Fence Focus - Summer 2015 - Canadian Fence Industry Association

THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR THE CANADIAN FENCE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
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SUMMER ISSUE 2015 - $5.00
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Interesting Articles ...
- Fence Folks - Clôtures Directes
- What To Expect When You’re
Expecting Claims Service
- Tech Tips .... plus lots more
PROMOTING PROFESSIONALISM
AND QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
IN THE FENCE INDUSTRY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015 - 2016
PRESIDENT
Martin McCooeye • [email protected]
Maritime Fence Ltd., Goffs, Nova Scotia
The Canadian Fence Industry Association is a non-profit
organization whose members include Professional installation
contractors, retailers, agents, wholesalers and manufacturers of
fence products or related services. We are dedicated to
representing a high level of ethical business behaviour in a
competitive marketplace.
VICE PRESIDENT
Cathie Hofstetter • [email protected]
McGowan Fence, Scarborough, Ontario
TREASURER
Mart Prost • [email protected]
Prost, Williamsburg, Ontario
CHANGE of ADDRESS notice
MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS & OTHER
CORRESPONDENCE must now be sent to
SECRETARY
Tony Marra • [email protected]
Roma Fence Ltd., Brampton, Ontario
BOB BIGNELL
CFIA Executive Secretary
22 John St. Box 516 Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
DIRECTOR
Joanne Lobosco • [email protected]
Fencast Industries, Niagara Falls, Ontario
PUBLISHER
Maureen Fodrek • [email protected]
EDITOR
Mart Prost • [email protected]
ADVERTISING
Jaina Prost • [email protected]
DESIGN & LAYOUT
Mai-Liis Renaud • [email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bob Bignell, 22 John St. Box 516 Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
ph: 519-638-0101 fx: 519-489-2805
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Disclaimer:
The Canadian Fence Industry Association promotes professional and quality
workmanship in the fence industry. FENCE FOCUS is the official publication
of the CFIA and is published four times a year. While welcoming any articles
of interest to our readers, the Board of Directors holds no responsibility for
the author’s viewpoints and are considered the author’s statements and
opinions only. The CFIA however, does reserve the right to edit or reject any
article received for the publication. Some articles are not edited due to the
author’s request. Advertisements accepted by FENCE FOCUS are not
considered endorsements of any product or service and the CFIA does not
guarantee any validity to the advertiser’s offers or claims.
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Christina Marra • [email protected]
AccuLink, Toronto, Ontario
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Letter from the President
Although I have been busy with the CGSB
project, I don’t have much to report, except
to say that we are working on the
framework section. When we came to a
consensus of the issues at hand and
started to email back and forth with the
workgroup, we quickly realized there were
just too many emails. To remedy this, we are working with the help of
some volunteers on a site that we can all log on to and we can
comment as we like without tying up all of our email accounts. We are
also looking for a volunteer to do a few drawings. This would only be
a few and not a big commitment and the help would be greatly
appreciated. To sum it up so far, the whole process has taken longer
than we expected but we are getting there.
On another note, as President, I am asking our members for ideas,
concerns, and some general thoughts on making a strategic plan to
guide the association. We would like to have as much input
from members as possible, as it is only through frank and
open discussion that the association can evolve and offer
members what they want and need. This should centre round
our expectations of the Chapters and the CFIA Board,
membership dues, as well as wants and needs of the
members. Everything on your minds, big or small, needs to be
brought forward for discussion. Now is the time to give your
input and help initiate the changes you would like to see.
I wish you all a busy and successful summer.
Martin Mccooey, CFIA President
Maritime Fence
66 Galloway Street, PO box 29128, Moncton NB E1H2J4
[email protected]
Accountability Buddies
Since building and running your own business can be challenging,
some people find that having a person as an accountability partner
produces a win-win situation. Ideally, the partner should have
different skills and be from a different sector.
