Dry Zone is the one-stop solution for managing exterior waterproofing needs across an asset portfolio. Garland can provide a multi-year plan, balancing costs, product solutions and life expectancy, while offering protection during a storm and a consistent leak-free environment. Garland begins with a conditional assessment of all building envelope systems, including roof, walls, windows and doors, and provides recommendations on repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance options with long- and short-term budgets that can be used for capital and maintenance planning. After soliciting bids from three local contractors for your review, Garland is ready to respond to all your future repair needs.
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Snow unexpectedly sliding off a metal roof can cause serious injury and damage to people and property below. The newly upgraded S-5! ColorGard 2.0 snow guard system is engineered to reduce the risks of rooftop avalanches with tested, trusted performance. Designed with contractor feedback in mind, it installs quickly without requiring preassembly or field cutting. Its innovative internal splice makes it a true lay-and-play system that saves time and boosts efficiency. The new award-winning ColorGard 2.0 delivers trusted protection and advanced upgrades engineered to meet the industry's evolving demands.
For more information, visit s-5.com.
Available in copper and aluminum, the No-Flash 3-Pipe snow fence snow retention system from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards helps prevent snow from avalanching off metal shingle, cedar shake and shingle, natural slate, synthetic slate and shake, and asphalt shingle roofs. The system is used on new and existing roofs where fastening into roofing support structures may not be possible. Attach fence-style upright brackets to a baseplate secured to the roof decking. No flashing is necessary because fastener penetrations are concealed beneath up-slope roof shingles. Free layout and design quotes available.
Contact Rocky Mountain Snow Guards at 877-414-7606 or visit rockymountainsnowguards.com.
CertainTeed’s ClimateFlex technology works at a molecular level to make asphalt shingles strong and pliable. This results in a high-quality designer shingle that offers enhanced resistance to damaging hail, superior surface granule adhesion, and all-weather performance to protect a home year-round in any climate. CertainTeed’s Landmark ClimateFlex shingles offer an industry-leading Class 4 impact rating, which is more important than ever as extreme weather events occur more frequently.
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TAMKO’s StormFighter FLEX high-performance shingles help contractors work faster and smarter. With AnchorLock reinforcement and Advanced Fusion sealants, installation is streamlined, while labor time and costs are cut. The 160 mph WindGuard warranty requires only four nails when paired with TAMKO starter and TAMKO hip and ridge. At the same time, its ForceFX polymer blend creates a Class 4 Impact Rating that extends the roofing season with installs as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Named 2025 Product of the Year USA Award Winner, an honor determined by 40,000 American consumers in the Home Solutions category, StormFighter Flex shingles provide homeowners true peace of mind.
For more information, visit tamko.com.
TruDefinition Duration STORM impact-resistant shingles feature patented WeatherGuard Technology. The integrated polymeric backing material of the WeatherGuard Technology allows Duration STORM shingles to meet one of the industry's highest ratings for impact resistance, UL 2218 and FM 4473, Class 41. TruDefinition Duration STORM shingles feature SureNail Technology for high-performance durability and outstanding gripping power.
1 ImpactRidge Hip & Ridge Shingles are required to complete UL 2218 and/or FM 4473 Class 4 Impact-Resistant Roof System. Due to the variability in real storm conditions, a Class Rating on any product does not guarantee that it will withstand damage from hailstorms or other acts of God. Owens Corning shingles are not covered under a warranty for hail damage.
For more information, visit owenscorning.com.1 ImpactRidge Hip & Ridge Shingles are required to complete UL 2218 and/or FM 4473 Class 4 Impact-Resistant Roof System. Due to the variability in real storm conditions, a Class Rating on any product does not guarantee that it will withstand damage from hailstorms or other acts of God. Owens Corning shingles are not covered under a warranty for hail damage.

East Coast Lightning Equipment specializes in the manufacturing of lightning protection equipment. ECLE’s high-quality line of lightning protection equipment is American-made and sold throughout North America, Central America and the Middle East. All ECLE lightning protection products are UL-listed and meet or exceed the materials requirements of NFPA Standard 780 and UL96. East Coast Lightning Equipment offers a complete line of lightning protection equipment, including air terminals and accessories, through-structure assemblies, grounding equipment, surge suppression, conductors, fasteners, fittings and connectors, and decorative items. All products are intended for installation in lightning protection systems that comply with UL96A and NFPA 780 requirements.
For more information, visit ecle.biz.
With various studies showing that hurricanes have increased in frequency and intensity throughout the last 50 years, the need for resilient building products designed to help homes withstand them has also increased. Products like Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing are engineered to withstand Category 5 hurricane-force winds (up to 180 mph) and have Miami-Dade County HVHZ Approval, the country's most stringent hurricane resistance standard. Additionally, DaVinci Roofscapes composite tiles have been tested for straight-line winds up to 110 mph and rated for up to 180 mph Hurricane Velocity Winds. Unified Steel Stone offers a Class 4 Impact Rating and meets FM standards for Very Severe Hail; DaVinci provides Class 4 Impact protection; and select Newpoint Concrete Tile products deliver Class 3 or Class 4 Hail Ratings.
For more information, visit westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com.
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Any roof, any time, in sunshine or rain. RepairBoss Roof Rescue Wet/Dry is BITEC’s latest product offering, once again offering an innovative solution to a roofing problem in a convenient and portable format. When time is of the essence and a repair simply can’t wait, with as little as Roof Rescue Wet/Dry and a trowel, you can perform long-lasting repairs on a multitude of roof systems, even in wet or underwater conditions, and even on previously coated roofs. No more waiting to schedule repairs on clear days. If you need to make a leak stop before the storm does, BITEC has the answer.
For more information, visit bitec.com.
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.
For installation tips and instructions, view the Roof Deck Tape Installation video at mfmbp.com.
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.
For more information, visit quickbolt.com.
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.
For more information, visit tarcoroofing.com.