News/Press Releases
June 2007
Terry Taylor Writes About "Getting It Right the First Time"
in Claims Magazine's June 2007 Issue
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 April 2007
PE Magazine Quotes Tim Marshall in
"Engineering in the Vortex" Article
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November 2006
Coastal Contractor Quotes Tim Marshall Regarding FEMA's Latest Foundation Manual
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http://www.coastalcontractor.net/cgi-bin/article.pl?id=113
Boston MA, August 1, 2006
Tim Marshall Elected to the American Meteorological Society's Severe Local Storms Committee
Haag Engineering Co.'s Tim Marshall has been elected to the American Meteorological Society's Severe Local Storms Committee and will serve his term through 2009.
For more information, see http://www.ametsoc.org/stacpges/CommitteeDisplay/CommitteeDisplay.aspx?CC=SLS
Austin TX, July 21, 2006
Jim Wiethorn to Serve on UT Advisory Board
Jim Wiethorn of Haag Engineering Co. has been invited to serve on the University of Texas at Austin's College of Engineering Advisory Board. His term will begin Septemer 1, 2006 and conclude August 31, 2009.
Haag Engineering Announces Shingle Gauge™ Revisions
Warranty changes in the roofing industry lead to development of updated composition Shingle Gauge™ for laminated asphalt composition shingles.
Irving, TX April 24, 2006 – Haag Engineering, a respected leader in the analysis of failure and damage, has announced the release of a revised second generation Shingle Gauge™. This popular tool is a unique Haag invention used by residential roofing inspectors and insurance adjusters to measure the approximate warranty of 3-tab organic, 3-tab fiberglass or laminated asphalt composition shingles. The device, similar to a metal ruler, provides measurements useful in specifying the warranty range of replacement shingles.
Haag Engineering has sold more than 5,000 new gauges since introducing the updated version in March 2006. The original second generation gauge was first released in October 2004. Scott Morrison, P.E., Research & Testing Director for Haag Engineering, said “Recent changes in the shingle industry have required us to revise the second generation gauge to help inspectors determine the warranty for asphalt composition shingles.”
Over the past few years, roofing manufacturers have increased the warranty on laminated shingles by five years or more. The latest revision of the second generation Shingle Gauge™ is updated to reflect the current base warranty level of 30 years for laminated shingles compared to the previous 25 year level. Updates to the tool do not affect the 3-tab organic or 3-tab fiberglass side of the gauge, which is still in alignment with current warranties.
According to Morrison, owners of the previous release of the second generation Shingle Gauge™ (October 2004 – February 2006) can still use their existing gauge to get correct measurements by making a few minor adjustments. A replacement Shingle Gauge™ is not needed. “The adjustments affect the laminated side of the gauge only. Measurements taken can be adjusted by simply increasing the warranty reading to reflect current limits if the shingle is at least two years old. Replacement shingles—although identical in dimension and quality to the original—would likely have a longer warranty,” said Morrison.
The company plans to publish a frequently asked questions document (F.A.Q.) for owners of the first release of the second generation Shingle Gauge™ who may have questions about its use amid changes in industry standards. “With 85 years of experience, our company is committed to monitoring industry trends and standards to provide up to date products and services to our customers,” said Morrison.
About Haag Engineering:
Since 1924, Haag Engineering Company has been providing worldwide engineering consulting services related to failure and damage in civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and chemical systems. The company has a staff of engineers with extensive education and professional experience covering a wide range of engineering and scientific disciplines. Haag Engineering also provides a wide variety of damage assessment training seminars, educational materials and other products.
Contact: Polly Lawler at 972.247-6444 or plawler@haagengineering.com
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 Atlanta, GA, November 7, 2005
RICOWI’s Hail Investigation Report of the April 21, 2004 Oklahoma City hailstorm was released at the RICOWI roofing seminar on October 12, 2005 in Norman, OK and is now available on CD.
Four inspection teams examined over one hundred roofing systems during a four-day period to document the effects of hail impact on a variety of roofing products, and to describe roof assembly performance and modes of damage for substantiated hailstone sizes.
Site coordinator, Richard Herzog, said “the investigation teams obtained a considerable amount of beneficial data for all parties interested in the effects of hail impact on roofing products. It was the first large-scale hailstorm investigation by balanced teams representing roofing manufacturers, roofing industry trade groups, roof consultants, researchers and engineers, and the insurance industry.” The HIP investigations provided field data related to scientifically estimated hailstone sizes that supported previous laboratory testing and field experience reported in several referenced documents.
RICOWI’s Chairman, Joe Wilson, stated that “the data gathered can be used to improve the evaluation of hail-impacted roofing and improve design of roofing systems to resist hail impact damage.”
The project was funded mainly by RICOWI’s Sponsor Members. Additional funding came from the Affiliate Members and a supplementary research grant provided by the Roof Consultants Institute and its Foundation. RICOWI plans to hold another training workshop and investigation in 2007.
The CD version of the report can be obtained through the contact options listed below.
RICOWI is comprised of all of the major roofing associations and includes members of academia, educational and testing facilities and others involved in the science of roofing. RICOWI’s website provides details on both the hurricane and hail investigation programs.
For further information contact RICOWI’s Executive Director, Patty Wood-Shields: Phone 770-914-7235; Email paws01@charter.net or log on to RICOWI’s website: www.ricowi.com
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