New Ideas

Membrane will not compress

Duradek Ltd. has introduced Tiledek, a tile roof membrane composed of the company's Duradek Ultra membrane with a fabric-laminated topside.

Tiledek is a PVC membrane that reportedly will not compress in intense heat and creates a stable platform for tile installation. The membrane's chemistry is said to be compatible with thin mortars and grouts and reportedly will not cause staining.

Web site: www.duradek.com/tiledek.asp
Telephone: (866) 591-5594

PV systems now available

Carlisle Energy Services has introduced Spectro360, a photovoltaic (PV) system for the commercial roofing industry.

Spectro360 consists of cylindrical solar tubes and ENERGY STAR®-qualified roof membranes. The system's panels are mounted horizontally and reportedly require no angling or spacing. Spectro360 is said to be lightweight and reduce labor and installation costs. It reportedly can be removed easily for maintenance and withstand wind and snow.

Additionally, Carlisle Energy Services has introduced SpectroFlex, a PV system that combines amorphous silicon thin-film laminates with single-ply roof membranes.

SpectroFlex is said to be lightweight, low-profile and flexible and provide wind resistance and durability in high-wind and hail zones. The system reportedly can be used for low-slope, steep-slope and curved roof applications.

In addition, Carlisle Residential has added a split-release liner to its Water & Ice Protection (WIP®) 100 and 200 self-adhering roof underlayments. The split-release liner is said to make WIP products easier to handle and install and reduce time required for labor.

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

Patching system saves time

Etunk Solutions LLC has introduced EZ-PLUG, a patch made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic and 7/16-inch-thick oriented strand board sheathing. EZ-PLUG is said to be stronger than plywood for patching holes in roofs.

EZ-PLUG reportedly can be used to repair a maximum 8- by 8-inch hole and small holes caused by pipes or branches. The patch reportedly will not crack or shatter from nailing and will not be negatively affected by petroleum in shingles or felt paper. EZ-PLUG is said to be durable and reduce costs and repair times.

Web site: www.ez-plug.com
Telephone: (800) 963-6433

System reduces wind uplift

OMG Roofing Products has introduced its RhinoBond System, a nonpenetrating mechanical fastening solution that reportedly eliminates rooftop fluttering by evenly distributing wind loads across TPO and PVC roof systems.

The RhinoBond System uses an electromagnetic induction welder to bond a membrane's underside to a specially coated plate that holds the insulation and membrane in place. The system reportedly does not create entry points for moisture and requires few fasteners.

Web site: www.olyfast.com
Telephone: (800) 633-3800

Software offers language options

AppliCad has made its roofing and cladding take-off software available in Spanish, German and French.

AppliCad software is said to help produce fast, accurate quotations of roofing materials and installations.

Web site: www.applicad.com
Telephone: +61 3 9878-5000

Membrane offered in several colors

Duro-Last® Roofing Inc. has added dark gray to its standard membrane color offerings. Other standard membrane colors are white, tan and gray.

The standard membranes consist of a proprietary thermoplastic formulation that reportedly is flexible, ultraviolet-resistant and flame-retardant. The membranes are available in 40- and 50-mil thicknesses and feature weft-insertion knitted reinforcement scrims.

Web site: www.duro-last.com
Telephone: (800) 248-0280

Snips are safe

Midwest Tool and Cutlery Co. has introduced the Offset Power Cutter® to its Power Cutter line of long-blade aviation snips. The Offset Power Cutter's design reportedly makes long cuts faster and easier on corrugated and/or raised panel metal roofing and siding.

Offset Power Cutter features a 2 3/8-inch cut length and 1-inch-wide opening at the blade tip. The snips' design is said to keep hands above the working surface and sharp edges and allow the snips to be easily advanced without interference when making long cuts. Offset Power Cutter features hot drop-forged molybdenum alloy steel blades that are said to be strong, durable and long-lasting.

Web site: www.midwestsnips.com
Telephone: (800) 782-4659

Software simplifies work flow

Sage has introduced Sage Timberline Office Version 9.6 and Advanced Assembly Estimating Databases, software that reportedly simplifies work flow.

Sage Timberline Office Version 9.6 features 64-bit compatibility; general ledger transactions that are reportedly easier to maintain; estimating with multicurrency functionality; integration between estimating and change management; and integration with Sage CRM.

Advanced Assembly Estimating Databases support "man-hours" and "unit pricing" and reportedly help estimate self-performed and subcontracted work. The databases cover commercial, residential, site work and concrete/masonry industries.

Web site: www.sagenorthamerica.com
Telephone: (866) 308-2378

Photovoltaic system is flexible

SolarFrameWorks Co. has introduced CoolPly,™ a building-integrated photovoltaic single-ply membrane system.

CoolPly is designed and engineered for specific buildings and reportedly can match existing roof membranes' brands, types and attachment methods. The system is said to be lightweight and wind-resistant.

Web site: www.solarframeworks.com
Telephone: (303) 675-0200

DVD demonstrates installation

DaVinci Roofscapes has introduced a DVD featuring step-by-step installation techniques for its synthetic slate and shake roof tiles.

The DVD includes sections addressing roof preparation, eaves, flashing, underlayment, gable flashing, starter tile applications and valleys. It also includes demonstrations of installation techniques for straight-line and staggered applications.

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

Systems collect rainwater

Englert Environmental has introduced its Englert Rainwater Harvesting System. The system integrates Englert's Kynar®-coated standing-seam roof, LeafGuard® and Gutter Tunnel™ protection systems, and three residential rainwater harvesting systems.

Englert Traditional 225 RHS is a 225-gallon, above-ground rainwater harvesting system that captures water for nonpotable uses. The system's rainbox tank reportedly connects easily to standard residential downspouts, is scalable in 75-gallon increments to increase capacity and is colored to prevent algae growth.

Englert Classic 400 RHS is a 400-gallon system that features an above-ground vertical SlimFit tank that is available in black, forest green and sierra tan. The system features a first-flush diverter, which is said to channel the first flush of water from a roof into the chamber. Once the chamber is full, fresh water flows into the SlimFit tank.

Englert Ultra 1700 RHS is a 1,700-gallon system with a below-ground polyethylene tank. The system includes a downspout basket filter that is said to prevent debris from entering the tank. It also features a calmed inlet that is said to prevent the disturbance and re-suspension of fine sediments that gather at the bottom of the tank.

Web site: www.englertinc.com
Telephone: (732) 826-8614

Tape features copper backing

EternaBond Inc. has introduced CopperFlash MicroSealant™ Tape, which features 1-ounce copper backing and reportedly can be applied to most surfaces.

CopperFlash MicroSealant Tape can be used to repair or restore copper gutters, valleys and cupolas and will patina to match aged copper. The tape is available in 25-foot-long rolls and 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 12- and 24-inch widths.

Web site: www.eternabond.com
Telephone: (888) 336-BOND (2663)