may program kicking the can down the...
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May Program
p2. President’s Message
p3. Golf Tournament Winners
p4. Industry Websites
p5. June Calendar
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May 2014 Volume 27 - 5
Opinions expressed in any of the articles submitted to the Shear Bull are not necessarily the opinions of the Palm Beach County Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association. The Shear Bull is a forum for those involved in the roofing industry including building officials & inspectors.
Kicking the Can Down the Road My new favorite television program is “Catch A Contractor”, a reality show that exposes residential remodelers who run off with the homeowners money before the job is completed, or simply deliver horrible workmanship. Comedian Adam Carolla and his general contractor friend set up stings to get the bad contractor to come back and repair and/or complete the project. To make sure it includes the requisite reality show “train wreck”, every episode includes a confrontation between the homeowner and the sleaze-ball contractor, complete with screaming, crying, finger pointing, and spittle flying. After listening to the presentation at our March general membership meeting, I’m afraid we’re heading toward a much scarier version of “Catch A Contractor”, involving legitimate, conscientious build-ers and roofers. Dr. Sudhir Railkar presented results of a study by Oak Ridge National Laboratories and GAF, involving sealed attics and spray foam insulation problems in hot and humid climates. For an overview of the complete, com-prehensive study, google “energy design of sealed attics”, then scroll down and click on the pdf of “Next Generation Attics and Roof Systems - U.S. Department of Energy”. One of the primary goals of the overall study is to develop a sealed attic approach that is superior to the spray foam approach currently used; however, Dr. Railkars talk focused on the troubling data generated from the second phase of the study (his powerpoint presentation is supposed to be available soon). A series of charts and graphs showed sealed attics with spray foams, such as icynene, had higher heating and cooling costs than properly vented attics AND greatly
heating and cooling costs than properly vented attics AND greatly increased moisture in the attic space and roof sheathing. The ensuing discussion pointed out that, despite the appearance of a serious problem with sealed spray foam attics, they continue to be specified by architects because they earn more energy certification points than a vented attic design. In our own industry, the evidence is anecdotal, but it is safe to say we have all experienced or heard of a roof leak over spray foamed sheathing that contained disproportionately more rotted wood than found in roof leaks over vented attics. Even more disturbing are the stories of rotted sheathing in sealed attics with no evidence of a roof leak. Prior to this new study data, it was an environment of, “Are you going to believe your eyes, or what we’re telling you?” Now is the time to be proactive. It doesn’t make sense to say you will deal with it when it comes to your doorstep. As the roofing contractor, you will point your finger at the builder, who points there finger at the architect, who points at the government. The problem is it won’t be Adam Corolla knocking on your door, but a lawyer in a three piece suit, who is going to point at everybody, in an effort to shake out every possible dollar. The NRCA (or FRSA) needs to begin a dialogue with the NAHB and AIA. All three groups need to lobby the government and any other energy certification bodies to stop incen-tivizing sealed attic designs until a system is developed that addresses the problems we all know exist. If we continue to kick the can down the road, it is just a matter of time before the reality show we’ll be playing is The Biggest Loser.
Using Social Mediain Business
6:00PM-7:00PM - Networking6:30PM - Check-In
Place: Holiday Inn 1301 Belvedere Rd (At I 95 Exit 69)
West Palm Beach, FL 33406Contact: Ron Frano 655-5393
Valerie Staggs,Ryan Williams Agency
May 28, 2014
By Mark Landis, Florida Roofing of Palm Beach County, Inc.
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Well May is here but it doesn't feel like spring; this may be a preview of what the summer will be like. It will be brutal! Our Annual Golf Outing was a success and I want to thank all who supported our function from players, sponsors, and our volunteers.
The long awaited FRSA/ TRI Roof Tile Manual 5th Addition is �nally available for purchase for $15.00 each. FRSA Members can receive one free copy, BUT is not approved for use till the FBC Commission approves the manual. At that time FRSA will notify everyone of the approval.
It appears OSHA is extending the compliance date for crane operators certi�cation to November 10, 2017, but keep an eye on the OSHA website to be sure of any other changes.
Our program this month, presented by Valerie Staggs, will be very informative about using social media in your business, hope to see everyone there.
Joe ByrnePresident
Michael DaleyVice President
George JacobazziSecretary
Daniel StokesTreasurer/Past President
Ronald A. Frano MBAExecutive Director
BOARD MEMBERS • Walt Millet • Glenn Rimpela • Mark Landis • Ben Preston • Mark Terlep • Charles Rollo
Legal CounselBob Marell of Glickman/Witters/Marell
561-478-1111
Program,Publication & WebJoe Byrne (561) 471-8363
Palm Beach County BoardRepresentatives:
Construction Industry Licensing BoardMark Landis (561) 833-9704
Construction Board of Adjustment & AppealsPeter Dzenutis (561) 844-0892
Building Code Advisory BoardJoe Byrne (561) 471-8363
Construction Industry Management CouncilJoe Byrne (Chairman) (561) 471-8363
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1st Place Winners Chris EnglishCharlie RolloDanny StokesChris Held 2nd Place Winners Jeff EagleJamie HigbeeKevin SturdyBobby Chisholm
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• ASTM - www.guidance-inc.com/~roofroof/• American Consulting Engineers Council - acec.org• American Institute of Architects - aia.org• American Society of Civil Engineers - asce.org• Building Officials Association of Palm Beach County - www.boapbc.org & www.boapbc.org/links• Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau - www.CEDARBUREAU.org• Construction Industry Management Council (CIMC) - www.cimcpbc.com• Construction Specifications Institute - http://www.csinet.org• Copper Development Association - http://www.copper.org• Division of Workers’ Compensation - http://www.wc.les.state.fl .us./DWC/• Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Association - www.Floridaroof.com• Galvalume Sheet Producers - www.steelroofing.com• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) - http://www.nrca.net• National Society of Professional Engineers - nspe.org• Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) - www.rcasf.org• Roofing Industry Education Institute- http://members.aol.com/RIEIROOF/classes.htm• Roof Tile Institute - www.rooftile.org• Sheet Membrane and Component Suppliers to the Commercial Roofing Industry (SPRI) - www.SPRI.org• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) - http://www.smacna.org• The Council of American Building Officials (CABO) - http://www.cabo.org
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