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New shingle color introduced

IKO has added a new Granite Black color to its line of Dynasty™ shingles with ArmourZone.™ This is the eighth color blend option available for Dynasty shingles.

Dynasty shingles with ArmourZone reportedly feature enlarged nailing areas for easier installation and tear-resistant woven bands to provide greater fastening strength and resist pull-through. Matching hip and ridge cap shingles also are available.

Website: www.iko.com
Telephone: (888) IKO-Roof (456-7663)

Roof system can be field-formed

Fabral has expanded its Powerseam™ product line to include Powerseam II, a mechanically seamed, structural standing-seam metal panel roof system.

The Powerseam II roof system is said to be a good architectural fit for buildings with educational or athletic functions. The roof system can be fabricated in the factory or formed in the field using mobile roll-forming equipment to create longer panels. The Powerseam II roof system reportedly is available in 0.032-inch-thick aluminum with 22-, 24- or 26-gauge steel and offered in Fabral's full architectural color palette. Stiffening ribs and shadow lines also are available.

Website: www.fabral.com
Telephone: (800) 884-4484

Payroll solution generates online reports

LCPtracker has released a cloud-based LCPcertified public works payroll reporting solution that enables companies to submit certified payroll reports (CPRs) to anyone requesting the data.

LCPcertified reportedly allows anyone working on public works projects to easily enter data online to produce clean, accurate reports. The payroll reporting solution is available in three packages. LCPcertified Basic is said to be ideal for smaller companies that need to produce certified payroll reports one state at a time. LCPcertified's validation engine checks for state-specific prevailing wage compliance information.

LCPcertified Plus has the same features as LCPcertified Basic, but it also reportedly allows users to enter their own prevailing wage rates and helps users manage federal and other state wage rate compliance.

LCPcertified Professional is directed toward larger companies, providing a bulk-processing feature capable of quickly producing hundreds of CPRs. LCPcertified Professional also is said to have an automatic distribution feature that allows contractors to email CPRs to requesting agencies directly through the system.

Website: www.lcptracker.com
Telephone: (714) 669-0052

FLEXVOLT™ tools provide longer run times

DEWALT^® has introduced its FLEXVOLT Power Tool and Battery System consisting of a longer-lasting battery, cordless power tools and complementary accessories.

The FLEXVOLT System is said to provide power equivalent to corded tools, longer run times than previous cordless tools and compatibility with DEWALT's 20V MAX System tools. The 6.0 AH FLEXVOLT Battery reportedly is capable of providing run times four times longer than other batteries and is best used with 20V MAX System tools though it also can be used with DEWALT's 60V MAX and 120V MAX tools. The battery automatically changes voltage when used with different tools. The FLEXVOLT System also offers a variety of cordless power tools, including a grinder and several types of saws. FLEXVOLT High Efficiency Accessories complement the FLEXVOLT power tools and are designed to maximize tool run times.

Website: www.dewalt.com
Telephone: (800) 4-DEWALT (433-9258)

Dual pipe system retains snow

S-5! has introduced its DualGard™ snow-retention system designed to safely hold snow and ice in place on a roof system.

The DualGard system uses two 1-inch pipes to prevent snow and ice from falling off a roof system and endangering people or property below. Mounted using S-5! mini clamps, the system reportedly comes with two sizes of snow clips to fit almost any seam profile. Designed to match the look of a metal roof system, the DualGard system can be painted, powder-coated or anodized to match most metal roofs. The system also can be engineered to fit a specific roof system or environment.

Website: www.s-5.com
Telephone: (888) 825-3432

Coating provides weathered look

McElroy Metal has introduced its Cor-Ten AZP^® Raw, which is designed to provide the look of weathered roofing and cladding.

Cor-Ten AZP Raw is a fluoropolymer coating system that uses cool pigment technology applied over Galvalume^®-coated steel sheets to create an aged look. The material is said to provide the advantages of a highly reflective PVDF coating and is available in a variety of McElroy Metal standing-seam and through-fastened panel profiles that can be used for commercial, residential and industrial applications.

Website: www.mcelroymetal.com
Telephone: (800) 562-3576

Roof drain installs quickly

OMG Roofing Products has introduced its SpeedTite Roof Drain, a "drop-in ready" drain designed for quick installation.

The SpeedTite Roof Drain reportedly features a one-piece seamless body for strength and durability, aluminum strainer dome and clamping ring. The drain's 10-inch drain stem accommodates most existing conditions but can be obtained in longer lengths if necessary for a job site.

During the tool-free installation, the drain stem is inserted into an existing drain leader and the mechanical seal is hand-tightened to create a watertight seal. The installation is said to be considerably faster than reworking a drain. An extra-large flange permits positive attachment of roof flashing membrane, and flanges also are available with TPO or PVC coatings for direct hot-air welding.

Website: www.omgspeedtite.com
Telephone: (800) 633-3800

Underlayments provide alternative to felt

GCP Applied Technologies Inc. has added Tri-Flex^® XT and Tri-Flex 15 to its portfolio of synthetic roof underlayments.

Tri-Flex XT is a mechanically attached synthetic underlayment designed to overcome the shortcomings of traditional No. 30 roofing felt. Tri-Flex XT underlayment is said to feature a slip-resistant coating to provide a safe walking surface for workers.

Tri-Flex 15 underlayment is a synthetic alternative to No. 15 roofing felt. Designed to be lightweight, the underlayment reportedly can be installed quickly. Tri-Flex 15 underlayment has a 60-day exposure limit, allowing workers to accommodate unexpected changes in their construction schedules.

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

Lifeline reduces fall distance

WernerCo has added the Bantam6 self-retracting lifeline to its portfolio of self-retracting lifelines. The Bantam6 self-retracting lifeline serves as a fall-protection option for users working at lower heights.

The Bantam6 self-retracting lifeline is designed to extend and retract automatically during use, allowing the user to move without entanglement while also ensuring user safety. In the event of a fall, the lifeline's brake mechanism activates immediately to reduce the fall distance. Weighing 2 1/2 pounds, the Bantam6 self-retracting lifeline is said to be compact and lightweight for easy transportation. Available with a steel or aluminum hook, the lifeline reportedly has 310-pound-rated capacity and durable 1-inch Dyneema™ webbing to keep the lifeline in good working condition.

Website: www.wernerfallprotection.com
Telephone: (888) 523-3371