Solar Attic Fans available in 6, 12, & 20 watt roof mount models as well as a 12 watt gable mount can circulate and exhaust air in the attic space, keeping it cooler in the warmer months and preventing moisture build up in the winter months.

Once in a while a company comes along that sets a new level in the industry. Black Rhino (Bold, Inc.) is certainly one of these companies.

Tri-Built has announced a new Torch for roofing and many other uses requiring heating and drying. Goss Manufacturing, a Glenshaw, Pa. company, is making the new torch with a launch date scheduled the end of March.

One of the highest maintenance items in roofing is the boot. Boots are used at the base of plumbing vents and seals the pipe.

Last year, I began offering a product for sale from JKN Enterprises. They developed a lightweight, pneumatic tool for the removal of shingles, fasteners and built-up (as well as flooring material).

One new item that is really gaining a lot of attention is the new Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer.

 Come check out the May 2012 issue of Roofing Contractor Magazine!