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Johns-Manville Internal Correspondence G. W. Constantin - WHQ, 2-12 Date: August 17, 1981 N. A. Lovato - LBSO Copies: B. Moore, W. H. Diedrich, WHQ - 2-12, R. Kethcart, WHQ - 2-17 Subject: U.S. AIR FORCE MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATION AND INSULATION SPEC. STANDARD Pursuant to our conversation on 8/13/81, enclosed is the form required by the Air Force, signed by the manufacturer certifying the compatibility of the roof system. I recently had a discussion with Mr. L. Hicks, Roofing Architect for the Air Force, concerning Johns-Manville1s posture about signing the form herein described. I indicated to him that: 1) "Johns-Manville normally does not certify our roof system over other manufacturer's insulation and would like to see their insulation standard changed to include Fesco and/or Fesco Foam" - (See Joe Hunziker's letter of 5/18/81), 2) "The Manufacturer Certification form seems to be an implied guarantee for the roof system performance. I was eager to exchange concessions but I would have to confer with headquarters first". Mr. Hicks is anxious to know what our stance will be. I can put together a proposal for an insulation specification. Would it be possible for you to review the certification form and submit an addendum that is acceptable to JohnsManville. I think we can procure a "whole lot of business" from the government if concessions are made to allow Johns-Manville built-up roof systems in their specifications. MTC 016812 a. BURS Manufacturer Certification: (1) the following statement is required from each BURS Manufacturer: (a) This is to advise you that is accredited as an authorized and approved applicator of our roofing system. (b) We have reviewed the project requirements as contained in the Contract; Reference Project No.: jft/y Y~- 9 7 and believe our system(s) are proper for use on this project. Our system(s) most appropriate for the buildings in this project are as follows: Building Number Roofing System Designation (As found in the Contract) (As appropriate for each building) ____ _______________________ X ^ ,, y/ ' Zr ' K" ?' St t BURS Manufacturer Firm Name Address y Z'PO/ / s>a:-6> Authorized Representative's Signature Authorized Representative's Name (Print or Type) /&,*?/*_ gf /*>*=&</S /o c Q>P?sJsff?_ St*/ ~<g~ . iNk '\ MTC 016813 Johns-Manville To: Blaine Moore - L3S0 From: Joe Hunziker Copies: Jim Reed - LBSO; File Subject: U.S. AIRFORCE MANUAL, #9136, BOTH S.A.C. AND T.A.C. Internal Correspondence Date: May 18, 1981 I have discovered a serious proprietary specification contained in subject manual that virtually eliminates J-M's participating and bidding on all U.S. Airforce projects involving roof deck insulation. This applies to both new construction as well as recover. Contained in the spec standard is maximum 2" thick fiberglass insula tion having an minimum "R" of 10, but installed in 2 courses with joints staggered.* All bid submittals for products other than for fiberglass are returned to the roofer marked "rejected". I have concluded that the spec., as presently shown, is totally pro prietary in favor of Owens-Corning as no other board insulation manufacturer offering any alternative material composition may particate. I suspect that perhaps some convincing "roofing consultant" may have succeeded in bending a sympathetic ear with someone of power within the procurement section of the U.S. Airforce. I think this should be investigated and exposed now. It's your money #and mine they're playing with and, in the meantime J-M is losing out on big pile of business. Joe Hunziker * We can't, get an RIO in two courses and stay 2" or under it MTC 016814