Metal roof system eliminates tear-off
McElroy Metal Inc. has introduced a 138T two-piece standing-seam metal roof system for installing over asphalt shingles.
The system is designed using McElroy Metal's 138T symmetrical standing-seam panel and patent-pending 138T Shingle Recover Clip. Measuring 1 3/8 inches tall, the metal roof system reportedly is ideal for shingle re-cover applications over solid decks with slopes of 2:12 or greater.
The 138T Shingle Recover Clip rests on two shingles, aligning the clip into the roof plane, and each clip has eight holes to allow fasteners to be attached through the ends of shingle tabs. The clips are said to eliminate common challenges of clip alignment and abrasion that often accompany a metal roof system installation directly over shingles with no underlayment.
The system uses 3/4-inch-deep corrugated metal under the panels at the ridge, hip and headwall location to support the panels and provide a surface to attach the closure. The panels are elevated 3/4 of an inch above the shingles, eliminating panel abrasion while permitting airflow between the two roof layers.
Website: www.mcelroymetal.com
Telephone: (800) 562-3576
Fall-protection system is adjustable
EZLifLine™ LLC has introduced the Grabber® Mobile Fall Protection System, a free-standing system designed to protect workers in fall-arrest or fall-restraint situations.
The Grabber provides two overhead anchor points at the top of its adjustable mast that reportedly can be positioned at any height between 2 feet and 29 feet 2 inches. The system is set on wheels for easy transport, and there is no assembly required.
Website: www.EZLifLine.com
Telephone: (800) 417-9272
Snow-retention system works on metal roofs
Sno Gem® Inc. has introduced its Sno Blockade,™ a snow-retention system designed as a permanent solution for standing-seam metal roof systems.
The Sno Blockade reportedly can be attached to almost any standing-seam metal roof system using the company's patent-pending WaveLock™ technology with three points of attachment without penetration along the Sno Blockade clamp. The product is available in a 1- or 2-inch bar with a standard aluminum material mill finish or painted with a powder coating or Kynar® finish.
Sno Gem also is offering the Blockade Plate,™ a recommended accessory for the Sno Blockade that reduces melting snow and ice from sliding underneath the Sno Blockade bar. The standard width of the Blockade Plate is 3 inches; custom sizes are available.
Website: www.snogem.com
Telephone: (888) 766-4367
Ladder racks are lightweight
WEATHER GUARD® has introduced its next generation of EZGlide2™ Drop-Down Ladder Racks for securing and transporting ladders on top of a van.
The ladder racks' lightweight design are said to improve user safety, maximize the roof weight capacity of a van to hold materials and improve fuel economy. EZGlide2 reportedly can be easily attached to a variety of van models with a mounting kit and can operate with up to 100 pounds of ladder weight per side. The ladder racks fit extension ladders up to 40 feet long and step or podium ladders between 3 feet and 12 feet in length.
A rubber guard strip protects the ladders while they are on the racks, and a ladder lock bracket secures the holder in a loaded position.
Website: www.ezglide2.com
Telephone: (800) 456-7865
Boards save installation time
SOPREMA Inc. has developed SOPRASMART® Laminated Boards, which combine an SBS polymer-modified bitumen membrane and cover board into one installation layer.
The boards are manufactured using heat-welding equipment to laminate the SBS polymer-modified bitumen coating of the base ply to the cover board. SOPREMA's bonding technology reportedly eliminates the risk of wrinkling or delamination. The combination of the roof membrane and cover board in one layer is said to save installation time at job sites, reducing labor costs.
SOPRASMART is available in a variety of cover board options and can be mechanically fastened or adhered using DUOTACK® adhesive.
Website: www.soprema.us
Telephone: (800) 356-3521
Deck panels are noncombustible
USG Corp. has announced its newest product portfolio, USG Structural Solutions, which includes the USG Structural Panel Concrete Roof Deck.
The panels reportedly are certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. to be noncombustible; can create one- and two-hour fire-rated assemblies; fit in a standard elevator; are dimensionally stable; and provide easy, dry installation with no buckling or warping.
Website: www.usg.com
Telephone: (800) 950-3839
Metal panels available in new colors
Bridger Steel has introduced eight colors and finishes to its line of metal panels for roofing, siding and interiors. The new design options are said to provide the durability and longevity of steel while offering unique visual appeal.
Vintage, a charcoal painted metal with an antiqued look, and Corten AZP Raw, a painted metal with a rusted look, are two examples of bare, aged metal that reportedly come with a warranty and consistent paint color. The new Rawhide finish is a textured metal available in three colors: Apache, Burnished Slate and Steel Gray. Rustic Copper, Jadestone and Weathered Zinc are offered as new prints for interior design.
Website: www.bridgersteel.com
Telephone: (877) 783-3568
Roof hatch is energy-efficient
The Bilco Co. has introduced a new thermally broken roof hatch to its line of commercial specialty access products. The thermally broken frame and hatch cover design reportedly minimize heat transfer and the effects of condensation, boosting energy efficiency.
The hatch is designed with an element of low conductivity integrated between the interior and exterior surfaces of the cover and frame to reduce temperature transfer. The thermally broken components of the hatch also are said to dampen vibration, reducing the impact of exterior noise. Constructed of aluminum, the hatch features 3 inches of polyisocyanurate insulation with a reported R-value of 18 and a special cover gasket to minimize air leakage.
The hatch is available in several standard single-leaf sizes, and custom sizes can be specified.
Website: www.bilco.com
Telephone: (800) 366-6530
Asphalt shingles mimic wood shakes
GAF has introduced its new Glenwood™ Shingles, triple-layer asphalt shingles designed with the look of real wood shakes.
The shingles are said to be the thickest triple-layer asphalt shingles in the industry, providing maximum dimensionality for a unique look. They reportedly carry a Class A fire rating from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and have a StainGuard® protection against the growth of algae. A Dura Grip™ Adhesive seals each shingle tightly in place to reduce the risk of shingle blow-off.
Website: www.gaf.com
Telephone: (800) 766-3411
Shingles available in new colors
Malarkey Roofing Products has added two new colors to its Windsor® Designer shingle line—Black Oak and Heather. The Windsor shingles now are available in seven colors.
The heavyweight shingles reportedly feature Scotchgard™ Algae Resistant Protection; UL 2218 Class 4 Impact Resistance; and an elongated 5 3/4-inch tab length.
Website: www.malarkeyroofing.com
Telephone: (800) 545-1191
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