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- 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.
- ZIP System Wall Sheathing and Tape Prove Too Tight for Air Barrier Test
- ebuild (8/12/2009)
- Huber Engineered Woods LLC, leading manufacturer of innovative building solutions, recently reaffirmed its ZIP System wall sheathing and ZIP System tape as the premier air barrier assembly for builders seeking green certification by passing the rigorous ASTM E 2357 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies.
- Carlisle SynTec Introduces New OctaGuard Weathering Package for TPO
- ebuild (8/10/2009)
- Carlisle SynTec, a leading manufacturer of single-ply roofing materials, introduces OctaGuard XT, a revolutionary new weathering package for all of its Sure-Weld TPO roofing membranes. OctaGuard XT is comprised of eight performance-enhancing ingredients with three heat-stabilizing antioxidants, three UV light stabilizers and organic and inorganic UV absorbers that help protect Carlisle's Sure-Weld TPO membranes and dramatically improve their ability to resist deterioration due to the effects of weather.
- Lamarite Slate Composite Shingles
- ebuild (8/6/2009)
- Don't just look cool, be cool. Not only are Tamko's Lamarite Slate Composite Shingles an "attractive alternative to real slate," according to one judge, but they now come in five energy-saving cool colors that reflect the sun's heat instead of transferring it to the attic. The product, which is rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council, comes in widths of 5, 7, and 12 inches. Shingles come in five colors: terra cotta, pale olive, cool grey, natural sand, and almond shell. Cost: $350 to $500 per square. 800-641-4691.
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