Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine
Publication date: January 21, 2006
By Victoria Markovitz
EcoStar. Manufactured from recycled rubber and plastic, Seneca cedar shake roofing tiles offer the look of real cedar in a lightweight, durable material, the manufacturer claims. Seneca shakes come in varying widths of 6, 9, and 12 inches to create the random look of a wood shake roof in a Class 4 impact-rated product. Nine colors are available. 800-211-7170. www.premiumroofs.com .
 Barnes-Stonedale |
Barnes-Stonedale. Lifcon fiber panels save material costs and construction time, says the maker. They are termite proof, are fire and black mold resistant, withstand 120-plus-mph winds, and have soundproofing and insulation properties, says the manufacturer. The panels, which can be drilled, cut, nailed, and adhered like wood, come in 2-foot-by-8-foot panels. 713-973-2977. www.barnes-stonedale.com .
 Liquid Nails. |
Liquid Nails. Ultra Duty Poly, a moisture-curing, polyurethane-based construction adhesive, does not stain or affect surfaces, affirms the maker. It works in temperatures from 40 to 300 degrees F. With a low-VOC content and high flexibility, it can be used indoors and outdoors, says the manufacturer. The tip is pre-cut and each cartridge covers 30 lineal feet. It meets ASTM D 3498 and C 557 standards. 800-634-0015. www.liquidnails.com .
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