The Roofing Marketplace

Roof hatches are cool

When LEED® compliance or cool roof systems are required, no other roof hatch manufacturer offers the benefits that are standard with Milcor Roof Hatches. Milcor now offers an environmentally friendly, cool, water-based enamel on all galvanized steel roof hatches. The bright white color complements the white roof membrane systems commonly being specified. Milcor galvanized steel products consist of about 65 to 90 percent recycled material content. For more information, contact Commercial Products Group at (800) 624-9642 or visit www.commercialproductsgroup.com.

Metal roofing achitectural panels

Petersen Aluminum's SNAP-CLAD Panels feature architectural panel aesthetics and structural panel performance. Produced in continuous lengths, SNAP-CLAD Panels are corrective-leveled to provide superior flatness. The panels feature a 1 3/4-inch leg height and continuous interlock for improved structural performance and wind resistance. A concealed fastener clip system allows for thermal expansion and contraction while providing extraordinary hold-down strength. Factory eave notching is available to save on labor costs. For more information, visit www.pac-clad.com or call (800) 722-2523.

Buy full truckloads of materials online

BuyRoofingDirect.com announces the launch of its new online portal that allows contractors to establish an account and then purchase full truckloads of residential and commercial roofing materials online. Many top U.S. manufacturers' products are available throughout the U.S. By purchasing materials in full truckloads to be sent directly to large project sites or your warehouse, distribution costs can be saved and passed on to you in the form of lower prices. Set up an account this month and receive 10 percent off your first order! Visit buyroofingdirect.com for more information.

General purpose asphalt primer

Polyglass' PG 100 is a general purpose penetrating asphalt primer used to promote adhesion before applying hot-mopped, cold-applied and self-adhering membrane systems, as well as roof cements, mastics and asphalt-based adhesives. Available in 1- and 4 3/4-gallon pails and a 14-ounce spray can, PG 100 is fast-drying and designed to promote superior roofing material adhesion. PG 100 also can be used as a protective surface for metal roofing, masonry, stucco, parapet walls, curbs and base flashings and as a damp proofing compound for below-grade walls. Visit www.polyglass.com for more information.

TPO-coated roof pipe flashing

Menzies Metal Products' 5-Skin Roof Pipe Flashing fits all common plumbing pipes. TPO coating is applied to the one-piece aluminum base, allowing an applicator to heat-weld TPO membrane directly to the flashing. The TPO coating also can be applied to all metal products the company manufactures. Additionally, Menzies Metal Products can manufacture roofing products customized to application specifications. For more information, call (800) 665-8840 or visit www.menzies-metal.com.

Retrofit solution available

Whether your roof has leaks, problematic rainwater discharge, expensive maintenance costs, deficient energy efficiency or all these issues, MBCI's NuRoof® Retrofit System can help. The NuRoof Retrofit System uses light-gauge steel framing over an existing roof's framing members to create a sloped plane. NuRoof can be used for low- and steep-slope applications. For more information, visit www.mbci.com/pr.