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Boots designed for comfort

Georgia Boot® has introduced Zero Drag and Homeland, two new work footwear collections designed for comfort.

Debuting spring 2014, the Zero Drag collection features a three-layer system said to provide all-day comfort, waterproof leather, and toe and heel guards.

The Homeland collection features built-in airflow channels; a polyurethane footbed; full-grain waterproof leather; oil-resistant PVC outsole; brass hardware; and 3M™ Thinsulate Ultra Insulation available on select models.

Both collections offer 6- or 8-inch lacers in pull-on or Romeo slip-on styles, and the Homeland collection also offers an 11-inch pull-on design. All boots are available in soft- and steel-toe styles.

Website: www.georgiaboot.com
Telephone: (740) 753-9100

Personal safety line expanded

Capital Safety has expanded its personal safety and fall-protection equipment collection to include the Nano-Lok™ edge, Lad-Saf™ X2 Detachable Cable Sleeve and DBI-SALA® EZ-Stop™ Lanyard.

The Nano-Lok edge self-retracting lifeline was engineered for foot level tie-off and specifically designed for sharp edge applications, reportedly passing the leading edge standard set by ANSI Z359.14. It retracts unused lifeline to allow workers to be anchored at their feet to move freely and features an 8-foot-long working length; ergonomic design; an integrated backpack-style energy absorber; galvanized cable lifeline; various hook options; and an easy-to-install connector. The product is available in single or twin 100 percent tie-off units and can be used in fall-clearance environments as low as 16 feet.

The Lad-Saf X2 Detachable Cable Sleeve is designed to be used as part of the Lad-Saf Flexible Cable Ladder Safety System and allows hands-free climbing, automatically following a worker during ascent or descent, and a one-handed cable attachment or detachment said to provide fast, easy and safe connections. The cable sleeve is constructed from lightweight stainless steel, features an in-line shock absorber and has two means of activating the fall-arrest function: a mechanical system that reportedly locks onto the cable almost immediately during a fall and a supplementary inertia system that activates locking independent of the mechanical system and is designed to prevent upside-down installations. The Lad-Saf X2 Detachable Cable Sleeve reportedly meets ANSI Z359.16.

The improved DBI-SALA EZ-Stop Lanyard features Hi-10™ energy-management material said to resist abrasion, moisture, chemicals and cuts; a small shock pack; light and strong rebar hooks; 3/4-inch-thick Repel™ webbing; and a rugged soft cover with protected labels. The lanyard also is equipped with i-Safe™ Technology, allowing it to be tracked in inventory and tagged with usage data, and reportedly meets all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration and American National Standards Institute industry standards.

Website: www.capitalsafety.com
Telephone: (800) 328-6146

Metal roof systems offer durability

Firestone Building Products Co. LLC has introduced its Fluid Applied Metal Roofing Systems.

Designed to protect building envelopes from severe weather, extreme temperatures, airborne pollutants and emissions, Firestone Fluid Applied Metal Roofing Systems use elastomeric roof coating technology formulated with 100 percent acrylic polymer said to provide superior adhesion, element protection and durability. The metal roof systems include metal coatings; metal primers; metal patching cement; skylight coating; and seam tapes and fabrics.

Website: www.firestonebpco.com
Telephone: (800) 428-4442

Coating offers anti-microbial protection

The Garland Co. Inc. has introduced Clear-Shield RX,™ a clear-acrylic, nontoxic coating designed to provide at least 12 months of anti-microbial protection for nonmetal roof systems not subjected to ponding, including gravel-surfaced polymer-modified bitumen, smooth-surfaced polymer-modified bitumen and single-ply roof systems.

The coating is said to resist bacterial and fungal growth on applied surfaces, reducing the rate at which the surfaces will discolor or deteriorate; decrease the quantity of rooftop contaminants entering air intakes, improving indoor air quality; and increase the service lives of applied surfaces. It reportedly is safe for use around people, animals and plants, and once applied, the bonded anti-microbial film is nonleaching, nonvolatile, odorless, colorless and produces virtually no chemical vapors.

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

New shingles feature Scotchgard™

Atlas Roofing® Corp. has introduced Pinnacle Pristine Shingles featuring Scotchgard Protector, the newest Atlas Roofing shingle product with built-in HP Technology.

The shingles feature 39 3/8- by 14-inch dimensions with a 6-inch exposure, a 1 1/4-inch-wide nailing area, standard four-nail application and two FASTAC® sealant lines, all of which reportedly provide easier measurements, faster and more accurate installation, secure fastening, and a 130-mph wind warranty.

Website: www.atlasroofing.com
Telephone: (800) 478-0258

Waterproofing kit repairs leaks

Kemper System America has introduced the KEMPEROL® Flash Pack, a seamless, self-terminating waterproofing kit for protecting or repairing small areas.

