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Playbook prepares contractors

The Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) has introduced its TRI Disaster Relief Playbook, which reportedly helps roofing contractors respond to reroofing demands following major weather events.

The TRI Disaster Relief Playbook includes customizable press releases, feature stories, public service announcements, a directory of local Red Cross disaster relief organizations, and guidelines for sending information to broadcast and print media. The playbook's information also warns roofing customers about unprofessional roofing contractors.

Web site: www.tileroofing.org
Telephone: (312) 670-4177

Cart can collapse

Fold-A-Tools Management Inc. has introduced its Fold-A-Cart line of collapsible multipurpose utility carts.

Fold-A-Cart products feature FLEXTRON™ material tubs that are said to be strong, durable and easily collapsible. The tubs reportedly are puncture-resistant, flat-bottomed, nonstick and easy to clean. Fold-A-Cart products come with a wall bracket for storage and feature ergonomic handles and a two-wheeled design.

Web site: www.foldacart.com
Telephone: (866) 977-FOLD (977-3653)

Battery charger offers options

PulseTech® Products Corp. has introduced its Xtreme Charge® X2 dual-station 12-volt maintenance charger.

Xtreme Charge X2 reportedly will charge, maintain and desulfate any 12-volt, lead-acid battery. The maintenance charger is said to test batteries for as long as they are connected to the charger to determine the appropriate charge rate based on a battery's size and condition. The charger also alerts users when a battery is below 7 volts or is faulty and cannot be recharged. Xtreme Charge X2 is said to be safe and durable.

Web site: www.xtremecharge.com
Telephone: (888) 287-9314

Sealant is watertight

Sealex Inc. has introduced ImmerSeal,® a pre-cured sealant that reportedly forms a watertight seal for metal building applications, including expansion joints, roof-to-wall transitions, roof steps and ridge details.

ImmerSeal reportedly requires no mechanical fasteners, is ultraviolet-resistant, and is compatible with all metals and coatings used in the metal building industry.

Web site: www.sealexinc.com
Telephone: (231) 348-5020

Flashlights offer options

Stanley® has introduced its rechargeable 70-lumen Tripod Flashlight, a high-powered version of its Stanley MaxLight™ 369™ Tripod flashlight and three alkaline-powered anodized aluminum flashlights.

The Tripod Flashlight features a hands-free tripod, three-position switch and four-position rotating head and reportedly can be recharged without draining the battery. The flashlight's base, which can be wall-mounted, reportedly recharges a battery in eight hours and provides the flashlight with four hours of continuous run time.

The Stanley MaxLight 369 Tripod flashlight supplies 40 lumens of light output and has a 90-hour run time. The flashlight features a shatter-resistant lens and water-resistant body and can be powered by three, six or nine AA batteries.

Stanley's three alkaline-powered hand-held flashlights and one rechargeable hand-held flashlight are made of aluminum and said to be durable. The flashlights are available in various sizes and are powered by AAA, AA or D alkaline batteries.

Web site: www.stanleyworks.com
Telephone: (800) STANLEY (782-6539)

Underlayment saves time

The Garland Co. Inc. has introduced its HPR® AquaShield™ self-adhering underlayment for low- and steep-slope roof systems. The underlayment is said to be lightweight and reduce installation times.

HPR AquaShield reportedly provides ice and water protection for metal, shingle, tile and slate roof systems and can be used for lining parapets, copings, caps, valleys, eaves, ridges, rakes and hips. The underlayment is made of polymer-modified bitumen and is reinforced with fiberglass. The underlayment is said to install without wrinkling or buckling and provide a suitable walking surface for steep-slope roof system applications.

Web site: www.garlandco.com
Telephone: (800) 321-9336

Solar panels generate energy

PV Solar Planet has introduced its Sunseeker 68/136, a building-integrated solar electric generator that uses EnergyPeak technology and reportedly can be used with new roof system installations and reroofing applications.

Sunseeker 68/136 uses United Solar Ovonic LLC's UNI-SOLAR® thin-film solar laminate, which integrates onto the surface of Sunseeker standing-seam metal roofing panels and is said to be lightweight and flexible. The solar laminates reportedly can generate energy in high temperatures and cloudy environments.

Web site: www.pvsolarplanet.com
Telephone: (303) 419-9244

Sealer is durable

Republic Powdered Metals Inc. has introduced GEOGARD® Seam Sealer, a single-component moisture-curing elastomeric polyurethane sealer for metal roof substrates, seams and fasteners.

GEOGARD Seam Sealer reportedly can be used as part of a coating system or as a stand-alone patch or repair option for metal, weathered single-ply, built-up, polymer-modified bitumen, polyurethane foam and concrete applications. The sealer can be applied with a brush or drawn through a bulk caulk gun and is said to provide a durable waterproof seal.

Web site: www.rpmrepublic.com
Telephone: (800) 551-7081

Shingle removers are ergonomic

Shingle Eater™ Inc. has introduced its Shingle Eater AOR™ and Demo Eater™ shingle-removal tools.

Shingle Eater AOR is intended to be used while sitting or kneeling and features an ergonomically designed handle with two handgrips. The tool's handle is said to provide leverage, allow for better control on steep-slope roof systems and alleviate stress on workers' backs.

Demo Eater is available in two sizes and features a reinforced fulcrum and strike plate. The tool's beveled teeth and added kick plate are said to make shingle removal easy, minimize cleanup and save time.

