Products & Services
PVC Performance for Flat and Low-Slope Roofs
By IB Roof Systems. Reduced construction costs and greater energy efficiency are two of the greatest benefits of flat and low-slope roofs. Roofing contractors working in new construction should consider talking to their general contractors, architects and home builders about the reduced construction costs and greater energy efficiency of low-slope roofs. These ...
McElroy Metal Publishing Blogs to Help Contractors, Consumers, Homeowners
McElroy Metal has developed three blogs to help educate contractors, consumers and homeowners on the benefits and frequently asked questions regarding metal roofing and wall products. McElroy Metal’s Commercial Building blog features some of the many successful commercial projects completed with the company’s products. McElroy Metal’s Homeowner blog speaks to anyone looking ...
Why Buy a Portable Roof Panel Rollforming Machine?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn the seven most common reasons contractors purchase a portable rollforming machine. New Tech Machinery has been manufacturing and selling portable rollforming equipment for almost 30 years. Roofers, gutter installers, and manufacturers have relied on New Tech Machinery to help them improve their business operations and understand ...
Controlling Kettle and Maintaining the Temperature of Hot Asphalt in Cold Weather Commercial Roof Applications
By IKO. The quality of a roof depends on proper installation techniques. Disclaimer: Hot mopping on asphalt roofs is highly dangerous. Proper safety training is necessary to perform this job. When choosing the temperature for your hot tar roofing kettles, always follow the manufacturer’s requirements and do not heat the kettle beyond the ...
Fixing Chimneys? Mor-Flexx® Should be in Your Toolbox
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Sometimes when inspecting a roof for damage or to estimate a replacement, there may be instances where it’s obvious the chimney needs to be repaired. If you want to offer additional services to your customers, you might consider mortar, stucco or chimney repairs. They are easier ...
Urethane vs Co-polymer Rubber Roof Caulks
By Les Burch, President, Sashco Sealants. There are a lot of caulking brands out there and finding which might be the right one for each job can be daunting. It can be simplified by starting with a technology view rather than a brand view. As you get ready for some clarification, first ...
The Coders Would Appreciate it if the Mechanical Items Wouldn't Roll Around on the Roof
By Shawn Stockford, IB Roof Systems. The old saying of “the only two things anyone can count on is death and taxes” is definitely true, but I believe we as roofers could easily add “and building code changes” to it as well. The International Builders Code (IBC), the American Society of Civil ...
Pli-Dek® Con-Dek System Receives Coveted Miami-Dade NOA Approval
The Con-Dek System is the first of its kind on the market with a Miami-Dade certification. ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG), a global leader in high-performance professional products, announces its Pli-Dek® Con-Dek System has been awarded a coveted Miami-Dade NOA approval (NOA No. 17-1206.16) from the Miami-Dade Building Department. The ...
Contractor Tips for Working with Composite Shake Keyway Pieces
By Eric Salvesen, Technical Service Manager for DaVinci Roofscapes. Here are some tips for success when working with composite shake. During the past few months I’ve traveled to jobsites where our DaVinci Roofscapes Hand-Split Shake Siding was being installed. I’ve worked side-by-side with installers. From those experiences, I have some “tips for success” to provide ...
How a Cool Roof System Can Benefit a Building
By Western Colloid. Owners wanting to improve energy efficiency often don't even think about their roof. With so many integrated systems — from the building envelope to the heating and cooling system, from the front door to the roof — keeping a building in good repair can be complex for the owner. In ...
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