The GAF Master Flow EZ Cool™ Plug-in Power Attic Vent delivers the performance of a power vent, without the need to bring in an electrician. Equipped with a 25-foot power cord, the longest length cord among ETL Listed plug-in attic vents, it plugs into a 110 volt standard electrical outlet, making installation easy and hassle-free, said GAF in a release. When installed as part of a properly balanced attic ventilation system, consisting of both intake and exhaust, this efficient power attic vent delivers up to 1,050 cubic feet per minute of airflow and ventilates up to 2,000 square feet of attic space. Available in Black, Brown, and Weathered Wood colors.

Gator Metal Roofing, a provider of metal roofing solutions, recently announced its new underlayment product specifically engineered for the company’s metal roofing systems using “state-of-the-art synthetic materials.” Gator said the new underlayment is designed to improve the energy efficiency of metal roofing installations, helping to reduce energy costs and improve overall sustainability. The new underlayment features a design representing the Carolina Hurricanes and Gator Metal Roofing partnership. The company said its new underlayment allows for superior water resistance and ventilation, helping to prevent moisture buildup and extend the roof's life.

OMG Roofing Products, a division of Massachusetts-based OMG, Inc., recently released the new OMG ReadySump RetroDrain as an extension to the OlyFlow lineup of retrofit roof drains. ReadySump combines a pre-fabricated drain sump and an integrated OMG retrofit drain in one easy-to-install product the company says is designed to eliminate the labor-intensive, multi-step process of field-fabricating a drain sump. The product features a 9.75-inch drain stem with the company’s U-Flow Mechanical Seal, flashed at the highest point of the sump — not around the drain — which OMG says allows for improved rooftop quality. In addition to streamlining the installation process, OMG ReadySump improves rooftop flow performance by featuring OMG’s Vortex Breaker Technology and a heavy-duty cast aluminum strainer dome.

The Garland Company has rolled out a solvent-free polyurethane foam-able adhesive for use with its KEE-Stone thermoplastic roofing membranes. In a release, Garland said KEE-Lock Spatter Spray is applied using a proprietary dual-purpose static mixer, disposable adhesive applicator, and 25-foot hoses, covering up to 2,400 square feet and skins in as little as five to eight minutes, depending on application conditions. Garland touts KEE-Lock Spatter Spray as “applicator-friendly, dispensing quickly and evenly, saving installation time while bonding strong and consistent.” The product forms a quick, tight bond that gives contractors immediate verification of a successful installation. The product is low-VOC and contains no “high global warming” propellants, making it safe even in regulated areas.

QDEK, a Quin Global Americas product family member, recently unveiled its QD-3000 versatile adhesive the company says can bond to nearly any surface, making it a go-to choice for anyone in the roofing industry. QD-3000 is a single-component, no-rise polyurethane foam system that is designed for ease of use and offers a high coverage rate, ensuring jobs are done “quickly and efficiently.” QDEK says QD-3000 is also repositionable during open time, giving contractors more flexibility and control over the bonding process. Additionally, its heat resistance ensures the product can withstand the “most challenging” environments; it is fully compliant with California’s volatile organic compound [VOC] requirements.

Polyglass announced the release of SPARC, its next-generation state-of-the-art roofing system spec building and submittal package configurator for contractors. Polyglass's latest support-centered technological release, SPARC™, is said to offer an "extremely intuitive user experience" to help contractors simplify complicated and time-consuming processes. According to Polyglass, the new UI allows contractors to select, combine, and add any of the different documents required for a submittal package in less than 15 minutes. This system will spread across all processes, from creating guided roof system assemblies to submitting warranty requests. SPARC is exclusive to Preferred and Quantum Contractors via the Polyglass Contractor Program.

Everest Systems recently launched ECO-LEVEL, a fast cure and extremely durable self-leveling repair compound for the elimination of ponding areas on aged flat roofs. The compound was designed in response to common building and roof complications caused by long durations of ponding water and costly measures for mitigating the problem areas. ECO-LEVEL can be applied on multiple locations on a roof including areas around drains, skylight curbs, vents and HVAC curbs on a variety of substrates. Due to its unique formula, ECO-LEVEL is easy to use, dries quickly, has a self-leveling effect and can even repair existing roof blisters and defects.

APOC roofing and waterproofing products will get an exterior makeover across all product lines this spring that aims to deliver a more uniform experience to customers, calling attention to features and benefits while minimizing confusion, according to a statement released by the company. Newly designed front panels with large product numbers and simplified descriptions should make APOC-branded items easily distinguishable from competitors — and one another — on the shelves. When revamping the packaging, the team made the label components more recognizable and focused on educating applicators. All featured graphics now include corresponding Spanish translations, and the color and number of coats required for each product to perform are called out.