The new Silicone Roof Coating System from Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. extends the life of aging roofs, ensuring that they continue delivering watertight, energy efficient performance while significantly delaying the day when tear-offs—with the associated cost, landfill waste and disruption to building occupants—are needed. The system can be used to restore and repair metal,...
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McElroy Metal Offers Standing Seam System To Recover Asphalt Shingles
McElroy Metal has introduced a quick and efficient method for installing standing seam metal roofing, directly over asphalt shingles, without a tear-off. “Shingle tear-off is one of the biggest sources of construction debris that is responsible for clogging our landfills,” says Charlie Smith, national recover manager at McElroy Metal. “So the idea of leaving...
Top tips for snow retention on metal roofs
As the popularity of metal roofing grows, so do the options for preventing dangerous and damaging avalanches of ice and snow. While you may think that anything made to stop it, should stop it, there is a lot of science that goes into a properly engineered snow retention devise. Mother Nature is not easy...
Drexel Metals Comes To Rescue Pennsylvania Audubon Society
When board members of the Bucks County Audubon Society (BCAS) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, were looking for help with a leaking roof on their historic building, they only had to search as far as a supportive member. Dick Carroll, the founder and former owner of Drexel Metals, participated in bird counts and other BCAS...
SnoBlox-Snojax announces release of the SS Ventsaver for standing seam roofs
The SS Ventsaver, from SnoBlox-Snojax, is an adjustable-fit mounting plate that secures to the seams of standing seam roofs with four non-penetrating RCT seam roof clamps. It allows the use of all Ventsaver models to be used on standing seam panels without penetrating the metal. The Ventsaver devices protect vent pipes and chimney pipes...
Englert Boosts Gutter and Roofing Machines Parts and Labor Warranties
Englert, Inc. announced the availability of an industry-leading, five-year limited parts and labor warranty on all gutter and roofing roll forming machines made by Englert. The warranty is superior to some competitors who only offer a three-year warranty on parts and labor. The warranty applies to machines manufactured by Englert, specifically new machine purchases...
System Protects Metal Roofs
To combat environmental conditions harmful to metal roofs, premium coil coatings manufacturer Dura Coat Products, Inc. has introduced a coastal coating system to resist corrosive environments. The formulation features PVDF-based Durapon 70 as a top coat applied over Dura Coat’s DC425G 380 high-build primer. Conditions include salt air within 1,500 feet of the coast,...