Innovative Products
GAF Energy and Sunnova Partnership Means More Roof-Integrated Solar Options for Your Home
By GAF Energy. It is easier than ever to go solar thanks to this powerhouse partnership. GAF Energy, a leading provider of roof-integrated solar solutions in North America, and Sunnova Energy International Inc. ("Sunnova") (NYSE: NOVA), a leading U.S. residential solar and storage service provider, have joined together ...
Why Layfast SBS is a Smart Choice
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Layfast SBS delivers a strong, long-lasting roof. Since 1983 MBTechnology has been committed to a single idea of engineering affordable premium roofing and underlayment systems that are also high performing. Layfast SBS is a fiberglass reinforced underlayment manufactured with synthetic rubber modified asphalt, or ...
Pipe Collar Failures Are a Thing of the Past With Wil-Mar Pipe Collar
By Wil-Mar. How this pipe collar addresses the number one cause of residential roof leaks. The typical pipe collar deteriorates over time much faster than asphalt shingles. This unfortunate design disparity between materials is why pipe collar failures are the number one suspect when it comes to water infiltration. ...
Why You Should Pick EcoTorch for Your Home
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. This SBS modified bitumen is better for the environment and your home. EcoTorch is the next generation of Torch applied SBS modified bitumen roofing membrane, offering a more durable, dependable and eco-friendly roofing membrane than APP modified bitumen membranes. As a homeowner, MBTechnology ...
Easily Take Moisture Measurements With the ReachMaster Pro
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. This non-invasive extendable moisture meter with telescoping handle works for you. The ReachMaster Pro makes taking moisture measurements of hard-to-reach places, like walls and ceilings, quick and easy. Say goodbye to climbing on ladders or working on your hands and knees with this ...
Innovative Rig Helps Contractors Roof in the Cold
By 4C’s Spray Equipment. The HULK, HULK dispensing gun and heated blankets will keep contractors roofing during the colder months. The Heated Urethane Low-rise Adhesive Kart (HULK) features an impressive 110′ heated hose, that keeps crews working through the winter and reduces the amount of time they must spend moving ...
GAF Manufactures Industry's First Asphalt Shingles Containing Recycled Waste Shingles
This breakthrough represents an important milestone in delivering more sustainable, affordable roofing materials. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced a new patented shingle recycling process that has successfully produced the industry's first asphalt roofing shingles containing recycled material from post-consumer and ...
SOPREMA® Introduces Toundra Box: The All-in-One Modular Pre-Vegetated System
Factory-made from 100% recycled polypropylene, the modules are light, can hold a large volume of water and offer excellent wind uplift resistance properties. SOPREMA®, Inc., has released the SOPRANATURE® TOUNDRA BOX just in time for spring. This all-in-one modular pre‑vegetated system is composed of a module containing a filter cloth that ...
Performance That Inspires
By TAMKO®. The already powerful engineering behind TAMKO’s line of premium architectural shingles is now better than ever. The new series of premium architectural shingles, the Heritage Proline™, is now featuring two innovative shingles: Titan XT™ and StormFighter IR™. Brought to the industry by TAMKO, these advanced shingles include ...
Is That Capri Sun on Your Roof?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Kraft Heinz Company created roofing material from recycled flexible plastic packaging. What do Ore-Ida, Capri Sun and Kraft Marshmallows have to do with roofing? Well, their flexible plastic packaging can be repurposed as a roofing material! Kraft Heinz Company put their ...
