Products & Services
Urethane vs Co-polymer Rubber Roof Caulks
By Les Burch, President, Sashco Sealants. There are a lot of caulking brands out there and finding which might be the right one for each job can be daunting. It can be simplified by starting with a technology view rather than a brand view. As you get ready for some clarification, ...
The Coders Would Appreciate it if the Mechanical Items Wouldn't Roll Around on the Roof
By Shawn Stockford, IB Roof Systems. The old saying of “the only two things anyone can count on is death and taxes” is definitely true, but I believe we as roofers could easily add “and building code changes” to it as well. The International Builders Code (IBC), the American Society of Civil ...
Pli-Dek® Con-Dek System Receives Coveted Miami-Dade NOA Approval
The Con-Dek System is the first of its kind on the market with a Miami-Dade certification. ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG), a global leader in high-performance professional products, announces its Pli-Dek® Con-Dek System has been awarded a coveted Miami-Dade NOA approval (NOA No. 17-1206.16) from the Miami-Dade Building Department. ...
Contractor Tips for Working with Composite Shake Keyway Pieces
By Eric Salvesen, Technical Service Manager for DaVinci Roofscapes. Here are some tips for success when working with composite shake. During the past few months I’ve traveled to jobsites where our DaVinci Roofscapes Hand-Split Shake Siding was being installed. I’ve worked side-by-side with installers. From those experiences, I have some “tips for success” ...
How a Cool Roof System Can Benefit a Building
By Western Colloid. Owners wanting to improve energy efficiency often don't even think about their roof. With so many integrated systems — from the building envelope to the heating and cooling system, from the front door to the roof — keeping a building in good repair can be complex for the owner. In ...
Roof Coating Adds 15 Years to Roof’s Useful Life
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Roof restoration provides long-term weatherproofing solution for Morrow Meadows Corporation. Morrow Meadows Corporation in City of Industry, California was faced with having to re-roof its building. However, instead of tearing off the roof, they opted to restore it using a coating manufactured by Tropical Roofing Products. ...
Easy Solutions to Low-Slope Roof Failures – Part 1
By Surecoat Systems. How knowledge and prevention can make a BIG difference in the life of your commercial roof. There are several factors that affect the lifespan of a flat roof. In this two-part series, we will explore some of the most common ones; from what they are, how and why they ...
IKO Introduces Multipurpose Performance Roof Deck and Eave Sealing Solution
IKO GoldSeam™ tape provides critical protection against water infiltration. IKO recently introduced GoldSeam, a multipurpose roof tape. The product can be used in a variety of deck protection applications, including as a seam tape for the roof deck; a sealant for critical roof joints, such as small gaps around the eave ...
Specifying Underlayments for Metal Roofs
By GCP Applied Technologies. Roof assembly considerations for high performance product selection. Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their longer lifecycles, superior protection and lower maintenance costs than traditional shingle roofs. In addition, unvented assemblies and insulated roof decks are becoming more common, as builders seek to improve energy efficiency. ...
The Life Cycle Costs of SPF Roofing Systems Compared to Membrane Roofing Systems
By Mason Knowles. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems have been marketed for years primarily on their documented energy saving characteristics. As a result, much of the SPF roofing market has focused on property owners or institutions that pay their own energy bills. But what about property that is leased or rented, ...
