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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.
- 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.
- Green Finds
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/3/2009)
The 2009 MVP Awards- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/27/2009)
- Each year, the editors of Building Products receive hundreds of new product announcements. But none capture our attention more than the annual collection of entries in the Most Valuable Product Awards. The slate is always packed with interesting wares designed to bring value to contractors while catching clients' eyes.
- Tiledek Membrane - The Ideal Solution to Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Under Exterior Tile Applications
- ebuild (7/7/2009)
- Duradek Ultra Tiledek is already quickly proving itself as one of the leading products for waterproof roofing and crack isolation membranes under exterior tile or slate. Duradek Ultra Tiledek is an outdoor anti-fracture roofing membrane designed for use under exterior tile decks and roofs. Virtually identical to Duradek Ultra, Tiledek is an approved roofing membrane with a fabric laminated to its topside. The tiles can then bonded securely to the fabric-covered membrane with thinset mortar.
- 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.
- Tiledek Membrane -- The Ideal Solution to Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Under Exterior Tile Applications
- ebuild (6/29/2009)
- Duradek Ultra Tiledek is already quickly proving itself as one of the leading products for waterproof roofing and crack isolation membranes under exterior tile or slate.
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