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Product size is convenient

Berger Building Products Inc. has introduced its FlashMate® brushable sealant, which comes packaged in cartons of six 1-quart cans.

FlashMate reportedly will not freeze and can be used for flashing applications in all weather conditions. The clear sealant is said to remain flexible and reportedly will not crack. FlashMate brushable sealant is paintable and reportedly resists mildew and rust.

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

Book contains safety guidelines

BaySystems,™ the global polyurethane systems business of Bayer MaterialScience, has released its second Foam Book, a resource featuring safety guidelines pertaining to spray polyurethane foam.

Foam Book includes detailed information about thermal and ignition barrier materials and when to use them; selection and use of personal protective equipment; and additional resources for safety and protective equipment. The book is free and can be downloaded from the company's Web site or ordered as a CD or hard copy.

Web site: www.baysystemsspray.com/foambook
Telephone: (800) 289-8272

Device updates automatically

Atlas® Roofing Corp. has introduced its Atlas WikiSTIK,™ a portable tool that automatically updates the company's product information.

The Atlas WikiSTIK plugs into personal electronic devices and syncs and uploads the most current and accurate information from the company's Web site. It includes the Spec Editor, which reportedly simplifies customizing and storing specification data.

Web site: www.atlasroofing.com/wikistik
Telephone: (800) 388-6134

Service tracks hail

AnythingWeather Communications has introduced HailWatch, a service that provides weather-tracking information to roofing contractors. The service includes a hail-tracking system that reportedly identifies the location of falling hail and immediately alerts users through mobile devices and e-mail.

The service also includes the HailSWATH™ interactive Google Map,™ which shows street-level details of areas affected by severe weather. The service also features Hail-Mail, a customized postcard that includes a roofing company's information and is mailed to the homes identified by the HailSWATH. Hail-Leads, a service that schedules appointments for free inspections with homeowners in the HailSWATH coverage area, also is available.

Web site: hailwatch.com
Telephone: (800) 845-0383

Software tracks inventory

Dynamic Systems Inc. has introduced its CheckMate Contractors' Suite. The software integrates the company's Toolroom Tool Tracking, Stockroom Inventory Control, and Time & Attendance applications, allowing the applications to share inventory databases and employee identification codes and reportedly making it possible to track tools and documents without entering data.

The system works based on bar codes that are printed on work orders, drawings, badges and labels for tools and inventory. Bar code scanners scan the bar codes during transactions to record the movement, use or location of the job, document, tool or other item.

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

Railing provides fall protection

The Bilco Co. has made available the BIL-Guard® Hatch Railing System for its line of roof doors. The railing system reportedly provides permanent fall protection for hatch openings.

The BIL-Guard Hatch Railing System is said to mount directly to the cap flashing of any roof hatch. It is constructed of a fiber-reinforced polymer material and features a quick-mount bracket and pivoting mounting sleeve. The railing system's attachment system reportedly does not penetrate roof membranes and can be installed easily using basic tools.

Web site: www.bilco.com
Telephone: (203) 934-6363

System repairs leaks

OCM Inc. has introduced its Turbo-Seal R Injection Waterproofing System, a flexible gel consisting of elastomeric polymer rubber infused with adhesives that reportedly repairs and restores damaged waterproofing membrane systems.

The Turbo-Seal R Injection Waterproofing System reportedly bonds to any surface and creates an impervious waterproofing membrane. It is said to absorb movement, minimize damage and separation, and resist temperature fluctuations. It requires no chemical mixing and is cold-applied by injecting it through a horizontal substrate to its positive side.

Web site: www.ocm-inc.com
Telephone: (866) 457-5710

Book examines roofing history

Mark Kelly has released AMERICAN ROOFING© Roofing in America,© a 333-page book addressing the U.S. roofing industry, including its recent growth and changes.

AMERICAN ROOFING© Roofing in America© examines the history, development, design and technology of roofing in the U.S. by examining roofing projects throughout all 50 states and providing insight into some of the U.S.' most famous and historic buildings, including the Flat Iron Building in New York, Georgia Dome in Atlanta and Wrigley Building in Chicago.

Web site: www.roofinginamerica.com
Telephone: (617) 755-5431

Software simplifies project submittals

BuildSite LLC has introduced its BuildSite Software for Submittals, which reportedly allows users to create electronic project submittals in conjunction with construction specifications.

BuildSite Software for Submittals is said to easily integrate with project management software used by general contractors and building owners. The software allows users to check off documents and customize and save product information packages. It also can incorporate non-BuildSite documents into submittal packages. The software features online templates for product data, shop drawings, mix designs, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design submittals that reportedly can be used to create a submittal table of contents that can be posted to a URL.

