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Manual addresses mold and moisture

Liberty Building Diagnostics Group has released Preventing Moisture and Mold Problems: Design and Construction Guidelines, a manual that provides up-to-date information and guidelines for constructing moisture- and mold-free buildings.

The 100-page-plus manual provides instructions for building envelope and rainwater intrusion solutions; heating, ventilating and air-conditioning units; humidity-control solutions; and moisture and mold remediation.

Web site: www.lpdg.net
Telephone: (407) 697-7227

Systems provide ventilation

Structeavent® LLC has introduced its line of roof edge ventilation systems—System SV (structural, vented), System SVA (structural, vented attic), System SNV (structural, nonvented) and System NSNV (nonstructural, nonvented)—which provide a range of structural support for roof decks through their base angle designs and reportedly prevent heat buildup and moisture by creating intake venting at the eaves.

System SV provides structural support and improved ventilation for roof systems that feature a vented nailed base product, and System SVA provides structural support and improved ventilation for buildings with attics. System SNV provides structural support for roof deck systems that do not require ventilation, and System NSNV is used for roofs that do not require structural support and/or ventilation. All systems come in 12-foot lengths.

Web site: www.structeavent.com
Telephone: (877) 216-1190

Cover board is resistant

Firestone Building Products Co. has introduced CoverDeck,™ a cover board for low-slope roof systems. CoverDeck is said to be wind-, water- and hail-resistant.

CoverDeck reportedly is easy to cut and weighs about 50 percent less than gypsum-based cover board. It has 54 percent recycled content and is available in 3/8- and 5/8-inch thicknesses.

Web site: www.firestonebpco.com
Telephone: (800) 428-4442

Snip cuts metal

Klenk® Tools has introduced its Model MA74510 smooth-blade aviation snip for cutting copper, brass, zinc and pre-coated metals to create a smooth cut edge. Model MA74510 has nonserrated blades that reportedly leave no teeth marks.

Model MA74510 is 10 1/2 inches long with a 1 1/2-inch cut and can cut straight and slight curves.

Web site: www.KlenkTools.com
Telephone: (800) 327-5619

Stabilizer is lightweight

Ladder-Max® LLC has introduced the Ladder-Max, a 7-pound stand-off stabilizer that reportedly withstands great weight and stress.

The Ladder-Max has a steel assembly and two full-rung contact steps bolted to two arms curved at 90-degree angles. This creates an arch, which, in turn, creates a wedge with a ladder. The product features two soft, nonmarring plastic tips that are said to provide adhesive-type contact with a roof and minimize lateral and horizontal slippage.

The Ladder-Max is 39 inches wide and provides a 19-inch stand-off from a roof.

Web site: www.buyladder-max.com
Telephone: (866) 772-4223

Waterproofing system is hot-applied

CETCO® has introduced Strataseal™ HR, a line of hot-applied rubberized asphalt waterproofing systems that reportedly are seamless, flexible, tough and self-healing.

Strataseal HR systems are said to confine water migration to damaged areas and adhere to and fill most surface irregularities. They can be installed when temperatures are as low as 0 F.

Web site: www.cetco.com
Telephone: (866) 498-7543

Mastic is multipurpose

The Garland® Co. Inc. has introduced SilverFlash,™ a cold-applied, trowel-grade silver mastic that is said to repair and aluminize flashings in one step. SilverFlash can be used to install or maintain flashings and repair holes, splits or blisters on a roof's surface.

SilverFlash has an oxidized asphalt base reinforced with additives that reportedly eliminate runs or sags on vertical surfaces. Its silver color is said to reflect ultraviolet rays.

Web site: www.garlandco.com
Telephone: (800) 321-9336

System simplifies installation

Stevens Roofing Systems has introduced Stevens Reel-Fast, an installation system that is said to provide labor savings and improved accuracy when installing Stevens DeckGrip fasteners. Stevens Reel-Fast—a roll of 500 prespaced Stevens DeckGrip metal seam plates spooled in a clear, plastic sleeve—is said to position perfectly when unrolled onto a membrane.

Stevens Reel-Fast is available in 6- and 12-inch on-center configurations. Reels weigh 25 pounds each.

Web site: www.stevensroofing.com
Telephone: (800) 621-7663

Flashing is interlocked

First Choice Roofing Products has introduced StepFast,™ step flashings that interlock by a clinch and reportedly allow for consistent dimensional overlap with reveals for three-tab shingle or dimensional shingle applications.

StepFast is available in lengths up to 48 inches.

Web site: www.1stchoiceroofingproducts.com
Telephone: (502) 228-6438

Pad protects vehicle paint

USA Products Inc. has introduced the Cab Pad, which is said to prevent damage to paint or finish caused by hauling construction materials on a vehicle's roof.

The Cab Pad is made of rubber and is said to install and remove easily.

Web site: www.usaprogrip.com
Telephone: (800) 334-3294

Cable melts ice

Delta-Therm Corp. has introduced the CO-6 commercial roof and gutter de-icing cable, which installs on roofs, in gutters and inside downspouts to create a heated path for melted water.

The CO-6 outputs 5 watts to 7 watts per lineal foot.

Web site: www.delta-therm.com
Telephone: (800) 526-7887