FEBRUARY 2015

VOL 4 ISSUE 2

REPORTER Rooftop

Upcoming Events

February 24-26, IRE

New Orleans

May 20, Diner Meeting, TBA

August 19, Dinner Meeting, TBA

November 11

Annual Meeting

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From the President... Inside this Issue: SDRCA Vision 2015

New BOD for 2015

Asphalt Cost Bulletin

**NEW**, Monthly Safety

Corner

• NRCA Discount for SDRCA Members

I would like the thank Bob Craig and Norb Lohse, of Loshe2, for their presentation at the January SDRCA dinner meeting on their input concerning condensation issue with re-gards to the installation of Cool Roof Systems. Although no concrete solutions where presented, many ideas where ex-plored, and the program continued to heighten the awareness of the issue to the attending contractor members.

The SDRCA completed the two Build A Roof projects. Due to low contractor participation, I know that everyone is extremely busy, the SDRCA paid to have the projects com-pleted. I would like to thank the Manufacturers, Distributors, and Contractors who participated. A special thanks to Wayne Sorensen for his efforts on the Rebuilding Together San Diego project. Also thanks to Gary Gilmore for all the work that he put in to make these project happen. Hopefully in the future we will have more participation from our membership.

Our Executive Director, James Robyn, will be representing the SDRCA at the IRE. He will be attending meetings with Executive Directors of Roofing Contractors Association form across the country. We will be looking forward to hearing what other Associations are doing, what issues they are ad-dressing, and maybe getting some fresh ideas on how to grow our Association.

Once again I would like to remind you if you want to sub-mit an article to publish in our newsletter or have a topic or issue you want to see addressed at dinner meeting contact James at the SDRCA website.

Fred Bouman, SDRCA President

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750 Monterey Pass Road Monterey Park, CA 91754750

(P): (323) 261-5122 • (F): (323) 261-8799 • Nat’l): (800) 421-6174 www.roofmaster.com

SDRCA WINTER 2015

Roofmaster 55 gal NFL

Insulated Hot Lugger $1,695.

00

Roofmaster NFL Insulated

Aluminum Feltlayer $2,775.

00

P/N 514022

Ladder Strap Tie-Off

Device (w/2 Straps) Cal-OSHA Compliant

$18.

25

5 Gal HOT Bucket

w/ Side Handle $42.

00

4” Steel Roller w/

Stand Up Frame $40.

00

18x8.50 Wheel

Assembly 3.2” Hub $98.

00

Blade Pick ‘em

Deep Hook (top) or

Bow Tie (bottom) $1.

60 / 5 pack

P/N 103059

Quick Change

Retractable Knife

(12 + Counter Display) $5.00 each = $60.00

Triac-ST $395.

00 Gun Only*

$445.00 With Tip**

P/N 720808

Doublewide

Tank Spreader $605.

00

P/N 354815

P/N 250122

P/N 354022

P/N 774413*

P/N 774414**

P/N 505053

P/N 774024

P/N 512605

P/N 354059

*Prices Effective:

1/12/15 to 3/31/15

Dan Dallenbach Mobile: 951-217-0838 Fax: 909-596-5779 dan@roofmaster.com

The mission of the San Diego Roofing Contractors’ Association is to establish and maintain profes-sional standards and practices in the roofing industry through education and public awareness. Adopted January 1997

To elevate...To protect and defend...To cooperate...so that all benefit.

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The SDRCA Mission Statement:

The San Diego Roofing Contractors' Association (SDRCA) has been serving the Roofing Industry for over forty years.

Times, techniques and technology has changed, but the SDRCA Core Values, Code of Ethics, Mission and Vision Statement has not. The 2014 Board of Di-rector Team is committed and dedicated to serving our members and this associa-tion with new education, resources, training and savings for the purpose of helping our members continue a tradition of profitability and professionalism in our industry. It is the intent of this Association to establish and maintain professional standards and prac-tices in the Roofing Industry through education and public awareness. Our members are com-mitted to excellence and they use the benefits offered by the Association to help obtain this goal. The SDRCA encourages you to become fully aware of the potential problems of dealing with an unli-censed, uninsured roofer.

