The Roofing Marketplace


SOPRASMART® offers fast, labor-saving installation

SOPREMA has developed a new time- and cost-saving product line, SOPRASMART Laminated Boards, combining its SOPRALENE SBS-modified bitumen membrane and cover board into one installation layer, resulting in application consistency and complete adhesion. By combining the roof membrane and cover board into one layer, installers can gain valuable time on job sites, in turn reducing labor cost and increasing overall job efficiency. This patented technology is the first and only of its kind and is available exclusively through SOPREMA. For more information, visit www.soprema.us.

New reinforced polyester for APP/SBS modified bitumen membranes

Jzh Company officially launched a new reinforcement material for APP and SBS modified bitumen membranes. The material is made of polyester mat and fiberglass mesh, is lightweight (90 g/m2) and has a high tensile strength (MD 650N/5CM, CD 500N/5CM) that is stronger than 200g/m2 spunbond polyester mat. It also features high thermostability. This is a revolutionary product. Visit www.wz-jzh.com or email jzh@wz-jzh.com.

SLATE SHIELD™- the future of lightweight slate installation

Newmont Slate Co. introduces the SLATE SHIELD lightweight slate installation process. SLATE SHIELD combines the traditional slate hook method of attachment with advanced water-repelling HDPE panels that can be quickly secured using a nail gun. This process saves time and uses half the slate of traditional installations. The patented wind-resistant "butterfly" hook is made from 12-gauge black anodized stainless steel for maximum strength and beauty. For more information, visit www.newmontslate.com or call (802) 884-8091.

Nodular walking surface technology

InterWrap® has introduced a new and improved Titanium UDL25 roof underlayment featuring its patented Sure-Foot® nodular walking surface that is backed by a new limited lifetime warranty! Unlike competing smooth-surfaced underlayments, UDL25 now features InterWrap's patented slip-resistant Sure-Foot nodular walking surface technology that allows for easier steep-slope walkability in wet or dusty conditions. UDL25 also offers big savings in time and labor as it is more than 30 percent faster to install than oil-saturated felt and 14 times stronger than #30 felt! Gray technology provides for a cooler working surface during installations, and it can be left exposed for up to six months. Visit InterWrap.com/roofing for more information.

Fall-protection warning-line system

SpeedStand from Quicksilver Engineering makes protecting workers from falls quick and easy. Compact, one-piece stands transport easily and set up instantly. These durable steel stands are spaced 40 feet apart and meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements. There also is a model for use on standing-seam metal roofs. See why SpeedStand has been the industry standard for 16 years. For more information, call (800) 460-7579 or visit www.qe-1.com.

Download the NRCA app!

Make the most of your membership with the NRCA app and receive free access to NRCA publications. Take NRCA resources with you anywhere, even on the roof. The app is available through the Apple App Store, Google Play or Windows Store. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit www.nrca.net/NRCA-app-FAQ.


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  • Success in the sunshine state

    NRCA's 129th Annual Convention and the 2016 International Roofing Expo,® held Feb. 15-19 in Orlando, Fla., attracted the second-highest attendance. More than 9,490 visitors from around the world took advantage of opportunities to learn about the roofing industry, network with peers, and participate in service and fundraising events throughout the week.

  • Medieval roofing

    Built in 1872, The Cathedral of St. Paul, Birmingham, Ala., has undergone several expansions and renovations over the years. During November 2013 to October 2014, Midland Engineering Co. Inc., South Bend, Ind., renovated the cathedral's roof system, taking great care to replicate banding patterns and architectural copper features to preserve the building's original Neo-Gothic design.

  • Build it to last

    Some historical buildings have metal roof systems in place that have lasted for decades while some newer metal roof systems have failed in as little as five years. The key to any long-lasting residential metal roof system is the ability to accommodate thermal movement. Before installing metal roof systems, roofing contractors should understand the direction and effect of thermal movement on various metal types.

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