HAMMRHEAD
Primeline Tools
For finishing details, stray nails and other unforeseen challenges, Primeline Tools introduced the HAMMERHEAD construction knife earlier this year to strong reviews from contractors, company officials said.
The easy-to-handle tool includes a 1040 medium-grade steel hammer insert that can take on the toughest jobs and won’t break off like typical blades. Roofers can’t always prevent the last nail from not going flush or flashing that won’t edge properly and needs straightening out. By having both a cutting and hammering tool at the ready, contractors can quickly finish jobs without having to swap out tools.
ProWrap SA
Grip-Rite
This self-adhering house wrap unveiled at the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas earlier this year is rated for both residential and commercial applications. The company says it stands out in the market for its “high breathability, labor-saving application, and economical cost for a premium product.” ProWrap is just the latest innovation to join Grip-Rite’s growing offering of building envelope solutions, which includes Grip-Rite ShingleLayment-HT and an array of house wrap, flashing and other roofing underlayment options.
LeakBarrier Butyl
TARCO
TARCO recently released the LeakBarrier Butyl, a high-performance, self-adhesive moisture barrier that locks water out with a butyl adhesive and polyethylene film suitable for high and low temperatures. Roofing contractors can apply it in conditions as cold as 15 degrees Fahrenheit because of a 20-mil thick membrane that works on both vertical and sloped surfaces.
Waterproofing aside, it’s also designed to meet a wide array of solutions for roofing contractors facing moisture and vapor protection issues; extreme temperature swings, and challenges to UV resistance.
