OLD PROBLEMS, NEW SOLUTIONS

NAIL CATCH Filters

Catch-All

Since its breakout at the 2020 IRE, the Catch-All has helped roofing contractors stay efficient on the job site while keeping the area free of nails that cause headaches and costly callbacks. The roofing contractors behind the invention followed it up this year with a new accessory designed to help contractors exceed homeowner expectations when keeping a property nail- and roof debris-free.

The Catch-All NAIL CATCH™ downspout filter is simple to attach to standard gutter systems and adds an extra assurance that any nails or debris from tear-offs won’t wash out onto driveways, yards and landscaping.

Total Grip

FlashCo

For more than two decades, FlashCo has been a reliable solution for roofing contractors needing pre-fabricated roof flashings and accessories. In 2023, the Santa Rosa, Calif.-based manufacturer is expanding into the roof safety market with a few products launched at the 2023 IRE in Dallas. One of them, Total Grip horizontal lifeline, has a continuous connection feature that provides roofers safety and saves time by eliminating the need to disconnect and reconnect as the job progresses. There’s also a modular design, giving roofing contractors multiple options to set up the system for different roof applications.

The flexibility allows roofing crews to account for distinct roof features, custom designs and changing weather conditions. It also doesn’t require rooftop penetrations to be effective.

“Our new horizontal lifeline system is a great product for the market,” said Bill Bartell, FlashCo’s vice president of sales and marketing. “It’s an engineered system that is non-invasive. With our roofing and waterproofing background, we can really help roofers sell the system and keep it watertight too.”