One suggestion I have read about is to email your accountability
partner (who should not be a friend but rather someone from a
chamber of commerce or service club) on Monday morning with your
weekly goals. On Friday, meet with your partner and report on
whether your goals were met or not. If either did not meet a goal, the
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two brains are better than one at figuring out the why’s of
the failure and how to overcome it. Marketing ideas and
business strategies are also exchanged and being
accountable, to someone other than yourself, can be really
motivating. After all, nobody wants to let themselves
down in front of a stranger. On that note, if you find
yourself incompatible with your buddy, fire him/her and
find a new one. This is meant to be a positive experience.
Fence Folks - Clôtures Directes
Since 1992, quality of service is our priority.
Our fences are a sure value...
MANUFACTURER OF FENCING PRODUCTS
Clôtures Directes Inc. takes the road to St. Catherine in the year
1992. It was in 2001 that Robert Dicerni, at that time a
businessman in the area, purchased a building and moved into
the Châteauguay region. Over the years, the company
diversifies with its installer expertise on residential projects,
commercial and industrial and complements its services by
starting its manufacturing activities.
Today Clotures Directes Inc. has a production capacity to grow
significantly, and penetrate the US market eventually. Clotures
Directes is a family business in which the children of Robert
Dicerni climbed the ladder one by one. Lucas Dicerni is now
director of the factory while Dino Dicerni is sales manager.
Clotures Directes Inc. employs around 25 people and its sales
are spread across Eastern Canada.
In 2005, the company develops a high-performance extrusion
line from the United States. The equipment is manufactured on
site with the help of the company's engineer. The machine is
very impressive, both in terms of its timeliness and the quality
of its output. To support its growth, the company continues to
invest significantly in its equipment, with six weaving machine
between 2006 and 2013 and machinery to automate the
production of its residential and commercial gates with scrolls.
In 2013, the company invests in equipment allowing it to
produce its own two part gates. In 2014, the company acquires
a new machine to produce ties with hook or
no hook (aluminum or vinyl). In 2015, the
company made a major investment in a new
division, Dicard Painting Inc, born of an
association between the DIcerni-family and
General Manager of Direct Fence Mathieu
CARD-inal. The company will act as a
subcontractor specializing in electrostatic
powder coating paint for metal or aluminum
parts, a paint line accommodating parts of 3’
large x 6’ high x 24 'foot long, a "heavyduty" conveyor that can handle parts of more
than 800 lbs and 5 stage-washer technology
allowing optimal pretreatment for aluminum
products meeting the specifications of the
2604 AMMA standard.
ON THE PATH OF
EXPANSION
Given the steady growth of the
company, Direct Fences Inc.
made four enlargements of the
plant since 2001. Our sites offer
200,000 square feet of space that
include warehouse and corporate
offices.
With the acquisition of all its
equipment and its decision to
invest in the plant, the company
chooses its path: expansion.
DRIVING FORWARD
Today Clotures Directes Inc.
is considered the reference
in the fencing industry!!!
Mathieu Cardinal B.A.A
CEO , Clotures Directes
& President Dicard Painting Inc
Robert Dicerni, President,
Clotures Directes
♦♦ Your satisfaction
is our mission ♦♦
238, boul. Industriel
Châteauguay, QC, J6J 4Z2
Tel: 450-692-1221
1-877-635-8999
Fax: 450-692-1644 www.cloturesdirectes.ca
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Editor’s Note
IN THIS ISSUE
Our fence season is finally well underway
after a long cold winter. CFIA has elected a
couple of new directors to the National
Board - Tony Marra (Roma Fence) as
Secretary and Joanne Lobosco (Fencast
Industries) as a director. Thanks so much
for taking on these responsibilities for our
organization.
