Innovative Products
Owens Corning Expands Algae Resistance Warranty Coverage
Owens Corning is transitioning shingle lines and all hip and ridge shingles to a 25-year Algae Resistance Limited Warranty. Owens Corning is investing in the longevity of a roof’s curb appeal as it transitions shingle lines and all hip and ridge shingles to a 25-year Algae Resistance Limited Warranty (up from ...
A Roofing Underlayment That Resists the Elements
By Polyglass. The Polystick® XFR underlayment is resistant to high temperatures and harsh worksite conditions. Underlayments on roofs are crucial to the long life of roof systems. They are a necessary line of defense against water damage and keep roof coverings and substrates separate. Because they are so essential to enhancing the ...
This Magic Metal Sealant is Exactly What Your Metal Roof Needs
By Cass Jacoby. Titebond® WeatherMaster™ Metal Roof Sealant is the high-performance sealant that offers homeowners peace of mind AND a strong adhesive. Bonding something to metal can be tricky. Metal roofs come with a lot of movement, as the metal itself expands in hot temperatures and contracts in cold temperatures. ...
What Siding Questions Should You Be Asking?
By Cass Jacoby. Don’t know where to start when it comes to siding? Don’t worry, we asked the experts to help us identify what we need to know! As a homeowner it can be hard to know the right questions to ask when it comes to your house. The ...
New ASU Building is Above and Beyond Sustainable
By Lisa Barnard, GCP. High-performance research facility dedicated to sustainability reaches high bar for sustainability requirements. The Interdisciplinary Science and Technology 7 (ISTB-7) building at Arizona State University is now one of the most modern and ambitious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) projects on campus. The new, approximately ...
PABCO Premier from PABCO Roofing Products Delivers Maximum Value in Asphalt Shingles
Popular premier line of architectural laminated shingles delivers premium appearance and performance, and transferrable warranty. Exceptional quality defines every line of asphalt shingle manufactured by PABCO® Roofing Products. Available in a variety of designs and colors, there is a PABCO Roofing Products shingle made precisely for most any price range and ...
Examining Types of Self-Adhered Roofing Underlayments
By Rob White, GCP. Granular or smooth? Why surface is the key to selecting the right self-adhered roofing underlayment. Since the underlayment was introduced well over 100 years ago, there have been numerous advances in their design. However, just like the placement of these materials, these innovations have ...
New Modular Wall Panel Series Offered by ATAS
ATAS International has added another profile to their concealed fastener wall panel offering. The Design Wall™ Reveal is a modular wall panel series designed as a drained and back ventilated (D/BV) assembly. This puts an air gap and drainage plane between the panel system and structural wall, allowing wind-driven ...
Manage Moisture and Airflow in Your Walls
By Evelyn Witterholt. LP Building Solution’s WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier wall system protects your home from water and air infiltration. The last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is water and air infiltration in their homes. When unnecessary water gets into your walls, it can lead to ...
S-5! Introduces its Newest Snow Retention Solution
The new SnoBracket is designed for easy attachment to trapezoidal metal roofs. S-5!, the inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, introduces its new SnoBracket™ attachment for mounting snow retention systems to insulated metal panel (IMP) roofs. The new SnoBracket is specially designed to provide the incredible strength required for snow retention ...
