New Ideas

New colors for roof membranes

Duradek has added macchiato and espresso colors to its Ultra Cork line of 60-mil waterproof vinyl flooring and roof membranes. Both colors offer deeper, richer color options to the Ultra Cork line's earthy texture.

Website: www.duradek.com
Telephone: (866) 591-5594

Hot-air tool is easy to use

Leister Technologies AG has released the TRIAC AT hot-air hand tool, TRIAC PID's successor and a cost-effective alternative to the TRIAC S. It is designed for plastic welding and shrinking jobs that require precise temperature and processing control.

Compared with TRIAC PID, TRIAC AT's e-drive display reportedly is easier to read and use and can be set to save preferred parameters for speed, temperature and air volume. It is lightweight, ergonomically designed for optimal handling and features closed-loop temperature controls, independent airflow adjustment, automatic cool-down capabilities and an energy-saving mode.

Website: www.leisterusa.com
Telephone: (855) 534-7837

Solar roof mount is watertight

Thompson Technology Industries Inc. has introduced its Flat Jack® Comp Shingle Mount for installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on composition shingle roofs.

Made of galvanized steel, Flat Jack Comp Shingle Mount reportedly is watertight, reduces labor costs, and requires no shingle trimming or sealants. It anchors to the roof's rafters, providing a solid foundation, and converts a shingle roof system into a solar platform. The system reportedly is built to withstand heavy vertical loads and high winds. It also is said to be compatible with all standard PV rail systems and can support other rooftop installations, including HVAC equipment, antennas, solar thermal or flagpoles.

Website: www.ttisolar.com
Telephone: (415) 446-0103

Roof vent deflects water and snow

Duraflo® has launched its WeatherPRO® PRO Slantback Roof Vent, which is designed to allow high airflow while defending against weather infiltration. The WeatherPRO internal baffles reportedly deflect water and snow, allowing drainage.

WeatherPRO PRO Slantback Roof Vent has been tested to -40 C with no cracking or chipping. It is manufactured from ultraviolet-resistant polypropylene material and incorporates a moisture-control system that directs and deflects precipitation away from vent openings.

Website: www.duraflo.com
Telephone: (800) 663-8787

Roof sealer is durable

Tremco® Inc.'s Roofing and Building Maintenance Division has introduced its TremSeal™ Pitch Pocket Sealer to its line of roofing products.

TremSeal Pitch Pocket Sealer is a two-component system that fully cures in as little as 30 minutes and is odor- and volatile organic compound-free. It is said to help protect roof surfaces, flashings and rooftop equipment from damaging water intrusion. It also reportedly is a strong, durable sealer with high-compressive strength, which develops unprimed adhesion to masonry, metal, bituminous roofing plies and other common roofing materials.

Website: www.tremcoroofing.com
Telephone: (800) 562-2728

Roof membrane provides protection

Seaman Corp. has introduced its FiberTite® Brite™ with Kynar,® a vinyl roof membrane engineered for high-profile roofing projects.

FiberTite Brite is the combination of FiberTite roofing, Seaman's architectural fabric technology and Kynar fluoropolymer top finish. It reportedly provides long-term color retention and repels dirt while providing rooftop protection.

Website: www.fibertite.com/brite
Telephone: (800) 927-8578

Railing system installs easily

Kee® Safety Inc. has introduced its KeeHatch roof hatch railing system, which reportedly can be installed by one person in less than 30 minutes and features pre-built uprights and drop-in fittings to easily install horizontal rails.

The KeeHatch roof hatch railing system is made of high-grade aluminum silicon magnesium alloy and is corrosion-resistant. It is available in seven standard models to fit a full range of roof hatches.

The KeeHatch roof hatch railing system also integrates with existing openings and ladderways and reportedly can be customized for different sizes and situations.

Website: www.keesafety.com/products/kee_hatch
Telephone: (800) 851-5181

Roof repair tape fits narrow spaces

OMG Roofing Products has added 4-inch-wide EverSeal™ tape to its EverSeal Roof Repair Tape line.

