The Roofing Marketplace

Synthetic roof underlayment

For more than 11 years, InterWrap Inc.'s TITANIUM® has been recognized as the leading brand of synthetic underlayment for use under all types of sloped roofing materials. Continual research and design has resulted in the most advanced underlayments available in the industry. TITANIUM products offer industry-leading slip-resistant front and back surfaces, including the only patented mechanically enhanced, nodular slip-resistant walking surface. If your roofing project demands a premium 50-year warranty, safe and comfortable walking surface, high- and low-temperature peel-and-stick ice-dam protection, or a more durable 30-pound felt replacement, InterWrap has a TITANIUM product to meet and exceed your expectations. InterWrap now also offers RhinoRoof,™ a 15-pound felt replacement specifically designed for use under asphalt roofing materials. For more information, visit www.interwrap.com/roofing.

New polymer surface underlayment

MFM Building Products recently unveiled StormStopper FSU™ (film surface underlayment), a 45-mil-thick underlayment composed of an embedded traction surface polymer film laminated to a rubberized asphalt adhesive. This self-adhering product installs under edges, eaves, valleys, skylights and chimneys to protect from water penetration. It is suitable for application under shingle and metal roof systems. Roll size is 36 inches wide by 66.7 feet long and comes with a split-release liner for ease of application. For more information, call (800) 882-7663 or visit www.mfmbp.com.

Testing yields dramatic results

A test group of Canadian roofing contractors was recently supplied with a sheet-metal strip with TPO Direct Weld applied to it and instructed to do a pull test to see how well the TPO bonded. Every strip passed the test! Menzies Metal Products' TPO Direct Weld bonds to TPO membranes so well the membrane will separate at the scrim while the membrane's bottom layer stays bonded to the coating. For more information, call (800) 665-8840.

Rooftop pipe supports

CADDY® PYRAMID EZ rubber-based supports feature a wide platform design to provide reliable support up to 400 pounds. Erico manufactures the supports from an ultraviolet-stabilized, roof-friendly EPDM material for long-term weatherability. These versatile supports accommodate 1- to 4-inch pipes and can be easily adjusted to a range of heights from a roof surface. CADDY PYRAMID EZ rubber-based supports require no tools or fasteners for installation—they simply snap onto the pipe. Visit www.erico.com/products/CADDY_PYRAMID_EZ.asp for full details.

Boom trucks your way in stock

ALT Sales Corp.'s sales, parts and service personnel have years of experience helping roofing industry contractors. We stock a wide range of boom truck brands ready to work with straight stick or knuckle booms mounted on stock chassis or ready to mount to your chassis. We're up to the roof with options, too: hose reels, clam buckets, dumpers, forks, and more. ALT Sales' boom truck experts help you save time and reduce costs by stocking what you need. For more information, visit www.altsales.com or call (330) 659-2100.

The NRCA Construction Details Manual

The NRCA Construction Details Manual contains all 573 construction details found in The NRCA Roofing Manual series. You receive details for built-up, polymer-modified bitumen, single-ply, metal panel, SPF, asphalt shingle, clay and concrete tile, slate, wood shingle and wood shake roof systems, and architectural metal flashing systems. For the first time, you can have the complete set of NRCA construction details at your fingertips to use on job sites and in specifications, proposals, etc.! For more information, go to shop.nrca.net, call (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or e-mail info@nrca.net.