Manual is available in Spanish
The Metal Construction Association has released its Metal Roof Installation Manual in English and Spanish. It is said to provide in-depth insights and resources, including guidance about new construction, reroofing and retrofit projects; techniques for improving efficiency, reducing errors and minimizing callbacks; information regarding meeting specifications and compliance with industry codes; best practices for storing and installing metal roofing, sealants, fasteners and accessories; an overview of the metal roofing industry, its materials and evolving standards; and installer checklists and detailed instructions for final cleaning and inspections.
Purchase of the digital manual also includes access to an optional online exam to evaluate users’ knowledge of key concepts addressed in each chapter.
Cool roof application line is expanded
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. has expanded its Bright White line of Kool Roof Solutions. The expansion introduces reflective roof membranes, liquid-applied coatings and accessories.
Cool roof applications with Bright White granules include Elastoflex® S6 G, an SBS polymer-modified bitumen membrane with a nonwoven polyester reinforcement for cold-applied and hot-mop applications; Polyflex® G, an APP granulated cap sheet designed for heat-welded applications; and Polyflex SA P, a self-adhering APP membrane featuring ADESO® technology.
The liquid-applied elastomeric roof coatings are said to provide weather resistance, ultraviolet protection and durability. New accessories include Detail & Repair Finish designed to improve granule retention and abrasion resistance when installing Polyfresko® systems, and the Polyflash® 1C flashing compound that reportedly provides a permanent seal across Bright White roof systems.
Storage case is durable
Shingle Tomb has introduced the Shingle Tomb, a heavy-duty storage case designed to help homeowners keep extra shingles and documents organized.
It features a sturdy carrying handle reportedly capable of supporting up to 100 pounds, a designated sleeve for business cards and an interior water-resistant folder to store documents such as insurance documents, contracts and invoices. The product also is customizable for users to display company logos.
Membrane prevents mineral loss
The Garland Company Inc. has added StressPly® Max to its StressPly family of polymer-modified bitumen roof membranes.
The StressPly Max features a dual polyester and fiberglass reinforcement. The incorporation of graphene into its asphaltic compound reportedly provides strength and fire resistance. The membrane also incorporates The Garland Company’s TripleBoost,™ an additive blend designed to prevent mineral loss and protect the roof membrane’s high-performance polymers with antioxidants and ultraviolet stabilizers.
Cover board is lightweight
Georgia-Pacific has made available the DensDeck® ProFast™ Prime Roof Board, a fiberglass mat-reinforced gypsum cover board.
With a 3/8-inch thickness, the board’s light weight reportedly creates more efficiency in roof installations by reducing the need for fasteners by 30-50%. It also is said to resist fire, wind uplift, punctures, foot traffic and hail.
