The Roofing Marketplace

Duro-Shield™ acrylic maintenance roof coating

Duro-Last now offers more roofing solutions—roof maintenance coatings and materials. Duro-Shield Acrylic Maintenance Roof Coating and other Duro-Shield products are designed to help maintain and extend the life of roof systems. This elastomeric roof coating is specially formulated with silicones to provide premium performance, durability and superior self-cleaning technology for commercial roofs. For more information, visit www.duro-last.com.

Smartex^® low-slope roof monitoring system

Low-slope roofs are the hardworking soldiers of buildings. They endure extreme weather, withstand trade traffic and adapt to a rapidly changing climate. But despite their durability, every roof will leak eventually. This is why you need Smartex from International Leak Detection LLC. When a breach occurs, you'll receive an immediate report via your PC, tablet or smartphone, including an accurate location for the repair. Smartex is the only intelligent roof monitoring system of its kind on the market. For more information, call (866) 282-LEAK or visit www.leak-detection.com.

Malarkey introduces new Vista™ shingle and SecureStart™ Plus synthetic underlayment

Malarkey Roofing Products has introduced Vista, an architectural shingle line fortified with sustainable Nexgen™ polymer-modified asphalt technology. The product line offers enhanced granule adhesion, extreme weather protection, Class 3 impact resistance and optional security against algae staining. For additional strength, Malarkey Roofing Products recommends the new SecureStart Plus lightweight synthetic underlayment for steep-slope residential roofs. SecureStart Plus is composed of five layers that provide secured redundancy and improved durability. Learn more at www.malarkeyroofing.com.

NEW parapet-friendly automatic welder

Leister Technologies LLC's UNIROOF AT/ST automatic welder is the parapet-friendly solution for welding thermoplastic roof membranes on low- or steep-slope roofs (up to 30 degrees). Thanks to its ultra-slim design and movable transport axle, you can effortlessly weld close to the edge and at or on the parapet without having to modify your machine. Additionally, the design permits you to easily navigate narrow spaces and weld beneath and around obstacles. Available in 120- or 230-volt versions, the UNIROOF AT/ST offers speedy top performance on any roof. For more information, visit www.leisterusa.com.

Discover Safety Hoist

With a 200-pound capacity, the MH-123 is Safety Hoist Co.'s most popular material hoist. The VH-300 boasts a 300-pound capacity, heavy-duty steel construction, fewer parts for easier assembly and a new peak for greater stability and strength. Similar to the 400-pound-capacity HD-400, it accommodates heavier shingles and meets the latest industry standards. The HD-400 also includes a wheeled steel frame, aluminum track sections, single-handle design and self-lubricating wheels. Discover simple, safe, affordable material hoists at www.SafetyHoistCompany.com or call (877) 99-HOIST.

NRCA's consulting services

Looking for tips or advice about a current business issue or want to bounce an idea off an expert? NRCA provides members access to experts in legal, marketing, information technology, human resources, enterprise risk management and technical areas. These resources can help your company thrive. Take advantage of NRCA's consulting services, included with membership, by visiting www.nrca.net/consulting.