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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.
  • Follansbee RoofingZinc/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.
  • 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.
  • Residential Roof-Mounted Solar Kit
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • This residential roof-mounted solar kit uses thin-film PV technology and consists of 60 solar shingles, a DC-AC inverter, and all flashing and fastening components. Each interlocking shingle measures 51.125 by 15.625 inches and achieves an STC maximum power rating of 31 W. The system is designed to integrate with common horizontal roof shingle layouts. 888-733-5862.
  • Solar in a Box
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • A prefab, modular solar electric system with frame mounting, Solar in a Box is sold off the shelf for an alternative to more expensive, custom photovoltaic systems. It comes with all components for easy installation with no adjustments needed, the company says, and includes Web-based monitoring. The pre-assembled system can be customized and is compatible with any roof surface. 650-299-9854.
  • Andalay Solar Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • Andalay solar panels are all-black and feature built-in racking and built-in wiring for a smooth, flush appearance that resembles skylights. With 70 percent fewer parts and 25 percent fewer attachment points, the panels for a small house can be installed in less than an hour, the company says. These features also mean fewer penetrations in the roof and less opportunity for leaks and failure. 408-395-7774.
  • SanyoHIT Series Photovoltaic Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • HIT Series photovoltaic panels for residential, grid-connected systems feature a proprietary hybrid of single crystalline silicon surrounded by ultra-thin, amorphous silicon layers to reach greater cell and module efficiencies. Panels measure 51.2 by 35.2 inches, achieve an STC maximum power rating of 180 to 205 W, and boast conversion efficiencies up to 17.4 percent. 469-362-5600.

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