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Synthetic slate is durable

CertainTeed Corp. has introduced its Symphony™ synthetic slate, which is said to feature the texture and contour of quarried slate.

Symphony synthetic slate is available in CertainTeed's Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., markets. It is said to be lightweight and durable and is available in two color blends: colonial gray and capital blend. The synthetic slate reportedly can be installed without special tools and can be fastened by hand-nailing or with a pneumatic nail gun. Symphony synthetic slate is said to withstand foot traffic and cold conditions and reportedly will not crack, buckle or curl.

Web site: www.certainteed.com
Telephone: (800) 233-8990

Tool management system saves time

Dynamic Systems Inc. has introduced its Basic Tool Manager, a tool management system that reportedly saves time and money.

Basic Tool Manager is based on barcode technology and said to be an efficient, accurate method of tracking and counting tools. The system reportedly is simple and adaptable and can help prevent tool theft and loss.

Web site: www.click2barcode.com
Telephone: (800) 342-3999

Portable desktop is convenient

Saunders Manufacturing Co. Inc. has introduced RingMate, a plastic portable desktop that features aluminum paper-holding rings; storage boxes; and an internal clip that holds documents, pens and business cards.

RingMate's hinge reportedly locks, allowing the portable desktop to be used as an easel that features slip-resistant rubber feet. The portable desktop is made of polypropylene and features a nickel-plated steel spring skip with rubber corner grips to secure paper. RingMate is said to be lightweight and convenient.

Web site: www.saunders-usa.com
Telephone: (800) 341-4674

Insulation simplifies installations

ACH Foam Technologies has introduced its SecureTherm™ Composite Roof Insulation, an expanded polystyrene roof insulation with a factory-applied fiberglass facer that reportedly eliminates the need for cover boards in roof applications.

SecureTherm is said to be lightweight and water-resistant. The insulation is available in various thicknesses to meet different R-values and reportedly reduces installation times, contains no ozone-depleting agents and is made from recycled materials.

Web site: www.achfoam.com
Telephone: (800) 525-8697

Drainage system installs easily

Berger Building Products Inc. has introduced its FreedomGray® Copper Roof Drainage System, which is manufactured with Revere® FreedomGray 16-ounce architectural copper sheet coated with a tin-zinc alloy.

FreedomGray Copper Roof Drainage System reportedly provides the advantages of copper and features an environmentally friendly and naturally weathering finish. The roof drainage system is available in 5- and 6-inch diameters and said to install easily.

Web site: www.bergerbuildingproducts.com
Telephone: (800) 523-8852

Membrane cures quickly

Henry® Co. has introduced its Elasto-Seal® CM100 cold-fluid-applied moisture-curing waterproof membrane, which is said to be easy to apply as a one- or two-ply system.

Elasto-Seal CM100 reportedly cures quickly through reaction with atmospheric moisture to provide a durable, seamless, rubber-like membrane. The membrane reportedly can be applied in confined spaces and on vertical and horizontal substrates. It is said to be solvent-free, nonflammable and odorless.

Web site: www.henry.com
Telephone: (800) 598-7663

Hammer tracker is ergonomic

Arrow® Fastener Co. has introduced its HTX50 Professional Hammer Tracker, which features a rubber handle grip that is said to be ergonomic and comfortable.

HTX50 Professional Hammer Tracker features a surface guard flange that is said to reduce damage to roof underlayment. The hammer tracker features an all-steel frame, a recessed hand grip and a knuckle guard.

Web site: www.arrowfastener.com
Telephone: (201) 843-6900

Tiles look like cedar

DaVinci Roofscapes® has introduced its Fancy Shake synthetic roof tiles, which reportedly look like machine-sawn cedar shingles.

Fancy Shake roof tiles are available in 5-, 7- and 12-inch widths and are said to install without special tools or training. Fancy Shake roof tiles reportedly will not curl, fade or crack.

Web site: www.davinciroofscapes.com
Telephone: (800) 328-4624

Systems are versatile

The Garland Co. Inc. has introduced a series of two-ply polymer-modified bitumen roofing products that are said to be waterproof and reduce labor and material costs.

The company's two-ply polymer-modified bitumen systems reportedly can be hot-applied, cold-applied, torch-applied or self-adhered and can be configured with mineral, smooth or gravel surfacing.

Two new BiFlex® cap sheets and eight new StressBase® and FlexBase® base sheets are combined with each other or with cap sheets from The Garland Co.'s VersiPly® or StressPly® polymer-modified bitumen products to create the systems.

Web site: www.garlandco.com
Telephone: (800) 321-9336

Tiles resemble wood shakes

Eagle Roofing Products has introduced its Ce-DUR™ wood shake replacement tiles. The tiles reportedly are durable and mimic the texture and appearance of hand-split cedar shakes.

Ce-DUR is made of thermoset polymer plastic polyurethane material and contains no lumber products. The tiles are said to be nonabsorbent and weather-resistant.

Web site: www.eagleroofing.com
Telephone: (909) 822-6000

Solar tiles offer options

Open Energy Corp. has introduced a 4-foot, 48-watt version of its SolarSave® PV Tiles. The tiles are available in three colors: slate gray, brown and terra cotta. The tiles are said to be lightweight and easy to install and feature fewer electrical connections, panels and boxes.

Web site: www.openenergycorp.com
Telephone: (858) 794-8800

Walkway is heat-welded

Carlisle SynTec Inc. has introduced the Sure-Weld® Walkway Roll for use with its Sure-Weld TPO roof system. The walkway can be heat-welded and features a diamondplate tread pattern that reportedly provides slip resistance and water drainage.

Sure-Weld Walkway Roll is 34 inches wide and 50 feet long and is available in white, gray and tan. The walkway features 80-mil-thick yellow edges that have no tread pattern and reportedly act as welding tabs to allow the walkway to be attached securely to TPO membranes.

Web site: www.carlisle-syntec.com
Telephone: (800) 4-SYNTEC (479-6832)