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Online tool offers 3-D capabilities

AppliCad has introduced its RoofScape application, which can be downloaded from www.roofestimating.com and allows users to model roof geometry in 3-D using the same tools as the company's Sorcerer and Roof Wizard products. Using an online server version of Sorcerer, the application prepares a roof estimate based on roof area and trim length. A complete roof model is sent to the server and processed with a user's personalized costs to prepare a detailed client quotation for a specific job.

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

Welder features updates

Leister Process Technologies has introduced its VARIMAT V2 hot-air automatic welder.

The VARIMAT V2 features a modified welding nozzle and a brushless blower motor that is said to increase welding speed to up to 39.3 feet per minute depending on material. The welder also features an improved drive motor design that reportedly can be used on slopes up to 30 degrees. In addition, it includes an e-drive display that is said to be easy to read and use and can be set to save preferred welding parameters for speed, temperature and air volume.

Web site: www.leister.com
Telephone: (630) 760-1000

Underlayment is slip-resistant

CertainTeed Corp. has introduced CertainTeed® DiamondDeck™ underlayment, which consists of a synthetic polymer-based material that reportedly can be used in place of standard felt underlayment.

DiamondDeck can be installed on steep-slope roof decks and reportedly serves as a water-resistant layer beneath roofing shingles. The underlayment is said to be lightweight and includes a surface treatment that reportedly provides superior traction and slip resistance in dry and wet conditions. The underlayment comes in 4-foot-wide, 250-foot-long rolls.

In addition, CertainTeed has introduced its Flintlastic™ Ultra Glass SA Base Sheet for polymer-modified bitumen roof systems; the base sheet reportedly is easy to install and ideal for use with two-ply, 20-year commercial roof systems.

Flintlastic Ultra Glass SA Base Sheet can be used in new construction applications and reportedly applies smoothly and uniformly without the need for adhesives or hot asphalt. The base sheet is said to provide additional strength to roof systems and ensure long roof system service life.

Additionally, CertainTeed has introduced its EnerGen™ Photovoltaic Solar Power Roofing System, which features UNI-SOLAR® thin-film laminates that reportedly integrate with traditional asphalt shingles.

The EnerGen Photovoltaic Solar Power Roofing System is said to be lightweight and require no rooftop penetrations. The system's laminates reportedly lie flush with traditional roof shingles and are visually appealing.

CertainTeed also has introduced its TrueComfort® Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation System, which includes white, loose-fill fiberglass insulation and portable blowing machine. The blowing machine features a two-piece design that reportedly transports easily; detailed instructions are included with the system. The system's blown-in insulation reportedly is noncombustible, noncorrosive to wires and pipes and contains no hazardous chemicals.

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

Coating contains no solvents

Gaco Western has introduced its GacoSil S-20, a silicone coating for commercial roof systems that is said to be solvent-free and environmentally friendly.

GacoSil S-20 is a single-component, moisture-curing silicone rubber roof coating designed for use on spray polyurethane foam, metal, concrete, wood, built-up roofing and most single-ply roof systems. It is said to be durable, color-stable, and chalk- and chemical-resistant.

Web site: www.gaco.com
Telephone: (800) 331-0196

Tool simplifies valley hemming

Swenson Shear has introduced the Valley Hemmer to its Snap Table Product Line; it reportedly allows users to easily hem concealed-fastener panels at any angle.

The Valley Hemmer features a rolling system that reportedly allows eaves and valleys to be hemmed in one motion without further crimping. The tool is said to eliminate scratching, denting and bulging of panels and speed and simplify hemming.

The Valley Hemmer is standard on the ST7000 and ST8000 Snap Table models and is available as a standalone unit.

Web site: www.swensonshear.com
Telephone: (877) 588-8748

Headwear is versatile

Ergodyne has introduced the CORE 6485 Multi-band to its CORE Performance Work Wear™ line. The band is made of polyester microfibers that are said to be soft and stretchable and wick moisture quickly.

CORE 6485 Multi-band reportedly fits easily under hard hats and helmets and can be worn in more than 10 configurations. It is said to provide comfort and versatility; protect against dirt, soot and grime; and offer moisture management and antibacterial performance.

Web site: www.ergodyne.com
Telephone: (800) 225-8238

Eyewear promotes compliance

Gateway Safety® Inc. has introduced its Cover2, an eye-protection solution that reportedly is stylish and comfortable.

