Innovative Products
Chimney Tuckpointing: Do’s and Don’ts for Selecting Mortar
By Cass Jacoby. Choosing the right caulk for tuckpointing will deliver unmatched results on your home. While the bricks in a chimney can last for decades, mortar has a shorter lifespan. The mortar can deteriorate over time due to harsh conditions or weather, but the bricks themselves can still be ...
Prevent Ice Dams From Ever Forming
By Metal Roofing Consultants. These heated metal roof shingles are too hot for ice dams to handle. When something as seemingly innocent as icicles threaten to damage your roof, it is better to prevent ice dams from forming than to try and mitigate the issue. That’s why heated metal ...
Back to School Just Got a Lot Cooler
By Cass Jacoby. White roofs were installed on Chelsea Public Schools to keep students cool and reduce energy costs. More and more schools are making greener choices with their buildings in an effort to reduce energy costs and better serve their communities. Among the schools that are making greener ...
Polyglass Adds Granule-Free End Lap to Polyflex® G for Ease of Installation
By Polyglass. Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, announces that Polyflex® G APP granulated cap sheet for heat-welded applications now feature patented FASTLap® technology. Designed for significant labor savings and easier installs, FASTLap is a granule-free end lap that allows for a more reliable seal at ...
3M™ Smog-reducing Granules Harness the Power of the Sun to Improve Air Quality
Enabling asphalt shingles and other residential and commercial granulated roofing materials to become smog-fighting surfaces. At 3M, we use science every day to improve lives and help solve society’s toughest challenges. We like to imagine a world where all communities are safe, healthy and thriving — where increased energy efficiency, reduced ...
Titebond DuraMaster™ is the First Elastomeric Sealant That Provides Full Joint Movement
By Franklin International. Titebond® developed a sealant that can maintain its adhesion while providing 100% joint movement. DuraMaster is the first water-based elastomeric sealant that is resilient enough to maintain its hold even with high amounts of movement. Joining the long list of Titebond’s family of innovative products, DuraMaster can ...
Elastoflex SA V Plus Self-adhered Membrane Will Make Your Roof Stronger
By Polyglass. Thicker membranes can help you design a durable and tear-resistant roof system. The Elastoflex SA V Plus is a self-adhered modified bitumen membrane that can make low-slope roofs more resilient. As a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., is always developing better roofing solutions ...
This Roof Sloping Compound Will Prolong Your Roof’s Life
By Polyglass. POLYSLOPE is the solution to roof drainage challenges, creating a low slope on your roof to help drain and divert water. Polyglass has developed POLYSLOPE™, a reinforced cementitious compound application designed to create auxiliary slope. This water-repellent compound is designed to divert standing water and create ...
All Weather, All the Time
By Colin Sheehan. Seal leaks, waterproof your roof and permanently fix failed repairs with this multi-purpose sealant. Roofs move, deteriorate and accumulate weather damage overtime. From gusty winds, to heavy snow, sleeting rain and hot temperatures, your roof is always facing potential threats to its integrity. Most roof caulks will ...
Enhance Your Deck's Appearance and Safety With DeckShield™
This premium vinyl deck membrane eliminates painting and staining and complies with ADA requirements. IB Roof Systems’ DeckShield™ is the proven, dual-ply waterproofing system specifically designed for residential and commercial exterior walkways, patios, decks and more. It is skid-resistant, and with little maintenance, performs and looks great for many years ...
