Innovative Products
Is That Capri Sun on Your Roof?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Kraft Heinz Company created roofing material from recycled flexible plastic packaging. What do Ore-Ida, Capri Sun and Kraft Marshmallows have to do with roofing? Well, their flexible plastic packaging can be repurposed as a roofing material! Kraft Heinz Company put their ...
Going Digital- MRA Announces Metal Roofing Measurement & Design Tool
By Marco Industries. New technology will help homeowners make more informed decisions. Marco Weather Tite™ System provides solutions for both roofing contractors and homeowners. Now Marco has learned about a tool that will deliver similar benefits. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has announced the launch of the Metal ...
Shingles You Can Depend on for Disaster Mitigation
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Preparedness is a crucial component to all well-working homes, and you can increase your protection by choosing performance-driven roofing shingles. Malarkey Roofing Products® provides innovative shingle solutions that perform against the demands of severe weather. Alongside partners like 3M, who produced a comprehensive ...
Polyglass Announces New Code Approvals for Fire-Resistant Polystick® XFR Underlayment
Polystick XFR is a dual-purpose fire-resistant and self-adhered waterproofing underlayment that offers superior fire resistance. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is pleased to announce that its groundbreaking self-adhered fire-resistant underlayment, Polystick® XFR, has received a new Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from Miami-Dade County (NOA No.: ...
The Death of the Blue Tarp
By Stormseal. Stormseal takes tarp technology into the 21st century. The tarp has lived a full life. Over the years tarps have been used in a number of ways since its invention to protect cargo on ships; as fume and dust containment, pool lining, signage, livestock shelter, camping, sports-field protection, greenhouses, etc. ...
Above and Beyond: Testing DECRA Metal Roofing
By Mark Gallant, DECRA. Why DECRA products have earned a reputation for their durability and resilience against the elements. Most manufacturers work to satisfy only the minimum U.S. building code requirements, narrowly focused on wind and fire resistance. However, DECRA Metal Roofing sends every product through independent laboratory testing, so ...
An Underlayment That Can Stand the Heat
By Polyglass. Polystick P®, a versatile, heat-resistant underlayment, provides protection from the elements and peace of mind for building owners. Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. specializes in manufacturing roofing and waterproofing systems for both steep- and low-slope roofs. This industry-leading manufacturer has developed an advanced roof underlayment, Polystick P, that self-adheres and ...
Rusty Panels at This Steel Plant Were No Match for Watts Removal Products
By Sherwin-Williams. Accidental release of steam filled with tiny metal particles created rust stains all over the exterior of steel plant. Watts Removal Products communicated directly with the building owners to find a solution for their problem, which resulted in an order of a Watts Removal product called Cleansweep. Workers ...
Duro-Last, Inc. Launches Duro-Last X: Industry's First Custom-Cut Roll Good Membrane Solution
Duro-Last®, Inc. is pleased to introduce the industry's first custom-cut roll good membrane solution, Duro-Last X™. Duro-Last®, Inc. is pleased to introduce the industry's first custom-cut roll good membrane solution, Duro-Last X™. Manufactured with the same formulation as the industry-leading Duro-Last membrane, Duro-Last X is available in 10-foot-wide rolls that ...
How the Smart Installation of Steel Roofing Created Big Energy Savings for Tulsa Homeowners
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). A hail-damaged asphalt roof receives an upgrade to high performing stone-coated metal that looks as good as it performs. The project Tulsa, Oklahoma homeowners weren’t expecting to replace their 10-year-old roofs anytime soon. However, a hailstorm that resulted in damage to their current asphalt roofs ...
