Products & Services
Rethinking Edge Nailers
By Metal-Era. A large portion of roof system failures are attributed to wood nailers on the edge of the roof. Learn about an alternative that will reduce roofing failure. Unfortunately, wood nailers are prone to failure due to wood deterioration that comes from extreme weather conditions, insect infiltration ...
Best Practices for Cleaning Your Portable Rollforming Machine’s Drive Rollers
By Evelyn Witterholt. In order to create high-quality panels with your portable rollforming machine, keeping its drive rollers clean is a must. Purchasing your portable rollforming machine is the first step in creating panels and gutters that are in excellent condition. But the next step to maintaining the quality of ...
Seal the Deal With One of These Roof Sealant Systems
By Evelyn Witterholt. These four roof sealant systems from Chem Link are sure to fit any customers’ roofing needs. If you’re in need of a roof sealant system for all types of penetrations, consider what Chem Link has to offer! Since 1990, Chem Link has been committed to creating innovative ...
LP Building Solutions Announces Availability of LP WeatherLogic® Seam & Flashing Sealant
Latest product from LP® Structural Solutions portfolio hits the market. LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high performance building products, today announced the launch of LP WeatherLogic® Seam & Flashing Sealant, which is available for purchase across the U.S. This latest offering from LP is a solution designed for ...
Words Matter on the Jobsite!
By Cass Jacoby. Knowing the technical vocabulary for roofing is key to your success as a roofer, as these terms aid in clearer communication and conveying specialized information. How often have you been on the roof referring to something as a doodad or a dinglehopper? Have you ever ...
Layfast SBS is Class A Fire Rated Under Tile and Shingle Roofs
By MBTechnology. Class A fire rating helps protect against dangerous flame spread and penetration into the interior. To address the ongoing need for a fire-rated residential roofing assembly, MBTechnology has been able to achieve a Class A Fire Rating for its roofing underlayment marketed under trade name of “layfast SBS ...
4 Benefits of Silicone Roof Coating
By Cass Jacoby. More and more professional contractors are turning to silicone roof coatings, and it is easy to see why. Read on to learn about the many advantages they offer. APOC 585 Armor Flex is a premier product for getting superior results for silicone applications, providing the roof with ...
Owens Corning Expands Algae Resistance Warranty Coverage
Owens Corning is transitioning shingle lines and all hip and ridge shingles to a 25-year Algae Resistance Limited Warranty. Owens Corning is investing in the longevity of a roof’s curb appeal as it transitions shingle lines and all hip and ridge shingles to a 25-year Algae Resistance Limited Warranty (up from ...
The End of Drafty Windows
By Cass Jacoby. WindowWrap Powerbond® is MFM Buildings’ leading edge self-adhering window and door flashing tape, designed to go the extra mile protecting the home. In today’s economy, builders and homeowners alike want maximum value out of their building materials. When it comes to windows and doors, that means products ...
FlashCo Expands into PDVF Edge Metal
By Cass Jacoby. FlashCo joins us on the RoofersCoffeeShop® soundstage at WRE to talk about the advantages that come with being able to install something onto the roof right away. Karen L. Edwards invites FlashCo’s Josh Chester and Rob Drew to the RoofersCoffeeShop soundstage for a LIVE! interview at the ...
