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The Impressive Durability of Composite Roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Learn why these contractors can’t stop raving about this long-lasting composite material. Contractors Scott Kim from WGM Contracting and Chad Janisch from the Shake Guys want other roofing companies to know all about the benefits of using composite roofing materials. Molded from actual slate and ...
ATAS Launches New Plate System
ATAS International has added Omawall PL with EVO™, a new aluminum plate system, which joins their ever-expanding concealed fastener wall panel product offering. Omawall PL with EVO™ is an architectural plate panel, manufactured in .10 thick aluminum, is a great choice for high-end applications and is made fully of non-combustible materials. ...
What is the Difference Between These Two Sealants?
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Titebond’s® WeatherMaster and DuraMaster are two of the brand’s top-performing sealants. Both are paintable, versatile and VOC-compliant, but other than that, what are their differences? These two sealants, they share one main commonality: high performance. While both products are excellent choices for siding, window and ...
Superior Metals Require the Right Tools
By EXCEPTIONAL® Metals. How to properly cut and prepare metal panels to ensure the buildings' long-term performance. Metal panels are key in manufacturing a building that is resilient and durable. While onsite cutting is a common part of the metal roof and wall panel installation process, improper onsite preparation ...
The Key to a High Level of Waterproofing
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Get a free sample of MFM’s ready-to-use Roof Deck Tape and start taking waterproofing the home to the next level. Often overlooked, sealing the seams on the substrate boards of steep-slope roofing projects is the key to waterproofing a roof. That is why several ...
Meet the Invisible Protective Film Revolutionizing Building Designs
By DuPont™ Tedlar®. DuPont™ Tedlar® has announced a new protective film that is perfect for laminating transparent or translucent structures that require a natural light, or applications where the substrate should be seen. The new DuPont™ Tedlar® TAP15BM3 transparent protective film provides decades of durable protection while being basically invisible. ...
The Hottest Portable Rollforming Machine Topics From the Last Year
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. We look back on New Tech Machinery’s most informative articles on portable rollforming machines and equipment. For New Tech Machinery, last year was one full of growth and exciting new adventures. They launched new products and even celebrated 30 years of being in business. Although ...
Ditch the Pitch Pan and Get a Curb System That Works
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Replace your old-fashioned metal pitch pans with these highly versatile,1-part polyether pourable sealants. The precast components in these E-Curb® penetration sealants will completely eliminate your need for pitch pans. Unlike traditional pitch pans, Chem Link’s adaptable E-Curb System can be installed in under 15 minutes ...
How is the Equipter RB4000 Different From the Average Hydraulic Dump Trailer?
By Equipter. Learn what sets the Equipter RB4000 apart from a standard hydraulic dump trailer. While it might seem more economical to rent a hydraulic dump trailer, the Equipter RB4000 can do so much more. Here, we outline the benefits of both trailer types and why you should consider the ...
Composites: Virgin Resins Versus Recycled Content
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Understand the differences between recycled and virgin resins and what it means for composite roofing tiles. If your household recycles things like milk jugs and water bottles, imagine them being reground and used in the roofing tiles you install. That’s what oftentimes defines recycled content in roofing. Recycled resins are ...
