b'In addition to the actual warranty itself, it is always impor- Quite simply, being a trusted advisor for property tant to be aware of any specific limitations on what the issuer will and will not warrant. Often these limitations are found in application and specification manuals, stated as such, A roof- owners can result in great partnerships and great ing system guarantee will not be issued for the following with-out prior approval.This author actually had a project where the manufacturer ofroofs being installed. a metal roof system was significantly engaged during the design phase of a project in the Virgin Islands, providing assistance with the wind design requirements for constructing a roof to perform with a design wind speed of 165 mph. Fast-forwardProtective Roofing through construction with their approved roofing contractor and a denial of guarantee issuance because the building was lo-cated near the ocean. While manufacturers may complain aboutSafety Productsintent to warrant documents being requested as a part of the submittal process, this requirement should be standard practice when the project conditions fall within a limitation stated by the manufacturer.Clarity Comes from Reading and Understanding BYQuite simply, being a trusted advisor for property owners can result in great partnerships and great roofs being installed. In the area of roofing material warranties and system guarantees, all of which are by definition limited, there is a vast array of offerings, and many times, misunderstandings of what is actu-ally being provided by the issuer. When finding yourself in a discussion of warranties and guar-antees, understanding what exactly is being offered by having researched the key provisions can position you to provide clar-ity to a property owner or roofing system specifier. This clar-ity will help avoid problems in the future and also help you be recognized as a valuable resource for information regarding roofing systems and their installation. The PR 100 Guardrail Systemis an efficient and practical perimeter guardrail that allows youto work right to the edge of the roof. Meets and exceeds OSHA & WCB requirementsHelene Hardy Pierce, F-IIBEC, is vice Accommodates: parapets and cant stripsEasy to installpresident of technical services, codes and Provides unobstructed access to roof edgeindustryrelationsforGAF.Shehas spent over 39 years in the roofing indus-try and has been very active in many in-dustry organizations. She is a fellow of both ASTM and IIBEC and currently serves as a director for PIMA, RCMA, NRCA and the RCI-IIBEC Foundation. Hardy Pierce is also chair of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproof-ing. She is a past president/chair of SPRI, PIMA and RCMA. The PR 600 Mobile Fall Protection SystemDerekHodgin,RBEC,RRO,PE,can be moved along the roof by pulling the cart to the desired working location, CCCA,ofConstructionScienceandproviding a safe working area. The PR 600 meets O.S.H.A. compliance 1926.502D.Engineering (CSE) in Westminster, SC, has over 25 years of experience as an en- Roofing & Sheet Metal Super Service Centresgineeringconsultant.Heisresponsible for facility condition inspections, failureEDMONTON, AB CALGARY, AB WINNIPEG, MB WESTON, ONanalyses,damageassessmentsandfo- (780) 432-2786 (403) 255-8236 (204) 338-7613 (Weston Road)BARRIE, ON HAMILTON, ON TORONTO, ON (416) 745-4111rensicengineeringinvestigationsofall types of structures. A large number of his projects have included(705) 792-6683 (905) 560-2858 (416) 534-8421 WESTON, ONanalysis of deficient construction cases including roofs, exteriorOAKVILLE, ON PICKERING, ON LONDON, ON (Signet Drive)walls, windows, doors, structural framing, civil site work and(905) 825-0034 (905) 426-4443 (519) 668-3626 (416) 744-2050building code review. www.sparmarathon.caORN THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 202117'