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A rendering of Simpson Strong Tie Panel Tool Workspace technology

Roofing Supplier News

Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Automation Push at BCMC

New software and fabrication equipment target productivity and labor challenges

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 11, 2026

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New software and automated equipment will headline Simpson Strong-Tie’s presence at the 2026 Building Component Manufacturers Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

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5 Common Misconceptions about ES-1 Edge Metal

Why Proper Edge Metal Installation Matters More Than Ever

June 1, 2026

ES-1 compliance is about more than code requirements. Properly installed edge metal helps prevent costly perimeter failures caused by wind and water intrusion.

Navigating Single- and Two-Component Roof Tile Adhesives

Polyurethane foam has emerged as a fast, reliable, and high-performance alternative to mechanical fastening for clay tile and concrete roofing applications

Adrian Robledo

September 18, 2025

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Determining the right adhesive solution depends on understanding key differences between single-component and two-component options.

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Roofing Products

Innovative Roof Board Transforms Installs

DensDeck ProFast Prime gypsum-based roof board reduces material costs and installation time with lightweight efficiency

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 7, 2025

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Georgia-Pacific Building Products' DensDeck ProFast Prime gypsum-based roof board reduces material costs and installation time with lightweight efficiency.

Commercial Roofing

SPRI Announces Plans to Re-canvass FX-1 ANSI Standard

Standard measures the pullout resistance of roofing fasteners in field conditions

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 3, 2025

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SPRI is reviewing a standard that was developed for measuring the pullout resistance of roofing fasteners in field conditions and is seeking input from the industry.

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Georgia-Pacific Building Products Launches DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 20, 2025

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Georgia-Pacific's new lighter-weight solution is designed to create more efficiency in roofing installations by reducing the need for fasteners by 30%-50%.

Acquisition News

Triangle Fastener Corp. To Acquire Pro Fastening Systems

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 5, 2024

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Triangle Fastener Corporation acquired Pro Fastening Systems, expanding its U.S. footprint to 31 branches and adding specialized construction fasteners and waterproofing products.

TRUFAST’s new ‘Thermal-Grip TubeSeal’ Fastener (pictured).

New Product News

TRUFAST Introduces ‘Thermal-Grip TubeSeal’ Fastener

Latest innovation from TRUFAST’s TubeSeal line of self-sealing fasteners

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 24, 2024

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TRUFAST expanded its TubeSeal self-sealing fasteners with the Thermal-Grip TubeSeal, designed for insulation attachment over air barriers or WRBs; available in various lengths and pre-assembled options for all climates.

Ace Screws (pictured) are now being distributed by Essential Roofing Supply a New Jersey-based distributor.

Distributor News

Essential Roofing Supply Secures Distribution Partnership with Ace Screws

May 7, 2024

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Essential Roofing Supply LLC, a New Jersey distributor, partners with Ace Screws to offer premium roofing fasteners for challenging projects.

A picture of the Butyl Bottom Deck Mount by QuickBOLT.

Product News

QuickBOLT’s 'Butyl Bottom Deck Mount' Miami-Dade Approved

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 3, 2024

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QuickBOLT's Butyl Bottom Deck Mount earns Miami-Dade County, Fla. approval, meeting the county’s high standards for hurricane-zone building materials.