New government regulations for non-profit associations, which came
into effect in 2014, forced CFIA to rewrite all bylaws to conform to the
new requirements or lose its charter to operate. The new regulations
also caused changes to our fiscal year-end and also to the terms for
starting dates for new directors. The new term for directors now will
start at the AGM following elections. Cathy Hofstetter (McGowan
Fence) headed this time consuming task along with support from
Pres. Martin Mccooey and past treasurer Mauro DiTullio. We all really
appreciate your efforts to enable CFIA to comply with the current
requirements.
President Martin Mccooey is still working diligently guiding the new
CGSB chain-link fence standards to incorporate new modern
materials used by the industry. Trying to get a consensus from all
suppliers has taken a lot of patience to come to an agreeable solution
with the industry at large.
The Ontario Chapter has selected a new board of directors with
Christina Marra (Acculink) as President. In the near future, this
chapter is planning several events which you should plan to attend .
You never know who you meet or what you might learn. It’s all about
the networking!
Dog Story from Reggie
Mart Prost, Editor
As a butcher is shooing a dog from his shop,he sees a $10.00 bill and a
note in his mouth, reading: "5 lamb chops, please."
Amazed, he takes the money, puts a bag of chops in the dog's
mouth,and quickly closes the shop.
He follows the dog and watches him wait for a green light, look both
ways, and trots across the road to a bus-stop.
The dog checks the timetable and sits on the bench.
When a bus arrives, he walks around to the front and looks at the
number, then boards the bus.
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Letter from the President
Accountability Buddies
Fence Folks - Clôtures Directes
Editor’s Note
Dog Story From Reggie
Publisher’s Note
How to Properly Meg an Inductance Loop
What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Claims Service
Tech Tips
Reggie’s Corner - Thoughts of the Day
Important Facts to Remember as you
grow Older
BD-LG (Loop Goop) is now available
Standard Insertion Rates
Application for Membership
Index of Advertisers
P 2 - Protin Import Ltd. • 604-736-2568
P 3 - Sika • 1-800-933-7452
P 4 - BD Loops • 714-890-1604
P 6 - JC Gury Company Inc. • 1-800-903-3385
P 6 - Clôtures Alma • 514-648-5671
P 7 - Tree Island • 1-800-663-0955
P 9 - Federated Insurance • 1-800-665-1934
P 10 - Ameristar • 888-333-3422
P 11 - Malco • www.malcotools.com
P 12 - NAFCA • 613-543-2433
P 12 - Omega I • 1-800-836-6342
P 13 - Master Halco • Toronto 1-888-613-3623
P 14 - Clôtures Directes • 1-877-635-8999
P 15 - Tymetal Corp. • 1-800-328-GATE
Back Cover Modern Fence Technologies • 1-888-749-7133
He does this again and again. No answer.
The butcher follows, dumbstruck.
So he jumps on a wall, walks around the garden, beats his
head against a window, jumps off, and waits at the front door.
As the bus travels out into the suburbs, the dog takes in the scenery.
A big guy opens it and starts cursing and shouting at the dog.
After awhile he stands on his back paws to push the "stop" bell, then the
butcher follows him off.
The butcher runs up and screams at the guy: "What the hell
are you doing?
The dog runs up to a house and drops his bag on the step.
This dog's a genius!"
He goes back down the path, takes a big run, and throws himself Whap!- against the door.
The owner responds, "Genius, my ass.........
It's the second time this week he's forgotten his key!"
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Publisher’s Note
An article in the Costco Magazine caught
my eye. The subject was about business
growth – is it necessary?
When it means expansion is it necessary for
survival or might it mean the downfall of
the business, especially if poorly managed.
When it means change or rejuvenation, yes it is necessary as no
business can remain static.
Asking yourself the following questions about the type of growth you
want to see in your business can be helpful: are you comfortable with
the size of your business right now and just want to develop in other
areas or do you want to grow into a larger operation. Where are you
now, where do you want to go and how are you going to get there are
also good questions. Your answers need a close examination of your
present situation and the reason you want to grow.
As in life, vision and planning are necessary to set and achieve goals
in our businesses. If we just drift, we have no idea where we are going
or where we will end up.
