Products & Services
The case for seamless gutters
By New Tech Machinery. When it comes to choosing gutters for your next project, seamless gutters offer far superior results compared to prefabricated solutions. While the convenience of purchasing prefabricated, mass-produced gutters from the hardware store might be tempting, there are many downsides and risks. Sectional gutters are ...
Snap lock versus mechanical seam
By Rick Zand, New Tech Machinery. Understand the differences between standing seam metal roof profiles. In the metal roofing world, standing seam is a popular option due to its durability, weather resistance and clean aesthetics. Identifiable by the interlocking panels that run vertically from a roof’s edge to eaves, ...
Crazy roof details that waste time and money
Sometimes simple makes more sense for everyone. Anyone who has spent any time on commercial roofs has surely seen some crazy details. All too often, not only do these unique details not perform as intended, leaving the assembly prone to leaks and damage, but they also cost significantly more to create ...
Primer coat versus galvanized finish
By Jessica Bravo. Three takeaways from A.C.T Metal Deck Supply’s “Finishes” video. A.C.T Metal Deck Supply, the largest distributor of metal deck in the country, offers a series of informative videos designed to help professionals in the industry better understand their products. One video in the series, titled “Finishes,” ...
Light up the holiday season: Mastering Christmas light measurements
By RoofScope. Transform your home into a holiday masterpiece with expert tips and tools for measuring your house for Christmas lights. Editor’s note: Contractors, please share with your clients who are homeowners interested in decorating their homes for the holidays. The magic of Christmas lights changes a home into a ...
Westlake Royal Building Products introduces Dryroll™ Universal Ridge Vent and Weather Block
Easy installation, superior airflow and weather protection are cornerstones of new ridge vent solution. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has introduced Dryroll™, a universal ridge vent and weather block. Designed to safeguard the roof from the elements, the ridge vent solution also helps to exhaust ...
Reducing the industry’s carbon footprint with spray foam roofing
By Dani Sheehan. The switch to HFO-based spray foam roofing offers durability, energy efficiency and improved sustainability for commercial roofing solutions. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing is renewable, sustainable and the solution of the future. While many states have already transitioned from HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) blowing agents to HFOs (hydrofluroolefins), the ...
The state of the spray foam roofing industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. From building code changes to federal rulings to the 2024 election, here’s what we know about the current state of the spray foam roofing industry. Although 2024 has been a good year for spray foam roofing, it hasn’t come without its challenges. But despite these standard ups ...
What makes cool roofs so cool?
By Emma Peterson. Lauren Rogers of Sherwin-Williams shares cool roof coating basics and benefits. As energy costs rise and climate change continues to raise concerns about the planet, cool roof coatings have been developed as an innovative construction solution. These coatings are designed with advanced materials and pigments that allow ...
The underrated role of pipe collars in roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Pipe collars are essential for waterproofing, durability, energy efficiency and protecting roofs from pests and debris. In the world of roofing, the small details often go unnoticed but hold immense importance. Pipe collars, such as those provided by Wil-Mar Products Inc, seemingly minor components, play a pivotal ...
