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Safety glasses have anti-fog lenses

Brass Knuckle^® has introduced its Snap and Mega models of anti-fog safety glasses designed to enable workers to see clearly in humid, moist or temperature-variant environments.

The Snap and Mega safety glasses feature Brass Knuckle's N-FOG™ PLUS lens coating to prevent condensation on the lenses in the presence of water spray, wastewater, high humidity or dramatic changes in temperature. Snap and Mega glasses reportedly resist heavy-duty impacts, ultraviolet rays and abrasion.

The Snap glasses have a partially rimless design and black temples with green accents. A soft, flexible PivotEase™ nosepiece provides a no-slip fit, and TempleTouch™ grip dots on the insides of the temples are said to reduce pinching and maximize wearer comfort. The Mega glasses feature a cushioned foam-dust protector to prevent fine particles from falling behind the frame and lenses. Mega glasses reportedly have an interchangeable design allowing a wearer to control how tightly the glasses fit by adjusting the length of the temples or by using an attached strap.

Website: www.brassknuckleprotection.com
Telephone: (770) 674-8930

Underlayments have extended exposure limits

GCP Applied Technologies Inc. has unveiled enhanced versions of two products in its roof underlayment portfolio: Grace Ice & Water Shield^® and Grace Ultra.™

Grace Ice & Water Shield, a fully adhered roof underlayment designed to protect against wind-driven rain and ice, now has an extended exposure limit of 90 days. Grace Ultra roof underlayment, said to be capable of protecting sloped roofs from leaks in applications where the membrane is exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time, now has an extended exposure limit of 120 days. Grace Ice & Water Shield and Grace Ultra are said to be ultraviolet- and weather-stable during extended exposure, which helps contractors accommodate unpredictable construction schedules.

Website: www.gcpat.com
Telephone: (617) 876-1400

Energy design guide released

The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Institute for Market Transformation and Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association have released the Roof and Wall Thermal Design Guide: Applying the Prescriptive Insulation Standards of the 2015 I-Codes.

The guide is said to provide information regarding the prescriptive thermal value tables found in the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and the references to the tables in the 2015 International Green Construction Code. Information in the guide is provided in straightforward R-value tables addressing common forms of commercial opaque roof and wall construction. The 2015 edition of the International Codes (I-Codes) includes advances for increasing commercial buildings' energy efficiency.

Website: www.polyiso.org
Telephone: (202) 591-2473

The Slate Roof Bible is updated

Joseph Jenkins Inc. has published The Slate Roof Bible, 3rd Edition, a comprehensive explanation of the history, uses and application of slate as a roofing material.

The third edition of The Slate Roof Bible reportedly contains 21 chapters addressing topics such as the history of slate; the origins of slate within the U.S.; the process of creating stone roof shingles; safety techniques to use during slate roof installation; and slate roof repairs and restoration.

Website: www.josephjenkins.com
Telephone: (814) 786-9085

Brochures are available in Spanish

NRCA has made available Spanish translations of its "F.Y.I." and "Insist on an NRCA Roofing Professional" brochures in electronic format.

The "F.Y.I." brochure is designed to introduce customers to the process of buying residential roof systems by explaining topics such as roofing material options and costs; how to choose an NRCA roofing professional for roof system installations; and how to maintain roof systems. The "Insist on an NRCA Roofing Professional" brochure highlights the importance of selecting reputable, professional roofing contractors who are licensed, insured and committed to safety for roof system installations.

The brochures are available in sets of 100, cost $50 for NRCA members and $100 for nonmembers, and are available from the NRCA Bookstore at shop.nrca.net.