Web site: www.shingleeater.com
Telephone: (508) 248-7800

Cap stapler is compact

National Nail Corp. has introduced its STINGER CS58 pneumatic cap stapler, which is built using the company's Crossfire® Cap Stapler technology.

STINGER CS58 weighs 4 pounds and shoots 5/8-inch 20-gauge staples. The cap stapler reportedly is compact and ergonomically designed. STINGER CS58 is available in the STINGERPAC, a package that includes National Nail's STINGER CH38 Cap Hammer.

Web site: www.nationalnail.com
Telephone: (866) 691-9702

Sealant is nontoxic

Geocel Corp. has introduced its Geocel Minute Patch,™ a single-component Scypolymer™ sealant that is said to be solvent-free and nontoxic.

Geocel Minute Patch reportedly can be used without cleaners or primers on EPDM, metal, asphalt, built-up and concrete roof substrates. The sealant is said to apply, adhere and cure underwater in temperatures as low as 30 F.

Web site: www.GeocelUSA.com
Telephone: (800) 348-7615

Underlayment can be recycled

CETCO® has introduced StrongSeal, a rubber roof underlayment that reportedly is recyclable and contains a high percentage of post-consumer recycled material.

StrongSeal is available in StrongSeal DB nail-down and StrongSeal SA self-adhering versions. Both versions reportedly provide waterproofing for traditional asphalt-based roofing products.

StrongSeal reportedly can be left exposed for up to one year. The underlayment features a nonabrasive surface that is said to eliminate the need for an additional slip sheet under metal roofing.

Web site: www.cetco.com
Telephone: (800) 527-9948

Storage rack increases carrying capacity

Downey Products has made available its Tonn-O-Rac™ cargo rack storage system for 2008 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks, including the Silverado, Sierra, Colorado and Canyon. The Tonn-O-Rac uses a soft tonneau cover that reportedly doubles a truck bed's carrying capacity.

Tonn-O-Rac users reportedly can access their truck beds without removing the storage system or its contents by rolling back, flipping up or unfastening Tonn-O-Rac's cover. Each cargo rack storage system includes two side rails, two crossbars, four standoffs and all hardware required for installation. Tonn-O-Rac is made of stainless steel and is said to be durable.

Web Site: www.global-accessories.com/corp
Telephone: (800) 950-9502

Accessories help protect hearing

Howard Leight® has introduced its Polar Hood™ and Slim Belt Clip to its line of earmuff accessories.

The Polar Hood reportedly can be worn with all Howard Leight earmuffs to provide optimal attenuation and hearing protection for workers in cold climates. The hood features side panels that are said to eliminate gaps between earmuffs' earcups and a wearer's ears to form an acoustic seal without distorting sound or attenuation. The Polar Hood is said to be weatherproof and is available in small/medium and large/extra large sizes.

The Slim Belt Clip provides storage for earmuffs when they are not being used. The clip is said to be low-profile and attach easily to a belt or pocket.

Web site: www.howardleight.com
Telephone: (800) 430-5490

Utility knife provides control

C.H. Hanson Co. has introduced its Flip Knife™ double-ended utility knife.

Flip Knife features one hooked blade and one straight blade. The knife's blades can be retracted independently, but both blades cannot be extended at the same time. Each blade channel reportedly will accept any universal blade. Flip Knife features a soft handle and is said to provide comfort and control.

Web site: www.chhanson.com
Telephone: (630) 848-2000

Accessories protect roof systems

Owens Corning has introduced its Essentials™ product line, which includes RapidFlow™ gutter drainage protection and WeatherLock Flex® and Fiberglas™ reinforced felt underlayment.

RapidFlow gutter drainage protection reportedly prevents debris from clogging gutters. It is said to cut and install easily and require no additional tools.

WeatherLock Flex underlayment features a slip-resistant surface and is said to fit irregular shapes, inside corners and sharp angles. It reportedly adheres to deck surfaces in cold conditions.

Fiberglas reinforced felt underlayment reportedly provides a protective layer under shingles to prevent wind-driven rain from penetrating a roof deck. It is said to be strong and durable and lay flat.

Web site: www.owenscorning.com
Telephone: (800) GET-PINK™ (438-7465)

Rollforming machine is efficient

N.B. Handy Co. has introduced its Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems, which reportedly can manufacture roofing panels on-site for residential and commercial projects.

Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems are manufactured on the Schlebach Quadro-Plus rollforming machine and reportedly enable job-site production of up to 10 roofing panels. The rollforming machines feature Sentriclad Architectural Metals, which are Kynar®-painted and available in 30 colors.

Web site: www.nbhandy.com
Telephone: (800) 274-6244

Waterproofing system is resilient

Grace Construction Products has introduced its Procor® Composite Waterproofing System, which combines Grace Construction Products' Procor 75 fluid-applied membrane with Procor Composite Membrane and reportedly provides a durable integrated system for use in vertical and horizontal waterproofing applications.

Procor Composite Waterproofing Systems are two-part, self-curing, fully adhered, rubber-based waterproofing membranes that reportedly can be used to waterproof concrete, masonry and plywood surfaces below and above grade. The waterproofing systems are cold-applied and primerless and are said to be flexible and accommodate minor structural movement. The products reportedly are seamless and resilient.

Web site: www.graceconstruction.com
Telephone: (866) 333-3SBM (3726)