Products & Services
To coat or not to coat
By KARNAK. Understand how to extend the life of a roof and maximize its effectiveness with roof coatings. Editor’s note: Share this information with your commercial roofing customers who have aging roofs and are wondering what their options are. Consistent maintenance is key to extending a roof’s lifespan and ...
Making it to the finish line with metal composite materials
By Emma Peterson. With a variety of specialty finishes and colors, metal composite materials allow designers to fully explore their creativity without sacrificing structural integrity! Metal composite material (MCM) is not only a durable and long-lasting product, but also affordable, lightweight and capable of meeting the NFPA 285 flame propagation ...
No two sealants are built the same
By The Coffee Shops. Learn about Titebond’s® WeatherMaster and DuraMaster sealants and what differentiates the two. Franklin International/Titebond is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. They produce some of the best performing options on the market and, of all their products, ...
5 crucial questions to ask about ventilation
By Emma Peterson. Learn about what you should be asking and considering when constructing a residential air ventilation system. One of the crucial parts of having a roofing project go smoothly is making sure all parties, especially the architects, homebuilders and roofing contractors, are on the same page, especially when ...
Up, up and away: Aerial lifts in the roofing industry
By WRYKER. Aerial lifts are a popular and helpful tool for working at heights, but it is imperative your team knows how to stay safe up there. Working at heights is a necessary part of most roofing projects and many construction projects in general, but it is also one of ...
7 ways metal roofs enhance fire safety
By Dave Barr, Metal Central. In the face of a fire, every moment counts and a metal roof can make all the difference. As we move into the hot months of summer, concerns about wildfires return to mind. There are some things that can be done to mitigate the damage ...
Learn why Malco’s Zip-in® Screws are legendary
By Malco Tools. Get ready to zip through your workday with these efficient fasteners. Working in any trade means constantly trying to juggle speed and quality but Malco Tool’s Zip-in® Self Piercing Sheet Metal Screws make that just a bit easier. These screws, which are recognizable by the two unique ...
Maintaining quality indoor air conditions
By Anna Lockhart. Keeping up with the condition and maintenance of your indoor air quality units and HVAC systems is key to the building’s structural health. In the AskARoofer podcast episode, “Improving Indoor Air Quality,” host Lauren White is joined by guests Frank Santini from PureAir and Ryan Gottermeier ...
Increasing efficient flute fill retrofits with Eliminailer-T
By Metal-Era. Simple solution makes installs effortless and wood nailers obsolete. Eliminailer-T helps streamline retrofit applications! While time-consuming wood blocking assemblies are typically used, Eliminailer-T offers a metal alternative that is faster to install, reducing time and labor requirements. Eliminailer-T can secure, straighten and strengthen the edge, protecting the ...
6 attic ventilation solutions for enhanced roof performance
By Jessica Bravo. Exploring quality ventilation products that support the longevity of your attic. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the opportunity to speak with Mark Huysken from Quarrix Building Products about the importance of proper ventilation and the differences between various ventilation systems. With ...
