February 06, 2012
Every aspect of Garland manufacturing is monitored through the ISO 9001 certification processes. This process includes regular independent audits to ensure predictable, consistent adherence to world-class standards of quality. No wonder Garland manufactured products are backed with some of the strongest warranties in the commercial and industrial roofing and building maintenance industries.
All of our manufacturing facilities begin with raw materials of the highest quality. Our metal and asphalt based product lines include over 300 different products representing various combinations of reinforcement materials and substrates, surfacing materials, polymer components, and specific additives such as fire retardants, fibres, and fillers. These raw materials are provided through long-term partnerships with material suppliers who are as committed to quality as we are. With degreed scientists and material specialists on staff, Garland tests and tracks all shipments to make certain they meet our stringent specification requirements prior to being incorporated into our manufacturing process.
Since 1895, The Garland Company, Inc. has manufactured nearly all of the products we sell. Investing in the most advanced technologies. Implementing the latest quality control procedures. Maintaining an experienced work force. Doing whatever it takes to get the job done right. First time. Every time. Garland's rolled goods production lines are specifically designed to produce products of the highest quality. With Garland roofing membranes, you can count on the highest quality product every time. Our metal products are manufactured to extremely tight tolerances in order to deliver unmatched performance on our customer's roofs.
To ensure the predictable manufacture of high-performance, long-lasting products, our production facilities use state-of-the-art microprocessor controls that provide flexible, accurate quality control management for optimum roof-top performance. All of Garland's manufacturing facilities are integrated to utilize their specific capabilities to the fullest. Through this integration we can achieve minimal lead times on orders as well as reduced transportation costs through geographical distribution.
Garland takes great pride in offering our customers flexibility on the product choices we offer through our manufacturing capabilities. Many design choices are available for both structural and architectural metal roofing and wall panels. They can be fabricated in a variety of metals and textures. A flexible equipment design enables panel-size adjustments to three distinct widths. Standing seam products can be straight, tapered, or curved down to the tightest radius in our industry. Modified roofing membranes can be manufactured with mineral surfacing options as well as varying strengths and thicknesses.
Our products are independently tested against the most stringent standards including Factory Mutual, Underwriter's Laboratories and BBA. Garland's internal quality control program is designed to guarantee that we meet or exceed customer requirements through the utilization of continuous improvement practices. Each quality control test we conduct has a specific procedure and frequency that is to be followed. After data is collected, it is reviewed and analyzed to see the continuous improvement process and the progression along the quality pathway.
With The Garland Company’s total commitment to providing, innovative products technical design and workmanship to the highest standard it is natural that all systems and applications are backed up by long standing, credible guarantees.
In the knowledge that the correct installation of systems is a critical step in ensuring long term performance, Garland will only recommend contracting companies whose attitudes towards site performance and customer care are in line with the same high principles as their own.
In order to fully understand your project, your Garland Regional Technical Manager will thoroughly inspect your existing roof. Examining the construction and condition of the insitu system as well as identifying any associated construction problems.
