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- 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.
- Synthetic Roofing Tiles
- ebuild (6/30/2009)
- The company has introduced two value-priced lines of synthetic roofing" Valore Shake, a 9-inch-wide product offering the look of hand-split cedar, and Valore Slate, a 12-inch-wide slate-look tile. Valore Shake offers varied texture and profile for a natural appearance, the company says, and come in autumn, mountain, Tahoe, and weathered gray hues. Valore Slate is available in light, medium, dark, and slate gray colors or black. According to the firm, the tiles' polymer material is virtually maintenance free. 800-328-4624.
- New Valore Shake and Valore Slate Roofing Tiles Available
- ebuild (5/15/2009)
- DaVinci Roofscapes, the leader in synthetic roofing tiles, has introduced two new value priced roofing tile solutions. Valore Shake, a nine-inch wide roofing tile with the appearance of hand-split cedar shake, and Valore Slate, a 12-inch wide roofing tile resembling natural slate, are now available throughout the United States.
- Composite Cedar Shakes Combine Sophistication and Uncommon Dimension with Low Maintenance
- ebuild (5/8/2009)
- Cedar-shake roofing's natural depth and charm offer undeniable beauty, but with it comes the task of upkeep needed to maintain its original great appearance. Now, homeowners, custom builders and remodelers have an authentic, low-maintenance option with InSpire Roofing Products' new composite Cedar Shake Roofing.
- The Latest Building Materials and Green Wares
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/7/2009)
- Follansbee TCS II Surpasses 26,750 Hours of Salt Spray Testing
- ebuild (4/15/2009)
- Follansbee Metal Roofing Provides Highest Level of Corrosion Resistance Available
UltraCool Standing-Seam Metal Roofing System- ebuild (3/17/2009)
- The UltraCool standing-seam metal roofing system combines integrated photovoltaics, solar hot water heating, and rainwater harvesting. The SunNet solar standing-seam roof features 1/4-inch-thick laminate solar collectors. Mounted under the roof is a solar thermal system that draws heat from the roof and transfers it to the hot-water system. Finally, three rainwater harvesting systems capture 225, 400, and 1,700 gallons of water for non-potable use; integrated LeafGuard and Gutter Tunnel leaf protection help keep debris out of the rainwater containment tanks.
- DaVinci Roofscapes Introduces New Bellaforte Roofing Tiles at 2009 International Roofing Expo
- (1/9/2009)
- DaVinci Roofscapes will introduce the new Bellaforte slate product line at the 2009 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas on February 3 - 5, 2009 in booth #1457. The new synthetic tiles incorporate several patented features, are interlocking, overlapping and self-locating, and will be available in a 12-inch profile. The patented Bellaforte roofing tiles use a third less material than traditional synthetic and natural slate shingles. They simplify installation and lower the overall cost for roofing contractors and homeowners. Demonstrations will take place in the DaVinci booth showcasing the simplicity of installation of the new Bellaforte roofing tiles.
- Cedar Shake Roofing
- REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (12/4/2008)
- The maker's InSpire product line now includes composite Cedar Shake Roofing. Using a manufacturing process that incorporates molds cast from real hand-split cedar, the recyclable resin-and-limestone composite shakes feature rich detail, minus the rotting, warping, cracking, and bowing associated with natural wood. The material is also designed to protect, featuring a Class A fire rating, Class 4 hail rating, and 110-mph wind uplift rating. 800.971.4148.
- Satin Metal Roofing
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- TCS Satin metal roofing uses a stainless steel substrate that is plated with a corrosion-resistant alloy and micro-embossed with a pattern resembling the soft satin patina of pure zinc plate to reduce light reflection, the maker says. Producing a similar patina on the alloy would traditionally take months, according to the manufacturer. 800-624-6906.
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