The Garland Company, Inc.

Garland and Tuscano-Maher Roofing Partner on Award-Winning Project

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) honored Saltsburg, PA roofing contractor Tuscano-Maher Roofing (TMR) for its outstanding contributions to the roofing industry. During the NRCA’s 120th annual convention, in March 2007, TMR was awarded a 2007 Gold Circle Safety Award, and was a finalist in the Innovative Solutions reroofing category.

The Gold Circle Safety Award is a special honor awarded for accident-free projects where the implementation of creative safety solutions is necessary to ensure public safety. The Innovative Solutions: reroofing nominees are recognized for providing unique solutions, with a high level of craftsmanship, for particularly challenging roofing projects.

The award-winning project was for the Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Altoona locomotive shop facility. The busy Altoona, PA facility required a total replacement of its roofing and siding, and necessitated the safe removal of asbestos containing roof materials (ACRM). Garland representative, Ken Dengler, partnered with TMR on the challenging project. Dengler reports, “This project required well-coordinated efforts to provide creative solutions to a unique series of problems. TMR has been a Garland-certified contractor for 20 years, and has an excellent reputation for quality workmanship and always placing the customer first. From top down, they’re an A-1 organization. Their recognition by the NRCA for their achievement is well deserved.”



Advanced Metal Roof Saves Time, Money, and Energy

The new R-Mer Lite™ II 30-year insulated steel roofing system has a lower life-cycle cost than any roof in its class. Its advanced construction ensures a superior watertight seal and simplifies installation, while its high-gloss white finish provides enhanced energy efficiency.

Recently introduced by The Garland Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance roofing solutions, the R-Mer Lite II insulated steel roofing system features fewer fasteners, an innovative aluminum seam bar, and a unique, free-floating and self-venting flashing design. Its lightweight steel composition is less than 3/4 of a pound per square foot installed. The standard high-gloss white finish of the R-Mer Lite II insulated steel roofing system provides exceptional protection against destructive UV rays, while significantly lowering surface temperatures and reducing energy costs.

According to John Pierson, Garland’s manager of engineering services, “R-Mer Lite II is engineered for optimal performance. Its improved components provide premium protection, and allow for quick and easy installation.”



Roof Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Vital for Value Assessment

The initial installation cost of a roof is an important consideration, but only a comprehensive life-cycle cost analysis can calculate the true cost-effectiveness of a roofing system over its entire useful life span. An all-inclusive cost analysis assesses a broad spectrum of data, and provides detailed information that is essential in formulating sound, long-term budget and asset management decisions to help maximize a roofing investment.

The Garland Company, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio based manufacturer of high-performance roofing solutions, recently introduced a new life-cycle cost analysis methodology that examines and evaluates initial cost comparisons, yearly maintenance requirements, and predicted life expectancies of a number of roofing options. Garland’s life-cycle cost analysis uses an economic model that factors in expected inflation rates for construction labor costs and roofing system material components, such as crude oil and asphalt, to accurately reflect all future expenditures throughout a roof’s lifespan. The tool then discounts those costs back to today’s dollars, based upon the required rate of return for a client’s specific industry group. In addition, it incorporates site-specific data, including environmental factors, climate, and annual utility costs, which vary from facility to facility.

Brian Lambert, Garland’s director of products and systems, explains, “A low-cost roof may initially appear as an attractive, budget-conscious option. But if it needs to be reroofed every ten years, its 30-year life-cycle cost escalates to more than three times the initial installation price. Garland’s life-cycle cost analysis evaluates all associated costs and variables in determining a viable, cost-effective roofing solution. It’s a valuable tool for any facility management program.”



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