The KEMPEROL Flash Pack reportedly forms watertight flashings at joints, parapets, walls, pipes and other penetrations to prevent leaks. It is composed of a two-part polyurethane resin and KEMPEROL 165 reinforcing fleece and features the KEMPEROL 2K-PUR cold liquid-applied reinforced membrane system that is said to be odor-free.

KEMPEROL Flash Packs are available in KEMPEROL R primer for metal, wood, glass, rigid PVC and existing bituminous substrate surfaces or KEMPERTEC® EP primer for concrete and masonry substrate surfaces. Each kit includes detailed instructions, rollers, gloves, tools and materials for covering, reflashing or repairing up to 25 square feet, and the liquid resins come in easy mixing bags said to reduce mixing time.

Website: www.kempersystem.net
Telephone: (800) 541-5455

Flashing designed for solar roofs

Quick Mount PV® has introduced the E-Mount, a flashed solar roof mount designed to install solar arrays on composition and asphalt shingle roofs.

Developed for the value-priced market segment, the E-Mount aluminum flashing includes the same waterproofing technology as the company's Classic Composition Mount but is smaller at 9 by 12 inches and lighter. E-Mount comes with stainless-steel hardware and features easy single-bolt installation.

Website: www.quickmountpv.com
Telephone: (925) 478-8269

Insulated sheathing resists water

ROXUL® Inc. has introduced COMFORTBOARD™ CIS (commercial insulated sheathing), a rigid, high-density noncombustible stone wool insulation board designed for continuous exterior insulation in commercial rain screen wall systems.

COMFORTBOARD reportedly is thermally efficient, vapor-permeable and water-repellant and can be used for many exterior cladding assemblies, such as lightweight metal and composite panel systems. The insulated sheathing is available in 1-, 1 1/4-, 2-, 2 1/2- and 3-inch thicknesses with R-values of 4, 5, 8, 10 and 12, respectively.

Website: www.roxul.com
Telephone: (800) 265-6878

Coping is premanufactured

Metal-Era Inc. has added One Coping, a premanufactured coping, to its Edge Systems One edge metal product line. The product is manufactured in 12-feet lengths with pre-punched holes said to provide easy installation and decreased labor costs. It reportedly has been ANSI/SPRI ES-1 tested to comply with the International Building Code.®

Website: www.metalera.com
Telephone: (800) 558-2162

Cover boards offer strength

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum has enhanced its DensDeck® Prime Roof Board, a 1/4-inch-thick fiberglass mat gypsum cover board.

During tests conducted by PRI Construction Materials Technologies LLC, Tampa, Fla., using ASTM C473 test methodology, DensDeck Prime Roof Boards demonstrated greater flexural strength, pull-through resistance and bond strength than competitive products. The gypsum fiber boards reportedly are fire- and mold-resistant; easy to handle, score and snap with no specific tools required; and have a mat edge wrap on the board's underside, allowing a smoother adhesive application and more appealing appearance.

Website: www.buildgp.com
Telephone: (800) 225-6119

Underlayment resists hot temperatures

MFM Building Products Corp. has introduced Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal,™ a self-adhering, high-temperature underlayment for asphalt shingle and metal roof systems.

Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal is composed of white, nonslip, cross-laminated, high-density polyethylene film laminated to a high-temperature rubberized asphalt adhesive system, reportedly providing 90-day ultraviolet exposure and a maximum 250 F temperature rating. The underlayment is 45 mils thick, comes with a split-release liner and is available in 36-inch by 67-foot rolls said to roll out smooth and lay flat while offering excellent foot traction. Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal reportedly meets ASTM D1970, “Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection,” and Florida Building Code FL16562.

Website: www.mfmbp.com
Telephone: (800) 882-7663

NRCA publishes new guides

NRCA has published A Roofing Contractor's Guide to the Affordable Care Act to help explain the law and requirements placed on roofing contractors. Written by Atlanta-based law firm Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt, the comprehensive document provides numerous examples and scenarios that may occur during implementation of the law in roofing contractors' companies. The guide is available for free for NRCA members; nonmembers can purchase the document for $55.

In addition, NRCA has released its Hazard Communication Program: Know the Signs, a comprehensive compliance program to assist roofing professionals with delivering the training required under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The program includes a DVD with video content (available in English or Spanish); instructors guide; student manual; PowerPoint® presentation; written examination to assess worker comprehension; sample hazard communication program; chemical inventory list template; and a safety data sheet request letter to use when developing your company program.

Also, NRCA has published A Roofing Professional's Guide to LEED,® 2013 Edition to assist roofing professionals who want to become familiar with the roofing-specific issues related to LEED's rating system. The updated edition includes background information, descriptions of possible roofing-related points for three of the most widely used project types and an explanation of LEED's Professional Credentialing Program. The guide is available to NRCA members for $35; nonmembers can purchase the guide for $65.

For more information or to purchase and/or download the guides, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.