The Roofing Marketplace


White multi-ply roof option

Polyfresko® G SA is a premium, highly reflective white, granular-surfaced, self-adhered APP cap sheet manufactured by Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. The product is meant to be part of a multi-ply roof system; is manufactured with ADESO® Technology (dual-compound, self-adhered technology); features CURE Technology® (patented thin film) and granulated surface; and maintains reflectivity over time. Long-term warranties are available. The product also is Title 24-compliant and CRRC Listed. For more information, visit www.polyglass.us.




No generator? No problem!

Leister's 120V/15A UNIROOF E 40 mm leads the pack in the compact class of automatic welders. Its portability provides you with the convenience of plugging into house power instead of hoisting a generator. In addition, the UNIROOF E 40 mm's compact design makes it ideal for small areas that are not easily accessible by other welders. For more information, visit www.leisterusa.com.

Metal deck replacement?

A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply stocks a complete inventory of A, B, F and N roof decks in all types, gauges and finishes. Metal decks are specified because they are lightweight, strong, economical and easy to install. Whether your job calls for one sheet or a total tear-off, a deck can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. or picked up locally at one of our 14 locations. Contact the metal deck experts at (800) 894-7741 or visit www.metaldecksupply.com, and see how easy your next roof system replacement project can be!

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.

NRCA offers OSHA-compliant programs

NRCA's Serving Up Safety: A Recipe for Avoiding Falls on the Job and Hazard Communication Program: Know the Signs offer comprehensive tools for training new and seasoned roofing workers about all aspects of fall protection and hazard communications. Both programs are DVD-based and available in English and Spanish. The programs include instructor and student workbooks, certification of completion and more. For more information, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.

Roof measurements in about an hour

EagleView Technologies' patented processes and technology power the new QuickSquares™ Reports. The reports provide the approximate square footage and predominant slope of a residential roof and up to one detached garage in about an hour, allowing contractors to deliver project estimates faster. The QuickSquares technology lets contractors upgrade to a Premium Report after winning the bid to receive precise measurements for material ordering and production planning. During the upgrade, the cost of QuickSquares is deducted from the overall price. Visit www.eagleview.com/quicksquares for more information.

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    A large portion of roofing work involves transporting equipment and materials to job sites, and doing so usually involves trucking operations. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has set forth rules regarding qualifications of drivers, operation and marking of trucks carrying loads, and registration of the company using the trucks, among other rules. In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has requirements that affect roofing industry professionals relating to the handling of hazardous materials.

  • Revolutionary roofing

    Founded in 1890, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution<sup>&reg;</sup> (DAR) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women's service organization composed of volunteers who are dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving U.S. history and securing the country’s future through better education for children. Located in Washington, D.C., DAR's library contains an array of valuable genealogical information. When water leaks threatened some of the irreplaceable documents, DAR called upon James R. Walls Contracting Co. Inc., Clinton, Md., to undertake the historical renovations.

  • Preferring to be paid

    Even a perfect roofing project can have an unhappy ending if a customer lays claim to already rendered payments after filing for bankruptcy, resulting in a preference claim. A preference claim is made by the bankruptcy trustee to recover the debtor’s assets for distribution among creditors, which means you may be requested to return payments received during the 90-day period predating the bankruptcy filing. Fortunately, there are several defenses available that can be used in response to a preference claim.

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