Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Green Span Profiles Receives Uplift Resistance Approval for Metal Roofing Panels


Green Span Profiles has received UL 580 Class 90 Approval for wind uplift for its Ridge Line insulated metal roofing panel.
UL 580 is the Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies. Roof assemblies are tested for their ability to resist both external and internal pressures associated with high velocity winds.
RidgeLine is a patented 2-3/8-inch tall mechanically seamed roofing panel covering 42 inches, with thickness options of 2.5, 3, 4, 5 and 6 inches. The core is a continuously poured-in-place, polyisocyanurate insulating foam. Exterior and interior metal panels are available in 26-, 24- and 22-gauge Galvalume steel. Exterior finish is standard gloss PVDF coating. RidgeLine panels can be used on slopes as low as 1/2:12 and are available in standard lengths measuring 12 to 53 feet, with custom lengths available on demand. Green Span Profile’s UL construction number is 698.
“This is great news for Green Span Profiles, our installers and their customers,” says Justin Beall from , Sales Manager from Alpha Roofing Colorado . “By meeting UL 580 Class 90, Ridge Line meets the standards of the International Building Code for installation in high velocity wind areas. UL certification adds another level of scrutiny to our manufacturing process. Underwriter’s Laboratories requires independent, quarterly QC audits to maintain certification.”
Attributes of RidgeLine:
· Single component installation
· Slides together; no rolling or lifting to engage the sidelap
· Continuous weathertight seal at the sidelap means no interruptions at the clips
· Factory-applied sealant in the batten cap
· Bi-directional mechanical seaming equipment
· Proprietary shoulder fastener, co-developed with Atlas Bolt & Screw, to prevent over-driving
· Nominal R-8 per inch of insulation thickness; R-20 for 2.5-inch panel

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

National Roofing Week




June 5-11, 2016

Click here to view a video outlining the activities leading up to and during National Roofing Week.

Organized by NRCA, National Roofing Week takes place each summer. Its mission is to increase awareness across the U.S. about the significance of roofs to every home and business and share the good deeds of the industry. National Roofing Week also promotes the importance of hiring a professional roofing contractor and making informed decisions about maintaining or replacing any roof system.

The roof is one of the most important components of a home or business' structure, yet it is often taken for granted until it falls into disrepair. NRCA encourages members to participate in National Roofing Week by engaging in their communities and informing the public about the essential role roofs and professional roofing contractors play in every community.

In celebration of National Roofing Week, NRCA hosts an annual Children's Art Contestsponsored by A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply. NRCA members and their employees can participate by having their children, grandchildren, step-children, nieces and nephews enter artwork in the contest.

In addition, NRCA members and staff members celebrate National Roofing Week through contributions to charitable organizations in their communities. Members throughout the U.S. are encouraged to share their stories of charitable giving with NRCA, who will promote their efforts through social media, NRCA's Roof Scoop blog and Professional Roofing magazine.

NRCA also will be hosting a social media campaign to highlight our members and their contributions to the roofing industry. Members are encouraged to share photos that will focus on a different theme each day during National Roofing Week, tag NRCA and use the hashtag #nationalroofingweek.

Sunday, June 5—National Roofing Week Kickoff

Monday, June 6—Share your charitable projects

Tuesday, June 7—Salute your crew and staff

Wednesday, June 8—Share how you train your workers

Thursday, June 9—Share your signature projects

Friday, June 10—Show how you celebrated National Roofing Week. Winners of NRCA's Children's Art Contest will also be announced.

Saturday, June 11—National Roofing Week wrap up. In early spring, all NRCA members will receive their social media cards, which will read "Proud to Be an NRCA Member" in the mail. Place this card in all the photos you take and submit for our social media campaign. Members also may download a color PDF of the card from the Members Only section by clicking here

Monday, August 1, 2016

Round versus square. Sharp lines versus curves. The human brain processes each of these differently, according to a Harvard Medical School study led by Moshe Bar and Maital Neta. In their study with round and square objects, they found that most people prefer rounded objects and shapes to sharp-angled ones. Over the past 25 years, Solatube International has been catering to this majority with its round diffusers. But what about those who prefer sharper lines?
Solatube introduces a square diffuser for residential Solatube Daylighting Systems.
The patented Spectralight Infinity transition box takes the round tube into the square hole at the ceiling. The square diffusers are available in both the Solatube 160 DS (10-inch model) and Solatube 290 DS (14-inch model) and are available in OptiView or Just Frost styles.
Solatube International Inc. invented TDDs (also known as tubular skylights), which harvest and distribute daylight in homes and commercial buildings. Solatube Daylighting Systems are installed as part of energy-saving and sustainability efforts in residential and commercial spaces in over 122 countries.
Using patented technology, a Solatube Daylighting System harvests daylight at the rooftop, transfers it down a reflective tube (which bends up to 90 degrees and can be up to 70 feet or more long) and distributes it evenly into an interior space through a diffuser at the ceiling.
Round versus square. Sharp lines versus curves. The human brain processes each of these differently, according to a Harvard Medical School study led by Moshe Bar and Maital Neta. In their study with round and square objects, they found that most people prefer rounded objects and shapes to sharp-angled ones. Over the past 25 years, Solatube International has been catering to this majority with its round diffusers. But what about those who prefer sharper lines?
Solatube introduces a square diffuser for residential Solatube Daylighting Systems.
The patented Spectralight Infinity transition box takes the round tube into the square hole at the ceiling. The square diffusers are available in both the Solatube 160 DS (10-inch model) and Solatube 290 DS (14-inch model) and are available in OptiView or Just Frost styles.
Solatube International Inc. invented TDDs (also known as tubular skylights), which harvest and distribute daylight in homes and commercial buildings. Solatube Daylighting Systems are installed as part of energy-saving and sustainability efforts in residential and commercial spaces in over 122 countries.
Using patented technology, a Solatube Daylighting System harvests daylight at the rooftop, transfers it down a reflective tube (which bends up to 90 degrees and can be up to 70 feet or more long) and distributes it evenly into an interior space through a diffuser at the ceiling.