Ridge vents reduce moisture
Berger Building Products Inc. has introduced its Pro-Master Highpoint Series 5 and Series 7 ridge vents, which enable air to exit an attic and reduce heat and moisture buildup. The ridge vents are said to withstand temperature variations and structural loads and reduce energy costs.
Additionally, Berger Building Products has introduced its Pro-Master Standard Box Vents,™ which are said to fit any steep-slope roof and reduce heat and moisture buildup. Pro-Master Standard Box Vents are made from polypropylene and have three prepunched nail holes per side for installation. The vents are available in brown, gray, weatherwood and black.
Web site: www.bergerbros.com
Telephone: (800) 523-8852
Gloves offer protection
Ansell Ltd. has introduced its Vantage® series gloves, which are said to be lightweight and comfortable and protect hands from cuts and abrasions. The Vantage series includes four styles: Vantage 75-781, 70-761, 70-765 and 70-860.
Vantage 75-781 gloves protect hands from heat and are made from heavyweight terrycloth with Kevlar® fiber. Vantage 70-761 gloves are medium-weight with Kevlar fiber and said to provide dexterity. Vantage 70-765 medium-weight gloves feature leather pads double-stitched with Kevlar fiber. Vantage 70-860 gloves contain Dyneema® fiber for abrasion resistance and are said to be comfortable for long-term wear.
Web site: www.ansellpro.com
Telephone: (800) 800-0444
Shingle stripper is efficient
ADoozie Inc. has introduced its Lil Doozie Shingle Stripper, which is said to remove shingles and nails from low- and steep-slope roof systems.
The Lil Doozie Shingle Stripper weighs 28 pounds and features a removable ball-bearing oil transmission. The shingle stripper is made from 12-gauge steel.
Telephone: (314) 307-4257
Roof system is energy-efficient
The Garland Co. Inc. has introduced its R-Mer Lite™ II insulated steel roof system, which is said to provide a watertight seal and have a low life-cycle cost. The roof system has a high-gloss white finish that reportedly lowers roof surface temperature and enhances energy efficiency.
R-Mer Lite II features an aluminum-seam bar and free-floating and self-venting flashing design. The roof system's steel composition weighs 3/4 of a pound per square foot installed and is said to install easily.
Web site: www.garlandco.com
Telephone: (800) 321-9336
Caulk tube is self-tooling
Research Plastic Inc. has introduced its self-tooling caulking tube. The tube features a triangular nozzle, which is said to produce a fine, flat caulk bead.
Additionally, the caulking tube is "self-burping," which reportedly allows caulk to be extruded in one continuous bead. The tube can be used with acrylic latex and other latex caulks.
Web site: www.researchplastic.com
Telephone: (877) 990-9917
Adhesive provides insulation
National Coatings Corp. has released its Low Rise Roofing Adhesive (LRRA) product line for commercial and industrial buildings.
LRRA uses no fasteners and is said to improve building efficiency, provide extra insulation and contain no volatile organic compounds.
Web site: www.nationalcoatings.com
Telephone: (800) 423-9557
Roof tiles are resistant
EcoStar™ has introduced its Seneca Plus™ roof tiles, which are polymeric rubber-based and said to look like hand-split cedar shake.
Seneca Plus tiles are available in 6-, 9- and 12-inch widths and made of recycled EPDM rubber and TPO plastic. The roof tiles are said to resist algae growth and decay, withstand harsh weather conditions and provide life-cycle savings.
Web site: www.ecostar.carlisle.com
Telephone: (800) 211-7170
Pencil is smudge-resistant
The C.H. Hanson Co. has introduced its SUPERPENCIL,™ a rectangular carpenter pencil with no wooden enclosure. The pencil is said to be long-lasting.
SUPERPENCIL features a nontoxic graphite composition that is said to make water- and smudge-resistant marks on wood, paper, concrete and other materials.
Web site: www.chhanson.com
Telephone: (800) 827-3396
Corners facilitate installation
Versico Inc. has introduced VersiGard® QA Inside/Outside Corners for installation with all its VersiGard EPDM roof systems.
The corners are constructed of pre-applied butyl adhesive and uncured VersiGard EPDM flashing and have a total thickness of 95 mils. VersiGard QA Inside/Outside Corners are said to increase the speed and ease of VersiGard installations.
Web site: www.versico.com
Telephone: (717) 960-4030
Gloves provide warmth
Gerbing's Heated Clothing has introduced its Core Heat Transfer System™ battery-operated heated gloves, which are said to provide consistent heat and full range of motion. The gloves are said to heat the full length of each finger and the backs of hands.
Each glove is powered by a 7.4-volt lithium battery pack housed in a zipper pocket on the cuff of the glove. A four-level push-button thermostat allows users to regulate temperature. The gloves are said to heat up to 135 F on their highest setting. The lowest setting reportedly will keep gloves heated to 85 F for up to 12 hours.
Web site: www.gerbing.com
Telephone: (800) 646-5916
Screwdriver is lightweight
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has introduced its 0490-22 4-volt lithium-ion-powered screwdriver, which is said to be fast and lightweight.
The 0490-22 features a two-position handle, two-speed gearbox and 3-ampere-per-hour lithium-ion battery. The screwdriver weighs 1.1 pounds and has a built-in battery gauge that displays remaining battery life.
Web site: www.milwaukeetool.com
Telephone: (800) SAWDUST (729-3878)
Coating improves reflectivity
Chemline Inc. has introduced CHEMTHANE 6100, a solvent-free, spray-applied hybrid polyurea coating that is said to improve a roof system's solar reflectivity.
CHEMTHANE 6100 has a 1,500-pounds-per-square-inch tensile strength and is said to resist mold and fungus. The coating can be used as a top coat for spray polyurethane foam, concrete, built-up, single-ply and steel roof systems.
Web site: www.chemline.net
Telephone: (314) 664-2230
Ladder receiver improves safety
LadderTech LLC has introduced LadderPort,™ a permanent building-mounted ladder receiver that reportedly increases extension ladder safety.
LadderPort is said to mount on almost any commercial or industrial building. It features hooks that secure the rungs of a ladder and plates that reportedly keep the ladder from sliding sideways. LadderPort is available in four models.
Web site: www.ladderport.com
Telephone: (800) 770-8851
Membrane is reflective
Polyglass® USA has introduced Polykool,™ a cool roof modified bitumen self-adhering membrane. The membrane's white surface is said to offer high reflectivity and emissivity.
Polykool membranes meet ENERGY STAR® solar reflectivity requirements for roofing products.
Web site: www.polyglass.com
Telephone: (800) 222-9782
Pipe supports are durable
JMB Industries has introduced its Pipe Prop Adjustable Drainage System, a pipe-support system that is said to be durable and install easily. The system reportedly accepts copper and PVC pipe.
The Pipe Prop Adjustable Drainage System is a two-part unit with a base and saddle and affixes to a roof with cement. Pipe Prop supports, Schedule 40 PVC electrical conduit, PVC glue and PVC ratchet-style pipe cutters are necessary for installation.
Web site: www.pipeprop.com
Telephone: (888) 590-0120
Roof system is versatile
ArmorLite™ Roofing Technology has introduced its Nu-Slate roofing panels and Nu-Shake imitation cedar shakes. Both are said to be lightweight, weather-resistant and easy to install.
Nu-Slate and Nu-Shake product lines are made from an engineered polymer material and manufactured in 2- by 4-foot panels. The panels are available in a variety of patterns and colors and are said to be 100 percent recyclable and produce no waste during manufacture.
Web site: www.armorliteroofing.com
Telephone: (714) 835-7575
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