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Natural slate systems bring performance and style
By The Coffee Shops™. Lightweight slate technology is helping architects and contractors expand the possibilities of natural slate applications. Natural slate has long been associated with historic architecture and traditional craftsmanship, but the Hemsley House project showcases what the material can look like in modern residential design. Featured by CUPA ...
Polyglass adds seven products to its portfolio of roofing solutions qualified for use in IBHS’ FORTIFIED Roof™ Systems
The program was designed to promote best-in-class construction practices that go above and beyond local code requirements to better protect communities all over the country. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing and building envelope solutions, is proud to announce the addition of seven new products qualified for use ...
Why seeing it in action matters: Making smarter decisions with a demo
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Turning technology promises into confident business decisions. There’s no shortage of technology promising to help contractors work faster while reducing costs and improving accuracy. But when a new solution comes to your attention, it raises an important question: how do you really know if it will ...
Celebrating 65 years in business
By Jesse Sanchez. From wrapping underground pipes to waterproofing the building envelope, MFM has accomplished a lot in 65 years! MFM Building Products is preparing to celebrate 65 years in business during the same year as America’s 250th anniversary. The milestone offers MFM Building Products an opportunity to reflect on ...
Delivering more than durability
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Elevate combines sustainability and performance with their SBS systems featuring 3M™ Smog-Reducing Granules. Around the world, smog and air pollution are increasingly becoming major health issues. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that “the combined effects of ambient air pollution and household air pollution is ...
Butyl protection built for tough roofs
By Jesse Sanchez. Palisade® Butyl-HT PLUS is engineered to help protect vulnerable roof areas from leaks, moisture and extreme temperatures. Roof performance depends on more than the visible roofing material. Many common failures begin at fasteners, seams, transitions and edges, where water can find its way through small openings and ...
Back to black: Meeting homeowner demand with black metal roofs
By The Coffee Shops™. Contractors can capitalize on growing interest in black metal roofing by offering solutions that balance style and protection. In the article “Why black metal roofing is the top color trend in residential roofing,” Trevor Underwood of DECRA Metal Roofing explores why black metal roofing has become ...
LoadRunner takes aim at jobsite cleanup
By Jesse Sanchez. The Catch-All’s new debris-loading system is designed to help contractors move tear-off waste more safely and efficiently. For roofing crews, some of the hardest work on a job does not happen on the roof. It happens on the ground, where crew members are moving debris, managing wheelbarrows ...
The rise of siding visualizers
By The Coffee Shops™. Advanced siding visualizers like Renoworks Pro help simplify product selection and improve customer engagement. A recent article, “Top 5 Siding Visualizers That Actually Work in 2026,” by Miguel Jacinto, examines how digital visualization technology is helping homeowners, contractors and manufacturers make more confident exterior renovation decisions. ...
Smarter HVAC engineering for healthier buildings
By Emma Peterson. How fan array retrofits support comfort, safety and HVAC system longevity. The quality of the air we breathe is vital to our health, comfort and overall quality of life. Frank Shadpour, the principal instructor for the HVAC Systems Design and Control Program at UC San Diego Division ...
