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  • CoolStar RoofingCertainTeed CoolStar Roofing Products Help Reduce Energy Costs and Keep Buildings Cooler
  • ebuild (11/8/2007)
  • A roof is a building's first line of defense in controlling energy consumption, thanks to innovations like CertainTeed Corporation's CoolStar reflectant surface for low-slope roofing. The energy-wise CoolStar technology was initially unveiled last fall on CertainTeed's Flintglas Cap Sheet. Now CertainTeed is pleased to announce an expanded line of 14 low-slope roofing granulated cap sheet membranes featuring CoolStar-coated surfaces.
  • Slate Roofing
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Three new blends of slate have been introduced: Manor combines grays, greens, and purples; Imperial blends rare colors; and Vermont Splendor features grays and greens. 518.642.2530.
  • Mission Clay Roofing Tiles
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Traditional two-piece pan and cover Mission clay tiles come in a range of Mediterranean color blends and are suitable for use anywhere in North America. The line weighs 700 pounds per square and has 280 pieces of tile per square. 888.678.6866.
  • Brilliance Solar Energy System
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • The new wireless meter for the Brilliance solar energy system allows homeowners to see how much energy they consume and how much their system produces. Ranging in size from 1 to 10 kW of power, the Brilliance system features roof-integrated modules or solar modules. 866.750.3150.
  • Northern Roof TilesFrontier Clay Roofing Tiles
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • With slab shingles measuring 14 1/2 inches by 7 1/4 inches with a 6 1/4-inch exposure, the Frontier clay roofing tile collection is installed directly to the deck. The surface texture, butt treatment, and coloration are applied by hand, making each tile different. 888-678-6866.
  • Villa Roofing Tile
  • BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • The Villa Tile, a barrel-profile roof tile, is made of steel but coated with stone to resemble the look of Old World Italian tile, the maker says. It can be installed directly to the roof deck as well as over battens. The lightweight, interlocking tiles, which come in five colors, won't crack, burn, curl, split, or rot. 877-463-3272.
  • DrySnap Vinyl Ceiling Panels
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Turn previously unusable areas under existing decks into covered outdoor living or storage spaces with DrySnap. Vinyl ceiling panels comprise the below-deck, flush-mount ceiling drain system, directing runoff away from the space. The five-component system easily snaps together. Specially designed brackets eliminate problems with inconsistent joist spacing. Suitable with any of the maker's decking products. 800.426.8430.
  • DECRA Celebrates Fifty Years of SuccessDECRA Celebrates Fifty Years of Success
  • ebuild (11/6/2007)
  • In 1957, DECRA began with the introduction of DECRA Tile. Today, with four additional profiles, and a variety of colors, DECRA products offer a solution to many roofing challenges. In 1970, the product was introduced into North America as a lightweight, non-combustible alternative to replace or re-roof over wood shake or asphalt shingles. Now half a century later, DECRA products have a long-standing reputation for performance, longevity, and versatility.
  • Roofing
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (11/1/2007)
  • The LiveRoof pre-vegetated modular green roof system works on flat roofs and pitch roofs up to a 2/12 slope. Modules are made from recycled polypropylene.

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