The SDRCA was formed in 1957 to preserve and promote the art of roofing application. SDRCA members recognize that after 52 years of innovation in roofing technology and Application, the fol-lowing goals are as meaningful and relevant today as they were yesterday and will be tomorrow.

The SDRCA remains a strong supporter of open competition and the free enterprise system; indeed, this competitive environment led to the success of its members. SDRCA members recognize that the perpetuation of such a healthy business environment is greatly influenced by their own professional conduct. The SDRCA supports the following practices, and encourages them in its members.

SDRCA Member Code of Ethics: 1. To conduct my business in an ethical manner, so that I will reflect credit and confidence by the public in our

industry as well as my own business.

2. To consider my vocation worthy and dignified and thus affording a distinct opportunity to serve society.

3. To hold that the exchange of my goods and service for a fair profit is legitimate and ethical, provided all parties in the exchange are benefited.

4. To elevate the standards of my vocation by exercising a high degree of care in the execution of all work, and correct any defective work as a direct challenge to my ability and integrity.

5. To protect and defend the public from fraudulent and unethical practices affecting our industry.

6. To cooperate with the association in its effort to better conditions in the industry, so that public, manage-ment, capital and labor will all mutually benefit.

7. To operate my business in accordance with the rules and regulations of constituted authority at all levels and in a manner which will leave no doubt as to my loyalty to my country and its ideals and fundamental principals.

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Certified Contractor Program

The SDRCA Certified Contractor Member Program is now in affect. Please send in an overview of your safety program, information on education and/or train-ings you performed in 2014, and any information on charitable projects you are cur-rently involved with or completed in 2014.

At that time the SDRCA will send you your marketing packets to use as you see fit.

Welcome New Member

Dataforma

Dataforma was created 10 years ago by a commercial roofing contractor in southern Pennsylvania to handle all of the issues that every contractor has in their office. Misplaced paperwork, redundant entries for billing, incomplete contact management systems and lost service billings were some of our key issues. Originally created to help our specific company, our president (a 3rd generation roof-ing contractor) realized that we may have gotten lucky and created the ‘single system’ that every roofing contractor was looking for.

Being web-based, Dataforma grows every day based off direct user feedback. We take the needs of our contractors and build new functionality every single day. Our contractors now run completely paperless service departments and even create their customized roof inspections directly from their mobile devices using the Dataforma mobile app.

Dataforma has become a single system for roofing contractors to manage the entire business; bid/sales tracking, scheduling, contact management, photo/doc storage, complete service manage-ment, warranty creation/management, proposal generation and even an online interface for building owners to see selected info/photos via the contractor’s website.

Asphalt Cost Bulletin Update

Thank you to Chuck Gallinat of Owens Corning for providing the Asphalt Cost Bulletin Update explaining how Asphalt and Crude Oil Drivers Impact On Asphalt Shingle Markets.

That Bulletin is attached at the end of this newsletter.

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SDRCA February 2015 Safety Corner 1st SDRCA Safety Day of 2015 

RWC Building Products in Spring Valley will host this event on Friday, February 27th, 

2015 from 

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Please see attached flyer for details.  

Roofing Safety: NRCA / OSHA 10‐hour Program 

 

The NRCA  is sponsoring an OSHA 10‐hour program on  roofing safety March 5th‐6th, 2015  in Or‐

ange, California. This is the only OSHA 10‐hour construction program specifically designed to help 

you identify and avoid hazards you are likely to encounter every day on the jobsite. The class in‐

cludes  video  segments  of  job‐site  scenarios  that  show  typical  hazards  and  their  appropriate 

remedies. This information is essential because you need to know OSHA's current requirements 

for safety and health standards and verify that you follow these standards. All attendees will re‐

ceive an OSHA 10‐hour safety training completion card. 

Roofing Safety: OSHA 10‐hour Program Discontinued – March 5‐6, 2015  

Location: Dave & Buster's, 20 City Boulevard West #1 Bldg. G, The Outlets at Orange, Orange, Calif. 92868 Schedule: Day 1: 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. (7:30 a.m. continental breakfast) Day 2: 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (6:30 a.m. continental breakfast) Accreditation: Education credit – OSHA 10-hour safety training com-pletion card.

