The Roofing Marketplace


Duro-Light skylights

As the industry leader for providing complete roof systems, Duro-Last Roofing Inc. now offers skylights as an additional Edge-to-Edge & Deck-to-Sky™ roofing solution. With the thickest and highest density lens in the industry, Duro-Light skylights get the job done but at a value price. For more information, visit www.duro-last.com.

Smartex® low-slope roof monitoring system

Low-slope roofs are the hardworking soldiers of buildings. They endure extreme weather, withstand trade traffic and adapt to a rapidly changing climate. But despite their durability, every roof will leak eventually. This is why you need Smartex from International Leak Detection LLC. When a breach occurs, you'll receive an immediate report via your PC, tablet or smartphone, including an accurate location for the repair. Smartex is the only intelligent roof monitoring system of its kind on the market. For more information, call (866) 282-LEAK or visit www.leak-detection.com.

NEW parapet-friendly automatic welder

Leister Technologies LLC's UNIROOF AT/ST automatic welder is the parapet-friendly solution for welding thermoplastic roof membranes on low- or steep-slope roofs (up to 30 degrees). Thanks to its ultra-slim design and movable transport axle, you can effortlessly weld close to the edge and at or on the parapet without having to modify your machine. Additionally, the design permits you to easily navigate narrow spaces and weld beneath and around obstacles. Available in 120- or 230-volt versions, the UNIROOF AT/ST offers speedy top performance on any roof. For more information, visit www.leisterusa.com.

High-performance, flexible roof membrane system

SOPREMA® Inc. has developed SENTINEL® PVC, a high-performance roof membrane that provides long-term performance, is easy to install, and is flexible and aesthetically pleasing for a variety of roof system types. SENTINEL PVC Silver Art and Copper Art are the only roof membranes of their kind to integrate silver and copper metallic powder, providing enhanced aesthetic appearance and weathering capabilities that are identical to metal roofs. SENTINEL PVC is chemical-resistant, making it well-suited for buildings that are prone to grease and oil exposure or factories with exhausts on the roofs. SENTINEL PVC also is fire- and wind-rated by Underwriters Laboratories and FM Approvals. To learn more about SENTINEL PVC, visit www.soprema.us.

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.

ACFoam®-III

ACFoam-III from Atlas Roofing Corp. is available in a variety of thermally efficient and dimensionally stable slopes and thicknesses for use in new and reroofing applications. ACFoam-III is ideal for any commercial need. The CGF Roof Insulation is made of rigid polyisocyanurate roof insulation faced with inorganic coated polymer-bonded fiberglass mat facers. It contains between 5.2 and 11.2 percent recycled content by weight and is recognized by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute as being resistant or highly resistant to mold growth based on independent testing. For more information, visit www.atlasroofing.com.


More From This Issue

  • Showdown in Denver

    When the EPDM Roofing Association learned of a proposed "cool roof" amendment to Denver's building codes in 2015, the association called upon local construction professionals to oppose the amendment. The resulting coalition, significantly supported by members of the Colorado Roofing Association, successfully persuaded the Denver City Council to reject the amendment that would have required all new low-slope roof systems on commercial buildings to be highly reflective surfaces.

  • Feng shui roofing

    With 80 locations throughout the city, Chicago's Public Library system provides numerous free, open places for Chicagoans to gather, learn and read. In 2015, Korellis Roofing, Hammond, Ind., overcame logistical and fall-protection challenges while installing PVC and vegetative roof systems on the Chicago Public Library system's most recent branch in Chinatown.

  • Dealing with DOL's new rules

    The Department of Labor's (DOL's) new regulations governing the payment of overtime to salaried employees may affect your company. Employees whose salaries are less than $47,476 per year will be entitled to overtime compensation as of Dec. 1. DOL calculates 22.5 million workers potentially are affected by the new regulations, including 130,000 construction industry workers.

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