The Roofing Marketplace


High-temperature self-adhering underlayment

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal™ is a premium high-temperature-rated self-adhering underlayment composed of a cross-laminated, nonslip polymer film laminated to a 250 F-rated high-temperature rubberized asphalt adhesive. It is engineered for use under most roof systems, including metal where high heat is generated. This 45-mil underlayment comes in a 36-inch by 67-foot 2-square roll. It is Miami-Dade County- and Florida Building Code-approved and has a 10-year limited warranty. For free samples, visit www.mfmbp.com.

SSQ Roof Panel Machine adds two new profiles

Visit New Tech Machinery in booth No. 606 at METALCON Denver to check out two new panel profiles available on our best-selling roof panel machine, the SSQ! The SSQ produces an impressive 15 different profiles and allows users to change tooling in 45 minutes or less: one wrench and no tape measure! A popular profile is the 1- or 1 1/2-inch FWQ flush wall/soffit/underdeck that runs up to 22-gauge steel. Please visit www.NewTechMachinery.com or call (800) 574-1717 for details.

OSHA-compliant platforms for solar panel installation

Kee® Safety has introduced new Occupational Safety and Health Administration- (OSHA-) compliant Easi-Dec® Solar Platforms to provide safe access and fall protection when installing solar panels. A cost-effective alternative to renting or building scaffolds, Easi-Dec features a hoist to lift solar panels to roofs. The system is lightweight and compact for ease of storage and transportation and can be assembled by two workers in 10 minutes. For free literature and more information, call (800) 851-5181 or visit KeeSafety.com/products/solar_panel_installation.

Green roofs by Columbia Green Technologies

Columbia Green Technologies offers solutions to meet the unique challenges of the rooftop growing environment. We offer Pre-grown Tray, Planted-in-Place Tray and Layered Systems. Building owners love the single source "Roof to Green Roof" warranty offered through our roofing partners. Our systems are easily and quickly installed. "Columbia Green has the best-looking, easiest system to install," says James Haggerty, a contractor with Maximum Construction, Catonsville, Md. For more information, visit www.columbia-green.com or call (503) 327-8037.

Polybrite® 90 silicone coating

Polyglass' Polybrite 90 is a premium-grade, high-solids, single-component, moisture-cured, fluid-applied silicone coating available in white or color-tinted. Polybrite 90 cures to form a seamless membrane when applied over the entire roof area and offers the unique ability to extend the life cycles of new and existing roof systems. In addition to keeping the surface cool, Polybrite 90 provides protection from ultraviolet sun and other weather exposures. For more information, visit www.polyglass.us.

Design Essentials for Roof Performance: Codes Package

With NRCA University's Design Essentials for Roof Performance, you have an easy, affordable way to learn about designing for optimal roof system performance. The online program is an excellent resource that explains the issues to consider when determining which roof systems or components are best for the building type, location and building owner's requirements. The Design Essentials for Roof Performance: Codes Package consists of two self-paced learning modules requiring about 40-50 minutes to complete. For more information, go to shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.

More From This Issue

  • Mainstream in the marketplace

    Although the roofing and construction industries were hit hard by the most recent economic recession, the photovoltaic (PV) industry grew exponentially between 2009 and 2012. The growth went largely unnoticed by the roofing industry, but for roofing professionals who become more engaged in the rooftop PV market, there is great opportunity to significantly grow their businesses.

  • A case of honorable roofing

    United Materials LLC, Denver, spent nearly two years repairing the roof systems on Denver's Byron R. White U.S. Courthouse. To completely reroof the building would have cost taxpayers $7 million, but United Materials created a plan to make repairs that only cost about $700,000, equating to an annual taxpayer savings of $280,000. For its work, United Materials received a 2014 Gold Circle Awards honorable mention in the Outstanding Workmanship: Low-slope category.

  • Collaborating for advancement

    New research shows that during the first half of 2014, 53 percent of new electric-generating capacity in the U.S. came from solar energy, much of it attributable to residential installations. Through its collaborations with the roofing industry and affected organizations, the solar industry is creating jobs and environmental sustainability. Tens of thousands of U.S. households now generate their own electricity, and more than 143,000 U.S. workers are employed in solar manufacturing and services.

;