Products & Services
Building partnerships in the era of influencers
By Anna Lockhart. Social media stars and a notable industry brand join forces to bring their product lines to the forefront at one of this year’s industry trade shows. In the age of booming technology and social media, the world has significantly shrunk in size. To prove this point, ...
Protecting the roof’s most vulnerable points
By Progressive Materials. Sealing flashings, seams and penetrations properly is essential for long-term roof performance. Even the strongest roofing system is only as reliable as its weakest point. The flashings, seams and penetrations on a roof are natural stress zones where movement, weather and water pressure can quickly lead to ...
Feel the rhythm of ProCore panels
By Citadel Architectural Products. Check out the distinct style and clean aesthetic of this project using Citadel Architectural Products. Milwaukee’s Eastside is alive with growth and transformation as it welcomes new structure developments to the area. Among the newest arrivals is Rhythm Apartments, a contemporary project crafted by Eppstein Uhen ...
Single-ply roofing: What attachment options work best and why
By Andrea Wagner Watts, GAF. Understand the pros, cons and performance factors that guide attachment choices for single-ply roofing for your next project. For commercial roofs, it’s not just the membrane that keeps a low-slope roof in place, it’s how you fasten it that determines how well it stands up ...
Exciting updates: Enhanced web-based calculators just for you!
By S-5! Discover how our upgraded tools — driven by your feedback — make project planning faster, easier and more accurate than ever. At S-5!, we are always looking for ways to improve our customer experience to help you work more efficiently. We’re thrilled to announce that our web-based calculators have received ...
Membrane options for every building use
By Jesse Sanchez. MuleHide’s Fleece Back membranes offer a cleaner, faster and more cost-effective roof recover system. In an era of rising construction costs and tighter project timelines, many contractors are looking for roofing solutions that offer durability without disruption. Enter Fleece Back membranes, an option gaining traction in the ...
Enhance envelope efficiency with wood nailer alternatives
By Hickman Edge Systems. Explore how metal alternatives reduce thermal loss and promote higher R-values. In high-performance building design, attention to detail matters — especially at the edges. When insulation stops short of the roof or wall perimeter, so does your building’s ability to retain energy effectively. These seemingly minor ...
Metal roofing lifespan: Your questions answered
By ASC Building Products. Learn about the factors that impact the durability of metal roofing. Choosing the right roofing system is a big decision and can impact the long-term protection, value and appearance of a structure. Metal roofing continues to earn a strong reputation for its reliability and resilience ...
Roofing industry gets a talent boost from new training initiative
By Jesse Sanchez. This new roofing academy launches with the promise to ease hiring headaches for U.S. roofing firms. The U.S. roofing industry has long grappled with a shortage of skilled, entry-level talent. Now, one outsourcing firm is betting that a hands-on, one-month training academy could help close that gap, ...
Roof leaks: Repair or replace?
By Tom Sweeney, ROOFLE. Knowing when to patch and when to start over can save your home and your wallet. A few spots on the ceiling might not look like much, but they could be the start of a costly disaster. Roof leaks aren’t just about water, they’re about time, ...
