The Roofing Marketplace

Roof hatches are cool

When LEED® compliance or cool roof systems are required, no other roof hatch manufacturer offers the benefits 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.

Perimeter/roof edge systems

Petersen Aluminum now offers a complete range of perimeter/roof edge systems for single-ply and built-up/polymer-modified roof systems. The new PAC-TITE line includes fascia systems in a variety of gauges and face sizes. PAC-TITE combines superior strength for unmatched uplift protection with attractive aesthetics and ease of installation. The nonpenetrating design maintains watertight integrity and eliminates the need for stripping in and heat welding. For more information, visit www.pac-clad.com.

Roof preparation services

RK Hydro-Vac Inc. provides a full line of roof preparation services: dry-vac, wet-vac, ballast removal and ballast, as well as our new process—pneumatic placement of lightweight soils for vegetative roof systems. With 30 years of experience, we have encountered all types of buildings, setups and obstacles. We are a professional, safety-conscious company striving to earn your business. We stress quality service and customer support to meet your needs. Contact us at (888) 493-7682, or visit www.rkhydrovac.com.

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.

High-temperature roof underlayment

MFM Wind & Water Seal™ is a high-temperature (250 F) underlayment engineered for use under all roofing materials where high heat is generated. This self-adhering, whole roof underlayment is composed of a cool white, non-slip polymer film. The product can be used in valleys, ridges and at eaves to protect against ice dams and wind-driven rain. MFM Wind & Water Seal is a 40-mil-thick product offered in 36-inch by 67-foot rolls. More information is available at www.mfmbp.com.

Synthetic watertight underlayment

Malarkey Roofing Products' Synthetic Underlayment 1030 is a superior watertight underlayment barrier for a variety of roofing applications. The lightweight woven synthetic underlayment is manufactured with resins and polymers, creating a walkable non-skid steep-slope surface. Only weighing 27.5 pounds, 1030 covers more surface area and can be left exposed for up to 90 days. 1030 is a durable and outstanding barrier for any roofing project. For more information, call (800) 545-1191 or visit www.malarkeyroofing.com.

No hoses, no compressors, no hassles!

The Duo-Fast fuel-powered cordless nailer has become the tool of choice for roof system repairs, punch lists and small production jobs. Cordless convenience eliminates clutter and setup or cleanup time of hoses and compressors. The fuel cell provides a 1,000-shot capacity, drives two nails per second and gives consistent depth of drive in each dose of fuel-minimizing shingle blow-through. Visit www.duo-fastconstruction.com to see the tool in action and enter to win a FREE TOOL! For more information, call (888) 631-2020.

NRCA Market Survey is available

NRCA's 2010-11 market survey provides data so you can compare industry market statistics, trends and information obtained from roofing contractors throughout the U.S. The survey includes information about commercial and residential roofing activity, roofing material use, regional breakdowns, installation by material type and industry sales volumes. For more information, log on to shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.