Products & Services
The Brand Contractors Have Trusted for More than 30 Years: DuPont Now on the Roof
When DuPont invented the building wrap category nearly 40 years ago, it was just the beginning. With an unwavering focus on the future, DuPont continues to be a leader in the industry by advancing building science and delivering innovative building envelope solutions to the industry. With the launch of their Tyvek® ...
The Solution to Mold and Mildew Growth: Roof Saver
Avoid mold and mildew growth by ventilating the attic. A balanced system of soffit vents beneath the eaves and a continuous ridge vent allows overheated and moisture laden air out and fresh air in to avoid mold and mildew. Relief of excess heat makes homes more comfortable and saves on cooling ...
Karen Cates - PHD, Author
Karen Cates has been a consultant to the roofing industry for nearly 25 years. She is a founding faculty member of the National Roofing Contractors Association’s Future Executive Institute (FEI) where she focuses on leadership and people management. After nearly 26 years on the faculty at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School ...
Tell Me More, SOPREMA® COLPHENE® LM BARR
COLPHENE LM BARR Frequently Asked Questions: By now you’ve probably heard about Soprema’s new COLPHENE LM BARR products. This product line offers one component, liquid applied moisture curing elastomeric waterproofing membranes. With a variety of advantages, COLPHENE LM BARR can be the solution for a variety of projects. We have composed ...
It’s 2018, Why are We Still Relying on Tarps for Catastrophic Weather?
2017 was the most expensive year on record for disasters, thanks to the combination of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the devastating western wildfires. Catastrophic weather events are becoming increasingly frequent in the U.S. and around the world, with consequent soaring economic and social costs. The 2017 disasters caused $306 billion ...
DuPont™ Roof Protector™ Synthetic Underlayment
From the trusted name in total building envelope solutions comes DuPont™ Roof Protector™, a tear-resistant engineered synthetic roofing underlayment that lays flat and stays flat for easier installation and better coverage per roll. DuPont™ Roof Protector™ preserves the roof deck during installation, and with a high strength to weight ratio provides ...
DECRA Roof Credited with Saving Home After Attic Caught Fire
30 years after it was first installed, a DECRA roof has saved the lives of a family after their house caught fire in Burbank, California. Burbank firefighters were called to the fire early in the morning on February 20, after light smoke was reported coming from the attic of the two-story ...
Delivering the Best Service and Support Solidifies Long-term Customer Relationships with Hapco
Wimsatt Building Materials chose to carry Hapco, Inc. products not just because of how they perform in the field, but because of the company’s superior service and support. Michigan-based Wimsatt Building Materials is a distributor of Hapco building products and sells a lot of materials for low- and steep-slope roofing. Dave ...
Roofing Shingle Home Styles: The Craftsman Architecture
by Malarkey Roofing Products. Craftsman architecture influences the selection of roofing materials for a home The architecture of a home shapes its appearance from the inside out. Structurally, it frames the profile of the walls and roof. Then cladding and roofing shingles fill out the home’s exterior. Architecture also greatly influences the selection ...
Your Customers will Thank You for Using Stormseal for a Damaged Roof
Stormseal is a lightweight but strong polyethylene film that heat-shrinks to cover a damaged roof or wall, providing superior, lasting weather protection. Stormseal is safer, easier, faster and cheaper to install than tarpaulins for a damaged roof. Unlike tarps, Stormseal stays put until permanent repairs are made, providing peace of mind ...
