people have shorter life spans. Anger can have a negative impact to not onlyyour mental health but your physical health and general well-being. Often times there are other emotions that are associatedwith anger such as fear, frustration, contempt, and anxiety, just to name a few. Anger can become a problem when the cost ofgetting angry impacts your self-esteem, health, relationships, your workplace and your children.

To create a safer work environment and decrease the chance of workplace violence in your organization it is important to beaware of warning signs that a person might exhibit which might escalate into uncontrolled behaviors. Know your organizationspolicies and procedures related to safety. Many employers offer Employee Assistance Programs or EAP’s or anger managementcoaching/counseling for employees who are considered at risk. Resources to help an at risk employee should focus on learningskills for managing anger and teaching them tools such as, dealing with stress, empathy, learning how to respond instead ofreact.


Pressure Washing Roofs: Contractor LiabilityWritten by Michael Schuman, Senior Field Advisor Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance

Reprinted with permission of Roofing FloridaThe roofing industry continues to evolve and the installation of

white reflective coatings and single ply roofing systems are moreprevalent now than in previous years. Consequently, roofing con-tractors have a need to wash a roof from time to time as part of aregular maintenance program to brighten the appearance or part ofthe preparation required to apply a roof coating.

Despite the benefits of cleaning roofs, it creates a challenge forus because waste water from the process is prohibited from enteringthe storm water system through roof and street drains.

In 1948, Congress enacted the Federal Water Pollution ControlAct referred to today as the Clean Water Act (CWA). The CWA hasbeen amended extensively to present day. The current major focusof the CWA, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s(EPA) website is to, “restore and maintain the chemical, physical,and biological integrity of the nation’s waters by preventing point anonpoint pollution sources.” The CWA authorized the EPA to de-velop the Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) permitting program. The NPDES program required anyonewho operates or discharges non-storm water into a municipal sepa-rate storm sewer system (MS4) obtain a special permit. The programalso dictates the acceptable water quality standards for dischargeinto the system under that permit. The EPA has further mandatedthat municipalities provide the legal authority to control dischargesto their MS4’s and in the 2000, authorized the Florida Departmentof Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement the NPDES stormwater permitting program in the State of Florida. DEP’s authority toadminister the program is dictated in Section 403.0885 of theFlorida Statutes. The statute requires that all operators of MS4’s ob-tain an NPDES permit. The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Sys-tems Chapter 62-624 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) wasdeveloped and provides the requirements for processing MS4 per-mits. The rule also provides general requirements and proceduresfor the issuance, denial, revision, suspension, and revocation of thepermits.

How does this affect disposing of waste water from cleaningroofs? F.A.C. 62-624 defines an illicit discharge as “any discharge toan MS4 that is not composed entirely of storm water, expect dis-charges pursuant to an NPDES permit and the following categoriesof non-storm water discharges provided, they do not cause a viola-tion of water quality:

a. Water line flushing,b. Landscape irrigation,c. Diverted stream flows,d. Rising ground waters,e. Uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at 40

CFR 35.2005 (20)),f. Uncontaminated pump ground water,g. Discharges from potable water sources, h. Foundation drains,i. Air conditioning condensate, j. Irrigation water,k. Springs,l. Water from crawl space pumps,m. Footing drains,n. Lawn watering runoff,o. Water from individual residential car washing,p. Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands,q. Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges,r. Residual street wash water, and s. Discharges or flows from firefighting activities.”

According to the Florida Statutes, enforcement is the responsibil-ity of the local MS4 operator of municipality. Penalties for an illicitdischarge vary from operator to operator and are based on state andlocal laws and ordinances. Each day the discharge occurs is consid-ered a separate violation. The penalties can include any or all of thefollowing:

• Written warning• Stop work order• Submission of a corrective action plan• Costs associated with water sampling• Costs associated with clean up• Fines• ImprisonmentSo, what does this mean for the roofing contractor? Wash water

generated from pressure washing cannot enter the storm waterwaste system. Roof and street drains tie directly into the stormsewer system and ultimately, directly to our waterways. The roofingcontractor must collect and properly dispose of the wash water.Wash water that drains onto soft-scape and is absorbed into theground is acceptable as long as it does not enter the storm sewer.

I submitted an inline request for clarification through the Hills-borough County Information & Services Center Portal. In response,Paula Noblitt, Manager of Compliance Enforcement with the Hills-borough County Water Management Division wrote, “Collectionand treatment of wash water for proper disposal at a permitted treat-ment facility is the recommended practice. Cleaning of any surface,regardless of whether chemical or only physical means are used,generates a waste water stream. The waste stream is considered in-dustrial waste water and is subject to permitting and regulation.Discharges to surface water (a storm drain, ditch, retention pond,etc.) are subject to regulation under 62-4, 62-620, 62-660, and 62-302, Florida Administrative Code under the Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection. In addition, Chapter 1-5, Rules of the En-vironmental Protection Commission (EPC) also regulates these dis-charges as the water quality can be a concern.”

Roof waste water can contain a higher concentration of pollu-tants and hydrocarbons than regular rainwater, which can pose ahealth risk to both human and aquatic life.

Pollutants typically vary depending on the geographical locationof the building. Busy traffic patterns, airport runways, and varioustypes of manufacturing facilities in the proximity will affect the levelof environmental pollutants that have been deposited on the roofsurface. The processes that occur within the building, which ventonto the roof, will also affect the quality of the waste water. The roofof a restaurant for example, would probably contain animal fatsfrom the kitchen exhaust fans.

It is important for the roofing contractor to be aware of these reg-ulations and take the appropriate steps to protect their business,their client, and the environment.

Michael Schuman is a Senior Field Advisor with Tremco Roofing& Building Maintenance. He has spent 40 years in the roofing in-dustry, is a Registered Roof Consultant with RCI, Inc., and a Con-struction Document Technologist with CSI.

Additional Notes: The Authorization Status for EPA’s StormwaterConstruction and Industrial Programs. The state of North Carolinais authorized to implement the NPDES stormwater program, as de-scribed in the article. For Indian Country of North Carolina, theEPA is the Permitting Authority (Permit No. NCR1200I. The state ofSouth Carolina is authorized to implement the NPDES stormwaterprogram for all regulated discharges.


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