Cost is $495.00 to NRCA members / $595.00 to non-members. SDRCA members receive the NRCA discounted rate of $495.00, but must enroll by calling NRCA's customer service department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) and identifying themselves as a SDRCA member. Only NRCA members can receive the discounted rate using online enroll-ment.

NRCA customer service: (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or email at info@nrca.net. Website: http://www.nrca.net/store/detail/roofing-safety-osha-10-hour-program/1304

Questions on the SDRCA Safety Day or NRCA / OSHA 10-hour Pro-gram?

Contact Dan Dallenbach of Roofmaster Products Company at 951-217-0838.

1st SDRCA SAFETY DAY of 2015

With RWC Building Products

8674 Jamacha Road ● Spring Valley, CA 91977 PH: (619) 464-5400 ● FAX: (619) 464-4076

When: Friday, February 27th, 2015 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Dan Dallenbach of Roofmaster Products Company will be showing the latest in

safety equipment and personal fall arrest and fall restraint devices. This session will

be an informal review of safety equipment, Cal-OSHA job site requirements and the

proper use of safety devices for all roofing foreman and crew members. Visit us at

your convenience during the hours of 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sandwiches and

beverages will be available during the lunch hour. This seminar will count as one

meeting towards satisfying the SDRCA 2015 attendance requirement.

QUESTIONS? Contact RWC Spring Valley at 619-464-5400,

Hal Angus of RWC at 619-778-7919 or

Dan Dallenbach of Roofmaster at 951-217-0838.

2014 Board of Directors

Fred Bouman, President Doug Barry, Vice President Eric Richardson, Sec/Tres.

RSI Roofing J.P. Witherow Roofing Specialists of San Diego

Dennis Parra II, Director Gary Gilmore, Director Patricia Mosteller, Director

Parra Building Consultants RSG San Diego Pacific United Insurance

Bob Meyer, Director Dawn Shaw, Director Dave Britton, Director

Duro-Last Eagle Roofing Products APOC

Dan Gentile, Director Dan Dallenbach, Director Sid Scott, Past President

Polyglass Roofmaster Products Premier Roofing of CA

James Robyn, Executive Director

SDRCA

Thank You to the 2015 Advocate Sponsors

Diamond Emerald

SDRCA Contact Information

PO Box 1328

Solana Beach, CA 92075

888-825-0621 Phone/Fax

ed@sdrca.com

www.SDRCA.com

The SDRCA wishes to Thank our contributing Sponsors. The ability to bring ongoing, valuable educational, social and professional benefits and training is dependant upon our sponsors. We look forward to the new spon-

Asphalt Bulletin Update* | January 2015      

UPDATE: Asphalt and Crude Oil Economic Drivers Impact   

On Asphalt Shingle Market    

This bulletin is an update to the material published in November 2014. It provides you with a summary of relevant and timely industry information relative to crude oil price fluctuations, demand for fuel products, and industry factors that influence the supply and cost of asphalt in U.S. domestic markets.    

 Exhibit 1  

During December 2014 and January 2015, 

prices for crude oil and some of the major 

refined products like gasoline have fallen 

significantly.  Asphalt, however, is subject 

to different supply and demand forces 

than crude oil and gasoline, and asphalt 

prices behave differently as a result.  

  

Prices for asphalt have declined 

somewhat, as they normally do in the 

winter months, but the magnitude of 

those drops is less than what the crude oil 

and gasoline markets have experienced.   

  Exhibit 2   In fact, the price of West Texas  

Intermediate crude was 40 percent lower 

in December 2014 than it was that same 

month in 2013.  Roofing asphalt prices, 

however, are down an average of just 1 

percent during that same time.  

  

The crude and asphalt markets have 

diverged markedly over the last few years 

when it comes to supply.  Since 2010, U.S. 

crude production has increased by nearly 

50 percent, and world crude production is 

up approximately 5 percent (see Exhibit 

1). By contrast, U.S. asphalt production 

during that period has fallen more than 15 percent (Exhibit 2).  

