Products & Services
CertainTeed® to co-sponsor HCAC Gala & Brilliance Awards
August 3 gala will celebrate the achievements of Hispanic and minority contractors in the Carolinas. CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, will serve as a co-sponsor of the 2018 Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) Gala & Brilliance Awards. The event, which celebrates the ...
Roof restoration or replacement? 5 steps for making the right choice
Share this important information with your customers to help them decide if they should restore or replace their roof. Building owners and facility managers know that eventually they’ll have to face the prospect of replacing their roof. This typically requires a large capital investment and results in a significant disruption in ...
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance
By Jennifer Long. Proactive maintenance involves managing the roof as you would manage an asset like a computer network or a machine shop — with periodic inspections and scheduled repairs. Frequent readers of roofing blogs and other publications may recognize a compelling and frequently quoted argument for preventive maintenance made in Buildings.com ...
Comparing FiberTite® to the Competition – Part II
By Gary Pelton, FiberTite. FiberTite offers higher levels of protection against ponding water, hail damage, wind damage, and UV versus competitive products. In a recent blog post, 4 Facts About FiberTite and How It Compares to the Competition, we did a high-level comparison of FiberTite to polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) ...
Warranties: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
By Bryan Gallo-Malta. When you look at the average warranty in the roofing market, there are several hidden stipulations within the fine print. During a recent conversion with Jim Stone, a FiberTite® representative in Central and Southern Virginia, he discussed the importance of understanding a warranty and explaining to building owners that ...
CertainTeed® and Stoneledge Properties Partner for South Carolina’s First Luxury Solar Development
Apollo® II solar shingles generate clean power for Le Jardin community. Malvern, Pa. – CertainTeed, North America’s leading building materials manufacturer, is proud to announce a new partnership with South Carolina-based builder, Stoneledge Properties. Stoneledge is featuring CertainTeed’s Apollo II solar roofing system as an optional upgrade in the builder’s first ...
Acme Cone Company Introduces Gravity Vent
The new, natural ventilation solution helps eliminate humidity and other air contaminants. Acme Cone Company, the leading manufacturer of prefabricated custom and standard single-ply flashings, introduced a new gravity vent that delivers natural ventilation for buildings with single-ply roofs when windows and other ventilation solutions are not an option. “As more property ...
No More Sleepers on the Job
KnuckleHeads protect roof membranes, evenly distribute weight and last Innovative, lightweight KnuckleHeads provide rooftop support for HVAC equipment, pipes, and conduit and offer many advantages over traditional wood sleepers. KnuckleHeads are molded from reinforced nylon, feature a round base so that weight is more evenly distributed and are virtually unaffected by weather ...
Art Unlimited named 100 best companies to work for in Minnesota for 2nd year
By Michelle Lexvold, Art Unlimited. Art Unlimited is super excited about this honor! Minnesota Business Magazine has set up these awards to recognize all the amazing, first-class companies that have their corporate offices in our great state. The 100 Best are chosen by the current employees filling out online questionnaires about their ...
Western Colloid Announces New Product – ElastaHyde QS - Quick Set
By Greg Hlavaty, President Western Colloid. Quick Set special formulation aids in the application of fluid applied roof systems when met with unexpected damp, wet or rainy weather. Although fluid applied roof systems have been enjoying immense popularity in the past few years there are still conditions that make installation a challenge, ...
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