Cover2 is said to be lightweight and features soft, flexible temple tips. Its polycarbonate lenses are said to be impact-resistant and block more than 99.9 percent of UV-A and UV-B light. The eyewear reportedly provides wearers with a wide, unobstructed field of vision.

Web site: www.gatewaysafety.com
Telephone: (800) 822-5347

Roof hatch is energy-efficient

The Bilco Co. has introduced a roof hatch that meets LEED® standards for recycled content and reportedly is more than 48 percent more energy-efficient than standard roof hatches.

The roof hatch features an insulated cover and curb and a 2-inch-thick polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board with an R-value of 12. The hatch's EPDM finger-type gasket is said to produce a positive seal between the hatch's cover and curb and reduce air permeability. The hatch is fabricated from aluminum that reportedly resists corrosion and is milled primarily from recycled content. It includes a slam latch that is said to securely lock the hatch's cover in the closed position.

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

Vent fits nontraditional rooflines

Air Vent Inc. has introduced its Hip Ridge™ Vent, a shingle-over hip vent that reportedly can be used with nontraditional rooflines having little or no ridge line.

Hip Ridge Vent features an integrated gasket that is said to reduce or eliminate caulking underneath the vent, a rain diverter that reportedly channels water away from the vent and built-in vented end plugs. The vent also features external baffles that reportedly direct airflow over the vent and deflect rain and snow infiltration, as well as an internal weather filter that reportedly protects against dust and insect intrusion.

In addition, Air Vent has introduced an attic ventilation calculator smart phone application based on the company's pocket slide chart. The application reportedly is compatible with most mobile browsers and enables users to calculate the number of exhaust and intake vents needed based on an attic's square footage.

Air Vent also has introduced The Edge™ Vent, a shingle-over rooftop intake vent that features an internal baffle and drainage system and internal water filter. It also features an integrated drip edge with built-in end plugs.

Web site: www.airvent.com
Telephone: (214) 630-7377

Walkway provides safety

Cooper B-Line has introduced its GrateWalk Rooftop Walkway, a multipurpose rooftop walkway that is said to provide a safe pathway to roof-mounted support equipment.

GrateWalk Rooftop Walkway reportedly installs easily and features a grating surface that incorporates a self-cleaning pattern that allows water and dirt to flow through the grate and keeps the surface clear of debris. The walkway is available with slip-resistant Grate-Lock,™ a system of interlocking grating planks that are said to provide added grip and protection.

Web site: www.cooperbline.com
Telephone: (800) 851-9341

Insulation is environmentally friendly

Commercial Products Group has introduced insulation with a nonpetroleum-based binder. The insulation's binder reportedly is made from rapidly renewable sources and contains no phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colors.

The insulation features a 3-pound-per-cubic-foot density that reportedly provides thermal efficiency and acoustical properties that effectively reduce noise. It reportedly will not accelerate corrosion of aluminum or steel and does not promote or support the growth of mold, fungi or bacteria.

Web site: www.commercialproductsgroup.com
Telephone: (800) 624-8642

Products are versatile

Firestone Building Products Co. LLC, Indianapolis, has introduced its 90-mil EcoWhite™ Platinum™ EPDM, CLAD-GARD™ SA and CLAD-GARD MA, Resista,™ SunWave Daylighting System, UltraPly™ TPO InvisiWeld™ System and UltraWhite™ Modified Bitumen Cap Sheet.

90-mil EcoWhite Platinum EPDM is a white EPDM membrane that reportedly reflects sunlight and keeps membranes cooler than other EPDM products.

CLAD-GARD SA and CLAD-GARD MA are metal roof underlayments that are said to provide a moisture barrier between roof decks and adjacent metal systems. The underlayments reportedly feature skid-resistant surfaces, nail resealability, high-temperature resistance, corrosion protection and installation weatherproofing.

Resista is a polyisocyanurate insulation board that reportedly increases protection against fire, wind and environmental stresses. The insulation board is said to provide energy savings.

SunWave Daylighting System is designed for use with commercial roofing applications and features a double-glazed, acrylic, prismatic layered dome. It reportedly is environmentally friendly and can replace indoor electrical lighting up to 70 percent during daylight hours.