EverSeal Roof Repair Tape reportedly bonds instantly to all common roofing materials for long-lasting, watertight repairs. Four-inch-wide EverSeal tape is designed for instances when 6-inch-wide EverSeal tape is too wide, such as in enclosed areas or thin flashings.

Four-inch-wide EverSeal tape is available in black and white and features a fumble-free EZ-Release Liner.™ It also is packaged in OMG's Ready-to-Roll™ packaging for easy handling and storage and can be purchased in individual boxes, as well as in six-pack master cartons.

Website: www.omgeverseal.com
Telephone: (800) 633-3800

Monitor measures PV panel output

Kirberg Co. has introduced its Helios Monitor, which measures photovoltaic (PV) panel output and converts it into a visual display that provides energy-output data. The monitor enables businesses to identify their real-time savings from using PV panels and how PV panel use contributes to their bottom lines.

Helios Monitor can be installed on any existing PV roof. It measures output from the PV system's solar inverter and converts it into a visual display of instant kilowatts (kWs), as well as daily, weekly, monthly and lifetime kWs, produced. Helios Monitor also converts the kWs used to report solar offset in equivalent terms of pounds of carbon dioxide, dozens of light bulbs, gallons of gas, barrels of oil, tree seedlings grown, pounds of coal saved and pounds of waste recycled.

Website: www.kirberg.com
Telephone: (866) 547-2374

Designer shingles are durable

GAF has introduced its Monaco™ Lifetime Designer Shingles, which reportedly replicate European tile and are budget-friendly and easier to install.

Monaco Lifetime Designer Shingles reportedly won't crack when walked on and are easy to replace if damaged. They also resist damage from pests and avoid permanent staining that can be found on tile roofs. The shingles are offered in five color options.

Additionally, GAF has introduced its Timberline® American Harvest™ Lifetime Shingles, which are designed with an optimized construction and advanced color application technique that is said to result in an extra-dimensional look.

Timberline American Harvest Lifetime Shingles are available in seven colors: golden harvest, Nantucket morning, Appalachian sky, Brandywine dusk, Saddlewood Ranch, Adobe sunset and Cedar Falls.

Website: www.gaf.com
Telephone: (800) 766-3411

NRCA Products

Fume claims guide is available

The National Roofing Legal Resource Center's (NRLRC's) A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Fume Claims is available in the NRCA Bookstore at shop.nrca.net.

The guide addresses alleged health effects from fumes or vapors emitted from roofing products; potential legal liability associated with the installation of materials that emit fumes; and strategies to reduce potential liability for fume-related bodily injury claims.

A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Fume Claims is $125 for NRCA members and $250 for nonmembers. NRLRC members receive the guide as a benefit of membership. For more information and to purchase the guide, contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net. For more information about joining NRLRC, go to www.nrlrc.net or contact NRLRC at (847) 299-9092.

NRCA publishes PV guide

NRCA has published NRCA Guidelines for Roof Systems With Rooftop Photovoltaic Components. This new document updates NRCA's original photovoltaic (PV) guidelines document published in 2009 and provides NRCA's latest best practices for PV roof systems. It includes basic PV terminology; a discussion of standards; electrical, building and fire code requirements applicable to roof-mounted PV systems; and NRCA's recommendations for roof system and roof flashing enhancements necessary for successful roof system performance.

The guide also includes information regarding expanded code requirements based on new 2012 codes. The guide features figures displaying proper PV system installation, helpful references and a topic-specific glossary.

For more information, contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.

Manual CD is available

The NRCA Construction Details CD—2012, which contains 573 customizable details from The NRCA Roofing Manual, is available at shop.nrca.net. The CD can be used with AutoCAD® software to customize plans to fit specific project needs.

The CD contains construction details included in The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2012, The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2011, The NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing, Condensation Control and Reroofing—2010 and The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2009.

The NRCA Construction Details CD—2012 is $295 for NRCA members and $395 for nonmembers. For more information and to order the CD, go to shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.