Japanese Roofing Professionals Tour Local Projects
by Anonymous

ROMEOVILLE, IL July 1, 2004 -- Bennett & Brosseau Roofing, Inc. escorted 17 Japanese roofing professionals, who are members of Tozai (which literally means "East West") Asphalt Association, Tokyo, on various roofing projects to learn and compare U.S. and Japanese roofing techniques. During their 12-day stay in the U. S., the group also toured projects in New York, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.

Established in 1956, the Association assists roofing professionals in developing their business and have been their representative in legal and industrial issues. There are 13 chapters throughout Japan and they hold 134 member corporations.

James Brosseau, the company's Vice President, selected three projects for the group to tour including Chicago's City Hall rooftop garden, Chicago Avenue Pump Station's slate and copper system, and University Center's rooftop garden, plaza paver and APP modified bitumen systems.

While Japan's rooftop garden technique is over 20 years old, the group had a number of questions pertaining to the application at City Hall, which was the first U. S. rooftop garden they viewed during their trip. Questions encompassed installation of the waterproofing membrane and application, maintenance concerns as well as system configuration.

The Japanese contractors were impressed by the workmanship and plan on sharing their experience with over 850 members of the Tozai Asphalt Association.




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