Wishing you growth and opportunities in the season ahead!
Maureen Fodrek, Publisher,
[email protected]
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How to Properly Meg an Inductance Loop
These easy to follow instructions will help you effectively test
inductance loops.
Step 1: Do you have a Megohmmeter or a
Multimeter?
To properly “meg” a loop we must use a megohmmeter and not a
multimeter. Because multimeters have an “ohm” setting many
installers falsely believe that a multimeter can be used to “meg a
loop”. Here is a quick look at how megohmmeters and multimeters
differ:
Multimeters generally measure Continuity, Resistance, and
Voltage. (For loops multimeters will check continuity, but will not tell
you if the loop is shorting to ground.)
Megohmmeters are Insulation Testers. (Megohmmeters will tell
you if the loop wire’s insulation has been nicked as is causing a short
to ground.)
46-2000 - Good Loop
If you are using a digital meter: (They are a bit more
difficult to read)
You will likely have to read the instructions that came with your
meter to make sure you are interpreting the results correctly.
Some digital meters give number readings similar to the analog
meters, and in that case use the chart above. Some meters have
lights that will tell you if the loop is good, questionable, or bad.
Now that you have obtained an initial reading, take a hose water
down the area of the loop and lead-in. Take another reading,
often times shorted loops will only read “bad” when water is
present in the groove. Is your second reading significantly lower
than your first reading? This indicates that you likely have a nick
in the insulation.
In Summary: It is important to remember that only one of the
megohmmeters clip leads will be connected to the loop, the
other must be connected to ground.
We know that it is not very intuitive since you have 2 clip leads
from the megohmeter and 2 lead-in wires on the loop, many
installers will clip both leads to the loop. If an installer does
connect both clip leads to the loop the megohmmeter will
incorrectly show that the loop is bad or failing. (Go ahead and
test it yourself, It won't damage the loop.)
We want to prevent installers from accidently replacing good
loops by making such a small mistake while testing.
Brian Dickson is the General Manager of BD Loops, a designer of preformed
direct burial and saw-cut inductance loops for the gate, door, and parking
industries. Brian holds certification as a CAGOI and is an IDEA Sanctioned
trainer. With over 14 years in business the quality of BD Loops is
unparalleled. BD Loops products are available through over 350
distributors in the U.S. and Canada. BD Loops offers 46 standard preformed
loop sizes, all standard and custom loop sizes are ready to be shipped the
same day. The company has several letters of recommendation testifying
their professionalism and design, and is a member of the following
associations: AFA, IDA, NAFCA, NOMMA, IPI, CODA, and IMSA. Visit
www.bdloops.com and use the distributor locator to find a distributor near
you. If you would like to speak to Brian Dickson please call BD Loops at
714-890-1604.
Step 2: Okay I have a Megohmmeter, now what?
Fantastic! Here are step by step instructions on how to test a loop
using a megohmmeter. What you really want to look out for here is
making sure that you’re attaching one of the megohmmeter’s clip to
an earth ground (such as an operator chassis) and the other clip to
one of the loop’s lead-in wires.
Step 1: Remove the loop lead from the
operator or detector.
Step 2: Attach one of the megohmmeter's
clips (if your megohmmeter has clips) to an
earth ground such as the operator frame or a ToughStrand 12.5 ga. High12" screwdriver driven into the ground. (You
can pour water on the screwdriver to help Tensile Fence with a Fixed Knot,
ground the connection.)
holds the vertical stay wires
Step 3: If the device has switches on it, make securely in place for maximum
sure it is set to the MΩ position.
resistance to movement from
Step 4: Touch the other clip or lead from the
animal and climbing challenges.
megohmmeter to one of the loop lead-ins.
Step 5: Read the Meter.
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We have a solution !
If you are using an analog meter look at the
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Below 10 - Bad Loop (This Loop will
We also have other fence
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need to be replaced)
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