Silicone coating fills cracks
MuleHide has made available its SL Base silicone surface-level coating.
Primarily designed for use on gravel built-up roof systems, the coating reportedly is free-flowing and can migrate to low parts of a roof to fill cracks and crevices. It also can be used on granulized polymer-modified bitumen roofs and concrete roofs.
SL Base is available in 5-gallon pails.
Underlayment resists extreme weather
APOC® has made available TUFF-GRIP,™ a synthetic roof underlayment.
Features of the 48-inch-wide underlayment include protection against wind-driven rain and moisture infiltration; a high-traction surface; synthetic construction that reportedly resists punctures, tears and stretching; flexibility in extreme conditions from -40 F to 240 F; and ultraviolet resistance.
Stapler is durable
SENCO has launched a 1 ½-inch cap stapler for professionals who install house wrap, roofing felt and foam board insulation.
The stapler’s top-load cap magazine with a spring-loaded door keeps caps secure and protected from the elements, and wear guards protect the tool body from abrasive surfaces and improve durability.
Other features include a cap bypass switch that allows users to drive staples without caps; a dual-mode trigger for switching between contact and sequential firing modes; a tool-free depth adjustment for users to change depth of drive; an ergonomic, over-molded grip to reduce fatigue and increase control; and a 360-degree adjustable exhaust to direct air away from the user and work surface.
The stapler drives 18-gauge,⅜-inch crown and ⅝- to ¹¹⁄₁₂-inch staples with plastic caps.
Air and vapor barrier serves as temporary roof
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. has introduced PolyVap SA S, an air and vapor barrier engineered for commercial low-slope roofing applications and ideal for use on gypsum, oriented strand board, plywood, steel and thermal boards.
With the ability to serve as a temporary roof up to 180 days, the barrier is impermeable to air, moisture and water and is self-adhering to prevent wind uplift. It also reportedly can be applied directly to metal decks without primer.
Shingles feature updated colors
IKO has introduced two new shingle colors designed specifically for California requirements: Shoreline Grey in the Cambridge® Cool Colors Plus™ line and Harbor Black in the Dynasty® Cool Colors Plus™ line.
As part of the Dynasty Cool Colors Plus line, Harbor Black also features ArmourZone® technology for strong nail hold and wind resistance up to 130 mph.