Web site: www.buildsite.com
Telephone: (888) 717-8665

Curb allows positioning

Thybar Corp. has introduced its Retro-Curb, an insulated curb that reportedly allows unrestricted positioning on standing-seam roof systems and is designed to accommodate rooftop equipment on any roof slope.

Retro-Curb has an oversized, flat, prepunched base flange that reportedly can be cut out to allow perfect alignment with a roof's seams. The curb's standard construction includes 18-gauge AZ-55 GALVALUME® with mitered and fully welded corners formed in a water diverter and loose cell caps that reportedly match most standing-seam configurations. The installation is said to be watertight.

Web site: www.thybar.com
Telephone: (800) 666-CURB (666-2872)

System improves membrane durability

Versico has introduced OctaGuard XT, a weathering package for its VersiWeld® TPO roof membranes.

OctaGuard XT is composed of eight ingredients that reportedly enhance membrane performance, as well as three heat-stabilizing antioxidants, three ultraviolet (UV) light stabilizers, and organic and inorganic UV absorbers that are said to help protect Versico's TPO membranes and improve their ability to resist deterioration caused by weather.

Web site: www.versico.com
Telephone: (800) 992-7663

Online tool manages information

RIDGID® has introduced RIDGIDConnect,™ an online business tool designed for contractors and service professionals to securely share and store job-site information via a computer, laptop or smart phone.

RIDGIDConnect enables subscribers to share information with customers, other contractors and third parties. Users reportedly can prepare and send job reports that include notes and customer details to multiple recipients; edit and narrate digital media; and control recipients' access privileges.

The service is available in four subscription plans.

Web site: www.RIDGIDConnect.com
Telephone: (877) 875-8785

Underlayment is slip-resistant

Propex Operating Co. LLC has released its Opus™ Roof Blanket, a roof underlayment that reportedly can be used in place of felt paper and plastic sheeting underlayment under all steep-slope roofing material types.

Opus Roof Blanket reportedly is slip-resistant and allows installers to easily write or snap chalk lines on its surface. It is said to be lightweight and easy to install and waste less material than traditional underlayment.

Web site: www.opusroofblanket.com
Telephone: (800) 621-1273

Snow-retention system installs easily

Snowblox-Snowjax has introduced its RoofClamp,™ a clamp-on bar snow-retention system that is said to be strong, easy to install and cost-effective.

RoofClamp RC reportedly can be used on most snap-lock and seamed-together roofs, and RoofClamp RCT reportedly can be used on bulb- and T-shaped panels. The snow-retention system uses three rounded 1 1/4- by 3/8-inch stainless-steel cupped nose set screws that reportedly do not pierce panels.

Web site: www.RoofClamp.com
Telephone: (800) SNOJAX-1 (766-5291)

Residential PV system is available

CertainTeed Corp. has introduced its EnerGen™ system, a photovoltaic (PV) panel for residential roofing applications.

EnerGen features the company's UNI-SOLAR® thin-film PV laminates integrated with asphalt shingles; the system is said to generate solar energy and provide utility savings. EnerGen reportedly is lightweight and flexible and requires no rooftop penetrations. It is said to install easily.

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

Underlayment resists weather

TYPAR® has introduced its Surround® SR Underlayment, which reportedly defends against inclement weather conditions during construction and acts as a secondary weather-resistant barrier following shingle installation.

Surround SR Underlayment reportedly features five times more material per roll than 30-pound felt and is 40 percent lighter and 25 percent wider. It is said to install quickly and easily.

Web site: www.typar.com
Telephone: (800) 284-2780

Roof hatch system is solar-powered

SafePro LP has introduced its SafePro Roof Hatch All-In-One Fall Protection System, which features a solar-powered roof hatch lift system that reportedly unlocks, locks, opens and closes any standard roof hatch and is activated from a security-based electronic keypad located at ground level.

The lift system features a heavy-duty cold-rolled steel safety rail that includes a built-in ladder extension design. The roof hatch fall-protection system reportedly retrofits to any existing roof hatch.

Web site: www.safeprosafety.com
Telephone: (877) 723-3570

Roof board is versatile

USG Corp. has introduced its SECUROCK® Glass-Mat roof board, a roof board designed for mechanically attached, fire barrier and thermal barrier applications.

SECUROCK Glass-Mat roof board is said to be noncombustible and moisture- and mold-resistant. The roof board's glass-mat reportedly increases productivity by making the product less itchy and easier to install. It reportedly scores and snaps cleanly and easily.

Web site: www.usg.com
Telephone: (800) USG-4YOU (874-4968)