b'Cn\'"\' \'i:t) Tri-StateAssociationNew Typeof Siding for Wood andMasonryStructures Texturedfinish"Re-Nu-It,"aproBornatTopeka,Kansasductclaimedtore-surface,beautify andinsulate anytype of wood, clapborrd, masonry or shinglestructures, T HENAMEoftheneworgani relatedthat as ayoung salesman,hehas been announced by its originators, zationbornatTopeka,Kans.,had brought in ajob to his boss whoThe Re-Nu-It Corporation, 424 W. 42nd onJanuary12thistheTriproceededtoshowhimhowtoesti St., New York 18, N. Y.The manufacStatesRoofingContractors\'Associa mate.Thebossfiguredupthejobturer states this product is waterproof, tion,whichgotofftoastartwithand was appalled by thetotal, saying,containingthe two indestructible minforty-fivemembersheadedbyPresi "H- ! Youwon\'t get that price!Let\'serals asbestos andmica, and thatit is dentR.B.Stevenson, of the Dechandfigureit over again." So, according tonotmerelynailedonlikeordinary Roofing Co., Topeka, Kans.l\'igge,the job was re-figured but onlysidingbutfusedtothesurfaceby The Secretary ofthenew organiza.by cuttingthe labor cost, could adif speciallydesignedpowerfulpressurP. tion isRobert L. Hinmanofthe Hin ferent answer be got. And as Mr. Figgeequipment. manBros.,Lincoln,1\':ebr.BobHin emphasized,thelaborcostwastheThe process consists of Re-Nu-It beman reportsthat whilethe organiza onlyitemthat could not be changed.ing air-blastedtothe surface approxtionisnominallyatri-stateassocia He remarked that estimates were gen imately 1/16-inch thick, thus becoming tion, the roster of its members includeerallybasedonlaborcostsonjobsanactualpartoftheexistingstrucrepresentativesfromMissouri,Kan wherethe labor was speedyand effi ture.The features of thistype ofapsas.Nebraska,South Dakotaand Ok cient,andalsothatjobpriceswereplication is that it assures complete inlahoma.frequentlyestablishedontheerrorssulationandgreaterdurabilitywith of competitors.thec:dditionaladvantagethatbybeThe initial meeting which took thecoming part of the surface, the product formofaRoofing ClinicwasheldatMr. Charles L. Cockrell explained todoes not hide or alter any of the origthe Jayhawk Hotel, Topeka, Kans., onthose presentthe purpose behind theinalarchitectural lines and contours. January12th,1951,withatotalat organizationoftheareaclinics.HeBesides the above facts, it is further tendance of 65,of which45 were con relatedthattheChicagoAssociationstatedthatRe-1\':u-Itisavailablein a tractors.Inaddition to the fivestatesof whichhewas amember and past choice of7 custom colorsand that its mentioned there were representativespresident, was invaluable to contract , ppearance is avery definite assetas from Illinois, New York, Colorado andorsforsolvinglocallaborandotherbeingatexturedfinishitresembles Minnesota.problems, but that matters of nationalstucco and yetisnot quiteas coarse. Tom Dantz, general manager of thescope were better handled by the Na Itisreportedthattheproductcan Built-upRoofingDepartmentofthetionalAssociation.Heurgedthoseonlybeappliedbyfactoryapproved RuoeroidCompany,startedtheballpresent fortheirown preservation toapplicatorsandthatitscostisno rollingwith adiscussion of the neces organizelocally,andstatewideandgreaterthan the conventional type of sityforthemechanization of built-upto affiliate withthe NationalAssocia siding. roofing inwhichhestated that if hetion. wereto handlethetoolsof the tradeThemeetingclosedwithasum INBRIEF again, he would not work forany con mary of the objectives of the meetingA.Camisaisthe ownerofCamisa tractorwhorefusedtoemploythebyMr.~1:ertT.Buckley.FollowingBros.RoofingCo.at1901Broadway, labor saving, cost-reducing equi,pmentthisaCommitteewaschosenfromAlameda, Calif.The company specialwhichhad been introduced tothein whichProvisional Officers were elect izesinroofing, sheet metal workc:nd dustry duringthepast fewyears.ed.PresidentR.B.StevensonstatedheatingV.R.Ewingoperates Mr.BernieSchramm,N.R.C.A.Di that an open meeting of the new asso theEwingHomeInsulationCo.,exrector from Denver, Colorado, followedciationwouldbeheldsometimeinperts in rock wool insulationand metwith anexpositionoflaborlaws andApril.al weatherstripping . .regulations,thecontentofwhichisHe urged all contractors in the area sointeresting,thatitwillberepro covered by the new association to getorsareinvitedtocontactMr.R.B. ducedinthe MarchissueoftheNa in touch with himself or the secretaryStevenson, Dechand Roofing & Supply tionalRoofer.andsignifytheir intentionofgivingCo.,116,vestNorris,Topeka,Kans.; Estimating Costs was the title of the.upporttothe organization.F fur and Mr.R.L. Hinman, Hinman Bros., s \'or address by Carroll C. Figge. Mr. Figgetherinformation,interested contract- Inc., P. 0. Box 1906, Lincoln, Nebr. KingMops Certainly Are GoodAvailableinsize /orTheyWouldn\'tbeImitated1lbs.up We\'rehappyt theRoofingIndustryhastakenourword~ foragoodhing!Theysaymostroofersarefrom ,;Missouri"andhavetobeconvinced.Well,itdidn\'t takethemlongtofindout11King"MopsaretheBest re Buy!They\'madetolastlonger-theirshapespreads-hotstuffeasier.Theirlongshanksgiveprotection againstburning.andthebeautyofitis-ifaYarnsfurnishedareFiber , handlebreakslustscrewonanewone.NoneedtoGlass,SoftCotton,Cable throwthewholemop away.CordorR nCord.Sp.,. Bettergelyourordersin- yamsaregettingscarce ayowewanttotakecareofyouandhoveyoureapthecifymaterialandsize. benefits"King"Mopsbring. NELSONMOPCO.,4015 W.LakeSt.,Chicago 24, Ill. PAGE32NATIONAL ROOFER'