The Roofing Marketplace


Choose a Safety Hoist material hoist

For more than 45 years, Safety Hoist Co. has focused on designing and manufacturing the most durable material hoists in the industry. They're safe and OSHA-compliant for lifting 200-400 pounds. Unlike roofing conveyors, they require no special training and are simple to set up and operate. Unlike boom trucks, they are affordable. The VH-300 offers added stability and strength; the HD-400 provides extra lifting power for larger operations. Choose your hoist. Visit www.safetyhoistcompany.com or call (877) 99-HOIST.













ASG-U Clamps from Alpine SnowGuards

The rugged, versatile clamp-to-seam technology of Alpine SnowGuards' ASG-U Clamps provide a secure attachment point without penetrating roofing material. Available for vertical and horizontal seams, the clamps use two oval-point set screws so they will not void roofing manufacturers' warranties. Like all the systems in the Alpine SnowGuards line of innovative products, ASG-U Clamps offer precision engineering, fast and easy installation, extensive testing, and a cost-effective solution and are made in the U.S. using recycled materials. For more information, visit www.alpinesnowguards.com or call (888) 766-4273.

Mule-Hide Products Co. introduces JTS 1 joint and termination sealant

JTS 1 allows contractors to quickly and easily seal large joints and roof termination bars, including those submerged under ponding water. The 100 percent solids moisture-cured urethane sealant offers excellent workability for dry and wet surface applications with no sagging or shrinkage and minimal odor. Contact Mule-Hide Products at (800) 786-1492 or mulehide@mulehide.com or visit www.mulehide.com for more information. Visit us at IRE booth #1213.

Post for free in 2017!

NRCA has the tools to help you find the workers you need. NRCA's Career Center helps you post open positions and browse candidate profiles to find the candidates who fit your company. With more than 1,300 employee profiles, a new employee is at your fingertips. During 2017, NRCA is offering members a one-time redeemable promo code, valued at more than $500, to help you get started. Visit www.nrca.net/careercenter to build your profile, view candidates and post today! Use promo code: CAREER2017.







High-temperature self-adhering underlayment

Owens Corning-patented SureNail® Technology is the first and only reinforced nailing zone on the face of shingles. Embedded into every Duration® Series shingle, the tough, engineered woven fabric strip creates a highly durable fastener zone with outstanding gripping power. SureNail delivers a limited warranty for 130-mph wind performance with fewer nails, two times the common bond area of standard shingles and an easy-to-see target area for "no-guess" nailing. For more information, call (800) GET-PINK® or visit www.owenscorning.com/roofing/surenail.


The NRCA Roofing Manual—2017 Boxed Set

One of the most widely recognized technical publications in the U.S. roofing industry, The NRCA Roofing Manual provides you with information about the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to almost all roof systems. The manual also is a reliable reference material for state roofing contractor licensure exams. It contains the following four volumes: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2017; The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2016; The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2015; and The NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing, Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Reroofing—2014. The 2017 volume updates the boxed set for 2017. For more information, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.



More From This Issue

  • Going Global

    As NRCA assumes an increasing leadership role in the international roofing community, it recognizes the value of collaborating with like-minded professionals around the world. Through its training initiatives and global outreach efforts, NRCA strives to be a worldwide leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy.

  • A declaration of roofing

    Once home to George Mason, a founding father and signatory to the U.S. Declaration of Independence, Gunston Hall is a Georgian mansion-turned-museum in Mason Neck, Va., that offers visitors a glimpse into 18th century life. During 2014-15, Ruff Roofers Inc., Baltimore, installed a cedar shakes roof system matching the building’s original 1755 specifications that called for unique measurements and spacing.

  • What's in a name?

    If your company uses trade names and trademarks, complying with the legal requirements for their use and protecting your ownership of them is a necessity. Learning how to take full advantage of legal protections and other resources designed to preserve a company's right to a trade name or trademark can help you claim your company's name.

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