CertainTeed has launched its Solstice solar solution in the U.S. market. CertainTeed developed Solstice from a roofer’s perspective, offering solutions that complement a home’s aesthetic and durability to ensure it can weather years of changing seasons and challenging conditions. Solstice Shingle seamlessly integrates with any asphalt shingles, and can produce about as much energy as conventional, rack-mounted solar panels. CertainTeed states it has a category-leading hail impact rating and offers superior performance under diffused light and shade, leading to increased energy production throughout the course of the day. The shingle can be installed directly by a roofing contractor with the assistance from an electrician.

TAMKO Building Products' Titan XT has even more to offer contractors and property owners with a new Class 3 Impact Rating, classified by Underwriters Laboratories according to UL 2218 testing and certification. Shingles that hold the Class 3 Impact Rating may qualify for property owner insurance premium discounts. TAMKO states the rating is the latest feature the shingles offer in addition to its AnchorLock technology, UltraMAX Weathering layer, WindGUARD 160 mph warranty* and Rapid Fore Zone expanded nailing zone.

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Viking Products Group announced the addition of a new line of single-ply membranes. Called Stronghold, the product line is positioned as a thermoplastic single-ply membrane for roof replacements. The Stronghold product line of single-ply membranes offers a new set of options by Viking for contractors involved in full roof replacements. Available in polyvinyl chloride [PVC] and ketone ethylene ester [KEE] formulations. The company has highlighted its durability, chemical resistance, and light weight. The Stronghold line expands Viking’s existing range of repair and restoration products, including Leadax Armored Flashing, RepairBoss drains and repair coatings and mastics and StormBreaker restoration coatings.

Atlas Roofing Corporation has added Pinnacle® Impact to the Pinnacle family of products. This new product features advanced shingle technology and makes a statement with features including HP42® technology, Scotchgard™ Protector by 3M™, 3M Smog-reducing granule technology, and Class 4 Impact Rating. Pinnacle Impact shingles are manufactured with special polymers allowing it to meet a Class 4 impact rating, giving customers in hail markets access to an affordable option for addressing possible insurance discounts. The UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating is the highest rating for impact resistance in asphalt shingles.

The Catch-All company has introduced NAIL CATCH™ downspout filters, which help protect homeowners from nails and debris. The NAIL CATCH is a remarkably simple but effective next step in improving the roofing customer experience. Made from patented hydrophobic material, NAIL CATCH™ filters are installed over customer gutter downspouts to prevent nails and debris from washing onto driveways and landscaping after rain weather events. When full, homeowners simply dispose of the full filters.

Natural Polymers, recently acquired by Owens Corning, introduces Ultra-Pure™ spray foam insulation to its family of high performance spray foam insulation solutions in 2023. Using Ultra-Pure® spray foam doesn’t mean compromising indoor air quality. Ultra-Pure spray foam is designed to minimize odors and VOC emissions before, during and after application. Ultra-Pure Spray Foam is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, with FlexTemp™ formulations designed to deliver consistent performance year-round with a smooth surface texture and inspection-ready results on every job. With dependable yield, Ultra-Pure spray foam with Odor Scavenger™ Technology contributes to healthier indoor air quality.

The Garland Company announced the launch of FireTite Primer, an intumescent coating that inhibits the spread of flame and smoke on a wood substrate. The company states when exposed to flame or extreme heat, FireTite Primer swells, forming a char-barrier that protects the wood substrate, keeping it from becoming fuel for the fire. It adds a Class III Vapor Retardancy to the roofing assembly, reducing the risk of moisture accumulating in the wood and maintaining its strength. The product is touted as ready-to-use, low-odor, and can be applied via brush, roller, or spray. When applied, FireTite Primer dries in as little as 60 minutes and cures in about 24 hours. FireTite Primer is available from Garland’s 220 territory managers in the United States and Canada.

Microban International expanded its portfolio of antimicrobial technologies with the introduction of MicroGuard™, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications including foam. MicroGuard technology provides high antifungal efficacy and 24/7 built-in protection, preventing microbial degradation to extend the useful product lifetime. MicroGuard has been developed as a non-leaching antifungal agent comprised of active ingredients that are free from metals, offering an alternative to arsenic-based OBPA – a common antifungal additive – that is causing regulatory concerns due to its ability to contaminate water sources and harm aquatic life. The technology can be incorporated into outdoor PVC products including roofing membranes, tarpaulin, awnings and decking.