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- Tri-Vent Rolled Vent
- REMODELING Magazine (11/18/2009)
- New Tri-Vent Rolled vent helps solve three ventilation challenges: off-peak exhaust, lower intake, and shed (clerestory) applications. The material also work on flat or barrel-tile roof applications for lower eave intake. Tri-Vent 20-foot roll offers installation and labor savings by unrolling quickly for easy installation, the maker says. 800.438.2920.
- Color is the Catalyst for Elevating Roofing Style and Sustainability
- ebuild (11/17/2009)
- InSpire Roofing Products' composite slate leads the industry with the widest color palette and the only blended-color tiles available. With InSpire's 25 selections, color-mixing possibilities venture beyond typical three-color combinations. Choices range from the deep richness of Stone Black to the elegant tranquility of Sand, a light shade providing added sustainability with a Solar Reflectance Index that meets LEED cool roofing standards.
- Atlas StormMaster LM Architectural Shingles Weather the Storm
- ebuild (11/10/2009)
- Atlas Roofing Corporation introduces its StormMaster shingle line. These shingles stand up to the most extreme climate and weather conditions, are impact resistant, and boast a 110 MPH wind warranty. In some states, homes with high impact resistant shingles can qualify for discounts on homeowner insurance policies.
- DuPont Building Innovations Introduces New DuPont RoofLiner Premium Roof Underlayment
- ebuild (10/27/2009)
- DuPont Building Innovations launches DuPont RoofLiner, a lightweight, premium synthetic roofing underlayment scientifically engineered to provide excellent protection against leaks - further demonstrating its commitment to providing innovative weatherization solutions for the building industry. This next generation DuPont roof underlayment offers a Class A Fire Rating, a limited 30-year product warranty and enhanced durability and tear resistance.
- Carlisle SynTec Roof Gardens Offer Immediate Rooftop Coverage on Day of Installation
- ebuild (10/15/2009)
- Carlisle SynTec, a leading manufacturer of commercial roofing systems, introduces a new Roof Garden system that provides instant vegetative coverage. Carlisle's new Vegetated Sedum Tiles add another dimension to the Carlisle Roof Garden family by offering consumers immediate rooftop plant coverage on the day of installation.
- New Durabuilt Gutter Protection by Ply Gem Offers Consumers Affordable, DIY Solution
- ebuild (10/5/2009)
- Durabuilt Gutter Protection features easy snap-on, low maintenance solution for DIY installation, backed by a 10-year, no-clog, no-overflow warranty
- Cool Color Shingles
- ebuild (9/21/2009)
- GAF-Elk Timberline Prestique 40 HD Cool Color Series shingles are available in three shades that meet tax credit requirements. Without looking washed out or faded, the colors - cool weathered wood, cool barkwood, and cool antique slate - help slow down heat buildup for greater energy efficiency. Highly reflective granules in the shingles bounce back the sun's rays and release absorbed heat to reduce roof temperatures and keep homes cooler. Using the cool barkwood and cool antique slate colors may also earn LEED points for a project. 973-628-3000.
Zinc/Tin-Coated Roofing - ebuild (9/21/2009)
- Offering a stylish, colorful, and energy-efficient roofing option, KlassicKolors is a pre-painted Terne II zinc/tin-coated roofing sheet available in an extensive color palette. The material's base sheet is coated with the maker's patented ZT (zinc/tin) alloy and then painted with solar reflective Energy Star-qualified Valspar paint coatings that make the roofing eligible for federal tax credits. Color options range from bold red, blue, or green, to more subtle earth tones, and a low sheen means KlassicKolors roofing is suitable for existing construction and new construction. 800-624-6906.
- Expanded Color Palette and Nationwide Availability of CertainTeed's Landmark Solaris Solar Reflective Roofing Shingles
- ebuild (9/8/2009)
- CertainTeed Corporation is proud to announce the expansion of its line of Landmark Solaris solar reflective roofing shingles to include nationwide availability of additional colors. The shingles comply with Energy Star guidelines, are eligible for federal tax credits and help fulfill the growing demand for energy-efficient roofing products.
- Landmark Solaris Roofing Shingles
- ebuild (8/13/2009)
- Landmark Solaris roofing shingles offer the appearance homeowners demand, with a traditional shingle look and rich colors of weathered wood, burnt sienna, resawn shake, heather blend, and moire black. The shingles are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council, and all but the moire black are Energy Star-rated.
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