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Ths article is reprinted from the November 1997 issue of Roofer magazine.

What's New in Shingles

Algae and other microscopic growths on the roofs are an age-old problem, but the solution is on the mind of both roofing contractors and homeowners.

The insurance industry identifies roofing as the primary contributor to disaster-related insured losses.

Two manufacturers give their perspective on the latest developments in the market.

Although the modular system has the same benefits as the traditional system, the entire garden is self-contained within a complete module.

Eternabond offers several commercial roof restoration and repair tapes.

The building dates back to World War II when the Sperry Corp. used it to manufacture airplane instruments. The reason for the dead slope and high parapets was to contain up to 20 inches of water so that this critical war factory would appear from above to be a fish hatchery.

Although the roofing options can vary drastically in color, texture, shape and size, one thing remains the same: The roof needs to be installed correctly.

Another closely watched application for premium underlayments is in metal roofing, for both commercial and residential buildings, where the number of successful applications is growing daily.