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Advanced roofing software increases productivity — or does it?
By Ray Smith, Applicad / Five years ago I wrote an article for this journal discussing how advanced roofing software increases productivity. Reading that story again, one finds it hard to see how these same tools could possibly be further … Read more »
Architectural Testing offers comprehensive roof services
In October 2011, Architectural Testing, Inc. introduced a comprehensive list of services to the roofing industry designed to address the needs of manufacturers, insurance companies, certification agencies, code officials, and other interested parties. ATI rounded out their roof services with … Read more »
Firestone Building Products introduces 30-year metal roofing warranty
As building owners remain in their facilities longer, and reroof and retrofit applications continue to dominate the construction industry, long-term roof warranties provide additional financial protection. Firestone Building Products Company LLC, now provides the 30-Year Platinum Warranty for eligible UC-3, … Read more »
Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Green Products, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Recyclable, Renewable, Reroofing, Residential, Supplier News, Sustainability
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Tagged Firestone Building Products, standing seam metal roofing, warranties
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Follansbee Steel could close
From the Herald-Star of Steubenville, Ohio, January 13, 2012 Unless a new buyer can be found, 36 workers at Follansbee Steel, including its Sheet Metal Specialty Divisions, could be out of a job soon. Follansbee Steel, owned by the Steubenville-based … Read more »
Roof edge ice solution for high snowload regions
A Denver, Colorado company has designed an efficient solution to commercial and residential roof edge ice problems, with a system it says equals or exceeds the performance of the most effective systems on the market, yet costs less to purchase … Read more »
Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Low Rise Construction, Metal Buildings, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing News, New Products, Products, Reroofing, Residential, Roofing Products, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News
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Tagged hotedge, ice buildup, snow guards, snow melt products, snow retention
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Techni-Flo Engineered Ventilation System from Atlas Roofing
Techni-Flo™ Engineered Ventilation System for steep-sloped roofs is the component system manufactured to ensure balanced airflow underneath the roof covering,featuring polyiso foam insulation board specifically designed for sloped unventilatedroof decks. Techni-Flo™ RV, Atlas ACFoam® CrossVent®, and Techni-Flo™ EV makeup the … Read more »
Posted in Building Components, Commercial/Institutional, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Products, Reroofing, Residential, Roofing Products, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News
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Tagged techni flo, unventilated roof decks, ventilation system for steep sloped roofs
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Valspar announces release of Flurothane Coastal Coating System
The Valspar Corporation introduces Flurothane Coastal coating system, a Polyvinylidene Fluoride system developed for use in the most extreme coastal environments. This coating system is unique because of its innovative thick film primer application, which allows the coating system to … Read more »
Don’t get snowed: Top 4 snow retention mistakes and how to avoid them
By Howie Scarboro – Snow retention is no longer an art, it has become a science. The laws of physics have to be used when holding back thousands of pounds of potentially damaging snow and ice. Annual property and personal … Read more »
Snow Defender 4500 from Levi’s Nails & Screws
• 30 Colors available• Made with 16-gauge type 304 stainless steel• EPDM rubber sealer• Powder coated• 50 pieces / 15 pound box• No caulk needed• Patented• Multiple colors in stockFor Exposed Fastener Panel on 2×4 purlins in the flat position … Read more »
Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Horse Barns, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal Buildings, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, New Products, Post Frame, Products, Residential, Roofing Products, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News
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Tagged Levi's Nails and Screws, snow defender 4500, snow guards, snow retention
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Roofing Expo sponsoring Community Service Day
The 2012 International Roofing Expo is offering attendees and exhibitors the opportunity to give back to the Orlando, Fla., community during Community Service Day on February 21, 2012. Held from 9:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Community Service Day is a … Read more »