  

The crude oil market is also being influenced by long‐term strategic factors.  Some producers that have 

lost market share as North American crude production has grown are looking to recapture that share with 

more aggressive pricing.  Industry observers see this as amplifying and extending crude price 

declines.1,2,1,2  

                                                            1 Goldman Sachs Commodities Research, “New Oil Order: Lower for Longer to Keep Capital Sidelined” (Jan. 11, 2015) 2 Goldman Sachs Investment Research, “Research Roundtable: Deflation and Consolidation Rule in the New Oil Order” (Jan. 12, 2015)

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Asphalt Bulletin Update* | January 2015      

  

We will continue to monitor the markets during these volatile times and hope that this information is 

helpful to you in planning your business.  

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1 U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Short Term Energy Outlook” (December 2014)

International Energy Agency, “Oil Market Report” (Dec. 12, 2014)  

November 2014 Bulletin (Previously published; Footnote sequence updated)  

Despite the well‐publicized recent declines in the price of crude oil to two‐year record lows, asphalt costs 

remain stubbornly above last year’s levels. Exhibit A illustrates that 2014 asphalt costs are up versus the 

same period in 2013, more than three times the U.S. Producer Price Index inflation over the same time 

period.5 Paving activity, which accounts for approximately 85 percent of asphalt produced in the U.S.,6 

picked up after a particularly difficult winter, and was described by market participants “as the busiest 

paving season in some time.”7  

Exhibit A:  Asphalt Costs and WTI $/Bbl.   

  

After reaching a high of $107.50 per 

barrel in June, West Texas  

2

Intermediate (WTI) crude has fallen to 

an average price in October of this 

year of $84.70/bbl.   

  

Prices for benchmark heavier, more 

asphaltic crudes such as Western 

Canadian Select (WCS) have also 

fallen, but they are not down as much 

as WTI. Crack spreads, a proxy for 

refinery gross margins, have also 

contracted through the year.  

  

Exhibit B: U.S. Asphalt Production and Yield Percentage   

  

The continuing decline in the 

production of asphalt in the U.S. has 

put upward pressure on prices over 

time. As Exhibit B shows, production 

of asphalt in the U.S. has been 

steadily declining since 2005.   

  

This has been driven in large part by 

declining refinery yields as refiners 

have put in a variety of upgrading 

assets designed to produce less 

asphalt.   

 

 

Asphalt Bulletin Update* | January 2015      

  

  

 

 

 

 

     

  65 Bureau”2013 Asphalt of Labor Usage Statistics S vey.” Asphalt Institute (2014);  ur

7 Argus Asphalt Report (Aug. 1, 2014) Since the beginning of the “shale revolution” this decline has been aided by the gradual de‐asphalting of 

North American crude stocks. The fastest growing areas of oil production have been in shale‐rich fields 

such as Bakken (ND), Utica (OH), Marcellus (PA), and Eagle Ford (TX), which yield crudes that are “lighter” 

than benchmark crudes like WTI.    

  

  

Exhibit C:  Growth in U.S. Shale Crude Oil Production  

  

  As shown in Exhibit C, U.S. shale crude production 

has risen steeply over the past four years, and is 

forecasted to rise as new wells continue to be 

developed in the major shale plays.   

  

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This is best illustrated in a statement in the July 

18, 2014 issue of the Argus Asphalt Report: 

Midwest and Atlantic coast refiners are receiving 

less asphalt‐rich Canadian crude than last year, 

and the light sweet Bakken many of them are 

now processing yields little asphalt.8    

  

  

  

  

If refiners continue to increase consumption of 

these light crudes in their refineries, asphalt 

production is likely to decline from current levels even if refinery utilization remains robust.   

  As always, we hope that this bulletin has been helpful in planning your business.   

  

  

                           John Amonett            

 

 

Asphalt Bulletin Update* | January 2015      

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  General Manager, Asphalt        

  

  

  

   1 Argus Asphalt Report Aug. 1, 2014  

*Content of this bulletin based on information generally obtained from:  • Poten & Partners Weekly Asphalt Monitor http://www.poten.com/PubHea nes.aspx?id=4396&page=8dli  • Argus Asphalt Report www.argusmedia.com/Oil-Products/Argus-Asphalt  • U.S. Bureau of Lab r Statisticso www.bls.gov/  • Schneider Electric  • U.S. Energy Information Administration www.eia.gov  • Owens Corning management estimates