KCC Slides

KCC INTERNATIONAL
&
Agenda
KCC Overview
Curbs Gone Wrong!
Curb Design Comparison
Product Application
Accessories
Questions
KCC History
• 1987- Regional curb supplier (KY, IN, TN, OH)
• 1990- National and international focus
• 2003- Exclusive vendor for BlueScope Bldgs. N.A.
• 2009- Employee owned
• 2011- Exclusive vendor for VP Buildings
Two Locations
Western Plant
Tooele, UT
S.F.
*Less25,000
than 1,000
miles from all major cities
in the continental U.S.
Corporate Office/
Eastern Plant
Louisville, KY
140,000 S.F. on 12 acres
Equipment types
•Hypertherm Hi-Def plasma- dual tables
•CNC Presses w/Hurco 4 axis Autobend back
gauge
•CNC Presses with 7 axis backgauge
•CNC Turret Punch Presses with autoloader
•Salvagnini L-3 Fiber Laser
•Salvagnini P-3 Panel Bender
•Salvagnini Flexible Manufacturing System
Solid Works 3D Modeling
CAD/CAM Integration
CAD/CAM Fabrication
State-of-the-Art CNC Equipment
• Speed
• Accuracy
Most curb problems are caused by:
•Wrong Curb Type
Poor Installation
Poor product quality
The Usual Suspects
• Local sheet metal shops
• HVAC equipment providers
• Mechanical contractors
When problems arise. . .
What will your customer say?
A. “I’m sure glad I saved money on the roof curbs!”
B. “Metal buildings stink.”
“Your roof leaks!”
C. “Your roof leaks!”
The Usual Suspects
• Local sheet metal shops
• HVAC equipment providers
• Mechanical contractors
Best Practices for
Roof Curbs
• Define Project Needs
• Provide Right Product
• Control Installation
Metal Building Curbs vs.
Conventional Curbs
Metal Building Roof Curb Construction
Aluminized/ Aluminum
Water diverter
Fits roof panel profile
1-1/2” 3# insulation
Pitched for level top
Welded construction /
weld coating
Installation
Part of the roof
Must be water-tight
Conventional Roof Curb Construction
Galvanized metal
Wood nailer
Insulated ?
Level top / shim in field ?
KD assembly
Installation
Covered when installed
Not watertight
construction
Conventional Curbs Don’t Work
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Galvanized-Galvanic reaction
Wood nailer – not needed
No water diverter
No closures for standing seams
Not waterproof
Not level
Not insulated
Curb Design Comparison
What should you use?
How do you choose?
What is best for YOU?
First cost
Material of construction
Cost of installation
materials
Cost of installation
Ease of installation
Natural water-shedding
Maintenance
Test of time
Industry Standard Design
Aluminized steel
Water diverter
Fits roof panel profile
Insulated
Pitched for level top
Welded construction / weld
coating
Patch Style Curb
Undefined installation process, materials
Installer on his own
Unknown fabrication/quality
Pro
Con
Lower Cost
Not a watershedding lap
Simplistic Install
Exposed fasteners
in flat of panel
Sealant dependant
Many variationsThree Piece
Under/Over
Loose Caps
And more . . .
KCC Makes ALL of them !
DuraCurb
DuraCurb
Engineered Design, Installation Process,
Installation Materials, Support Framing
Single Source Responsibility
BlueScope/VP Backing
Quality Assurance
Pro
Aluminum Const.
Water-Shedding Lap
Concealed Fasteners
No Weld Maintenance
Complete Installation
Package
Con
Aluminum More
Costly
Defined Installation
Method
Perceived Cost
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
DuraCurb
Installation
“Gotcha’s”
Curb Placement
Additional Products
Two
Onepurlin
purlinspaces
space
96.75”
36.75” I.D.
Critical Rib Location
Field Located Curbs
Framed Openings
Quote Form
Price Comparison
• (2) 24” curbs
• (2) 48” curbs
• (2) 4’ x 8’ RTU curbs with DS
Industry Standard
DuraCurb
Curbs -
$3,010
I.M. -
$310
Aluminum Curbs,
I.M. & S.C.
S.C. -
$480
Total -
$3,800
Total - $4,560
50% more ?
20% Difference!
Curb Applications
Kenwood Towne Center
Cincinnati, OH
30’ Octagon Skylight Curb
Six 25’ x 50’ Pie-Shaped Curbs
RTU Structural Frame Above Roof-Duct Curbs
Double Curbs
• Commit to what we can do-do what we commit
• 3 digit shipping miles to most points of country
Counter Flashing
16,000# Roof Top Unit
Double Curb with Double Rail
14’ x 19’ Penthouse Curb
Additional Products
Water Diverters
Water Diverters
Condenser Supports
Condenser Supports
VP Serviceway
Service-Way
Accessories
•Dektite Pipe Boots
•Skylights
•Smoke Vents
•Roof Hatches
•S-5! Utility Clamps
•Serviceway
KCC Offers:
• Expertise
– Over 28 years pre-engineered metal bldg. curbs
– Proven track record
• Value
– Consulting/ Creative solutions
– Extend VP’s capabilities
• Manufacturing
– Technology for speed, quality, cost
– Locations decrease freight cost/transit time
• Resource for you
• Education/consulting
• Enhance the VP product
Provide you with leak-free
roof penetration solutions!
Questions?
Thank You