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Roofing Products

Product Focus: Storm Prep

It's going to be a 'wild' summer; get ahead of the damage

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The damage to roofs from hail, wind and the torrent of summer storms perennially battering North America from June through September is costly. See the latest product innovations to mitigate damage in RC's 2023 Storm Prep roundup. 

June 5, 2023

Stormseal Protective Film

Stormseal

Stormseal is touted as a "game-changing storm response solution that provides a robust protection to homes and buildings until permanent repairs can be made." It is a strong polyethylene film that heat-shrinks to cover a damaged structure and stays put for up to 12 months; it protects the home or building from future storms, high winds and hail. When Stormseal is installed on a damaged roof or wall, the heat application shrinks the film tightly to the structure, enhancing its strength and ensuring a perfect fit without damaging any underlying materials.
For more information, visit www.stormseal.com.


DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board

DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board

Georgia-Pacific

From Georgia-Pacific comes DensDeck® StormX™ Prime Roof Board, the first high-performance gypsum roof coverboard designed to help prepare commercial rooftops to deter penetrations under the threats of impact and puncture caused by very severe hail conditions. The product, classified for use in approved assemblies meeting FM Global’s Very Severe Hail Standard set in 2019, is available nationwide. DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board is the perfect solution for structures within the Very Severe Hail zone; proprietary engineering enables DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board to prepare a roof to adapt to severe weather events and to recover from them.
For more information, visit www.buildgp.com.


Checklist for Storm-Damaged Roof Replacement

Property, Wood, Font, Building Checklist for Storm-Damaged Roof Replacement

Air Vent Inc.

The following checklist is offered to help roofing contractors and homeowners working with insurance companies during a storm-damaged roof replacement claim. Use it to help facilitate payment by insurance companies to bring attic ventilation up to improved, current code standards. A direct link to the portal on airvent.com is at the very bottom.

  • Reference the insurance policy
  • Reference the building code
  • Reference the shingle warranty
  • Reference ARMA
  • Avoid a sub-par new roof
  • The Engineered Wood Association recommends proper attic ventilation
  • Calculate the amount of attic ventilation in place

For more information visit airvent.com.


Class 4 Shingles

Class 4 Shingles: StormMaster® Shake and Pinnacle® Impact

Atlas Roofing Corporation

Atlas Roofing’s premium impact-resistant shingle, StormMaster® Shake, can withstand winds up to 150 mph and is ranked number one for hail resistance by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. Atlas’ newest Class 4 shingle, Pinnacle® Impact, is made for winds up to 130 mph and features innovative 3M™ Smog-Reducing Granules that transform smog into water-soluble ions, helping to improve air quality. In addition to providing superior protection against damaging hail, both shingles are made with 3M Scotchgard™ Protector, which prevents ugly black streaks caused by algae, resulting in beautiful curb appeal that lasts.
For more information, visit atlasroofing.com.


Timberline UHDZ shingles

Timberline® Ultra HDZ™ Shingles

GAF

GAF recently announced its new Timberline UHDZ shingles. In addition to GAF’s Dual Shadow Line, which creates beautiful sunset shadows all day, all Timberline UHDZ shingles now include features seen in America’s top-selling shingle, Timberline HDZ, like the innovative LayerLock®technology and StrikeZone nailing area. Timberline UHDZ shingles are also eligible for the 15-year WindProven Limited Wind Warranty with No Maximum Wind Speed Limitation when installed with the required combination of four qualifying GAF accessories*. Timberline UHDZ shingles also have 10% more time-release algae-fighting technology than GAF’s best-selling shingles for increased algae-fighting power. They are covered by GAF’s new 30-Year StainGuard Plus PRO Algae Protection Limited Warranty**.

*15-year WindProven™ limited wind warranty on GAF Shingles with LayerLock™ Technology requires the use of GAF Starter Strips, Roof Deck Protection, Ridge Cap Shingles, and Leak Barrier or Attic Ventilation. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. For installations not eligible for the WindProven limited wind warranty, see GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.

**30-year StainGuard Plus PRO™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration is available only on products sold in packages bearing the StainGuard Plus PRO™ logo. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
For more information, visit www.gaf.com/UHDZ.


Landmark® ClimateFlex®

Landmark® ClimateFlex®

CertainTeed

Landmark ClimateFlex combines the beauty and dimensionality of wood shake roofing with the durable performance of polymer-modified asphalt for long-lasting toughness. This high-quality designer shingle offers surface granule adhesion, all-weather performance and enhanced resistance to damaging hail with an industry-leading Class 4 rating. Manufactured to the highest roofing quality standards and backed by the SureStart™ warranty, ClimateFlex features CertaSeal® fast-activating modified asphalt sealant, protecting roofs from wind uplift and shingle blow-off. When used with CertainTeed’s Integrity Roof System® of underlayments, shingles, accessory products and ventilation, the ClimateFlex shingle provides optimum performance, no matter how bad the weather conditions are.
For more information, visit certainteed.com.

TG3000i Generator

TG3000i Generator

Tomahawk (via Big Rock Supply)

You do not want to wait for public utilities to turn back on in an emergency. Natural disasters and power interruptions are reasons alone for owning a TG3000i backup generator. When the lights go out, have peace of mind that the Tomahawk TG3000i Portable Generator will keep your home powered. Each unit has an easy fueling system, low oil sensor, voltage regulation, two 120-volt plugs, and one 120-volt twist lock outlet, all standard equipment. This generator is perfect for home backup during emergencies and natural disasters and is also a job site workhorse for contractors.
For more information, visit bigrocksupply.com.

TruDefinition Duration FLEX

TruDefinition Duration FLEX

Owens Corning

TruDefinition Duration FLEX is the only shingle that combines SBS polymer-modified asphalt's resilience with the outstanding hold of SureNail Technology. This unique pairing of flexibility and grip enables your roof to help withstand the elements, including up to 130 mph wind resistance*, storm debris, icy winter cold and scorching summer heat. TruDefinition Duration STORM® impact-resistant shingles feature patented WeatherGuard® Technology. The integrated polymeric backing material of the WeatherGuard Technology allows Duration STORM® shingles to meet one of the industry's highest ratings for impact resistance, UL 2218, Class 4.

*See warranty for complete details, limitations, and requirements.
For more information, visit owenscorning.com.

KEYWORDS: Air Vent Inc asphalt shingles Atlas Roofing Corporation CertainTeed commercial roofing contractor GAF Georgia-Pacific hail damage jobsite safety Owens Corning Residential Roofing Contractor resiliency roof boards roofing equipment storm preparation WernerCo

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