UltraPly TPO InvisiWeld System is a nonpenetrating TPO membrane fastening system that features a TPO-coated InvisiWeld plate attached to the TPO membrane using an induction welding tool. It reportedly simplifies installation and reduces labor and material costs.

UltraWhite Modified Bitumen Cap Sheet is a granule-surfaced cap sheet that is said to provide enhanced light reflectivity and heat emissivity and reduce energy and electricity use.

Web site: www.firestonebpco.com
Telephone: (800) 428-4442

Ridge vent extracts heat

Benjamin Obdyke has introduced its Cougar™ Ridge Vent, a classic-style, fabric-free ridge vent that reportedly is lightweight, promotes attic ventilation and optimizes residential roof system performance.

Cougar Ridge Vent is said to extract heat and moisture from attics by removing heated attic air along a roof's ridge and promote the intake of air through roof soffits. The ridge vent features a low-profile design that reportedly is hidden by ridge cap shingles when installed. It is made from nylon matrix technology and reportedly installs easily by rolling quickly onto a roof ridge over a cut slot. It can be installed by hand or with a pneumatic nail gun.

Web site: www.benjaminobdyke.com
Telephone: (800) 346-7655

Manual provides safety information

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has introduced The Single or Dual Level Roll Former Operation and Maintenance Manual, a 44-page manual that provides information regarding general knowledge, basic operation, safety and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting for standard roll forming processes.

Written by the MCA Roll Forming Council, the manual includes numerous safety warnings and color drawings and photos. It is designed to be printed and distributed as a general resource and training tool for employees using roll forming equipment. The manual is free and available at the organization's Web site.

Web site: www.metalconstruction.org/pubs/
Telephone: (847) 375-4718

Solar roof system is insulated

Metl-Span has introduced its CFR Insul-Solar,™ a comprehensive insulated solar standing-seam roof system that uses a thin-film solar laminate fused to the surface of the roofing panel substrate. The system's panel/laminate bond reportedly can withstand 160-mph winds.

CFR Insul-Solar reportedly requires no roof penetrations or additional structural support and includes integrated photovoltaic components and all schematics and specifications for all electrical components. The system is available in panel module widths of 36 and 42 inches, panel thicknesses ranging from 2 to 6 inches and panel lengths ranging from 8 to 53 feet.

Web site: www.metlspan.com
Telephone: (877) 585-9969

Online program offers convenience

IKO has made its ShieldPRO plus+™ Contractor Program available online.

The online program allows users to register ShieldPRO plus+ warranties online, as well as order brochures, roofing samples, doorknob hangers and other marketing materials and view free IKO training videos and slide presentations. The online program also features an Internet-based lead-generation program that reportedly helps users identify and target potential clients.

Web site: www.iko.com
Telephone: (866) 315-3105

Elbow design reduces clogs

Berger Building Products Inc. has introduced its White Vinyl Transition Elbow.

The White Vinyl Transition Elbow reportedly allows for the use of a rectangular 2- by 3-inch outlet, B elbow and sidewall-mounted downspout. The gutter elbow is made of white vinyl that reportedly resists ultraviolet light and features a smooth vortex transition without metal folds that reportedly promotes water flow and reduces clogs.

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

Waterproofing membrane is flexible

Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing™ Inc. has introduced MiraSEAL,™ a 100 percent solids, cold-fluid-applied modified polymer that reportedly cures to form a flexible, monolithic waterproofing membrane suitable for vertical and horizontal concrete substrates, including roof decks.

MiraSEAL is a single-component, moisture-reacted, solvent- and coal-tar-free product that reportedly provides complete waterproofing coverage without losing any thickness during curing.

Web site: www.carlisle-ccw.com
Telephone: (800) 527-7092

Roof assembly remediates sound

Georgia Pacific has introduced a roof assembly consisting of a 5/8-inch-thick layer of DensDeck® roof board, 1-inch-thick minimum porous fiberglass or fiber insulation board, and 45-mil-thick TPO roof membrane that reportedly provides a sound-remediation solution while maintaining proper moisture control for low-slope roof systems.

The roof assembly's insulation is said to alleviate moisture entrapment. The insulation layers reportedly can be installed without removing the existing roof system, and additional insulation can be installed to increase insulation R-value.

Web site: www.densdeck.com
Telephone: (800) 225-6119