Products & Services
Cutting costs without cutting corners
By Jesse Sanchez. How Roof Hugger’s retrofit system helps contractors stay competitive in a tight market. Contractors know the bottom line matters, and when it comes to metal roof retrofits, Roof Hugger is helping them protect margins without compromising quality. The Florida-based manufacturer offers a metal-over-metal retrofit system that avoids ...
S-5! introduces new carport solution for attaching solar PV panels on carports
Its design offers faster installation, superior strength and long-term reliability, while protecting against corrosion. S-5!, the industry leader in metal roof attachments, introduces its new clamp for solar carport applications, extending its proven solar attachment technology to canopy and carport structures. The S-5-CPTM clamp (“CP” for carport) is engineered to fit both ...
The when, how and why of skylight replacement
By Jesse Sanchez. What’s above your head could be costing you. Here’s why commercial skylight upgrades deserve a closer look. Commercial skylights don’t last forever. While today’s models are built to withstand snow loads, wind pressure and even airborne debris, older systems may no longer meet modern safety or performance ...
CertainTeed announces brand name transition from Grace Vycor™ to Vycor®
By simplifying the brand name, CertainTeed aims to make it easier for customers to identify and specify the product, while reinforcing its commitment to innovation and performance in the building materials industry. CertainTeed®, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain and a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, announced that Grace Vycor™ underlayments ...
Restore, protect and win: Your chance to score a free roof coating
By Dani Sheehan. Enter now for your chance to win and see why Ever-Silic HS is the silicone coating trusted by contractors nationwide. Looking for a reliable, high-performance coating to extend the life of your next roof restoration? Now’s your chance to experience the power of Ever-Silic HS, the silicone ...
IKO expands performance shingle collection with the launch of Olde Style Weatherwood color
Inspired by the richness of natural, aged wood, Olde Style Weatherwood brings a classic, heritage-inspired look. IKO is expanding its performance shingle portfolio with the introduction of a new color: Olde Style Weatherwood. Available this month across the U.S. and Canada, the color is offered in IKO’s Dynasty® and Nordic™ shingle ...
Prioritize clean jobs for more sales
By Equipter. Job site debris management has become a critical factor in how homeowners choose and recommend roofing professionals. In today’s roofing industry, clean job sites are no longer just a “nice to have” — they’re essential to customer satisfaction and long-term business sustainability. Here at Equipter, we know that ...
Nailing structural integrity at the roof’s edge
By Jenny Yu. Learn how proper nailer design and installation can be the difference between a strong roof system and a failed one. When a commercial roof fails, it rarely starts in the center — it starts at the edge. According to Hickman Edge Systems, more than ...
GAF's higher-tech Primerless TPO Cover Tape: A powerful alternative to traditional priming
GAF's solution uses a proprietary, high-tack, high-adhesion butyl tape with specially formulated "tackifying" resins. GAF's EverGuard® Primerless TPO 6” Cover Tape is a testament to higher-tech solutions that can achieve exceptional results while saving time and labor. The challenge with TPO is its low surface energy, which makes it resistant to ...
Get a grip on safety and performance
By Dani Sheehan. Work faster and safer while providing homeowners with stronger protection when you use this APOC underlayment. In roofing, every layer matters. Underlayment is not only a secondary barrier against the elements, but it’s also a safety tool, a time-saver and a long-term investment in the integrity of ...
