Saturday, January 28, 2012

Opinions Vary on Causes and Cures for Ice Dams, Leaky Roofs

Opinions Vary on Causes and Cures for Ice Dams, Leaky Roofs

Residential Mod Bit

Big D Roofing Adopts New Modified Bitumen Product for Extra
Protection in Residential Roofing (Valley Flash)

This feature story explains the use of the Tarco's ValleyFlash membrane in residential roofing applications by Larry Portman of Big D Roofing. A PDF of the story is presented here courtesy of Western Roofing Magazine.

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The Membrane Beneath the Metal: Understanding Premium Underlayments

Presented here as a PDF courtesy of Roofing Contractor Magazine, this feature story describes the benefits of premium, self-adhering underlayments when used with metal roofing applications.
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Installing Self-Adhering, Mineral-surface Cap Sheet as a Primary Roof

Feature article by Steve Ratcliff, reprinted courtesy of Roofing Contractor magazine. It reviews typical specifications over various types of decks and describes step-by-step installation of this primary roofing system. Homeowners and roofing contractors enjoy the best of both worlds with modified-bitumen products for both residential and commercial roofs. The benefits of this low-cost and easy to install roofing system are indisputable. 

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How to Win the Waiting Game: Underlayments protect while shortages loom

This feature story from Florida Forum magazine addresses the roofing contractor's frustration in waiting for project materials - especially tiles. Tarco's LeakBarrier Fast90 protects homes during the long delays in deliveries in the aftermath of severe hurricane seasons. Fast90™ is an underlayment with exposure limits as long as nine months.

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