Aluminum available in thicker sheets
ATAS International Inc. has expanded its offerings of prepainted aluminum flat sheets and coils to include thicknesses up to .118 of an inch.
Varying thickness availability addresses market demand for heavier-gauge, prefabricated metal materials. Available thicknesses now range from .032 of an inch up to .118 of an inch.
Snow guards are compact
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards has released its new CrossGard II Snow Fence, a two-pipe, fence-style snow-retention system for shingle-type roofs.
Available in an aluminum mill or powder-coat finish, the system reportedly is compact and only requires three screws per upright bracket.
Drawer system is durable
Weather Guard has released a redesigned PACK RAT steel drawer system to replace plastic systems. Ideal for use in vans or trucks, the drawer system locks to keep contents in place during transport.
The PACK RAT system features one-key locking to simplify access, adjustable dividers to configure storage and full-extension drawers for easy access to tools. The drawers reportedly can bear up to 425 pounds with a 2,000-pound top-load bearing.
Shakes available in new colors
Westlake Royal Building Products™ has launched two new shake colors—Timber Black and Blonde Cedar—under its DaVinci® Roofscapes brand. Timber Black features deep grays and blacks, and Blonde Cedar features distinct grain patterns to replicate sun-kissed cedar.
Both colors are available in Select Shake, Single-Width Shake and Multi-Width Shake and reportedly have a Class A fire rating, Class 4 impact rating and a 110-mph straight-line wind rating.
Roof boards require fewer fasteners
Georgia-Pacific Building Products has released DensDeck®ProFast® Prime Roof Board, a lightweight solution designed to reduce fastener use by 30-50%.
The 3/8-inch-thick fiberglass-mat-reinforced gypsum cover board reportedly is 20% lighter than DensDeck Prime.
Work boots designed for comfort
Georgia Boot has launched a new DuraBlend Edge 6" BOA® Alloy Toe Work Boot.
The boot features full-grain leather upper stands; a BOA Fit System for comfort; an AMP insole and DuraBlend Midsole for extra cushioning; a heat-, chemical-, abrasion- and slip-resistant Carbo-Tec rubber outsole; and an ergonomic alloy safety toe that meets ASTM International standards.
