With a legacy of 50-plus years, Gaco’s GacoFlex LM60 knows how to stand the test of time, having waterproofed millions of square feet of horizontal and vertical surfaces on some of the most sophisticated and aesthetically demanding structures. GacoFlex LM60 is a cold-applied, one-coat, monolithic waterproofing membrane for various surfaces, including underlayment for vegetative roofs. A 100% polyurethane, solvent-free, liquid-applied, two-component coating, GacoFlex LM60 is easy to use — requiring a single application with a squeegee, trowel, spray or brush. Since the LM60 polyurethane waterproof coating is NSF P151 Certified, it is safe for biodiversity and won’t impart contaminants into the water draining from a garden roof.

SOPRANATURE vegetated systems offer various social and environmental benefits to building owners and communities. In addition to enhancing roofs with permeable and living surfaces, they compensate for damaged ecosystems caused by urban development. Whether modular or built on-site, SOPRANATURE systems offer great flexibility in green roof design. TOUNDRA BOX is a pre-vegetated modular tray system containing a filter fabric and a growing medium with a mix of sedum species adapted according to the hardiness zone and climatic conditions. The TOUNDRA BOX system can be installed on SOPRANATURE green roofs, garden terraces, and plaza decks.

At Bitec, we know quality. When you invest in an eco-friendly green roof for your building, you want only the best waterproofing system underneath it. Let’s face it: nobody wants to dig up their rooftop garden looking for leaks! Bitec’s StrongHold line of KEE and PVC products provides the strength and unparalleled protection to keep nature where it belongs, maintain the integrity of your building, and keep everyone inside cool and dry. StrongHold PVC and KEE already offer unwavering reliability as standalone roof systems, but coupled with an environmentally-friendly green roof system, you can make your roof a masterpiece of sustainability.

American Hydrotech, the Chicago-based manufacturer of waterproofing and roofing products and a Sika subsidiary, announced that its Garden Roof Assemblies have successfully passed a series of tests to meet FM Approvals. FM Approvals is a third-party testing and certification service like Underwriters Laboratories. American Hydrotech said receiving FM certification for its Garden Roof Assembly system provides building owners, architects, and landscape designers confidence when specifying a garden roof. The company added that green roofs offer many benefits, from aesthetics to food growing to restoring the balance with nature, noting that garden roofs are net positive regarding environmental impact, offer better stormwater run-off management, and reduce the urban heat island effect.

Hilti North America launched new cordless tools on the 22V Nuron battery platform to fill out the portfolio and offer greater value through its subscription tool service, Fleet Management. Among them is the SF 10W-22 Cordless Drill driver, which brings the power of a corded drill to Hilti's compact and power class drill category. Built with four gears, the SF 10W-22 can handle demanding jobs like drilling deep or large-diameter holes in wood and metal. In addition to delivering optimized performance, the SF 10W-22 offers increased run time and enhanced user safety with ATC. The Nuron platform tackles many jobs while experiencing more performance and runtime than corded, gas-powered, or higher-voltage battery systems can deliver.

Roofing is about detailed work and finishing the job right, and every roofer has run into snags along the way – a stray nail that doesn’t go flush, a piece of asphalt shingle that didn’t make it into the cut, or flashing that needs to be straightened. Instead of reaching for a knife that will break with the slightest impact, Primeline Tools offers the HAMMRHEAD as a solution that can “slash and bash” until the job is done. The roofing knife has a 1040 medium-grade steel hammer insert in the handle that can take on those one-off hammer jobs, with a cast zinc body that withstands the rigors of any job site. A pop-up compartment with a seven-blade capacity keeps spare blades conveniently located.

Revealed during the 2024 International Roofing Expo, the MH7 has all of the power and none of the hassle of traditional heat tools. The MH7 warms up in less than 30 seconds and has a powerful output, with a temperature range of 120 to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Thanks to its design, it works in hard-to-reach spots with low-tech ease and ergonomic comfort. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the welder provides mobility and ease of use for professional applications like TPO and PVC, with no generator needed. The roofing kit (product number 110102037) includes a 40 mm flathead slit nozzle, two batteries, a charger, and a heavy-duty case.

Designed to perform in weather conditions, Owens Corning Duration® Series shingles are available in a breadth of uniquely beautiful colors that fuse beauty with performance. The patented SureNail® Technology delivers Triple Layer Protection® and features a wide, highly visible engineered fabric strip in the nailing area. This triple layer of reinforcement allows for a consistent, quality installation that delivers outstanding gripping power. Owens Corning Duration Series shingles help protect against shingle loss from high winds and offer a wind warranty for up to 130 mph ^††.

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Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions’ Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile is known for its strength, durability and multi-dimensional look. Multiple profiles and colors provide a range of selections that pair with numerous home architectural styles. Manufactured using locally sourced geologic materials, the tile is resilient with a Class A Fire Rating and Class 3 or 4 Hail Rating (for select products). The tile is also engineered for new builds and retrofits and pairs with a handful of Westlake Royal Roofing Components to create an energy-efficient Cool Roof System, offering up to 22% annual reduction in energy costs.

Roof Deck Tape is a 40-mil, self-adhering waterproofing membrane to flash the seams on plywood and OSB roof deck panels. The product is easy to use, features an embossed traction surface, and self-seals around common roofing fasteners. Roof Deck Tape protects the structure before, during and after the final roofing system is installed.

The combination of QB2 + BoltSeal technology makes solar installation effortless on rolled asphalt, asphalt shingle, EPDM, and TPO, no matter the roof pitch. This game-changing mount is Intertek tested, UL Recognized and Miami-Dade Accepted — all without sealant, so you can feel confident knowing water intrusion will not affect the roof. All QuickBOLT products are manufacturer warrantied for 25 years, and QuickBOLT is the ‘Preferred Mounting Provider’ covered by SolarInsure’s 30-year parts and labor warranty. With more than 4 million units installed in 10 years — with zero reported leaks — QB2 is a no-brainer for installers.

The white polyester top layer of Tarco’s LeakBarrier NR600 Ultra provides a lower-temperature working surface for the installer, while the thick layer of SBS compound self-seals around fasteners, preventing moisture penetration. The back side has an aggressive self-adhesive formulation that adheres to a variety of substrates. NR600 Ultra is an excellent choice for use under tile as well as under asphalt shingles, slate, and metal. The company says it is highly effective in critical roofing areas such as valleys, ridges, coping joints, chimneys, vents, dormers, skylights, and low-slope sections. The underlayment withstands temperatures up to 260 degrees Fahrenheit.