Up On the Roof Top

We have been "up on the roof top" now for over 35 years and have never been mistaken for Ol' St. Nick, albeit we would find it to be a complimentary identity mishap. The jolly man himself may have a bigger service area and a larger target audience but our mid-western clientele is pretty extensive with places in Texas, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa and of course, Kansas.

We have met some fantastic people along the way, and they are all pretty satisfied with their polyurethane spray foam roof systems or their air barrier systems for their commercial buildings.  This last year has been quite a ride. We became Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) accredited to install Air Barrier systems and, along with many others, are currently working with the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity House at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.

But aside from all of that, we want to wish everyone happy holidays and the best for the 2012 new year. We are looking forward to being "up on the roof top" for many more years to come.

What is Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing?

Spray polyurethane foam, commonly referred to as SPF is a spray-applied insulating foam plastic that is installed as a liquid and then expands many times its original size. Spray polyurethane foam can be adjusted and have many different physical properties depending on the use desired.

For example, the same basic raw materials that can make insulation foam semi-rigid and soft to the touch also creates high density roofing foam that is resistant to foot traffic and water. Specialized equipment is used to apply the spray polyurethane foam and proper technical training is important in order to get the best results.

For roofing, spray polyurethane foam insulates and eliminates thermal bridging through fasteners or gaps in decking while providing a long-lasting roofing system that has a life that can be extended by re-coating or recovering in an average of > 10 – 15 years. As a result spray polyurethane foam is used in a wide variety of applications including, but is not limited to:

• Roofing
• Air barriers
• Commercial and residential insulation in walls, ceilings, attics and basements
• Industrial insulation for pipes and tanks, cold storage facilities, freezers, walk-in coolers, and climate controlled buildings such as produce storage and clean rooms
• Flotation for boats, ships, barges, floating docks, etc.
• Higher density spray polyurethane foam has been used to increase the structural strength of wings in airplanes.

For more information on Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing in Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas, please visit http://www.washingtoncompaniesinc.com/what-is-spray-polyurethane-foam.html.

Lon Smith Roofing DFW Austin Launches Huge Training Initiative

Here's an article RCM recently published for Lon Smith Roofing DFW/Austin about a new training program they have launched. So much of the roofing business is about sales and they are smart to ensure their sales people are the best trained and prepared in the business. Hats off to Lon Smith!

Lon Smith Roofing announces first graduating class of “A1 Certified Professionals”

Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin Texas February 8, 2010

Lon Smith Roofing and Construction announced late last week the graduation of their first class of “A1 Certified Professionals”. Each Lon Smith inspector and estimator from Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin are now official “A1 Certified Professionals”

An “A1 Certified Professional” is trained and tested to inspect, collect, evaluate and calculate all the necessary data to achieve maximum performance from your entire roof system. After all, it’s not just a roof; it’s the umbrella over your home, business, and possessions.

“A1 Certified Professionals” from Lon Smith Roofing are highly qualified

Each building is unique in design and construction. To achieve the longest life and the most efficiency from your roof, each roofing solution should be designed with products appropriate for that unique roof system. It’s essential that you have a durable roof covering as well as balanced ventilation and adequate insulation. Only a trained and experienced roofing inspector or estimator of roofing systems has the necessary knowledge of newly developing products and methods to prescribe the best solution for your home. A1 Certified Professionals set the industry standard for depth of knowledge and application of the best solutions for your home. Insist on an A1 Certified Professional from Lon Smith for your home.

Rigorous Coursework and Testing

To achieve certification, each roofing professional is required to complete over 80 hours of classroom and field training followed by an extensive test. Training and testing equips these professionals with the knowledge to calculate all the necessary data to design a roof system that can provide maximum performance and ultimate peace of mind.

A1 Certified Professionals List of Graduates – February 2010

Jacob Canonico, Skeet Hooks, Bob Greene, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Terry McCree, Shane McNeel, Don Quate, Jason Rogers, Chris Somoge, David Yount, Chris Key, Trent Hyde, Mark Ruddis, Michael Stricker, Bradley Carlson, Matt Reising, Daniel Logue, Heather Apple, Lee Wright, Russell Gilbert, Stephen Jensen, Tad Reed, Tim Decker

"Commitment to Excellence"

“Congratulations to each of these A1 Certified Professionals. We are proud to have you represent the great tradition of a “Commitment to Excellence” at Lon Smith Roofing.” – David Cox, President of Lon Smith Roofing

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To learn more about Lon Smith Roofing and their “A1 Certified Professional” program, please visit www.lonsmith.com.