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Articles Tagged with ''fire resistance''

How to Maximize Relief Efforts in a Crisis
Giving Back

VIDEO: How to Maximize Relief Efforts in a Crisis

Antis Roofing and Waterproofing explains how they’re collaborating with businesses and agencies to lend a hand during the L.A. wildfires
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
January 16, 2025
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Learn how your business can join forces with other companies and agencies to lend a hand in a crisis from the leaders at Antis Roofing and Waterproofing.


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The L.A. wildfires in January 2025 underscore the need for advanced roofing technology to combat the treats posed by living in the Wildland-Urban Interface.
L.A. County Wildfires

Roofing’s Role in Adapting to Year-Round Wildfire Threats

Advances in roofing system materials could play a critical role in protecting homes within an expanding Wildland-Urban Interface
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 13, 2025
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The wildfires in Los Angeles County, Calif., underscore the rising year-round risks of an expansive Wildland-Urban interface, making fire-resistant roofing underlayments essential for protecting homes from embers and intense heat.


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Roofing Products

ICL Unveils Breakthrough in Flame Retardant Technology

VeriQuel R100 used by four leading U.S. commercial roofing companies
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 16, 2024
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Four of the leading U.S. commercial roofing companies have launched products with VeriQuel R100, with another six companies in the U.S. and Europe currently in the product development phase.


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The Towering Inferno

VIDEO: Massive Roof Fire Breaks Out at Luxury Manhattan High-Rise

The Set, a 44-story building in the Hudson Yards neighborhood of Manhattan caused no injuries; the investigation is ongoing
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 21, 2024
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A fire at The Set, a 44-story luxury high-rise in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards neighborhood, brought 80 firefighters to fight the blaze; no injuries were reported in NYC's largest private project.


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Products

Brava Roof Tile Products Approved to Create Fire-Safe Homes

Certification is crucial for homes in wildfire-prone areas
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 4, 2024
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Brava Roof Tile's three product lines, Slate, Cedar Shake, and Spanish Barrel, comply for use as Class A or Class C roof assemblies, offering fire protection to homes in wildfire-prone areas.


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Ultra HT received a UL Listing as a Class A fire-resistant barrier
Product News

MFM Building Products’ Underlayment Earns UL Class A Fire Rating

Company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal product is UL-certified in time for fire season
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 9, 2024
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MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment recently earned a UL Class A Fire Rating, enhancing its reputation as a top choice for steep-slope roofing projects.


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Casa Taco in Sea Isle City, N.J., was gutted by flames that destroyed the restaurant’s roof.
New Jersey Dispatch

Fire Guts Roof of Iconic Jersey Shore Restaurant

Casa Taco, in the South Shore community of Sea Isle City, is ravaged by flames; roof subsequently collapses
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 22, 2024
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A fire devastated the iconic Casa Taco in Sea Isle City, N.J., causing its roof to collapse; Sea Isle City is at the southern end of the Jersey Shore.


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Safety

Fire Erupts at California Roofing Supplier Warehouse

Firefighters had to request a boost to water pressure to fight three-alarm blaze
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 27, 2024
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Firefighters took on a three-alarm fire in West Oakland, Calif., for two hours as roofing materials burned inside the warehouse, causing the metal roof to collapse.


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A house fire in Westbrook, Conn., required engines from three towns to bring under control. A firefighter fell through the roof. Two occupants were treated for minor injuries. (Photo of the burned roof.)
Connecticut Dispatch

Firefighter Falls Through Roof, 2 Injured, in House Fire

Early morning weekend blaze in Westbrook, Conn., injures residents; firefighter walks away unscathed after falling through roof
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 20, 2024
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An early morning fire in Westbrook, Conn., on Sunday injured two residents and saw a firefighter fall through the roof. 


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A picture of A Plus Roofing in Cape Coral, Fla. engulfed in flames after a fire ripped through the warehouse and a nearby church.
Florida Dispatch

Roof Contractor, Neighboring Church Gutted by Fire in Fla.

Investigation underway to determine cause of fire at A Plus Roofing and church in Cape Coral
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 2, 2024
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A massive fire engulfed A Plus Roofing and Calvary Connection Ministries in Cape Coral, Fla., with 40-50 firefighters battling the blaze; no injuries were reported. 


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