IN THIS ISSUE:

  1. Weather-Tite and Weather-Tite GL Product Launch
  2. Automatic Shingle Specification Made Easy
  3. Roof of the Month
  4. Does your EMCO Building Products catalog need updating? Find out about all that we offer with BP Architectural Custom Services
  5. "Relax Weekend" Contest Winner

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1. WEATHER - TITE : NEW 3-TAB SHINGLE TECHNOLOGY

Emco Building Products Corp. is proud to announce the arrival of Weather-Tite, the new benchmark in 3-tab shingle technology. Having experienced extreme weather conditions over the last few years, consumers have challenged the roofing industry to make asphalt shingles with high wind resistance.

Weather-Tite shingles are your first choice for superior protection from Mother Nature’s worst weather. They feature a patent-pending design using theHurricane Band, a second strategically-positioned adhesive strip. This enables the shingles to hold firm in heavy winds up to 175 km/h (110 mph) when the shingles are installed as per high wind application instructions.

Weather-Tite GL, the fiberglass version of the shingle, has a wind resistance of 145 km/h (90 mph) when installed as per high wind application instructions. Weather-Tite and Weather-Tite GL conform to wind resistance standards ASTM D3161-95,Type I and UL 997. The shingles were tested as prescribed by Dade County #PA 100.

Along with superior wind resistance, Weather-Tite GL has a Class A fire rating.

Weather-Tite (organic) and Weather-Tite GL (fiberglass) come with a 25 year warranty to ensure complete peace of mind for you.

 

 

2. AUTOMATIC SHINGLE SPECIFICATION MADE EASY & ACCURATE



Get all the information required to specify roofing shingles and state of the art installation instructions!
 

1) Go to: HTTP://architects.emcobp.com
• Open SpecRite
• Open the Shingle Cost Comparison PDF file (Print it or save it on your hard drive if you want to work with both files on your screen).

From the main SpecRite screen, you can access all the information you need such as cost comparison,
technical specifications and color:
 

In SpecRite
• Confirm your region.
• Confirm the slope of the roof. If different sections have different slopes, create separate specifications for each section.
• Select the shingles. With integrated information at hand, such as cost comparison, warranties, shingles models and colors, you are in complete control of the specification in order to select the best product every time.
• Select the eave protection. SpecRite will propose the « basic » composition given your prior choices and will then ask you to confirm.
• Select the underlayment.
 

Get the spec ready to paste into your master specification!

 

Warranty instructions are just a click away!

Application instructions are just a click away!


 

3. ROOF OF THE MONTH

La Casa Batlló (1905)

The pictures below shows the roof of the famous Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Spain It is the work of renowned Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. The roof is made from a series of blue and pink ceramic tiles. The shape of the tiles gives the roof a unique appearance which reminds one of a dragon’s back. To complete this one of a kind structure, Gaudi had to ignore several municipal laws.

 

 

4. BP ARCHITECT CUSTOM SERVICES

From the conception phase of a building project through to its implementation, you can depend on Emco Building Products Corp. to supply the required technical support.

The BP Architect Custom Services is our commitment to provide you with:

1 - Up to date information :

Our
Section 7 Binder includes up to date technical data sheets and brochures for each and every shingle model, actual warranty policies, installation guidelines, as well as technical information and samples of roofing underlayments and eaves protection.

2 - Product selection and specification tools:

The Color Selector Folder is an appealing and easy-to-work catalogue giving an instant
overview of the complete line of products. Basic product characteristics, warranty, applicable standards and coverage are listed for fast and efficient product selection.

Other product selection tools made available to the specification writer include larger size shingle boards that are easy to handle but yet deliver a more
realistic image of the shingle model and color.

3 - Specialized Web site:

We deliver all the information you need to efficiently design your roofing project. Don’t miss our exclusive selection and specification tools. Our Color Selector lets you mix and match roofing shingles with exterior sidings. Our digitalized color matching system
facilitates roof design. Our Budget Estimator lets you acquire an estimated retail cost of all shingle models from a continually updated table. At glance, find out the average cost per bundle, cost per square foot and an estimation of all installation cost for each type of shingle. Select the best value for your customer. Creating your own “fool-proof” roof system specification can’t be any simpler than with our Short Form Specification tool available at www.emcobp.com. For instant access to the BP Architectural Custom Services web site type the following link; http://architects.emcobp.com.


4 - Free product catalogues and samples delivery on demand:

Your binder needs to be updated? You’re currently working on a project and need specific information and samples rushed to you? You need to set a meeting with a technical representative? Call our national toll free number at 1-800-567-2726 and ask to speak with the Architect Program Coordinator or request an update on line.

 

 

 

 


 

5. RELAX WEEKEND >> CONTEST WINNER

EMCO Building Products Corp. participated at the Construct Canada 2003 trade show which was held in Toronto from December 3 to December 5, 2003.

During the three-day event, we held a contest offering a two-night stay at the Cranberry Resort in Collingwood, Ontario. The winning ballot belonged to Mr. Alexander Temporale of ATA Architect Inc.

We would like to thank the hundreds of participants and hope to meet you at the 2004 Construct Canada trade show. Once again we will be present in Toronto from December 1 to December 3 to showcase all our new residential and commercial roofing products, as well as innovations in building envelope technology.


 

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9500 St-Patrick
Lasalle, Québec
H8R 1R9
Telephone : (514) 364-7653
Fax : (514) 364-9029
E-mail : ebelley@emcoltd.com
 

 

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