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SpeedStand speeds up jobs

SpeedStand makes protecting workers from falls quick and easy and increases production job after job. SpeedStand products are engineered to save labor. Compact one-piece stands set up instantly, are spaced 40 feet apart and meet OSHA requirements. They are made of durable welded steel with rubber pads to protect the roof membrane. A tilted post increases the work area. To see why SpeedStand has been the industry standard for 18 years, call (800) 460-7579 or visit qe-1.com.

Do you want to know your true value in the industry?

Would you just like to know what's out there? Do you have estimating software experience? Don't make a career change until you speak with Dave Peterson. Dave has helped thousands of roofing professionals obtain better jobs, get the pay they deserve, get better working conditions and move up the career ladder. If you are considering a change, know someone who is or might be, or if you just want to find your real value, it's worth the call. Contact Peterson Consulting at (800) 269-3219, visit onlinepcg.com or email Dave@onlinepcg.com. All information is confidential; fees are paid by employers.

Roof vacuuming services

RK Hydro-Vac Inc. provides a full line of roof vacuuming services for the industrial and commercial roofing industry. Services we offer include dry-vac, ballast removal, wet-vac and ballasting. We have multiple locations to serve you nationwide and more than 25 years of experience to professionally tackle your projects, small and large. Call (888) 493-7682, visit rkhydrovac.com/quote or find us in the Apple App Store under Roof Vac App.

Joint and termination sealant

Mule-Hide Products' JTS 1—joint and termination sealant—allows contractors to quickly and easily seal large joints and roof termination bars, including those submerged under ponding water. The 100 percent solids moisture-cured urethane sealant offers excellent workability for dry and wet surface applications with no sagging or shrinkage and minimal odor. Contact Mule-Hide Products at (800) 786-1492 or mulehide@mulehide.com or visit www.mulehide.com for more information.

Don't replace—don't reroof—PERMAKOTE^® your roof!

PERMAKOTE from Nationwide Protective Coatings is an innovative elastomeric waterproofing, insulating ceramic protective roof coating for almost any roof type that is rolled or spray-applied to form a monolithic watertight seal. PERMAKOTE is an energy-saving, insulating ceramic coating with fillers and pigments that reflect up to 95 percent of UV rays. This Class A fire-rated coating has a 12-year manufacturer's warranty and will extend the life of your roof inevitably. Simply recoat as needed. For more information, visit www.nationwidecoatings.com or call (800) 423-7264.

Roof consultant and roofing contractor

Teaming with a roof consultant using infrared technology may seem like an unnecessary pain. The fact is Aerial Infrared Thermal Roof Scans are the fastest, most cost-effective way to find hidden moisture in roofs and building envelopes. RAM USA uses NASA-grade cameras to capture high-resolution photos of roofs and pinpoints exactly where issues lie. For more information, visit www.ram-usa.com or call (216) 393-7663 and mention this ad.

Premium Euro-sheet metal tools from FBI Supply

FBI Supply is proud to announce the addition of the WUKO, RAU and Picard + Erdi/Bessey product lines to its offerings. These tools have a proven track record as a result of exceptional engineering and a high-strength European steel tool used in the manufacturing process. By adding these tools to your metal-forming inventory, installations will go more smoothly and faster with less tool purchasing frequency (the durability of these tools is far greater than similar tools made in Asia). At FBI Supply, you will find the best deals, including free shipping on all Euro-tool purchases of $500 or more. Check us out at www.fbisupplynh.com or call (603) 393-9565.

We know what's at stake

MSA's V-SHOCK PFL is designed with rugged overmold housing to withstand abusive job-site environments. It incorporates the groundbreaking radial energy-absorption technology found in the V-TEC line of self-retracting devices, which eliminates the need for an energy-absorber outside of the housing and makes the unit more compact and lighter than other competitive options on the market. The V-SHOCK Mini PFL is suitable for use in multiple work-at-height applications in industries such as construction, general industry, and oil and gas. Learn more at MSAsafety.com/FallProtection.

Roof insulation starts with Insulfoam

Insulfoam offers the widest range of faced, laminated and standard high-performance EPS insulation products for all your roofing needs. Used nationwide for more than 60 years, Insulfoam roof insulations are a proven value. Beyond material cost savings, we offer an enormous range of products to meet virtually any project need with 100 percent R-value warranty. Visit www.insulfoam.com for more details and resources and to get started.

Stay safe with a Safety Hoist material hoist

Manually carrying bulky, heavy materials puts you and your workers at high risk of injury. Choose a safe, simple, affordable Safety Hoist material hoist. Decrease the risk of injuries, reduce worker fatigue, increase productivity, cut workers' compensation claims and minimize the likelihood of being fined by OSHA for improperly carrying heavy items up a ladder. See how at www.SafetyHoistCompany.com or visit Booth 1908 at the International Roofing Expo.^®

Exclusive supplier of the finest handmade tile in the world

Tile Roofs Inc. is a supplier of new hand-finished clay roof tiles and salvaged historical/vintage clay and concrete roof tiles and fittings. In partnership with our northern European manufacturing partner, we are proud to offer the finest handmade clay roof tiles in the world. Our Traditional and Heritage tiles are produced from high-quality clay reserves and fired in a 110-year-old coal-fired Hoffman kiln. Firing in temperatures hotter than 2,000 F bestows the tiles with their unique character and natural color shades, which is virtually impossible to recreate with modern gas-fired kilns. For more information, call (888) 708-TILE or visit www.tileroofs.com.

The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual, Third Edition

The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual, Third Edition, provides technical information for those involved with the design and installation of quality vegetative roof systems. The manual also addresses waterproofing systems and their associated components, including the protection course, root barrier, drainage layer and thermal insulation—as well as overburden of growth medium and plantings. For more information, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.