Innovative Products
The Key to a High Level of Waterproofing
By Cass Jacoby. MFM’s ready-to-use Roof Deck Tape™ will take waterproofing your home to the next level. Did you know there is a way to give your roof a little bit of extra waterproofing? Sealing the seams on a roof’s substrate boards can make all the difference when waterproofing your ...
Save Money When You Install This Pipe Seal
By Evelyn Witterholt. This universal single pipe flashing saves your contractor time, in turn saving you money! If your roof flashings are deteriorating and causing leaks, ask your contractor to consider the FlashJack™ Molded Pipe Seal to get the job done. This pre-molded conical flashing from FlashCo® can be used ...
LIVE From IRE With Green Link!
Dana from Green Link Engineering talks about the full line of roofing solutions the company has developed over the past two years. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Sales and Business Development Coordinator Dana Castle from Green Link Engineering. You can read the interview below ...
4 Reasons to Play it Cool With IKO Cambridge Cool Color Shingles
By Cass Jacoby. IKO Cambridge Cool Colors shingles offer beauty, quality and performance. Not to mention potential home energy savings! Cambridge Cool Color shingles make your roof cool in more than one way, offering cool roof compliance while sharing the durability and beauty of IKO Cambridge shingle line. Read on ...
Keep Moisture and Mold Out With ProTect Furring Strips
By Evelyn Witterholt. These durable furring strips are perfect for protecting your home by keeping moisture out of your walls. The last thing any homeowner wants is for their walls to be damaged from mold or excess moisture. One of the best ways to prevent this kind of damage from ...
Protect Your Home From Leaks and Pests With ProTect Drain Mat
By Evelyn Witterholt. This breathable, moisture resistant drain mat prevents water from damaging your walls. Although rainy weather can be nice from time to time, the potential for leaks and mold in the walls of your home is anything but pleasant. When moisture accumulates in the layers of your walls, ...
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 ...
