The Roofing Marketplace

One-piece flexible corner flashing shingle

Rite Products introduces FLASH-RITE corner shingles made specifically for the corners of flashings. They can be used on the right or left side and are flexible enough to form to any roof slope. They eliminate the need to rely on roof slope at the critical corners of base flashings. They are available in aluminum and copper and install quickly with standard step flashing components. Visit www.riteproducts.com for more information and instructional videos or call (800) 572-8894 for more information.

Distributor expands network

A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply recently opened new locations in Atlanta and Houston. Now with 12 locations, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply carries the largest inventory of metal decks in all types, gauges and finishes for immediate pickup or delivery. The company has more than 40 years of experience and can provide a metal deck for reroofing projects of any size. Visit www.metaldecksupply.com or call (800) 894-7741 for more information.

Rubber tape seals leaks and reinforces joints

Karnak Corp.'s 550 Patch-N-Go is a series of self-sealing, highly adhesive hybrid butyl rubber tapes. These tapes seal a variety of roof coverings such as EPDM, Hypalon,® metal, and most TPO and PVC membranes. They also can be used on rooftop equipment and other building materials such as concrete, gypsum board, plastic, glass and wood. Each tape has protective film options of silver, black or white aluminum, polyester fleece or double-sided. Visit www.karnakcorp.com for more information.

Testing yields dramatic results

A test group of Canadian roofing contractors recently was 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.

Synthetic roof underlayment

All TITANIUM® UDL synthetic roof underlayments now feature Class 4 hail rating. For 11 years, InterWrap's TITANIUM has been recognized as the leading brand of synthetic underlayment for use under all types of steep-slope roofing materials. Continual research and design has resulted in the most advanced underlayments and industry-leading slip-resistant front and back surfaces, including the only patented mechanically enhanced nodular slip-resistant walking surface. InterWrap has a TITANIUM product to meet and exceed your expectations and now offers RhinoRoof,™ a 15-pound felt replacement specifically designed for use under asphalt roofing. Visit www.interwrap.com/roofing for more information.

New tablet app for inspections and drawings

Our new app allows you to produce inspection reports, proposals and reroof takeoffs at least five times faster than current methods. Incorporating RoofLogic's industry-standard computer-aided design technology, the app eliminates pencil and paper. It allows you to draw roof outlines and all rooftop inventory items, as well as indicate the locations of defects. A satellite image can be used as an underlay ensuring accurate placement of all items. For more information, visit www.rooflogic.com, call (866) 222-1999 or e-mail sales@rooflogic.com.