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Composite Tile and Slate- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
- At 1/3 of the weight of the materials they replace, composite tile and composite slate are designed to match the appearance of traditional tile and slate roofing, the maker says. Both products contain 58 percent recycled content and can be installed on existing homes and buildings without structural roof modifications. Tile is available in six colors, and slate is offered in five shades and two patterns. 800-438-2920.
Craftsman One-Course Cedar Shingle Panels- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
- Craftsman One-Course cedar shingle panels are now available with Rain Screen technology that protects against moisture. According to the firm, specially placed grooves on the back of the panel allow rain, condensation, and air to flow horizontally and vertically, channeling moisture away from the wall and down to the ground. The panels exceed 98 percent drainage efficiency, the manufacturer says. The one-course panels include a full plywood back, 3/8-inch shingle butt, and overlocking end joints.
Soleil Composite Copper Flashing- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
- Soleil composite copper flashing is produced using the manufacturer's Everlam technology, which combines copper with flexible aluminum to create a lightweight, affordable product that is easy to work with, according to the maker. Soleil products include door and window flashings, sheet stock, roof valleys, and roof drip edges. Gutter products will be available in mid-2008.
Exterior Products Review- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/23/2008)
- There is a house in Omaha, Neb., that is unlike any other in the state--perhaps the country. Built under HUD's Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), this "Concept Home" is loaded with 60 of the best technologies and products home building has to offer and is seen as a model for the future of home construction. The roof the agency chose to use on the house is made from metal.
- Metal Roofing Products
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
- The manufacturer offers a wide variety of metal roofing products that includes standing-seam or corrugated panels, tiles, and shingles. Weather-resistant, lightweight, and strong, the products come in different gauges and in a wide range of standard and "trend" colors. 800-468-1441.
Stone-Coated-Steel Roofing- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
- The stone-coated-steel roofing systems use aluminum-zinc-alloy-coated steel, covered with 3M ceramic-coated stone granules, and are sealed with a polymer coating. Styles include tile, villa tile, shake, and shingle. Different colors and color blends are available to complement various home exteriors. 877-463-3272.
Metal Roofing Material- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
- The manufacturer's metal-shake product lines have the appearance of wood with all the benefits of metal. The stone-coated product is weather resistant and low maintenance, lightweight—1.3 pounds per foot—and has a Class A fire rating, the company adds. Three lines are available in a variety of colors. 800-265-9357.
Terne II Metal Roofing- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
- KlassicKolors pre-painted Terne II metal roofing comes in a wide selection of colors that are designed to last, the company says. The tile's base sheet is coated with a zinc-tin alloy and then painted with solar-reflective coatings so the roofs offer energy-efficient properties. The company fabricates standing-seam and corrugated panels. 800-624-6906.
OMNI Series- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
- The Everlast II OMNI series features an enhanced primer that provides a thicker, more resistant raw material layer of defense against corrosion while promoting paint adherence, according to the maker. Panels are 38 inches wide and provide 36 inches of coverage. The major ribs are 9 inches apart and have two minor ribs in between them; a stiffener is added to all major ribs, making the panels stronger. 888-399-0059.
MetalWorks Cool Colors Shingles- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
- MetalWorks Cool Colors shingles promote energy efficiency with high solar reflectance that helps lower energy costs, according to the maker. They are available in a wide range of styles and colors, including StoneCrest slate in Vermont blue, Sierra slate grey, and Sequoia red; StoneCrest tile in Sierra slate grey and Vermont blue; and AstonWood in timber brown, Sequoia red, and canyon copper bronze. 800-641-4691.
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