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Two-component adhesive cures quickly

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. has introduced its Helix™ Low-Rise Adhesive. The adhesive reportedly provides clean adhesion of roof insulations, thermal barriers, cover boards and fleece-backed single-ply membranes to a variety of roof substrates.

Helix Low-Rise Adhesive is a two-component, solvent-free polyurethane foam that requires no mixing before application. Both parts of the adhesive are applied simultaneously in a 1:1 ratio through a static mix tip in continuous ribbons or beads said to cure fully in minutes. The odorless, environmentally friendly adhesive does not require mechanical fasteners and reportedly maintains strong wind-uplift resistance.

Helix Low-Rise Adhesive is available in cartridge twin-pack tubes or two-tank sets. The cartridge twin-pack tubes have a coverage rate of 600 square feet, and the two-tank sets have a coverage rate of 1,000 to 3,000 square feet, depending on bead spacing.

Website: www.mulehide.com
Telephone: (800) 786-1492

Ladder systems offer fall protection

Honeywell has introduced its Miller Vi-Go™ Ladder Climbing Safety Systems designed to provide continuous fall protection as users climb fixed ladders. The systems are available in kits or as a build-your-own option.

The Vi-Go System Kit with automatic pass-through and the Vi-Go System Kit with manual pass-through can accommodate up to four workers at a time and feature attachment mechanisms that will not open if installed incorrectly. Designed to accommodate cables with 5/16-inch or 3/8-inch diameters, the kit with automatic pass-through also features an automatic, corrosion-resistant Vi-Go cable sleeve said to travel smoothly along cables and instantly lock when a fall occurs. Users reportedly can operate the system using one hand—no pins or external parts are required.

The kit with manual pass-through can accommodate cables with 3/8-inch diameters, and users must manually remove or insert the cable with intermediate guides. Cable guides reportedly secure the lifeline to prevent cable wear, and the durable cable sleeve instantly locks in the event of a fall. The manual Vi-Go cable sleeve is not included in the kit and must be purchased separately.

The Build-Your-Own System is said to be ideal for multiple system installations that require cutting cable on a job site. Users can select a top-bracket assembly; a bottom-bracket assembly; continuous or manual Vi-Go cable guides; a fast-attach fitting for use with cables with 3/8-inch diameters; a cable; and an automatic or manual Vi-Go cable sleeve.

Website: www.millerfallprotection.com
Telephone: (800) 873-5242

Membrane resists UV degradation and heat

The Garland Co. Inc. has made available its KEE-Stone^® FB 60 fleece-backed thermoplastic membrane designed for use as part of a two-ply hybrid roof system.

The KEE-Stone FB 60 membrane is formulated using DuPont™ Elvaloy^® HP Ketone Ethylene Ester (KEE) said to provide strong resistance to ultraviolet (UV) degradation and heat while maintaining flexibility. The membrane reportedly is reinforced with a polymer-coated scrim to allow the KEE compound above and below the scrim to fuse together, increasing the membrane's puncture and tear strength.

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

Guide offers green product information

Firestone Building Products Co. LLC has released a guide to help its customers learn about environmentally friendly products that earn LEED credit under the updated LEED version 4 requirements.

The guide specifies how Firestone Building Products' portfolio of green products can help minimize environmental impact while maximizing building value. Polyisocyanurate insulation, TPO membranes and vegetative roofing solutions are among the products discussed in the guide. A quick-reference page can be detached from the guide to provide on-the-go access to green product information.

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

Cool roof system is liquid-applied

Kemper System America Inc. has introduced its Kemperol^® AC Speed FR system, a fast-curing, cold liquid-applied cool roof system that reportedly is ideal for most exposed roof waterproofing applications.

The roof system is composed of a two-part liquid-applied polymethyl methacrylate resin and a reinforcing layer that together form a fully reinforced monolithic membrane. The resin reportedly cures in minutes, and the roof system does not require a top coat, reducing installation time and cost. In addition, the roof system fully adheres to substrates, is Class A fire-rated and has a solar reflective index of 108.

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

Ergonomic products offer comfortable protection

Brass Knuckle^® has launched a line of ergonomic occupational body protection products designed to protect workers at risk of physical discomfort or injury on the job. Ergonomic products reportedly can help lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity and reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

BKKN100 light-duty cushioned kneepads are said to provide comfortable protection for short-term applications while heavy-duty BKKN200 kneepads feature contoured hard caps for longer wear. BKKN300 kneepads reportedly have gel-injected cushioning for all-day wear and broad caps to redirect pressure away from kneecaps while maintaining stability.

The product line also includes Brass Knuckle's first back-support product, which is said to feature elastic suspenders that distribute body stress and tapered abdominal panels capable of conforming to various body sizes.

Website: www.brassknuckleprotection.com
Telephone: (770) 674-8930

Colors added to shingle line

TAMKO Building Products Inc. has added Forest Green, Timber Brown and Canyon Copper Bronze color options to its MetalWorks StoneCrest^® Slate steel shingle line. StoneCrest Slate shingles reportedly replicate the look of natural slate and now are available in eight color options.

In addition, TAMKO Building Products has made available its Astonwood^® steel shingle profile in heavier 28-gauge steel. Formerly offered in 30-gauge steel, the Astonwood steel shingle profile now matches TAMKO Building Products' StoneCrest Slate and StoneCrest Tile profiles, which already are offered in 28-gauge steel. All of TAMKO Building Products' steel shingles are said to be lightweight and ENERGY STAR^®-rated.

Website: www.tamko.com
Telephone: (800) 641-4691

NRCA releases annual market survey

NRCA has made available its 2015-16 annual market survey. The survey provides data obtained from roofing contractors throughout the U.S., enabling roofing professionals to compare industry market statistics, trends and information.

The survey includes information about commercial and residential roofing activity, roofing material use, regional breakdowns, installation by material type and industry sales volumes.

The member price for the survey is $40, and the nonmember price is $80. An electronic version of the market survey is available free for members. For more information, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.