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Sell more squares with Elevate's UltraPly TPO SA roofing system
By Emma Peterson. UltraPly® TPO SA installs in colder temperatures and goes down faster — helping your crew stay productive throughout the year. Elevate's UltraPly roofing systems are made out of durable thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). TPO is perfect for low slope roofing applications and is one of the fastest growing ...
The enduring value of BITEC®’s modified bitumen roofing
By Emma Peterson. BITEC® has grown alongside the mod bit market with a focus on product quality, reliability and contractor success. The story of BITEC® has been intertwined with the modified bitumen (mod bit) market since their founding back in 1986 by Bruce Shealey. Since then, they have continued to ...
From measurement to jobsite momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. The new integration brings RoofScope measurement data directly into Leap CRM to help contractors streamline estimating, ordering and job management. Scope Technologies and Leap have announced a strategic integration designed to connect RoofScope measurement reports directly with Leap customer relationship management (CRM) software. The integration combines exterior ...
Paving the path for more resilient roofing systems
By Dani Sheehan. Resilient roofs start with smarter decisions at every phase of the project. Sustainability conversations in roofing often focus on buzzwords like energy efficiency, recycled content or carbon reduction. While those elements matter, the real measure of a sustainable roof is whether it performs year after year in ...
Coatings that go the distance
By Jesse Sanchez. ICP’s Jay Doubman shares how coatings help protect, restore and extend the life of surfaces across roofing, sports and building materials. From rooftops to courts, coatings play a powerful role in helping surfaces last longer and perform better. At the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) show in ...
Put an end to ponding water problems
By Emma Peterson. APOC’s sloping compound makes it easier to fill low spots, improve water flow and protect roofing systems from long-term damage. Ponding water is standing water on flat or low-lying parts of a roof and, as every commercial contractor knows all too well, can cause a series of ...
The secret to turning ideas into buildable metal projects
The Coffee Shops™. How education, digital tools and early collaboration support architects from concept to construction. In a recent interview, Mercedes Harris, architectural marketing manager for Western States Metal Roofing, discussed how the company works with architects, designers and specification professionals to help bring metal roofing and wall panel projects ...
Why homeowners are choosing synthetic cedar shake
By Emma Richardson. BRAVA’s synthetic cedar shake tiles deliver natural beauty, fire resistance and long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance. With natural colors and textures trending among homeowners, cedar shake is generating buzz as a roofing material that blends seamlessly into nature. However, with record wildfires in many states, ...
Why pure butyl matters beneath the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. Palisade® Butyl-HT PLUS combines high-temperature performance, fastener sealability and material compatibility to protect vulnerable areas of the roof. Shingles, tiles and metal panels may define a roof’s appearance, but Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) emphasizes that the underlayment beneath plays a critical role in protecting the home. Installed ...
A better inspection starts in the field
By Jesse Sanchez. Dataforma is reworking its inspection process to reduce field friction and strengthen the documentation that supports reports, recommendations and client communication. Roof inspections are the starting point for much of the work that follows, from documenting existing conditions to preparing client reports and identifying potential repairs. When ...
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