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Safest hoist on the market

Safety Hoist™ develops better material handling alternatives—like our new electric hoist, which is the safest hoist you can buy. It's the first hoist to move the operator away from the load with pendant control on a 16-foot cord. Controlled descent allows you to bring items up and down. Our environmentally friendly electric hoist is free of harmful emissions so it can be used indoors and outdoors. Call (877) 99-HOIST or visit booth 234 at the WSRCA show.

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 35 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.

SHINGLE SEALER™ clear waterproofing five-year roof sealer

SHINGLE SEALER by Nationwide Coatings is a clear glaze, waterproofing, rejuvenating, five-year warranty shingle sealer designed to preserve, protect, waterproof and beautify. The high-performance 100 percent acrylic resin and special performance additives form a clear gloss finish and help restore original color. Designed as an asphalt shingle sealer to rejuvenate and reseal loose granules, it extends the life of the roof and effectively reduces mildew and dirt pickup. It can be used on most any other roofing surface as a clear waterproofing sealer. Simply recoat as needed. Call (800) 423-7264 or visit www.nationwidecoatings.com.

SpeedStand speeds up jobs

Get more done on your jobs with efficient fall protection engineered to save worker labor. SpeedStands from Quicksilver Engineering set up instantly, are spaced 40-feet apart and meet OSHA requirements. The one-piece stands are made of durable welded steel with rubber pads to protect the roof membrane. To see why SpeedStand has been the industry standard for 18 years, call (800) 460-7579 or visit qe-1.com.

Algae Defense™ Systems feature Streak Resist™ technology

Malarkey Roofing Products steep-slope roofing shingles with Algae Defense use Streak Resist technology, a specialized blend of algae-resistant copper granules that help maintain a roof's aesthetic appearance. By resisting black streaks caused by algae, the shingles retain their vibrant hues in concert with the rest of the home's exterior. Learn more at www.malarkeyroofing.com.

It's not just what you know but who you know. You need to know Dave.

• What is your true value?
• 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 hundreds 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, contact Dave at dave@onlinepcg.com or (800) 269-7319, or visit onlinepcg.com. All information is confidential; fees are paid by the employer.

Experience the ABC Supply difference

With more than 700 locations nationwide, ABC Supply Co. Inc. is the nation's largest wholesale distributor of roofing and one of the nation's largest wholesale distributors of select exterior and interior building products. For more information and resources to grow your business, visit www.abcsupply.com/blog.

NRCA releases two new publications

Stay up to date with NRCA's best practices offered in these stand-alone versions of The NRCA Roofing Manual: NRCA Guidelines for Condensation and Air Leakage Control and NRCA Guidelines for Architectural Metal Flashings. Get the latest information regarding moisture and air leakage issues in buildings, such as ventilation for steep-slope roof assemblies and condensation control for low-slope roof systems. These updated NRCA guidelines provide you with comprehensive information about metal flashings used in low- and steep-slope roof systems. The guidelines also present design considerations, such as joinery, protective coatings and galvanic action. Both publications are available FREE in electronic format to NRCA members. For more information, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's customer service department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.

Roof insulation starts with Insulfoam

Choose Insulfoam R-Tech as your preferred roof insulation material. With fanfold or re-cover panel options, R-Tech insulation increases your building's thermal efficiency over roof decks and under roofing materials. Plus, it works with different roof deck materials, meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM C578, and is covered by Insulfoam's 100 percent R-value warranty. For more information, visit insulfoam.com.

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. For more information, call (888) 708-TILE or visit www.tileroofs.com.

RAM Aerial Infrared—The most accurate infrared available

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.

NRCA's consulting services

Looking for tips or advice about a current business issue or want to bounce an idea off an expert? NRCA provides members access to experts in legal, marketing, information technology, human resources, enterprise risk management and technical areas. These resources can help your company thrive. Take advantage of NRCA's consulting services, included with membership, by visiting www.nrca.net/consulting.