b'Standing Seallt Metal Roof SysteD1s by Bob LaCosse In1988,anewASTMNRCA Associate Executive Director E06SubcommitteewasTask Groups 1, 2, and 4 presently have draftsdocuments of formedwithatitleofunder the same name asthe Task GroupsandTask "Performanceof MetalGroup 3 has two draft test methodsinvolving Water RoofSystems",andPenetrationsExterior Metal Roof Panels by ofUniform designatedasE06.57.Static Air Pressure Difference and Rate ofLeakage Air SpearheadingtheThrough Exterior Metal Roof Decks. formationofthis subcommitteewastheThe standing seam metal manufacturers are in a hurry to American Iron and Steelget these standardsapprovedandprintedby ASTM Institute(AISI),andthebecause there are no specifications or test procedures on MetalBuildingan industry-wide basis. Each manufacturer has his own Manufacturersspecifications and criteria. Association (MBMA).Bob Lacosse Recent draftsof the above five documents that were There are four task groups within this subcommittee, asreviewedanddiscussedattheOctober ASTME06 follows:meetings show that they are a long way from satisfactory completion to become ASTM standards. 1.E06.57.01- Specifications for Structural Standing Seam Steel RoofInsteadof puttingthenecessarycriteria,physical Systems. properties andtest procedures in these documents to 2.E06.57.02 - Specifications for Structural Standingmake them good ASTM standards, the manufacturers Seam Aluminum Roof Systems.are endeavoring to "rubber stamp" the criteriain the documents of AISI and MBMA. 3.E06.57.03 -Evaluate and Establish Test Methods for, the Performance ofRoof- - - Itnot appropriate to reference criteria in non-consensus MetalSystems.is specifications and test procedures in ASTM consensus 4.E06.57.04- StandardPracticeforInstallationofstandards. Metal Roofs.Continued on Page 4 Prez SezContinuedPage 1 from increaserevenueaswellasormedium sizecompanies.Yourwere discussed. He made some valid profitability?financial strength is relative to yourpoints regarding the manufacturers\' currentsizeandyourpersonalresponsibilities in the warranties. Sit down with youradvisorsandcommitments. make goalsfor1990 as well asaOne area in which we all needto plan for reaching those goals. LookAnother way to help in planning istread lightly is on warranties issued harder at your business. Rememberto be a memberofMRCA. Don\'t letby the roofing contractor. Bonding profit is not a dirty word. In someyour membership lapse. You can\'tcompanies are not willing to bond instancesyou might findthat youafford to buythe information youjobs in which a roofer\'s liabilities need to expand into other areastoget fromthisorganizationatanyare longer than two years.Ifthey increase your profit dollars. Do notprice. Also, you can\'tknow this is a requirement prior to afford to have beafraidtocomeupwiththeseyour competition as non-members.bid time, they will generally qualify ideas and discuss them openly withRemember any mistakes they makethe bid bond and this could cost you your staff.throughlackof beinginformeda job. When you see this requirement, reflectsbadlyonallroofingimmediatelycheckwithyour Our industry needs to be profitablecontractors.bonding company andthen tryto to grow, to hire the best people, andget the owner to limit your warranty purchase the safest and most modernOn a different subject, but equallytime to two years. roofing equipment.Manufacturersimportant,is roofing warranties.I alsoneedtolook at acompany\'shave read an article in Professional"So what," you say, "I\'ll warranty financial strength and commitmentRoofingwrittenbyRoyClonts,non-bonded jobs." Beware thatif totheroofingindustryforitsRoofingConsultant,on "Problem installers. This is not a play for largeRoofs" in which roofing warrantiesContinued on Page 4 Page 2'