If you’re heading to New Orleans for the IRE Show next week, please stop by our booth (#2317). There’s lots of good stuff “cookin” here at OMG that we want to share and plenty of products for you to see. We’ll also be holding Product Demonstration Clinics for several of our key product lines:
RhinoBond | AccuTrac & AccuSeam | OlyBond500
Demonstrations will be held Monday and Tuesday at 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00; however there’s much more to see at the booth.
 So put Booth 2317 on your “must see” list. While you're there, enter our daily drawing for an induction cooktop package and check out our "Get 'Em While They're Hot" Contractor Deals! We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans.
RhinoBond: The Answer for Metal Roof Problems
 Metal roofs add to the aesthetics of the structure and help it to blend into the local environment. But they can also be a nightmare.
Over time, weather, UV exposure, acid rain and building expansion and contraction can leave them rusting, leaking and falling apart.
Caulking joints and coating the roof may not be the best long-term solution, and installing a new metal roof is very expensive. That’s why many building owners opt for a long lasting single-ply system.
 Historically, single-ply systems were difficult to install in these applications, requiring specific membrane orientation and special width materials. But RhinoBond has changed all that; now installing a thermoplastic roofing system in metal retrofit applications is easier than ever.
Check out the RhinoBond metal retrofit installation video below or request a demonstration. And don't forget to get our new RhinoBond Metal Retro Brochure.
 
Use QuadFlash for Flashing Rooftop Pipe Penetrations
 Tired of call-backs from pitch pockets that just don’t perform? Try the new QuadFlash multi-pipe boot as a fast and efficient option for sealing clusters of rooftop pipes.
Unlike pitch pockets that can crack and fail as penetrations expand and contract, the QuadFlash boot provides a permanent and watertight flashing solution that accommodates building and pipe movement.
The QuadFlash boot holds up to four pipes ranging in size from 3/8- to 2-inches in diameter, and is primarily designed for new construction applications. However it can also be used in retrofit situations particularly when new rooftop equipment is being installed.
The one-piece aluminum base has a 6-inch tall, 8-inch wide stack and a 14-inch diameter flange for easy flashing on all commercial roofing systems. Dual Lok & Grip beads around the top of the stack seal the heavy duty EPDM cap securely in place. Molded rubber caps resist weathering, ozone, UV and accommodate pipe movement even in extreme temperatures. Available in black and white.
Contact your local roofing distributor or click QuadFlash for additional information.
Use PipeGuard Rather than Wood Blocks
Think that wood blocks are a better option than PipeGuard pipe supports? Think again!
Installing PipeGuard saves time and labor.
Consider the time at fully burdened labor rates that it takes your crew to make and install wood block pipe supports. The steps include cutting the lumber, cutting the slip sheet, attaching the pipe clamps and then installing them on the roof.
Estimated Costs:
Item |
Quantity |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost/Item |
Wood Blocks |
40 |
1.50/piece |
$ 60.00 |
Pipe Straps & Fasteners |
40 |
1.25/piece |
$ 50.00 |
Labor (10 min. each) |
6.7 hours |
$65/hour
(w/ burden) |
$435.50 |
Total Cost |
$545.50 |
OMG Pipe Supports (common size):
Item |
Quantity |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost/Item |
PipeGuard |
40 |
$10.50 |
$420.00 |
Labor |
10 min.
total |
$65/hour
(w/ burden) |
$ 10.83 |
Total Cost |
$430.83 |
 By comparison, there’s nothing to assemble with PipeGuard and it takes only a few seconds to install each one on the roof, saving you hours of time.
In addition, unlike wood supports, PipeGuard is designed to resist rain, freezing temperatures and destructive UV rays. As such, they allow pipes to expand and contract with temperature changes, and will not rot, deteriorate or damage the roof cover over time.
Equally important, PipeGuard pipe supports are available in the sizes and heights you need for your specific project. Six sizes accommodate pipes and conduit up to 5-inches in diameter, and at heights from 1.5- to 8.5-inches above the roof’s surface.
Contact your local roofing distributor or click PipeGuard for additional information.
OMG Fasteners for Metal Retro Applications
 OMG Fasteners are designed for attaching single-ply membrane systems to structural steel purlins (12-18 gauge) in standing seam metal roof retrofit applications.
The fastener has a 3/4-inch-long drill point that quickly cuts through the purlin before the threads engage in the metal roof. This design reduces point burnout and breakage and eliminates "jacking" between the purlin and standing seam metal.
OMG Retro Fasteners are compatible with the RhinoBond System, have OMG CR-10 corrosion resistant coating and are available in lengths from 3.75- to 10-inches.
Contact your local roofing distributor or click Retro Fastener for additional information.
A Green Option for LEED and Sustainable Projects
 OlyBond500 Green Insulation Adhesive is the perfect choice for environmentally friendly and LEED certified projects enabling you to reduce the impact on the environment while maintaining the highest level of adhesion.
With all of the same approval ratings as the original OlyBond500, OlyBond500 Green is made with a plant-based formula that uses rapidly renewable resources instead of petroleum based ingredients. And installation is quiet and odorless so you will not disturb building occupants.
 OlyBond500 Green is fast-acting and compatible with all common insulation types and roof decks. It can be used in both new and re-roofing applications, including installations that require multiple insulation layers.
Available in 5-gallon Bag-in-Box sets and in convenient SpotShot cartridges for any project size.
OlyBond500 Green is approved by most roof system manufacturers and is Factory Mutual, Florida Building Code and Miami Dade approved. And since it is actually green, it’s easy to see that what you specify really does end up on the roof.
Contact your local roofing distributor or click OlyBond500 Green for additional information.
| Out & About Look for OMG at a trade show near you! |
| February 22–24, 2010 |
IRE, Booth 2317, New Orleans, LA |
| March 17–19, 2010 |
NERCA, Booth 509, Boston, MA |
| March 25–30, 2010 |
RCI, Booth 713, Orlando, FL |
| June 17–19, 2010 |
FRSA, Booth 924, Orlando, FL |
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Josh has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President of Marketing for OMG Roofing Products. In his new role, Josh is responsible for expanding the company’s market share, exploring new growth opportunities, and developing the overall global marketing direction and strategy. 
