The Roofing Marketplace

TPO-coated roof pipe flashing

Menzies Metal Products' 5-Skin Roof Pipe Flashing fits all common plumbing pipes. TPO coating is applied to the one-piece aluminum base, allowing an applicator to heat-weld TPO membrane directly to the flashing. The TPO coating also can be applied to all metal products the company manufactures. Additionally, Menzies Metal Products can manufacture roofing products customized to application specifications. For more information, call (800) 665-8840 or visit www.menzies-metal.com.

Maintenance and repair solutions

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.'s maintenance and repair solutions products come in many convenient sizes and various types. Our EPDM tapes come in 3 inches by 25 feet or 6 inches by 25 feet, and our EPDM tape primer comes in 1-quart or 1-gallon containers for EPDM repairs. The SEAL-FAST® Tape is available in 3-inch by 50-foot or 6-inch by 25-foot rolls for metal, most PVC, TPO and other thermoplastics, and smooth-surfaced built-up roofs or polymer-modified bitumen. Mule-Hide's SEAL-FAST Fabric Tape comes in 6-inch by 25-foot rolls for reinforcing metal roof seams. The SEAL-FAST Primer comes in 1-quart containers and can be used for cold weather application of SEAL-FAST Tape. Our SEAL-FAST Temporary Low-slope Roof Sealer, available in a 25-pound container, is helpful for temporary repair of roof leaks, and Fast-Caps® are available in a bag of 1,000—perfect for repairing metal roof fasteners. Plus, we offer asphalt cements and coatings and elastomeric acrylic coatings. Visit www.mulehide.com or call (800) 786-1492 for more information.

Free mobile construction software

The current workplace is increasingly mobile, and in construction, it always has been that way. As a contractor, you need access to installation guides and product data sheets from job sites. BuildSite Mobile is optimized for quickly searching our 20,000-construction product database to find the right product for the job. Each product on BuildSite has an individual detail page with data sheets listed by type: product data, material safety data sheets, installation guides, code reports and more. When you're on a job site, you can check the manufacturer's intent by opening data sheets and viewing them from your smart phone. Sign up for free from your mobile device at m.buildsite.com/signup!

Perimeter/roof edge systems

Petersen Aluminum Corp. now offers a complete range of perimeter/roof edge systems for single-ply and built-up/polymer-modified bitumen roof systems. The new PAC-TITE line includes fascia systems in a variety of gauges and face sizes. PAC-TITE combines superior strength for unmatched uplift protection with attractive aesthetics and ease of installation. The nonpenetrating design maintains watertight integrity and eliminates the need for stripping in and heat welding. For more information, visit www.pac-clad.com.

The NRCA Roofing Manual

The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2012 provides comprehensive information applicable to metal panel and spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roof systems used in low- and steep-slope applications. With two complete sections, Metal Panel Roof Systems and SPF Roof Systems, this manual is a welcome addition to your technical library. The Metal Panel Roof Systems section includes guidelines applicable to metal and metal panel roof systems and 91 construction details. The SPF Roof Systems section includes information about SPF materials and application and design guidelines, as well as 41 construction details. For more information, log on to shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.

3-D aerial roof measurement software

EagleView® Technologies Inc. invented the concept of 3-D aerial roof measurements using proprietary patent-pending software. EagleView's 3-D roof measurement reports provide contractors with the most accurate roof measurements and serve as a marketing, production and warranty tool. They assist you from the first call to the sales presentation, through accurate ordering of materials to the final job closing and warranty packet. Visit www.eagleview.com or call (866) 659-8439 to learn how EagleView reports can improve your profits, increase safety and reduce stress.