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Ruff Roofers Inc. wins Gold Circle Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: CHRYSTINE HANUS
FEBRUARY 2006	(847) 299-9070, Ext. 7522
	chanus@nrca.net
RUFF ROOFERS INC. WINS GOLD CIRCLE AWARD Las Vegas—During the National Roofing Contractors Association's (NRCA's) 119th Annual Convention held Feb. 13-16, Ruff Roofers Inc., Baltimore, won NRCA's Gold Circle Award for outstanding workmanship: steep-slope. Ruff Roofers earned the award for restoring the roofs on The Johns Hopkins Hospital Landmark Buildings in Baltimore. The three historical buildings presented a challenge as two have large slate cupolas with copper trim and spires and one has a large dome with scalloped slate and copper ribs and is capped with ornamental copper. Ruff Roofers installed scalloped slate on the large dome's vertically and horizontally curved surface and improved joint designs on the existing ornamental copper. The company developed a diverter design to alleviate deterioration of the copper ribs on the dome caused by rainwater runoff. Copper built-in gutters were replaced, as well, to allow for positive drainage while maintaining a historical profile. The Gold Circle Awards program annually honors NRCA members and affiliate organizations from around the world. Recipients are recognized by their peers for significant contributions to the roofing industry in one of five categories: workmanship, innovation, service to the community, service to the industry and safety. For more information about the Gold Circle Awards, contact Chrystine Hanus, NRCA's executive assistant, at (847) 299-9070, Ext. 7522, or e-mail chanus@nrca.net. ###