Innovative Products
Polyglass U.S.A. Announces New Waterproofing Membrane for the Building Envelope
Mapeseal™ GC is a seamless, 100%-solids, moisture-curing waterproofing membrane ideal for vertical and horizontal surfaces and damp and green concrete applications. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and below-grade waterproofing systems, is proud to announce the release of a new structural waterproofing membrane product for the building envelope, ...
These Tiles Make the A Grade for Fire Safety
By Cass Jacoby. Style and safety are a powerful combination; get both in Quarrix's new Composite Roofing tiles that stand up to severe fire-test exposure. Quarrix’s new Composite Roofing product offers a major upgrade: the tiles are now Class A Fire rated. What are fire ratings? Fire-resistant materials are not ...
4 Underlayments That are Above and Beyond the Competition
By Cass Jacoby. With so many choices in underlayment, it is easy to get overwhelmed, we have narrowed down some options for you. The roof looks simple from the ground — where most people stand, the roof is just a couple of planes at an angle to shed water. ...
Which is Better for Your Roof: A Coating or Coating System?
By Western Colloid. It’s time to reject the notion that coatings are a quick fix and understand why a coating system could be the next best thing for your roof. Roof coatings have long been seen as a good way to quickly fix an issue with a roof, such as ...
Waterproofing Critical Points of a Tile Roof
By Cass Jacoby. This self-adhering hip and ridge tape is designed to prevent costly water damage on clay and concrete roof tiles. MFM Building Products’ RidgeSeal™ was created to eliminate costly mortar applications to hip and ridge areas where rain can enter. By protecting this critical area of the roof, ...
Protect Your Attic From Pests and Poor Weather
By Evelyn Witterholt. StormStop® Ridge Vent from Quarrix offers exceptional protection from moisture caused by snow and rain as well as pesky bugs. The roof on a home is one of the last lines of defense from external forces. Every homeowner wants peace of mind that their roof is keeping any moisture ...
Assessing Liquid Waterproofing Membranes: How do They Measure Up?
By GCP. Making the right material choices to optimize waterproofing on horizontal decking applications. With so many options when it comes to waterproofing horizontal decking applications such as concrete balconies and covered roofs, it is necessary to evaluate the proper materials needed to achieve performance in the application. After all, ...
Smart Home Demonstrates the Value of Efficient Building Products
By Cass Jacoby. The Living Lab shows us how products like VYCOR® enV-S™ help make homes more efficient and prove their place in sustainable home construction of the future. Anyone driving down the street and looking at the construction of this house wouldn’t recognize anything too different about it. ...
Fix that Leak for Good Without Removing Existing Repairs
By Sashco. Have you had a contractor seal the same leak countless times, only for the leak to return? Time to fix it for good with Through the Roof. Tired of leaks coming back with a vengeance? Looking for something to seal the leak, but don’t want to put ...
ElastoPav Rolls Out Their New Lightweight Flashing Compound
By Cass Jacoby. Bitec has a lot to be proud of, especially their recently rolled out lightweight flashing compound. “We are really proud of the products we put out,” says Bitec Vice President of Operations Joel Shealey. “We've really remained committed to our quality.” This year at IRE, Bitec rolled ...
