The Roofing Marketplace

Premium standing-seam metal roof panels

Photo courtesy of Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

MBCI offers quality, weathertight metal roof systems at a competitive price, including six standing-seam panels. Of those six is BattenLok^® HS, a mechanically field-seamed, high-strength structural metal roof system. Available in a wide range of coating options, BattenLok HS can be installed directly over purlins or bar joists and is capable of transitioning from roof to fascia. Let our team of experts help you from project conception through completion. To contact a representative, visit www.mbci.com/locations.

Fluid-applied roof systems

Quest Construction Products manufactures robust roof systems that effectively seal, waterproof and maintain roofs. From acrylic to silicone to hybrid technologies, our full range of systems are formulated to perform and can be customized to whatever substrate and geographic conditions you face. Quest fluid-applied roof systems can help you grow your business and increase profitability with proven product performance and innovative solutions for your project needs and challenges. Visit www.oneroof4life.com.

Innovative panel from New Tech Machinery

The SSQ275 NewLock Panel Program from New Tech Machinery is a 2-inch-tall standing-seam panel that combines two existing profiles into an innovative new panel that can be snap-locked and/or mechanically seamed within the same panel! It is a proprietary panel complete with licensing and testing. It only is available in new and existing SSQ roof panel machines. The SSQ is the top-of-the-line portable roof panel machine manufactured by New Tech Machinery.

Fast and simple shingle-starter product

MFM ShingleStarter™ is a self-adhering, self-sealing waterproofing membrane that eliminates the need to cut shingle tabs, saving the contractor valuable time, material and labor costs. The membrane aggressively bonds to the roof substrate and features a sealing strip to prevent shingle uplift at the roof edge. ShingleStarter is a 50-mil granulated product with a roll size of 7.2 inches by 33 1/2 feet. Product meets ASTM D1970, Florida Building Code FL 11842.1 and ICC-ES ESR 1737 and is Miami-Dade County-approved. For more information, visit www.mfmbp.com.

Partner with CertainTeed

Your customers want certainty. This is how you give it to them. CertainTeed makes products that take your business to the next level, and we offer the industry's strongest professional training programs. Learn the latest about products, sales strategies and installation guidelines to become a Shingle Quality Specialist™ or Master Shingle Applicator.™ CertainTeed also has developed credential programs such as ShingleMaster™ and SELECT ShingleMaster for contractors who want to further refine their expertise. For more information about CertainTeed Contractor Programs, visit www.certainteed.com/Pros/Education-Credentials/Roofing.

New NRCA Toolbox Talks now available

Teaching safety never has been this easy! NRCA Toolbox Talks is designed specifically for foremen and trainers to review an important safety lesson with their crews each week. Each lesson is structured to allow for various presentation styles and includes safety-training tips with illustrations detailing key points to stimulate questions and discussion. Hands-on training conducted regularly is the most effective way to reinforce worker safety, comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and improve profitability. NRCA Toolbox Talks provides the support materials you need to implement this training. For more information about NRCA Toolbox Talks, go to shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.