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High-Performance Flame-Free Roof Solution Reduces Safety Risks

May 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

IKO ArmourStick HD® system offers the only Canadian-made base sheet with double release film. IKO’s new ArmourStick HD® flame-free commercial membrane roofing system, explicitly tailored for projects that demand a restricted flame environment, helps decrease safety risks and speed up installation for contractors. The ArmourStick HD sytem consists of ArmourStick HD-Base, ArmourStick ...

ARMA Announces Accident Prevention Contest Winners

April 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2019 Accident Prevention Contest were ...

Using a Thermal Imaging Camera to Locate Moisture in a Commercial Flat Roof

April 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

By IKO. Thermal imaging cameras can create detailed maps of commercial low-slope roofs, showing where excess moisture is trapped, where the source of a leak may be, or where there is soaked or compromised insulation. Roofing professionals scan the roof, taking images to compile into a composite map, or they take an ...

Thirteen Iconic Rooftop Movie Scenes

April 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By IKO. The rooftop is a place to spy, fight, fall in love and revel in freedom. At least, that is how roofs are depicted in movies. Rooftop scenes have been consistently popular at least since the 1960s, with the rooftop scenes in “Vertigo” (1958), “Mary Poppins” (1964), “The Italian Job” (1969) ...

Roofing Road Trips with Heidi with Special Guest Nicole Gray, Loyalty Program Manager at IKO - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

March 30, 2020 at 11:42 a.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Nicole Gray from IKO. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi: Hello and welcome to Roofers Coffee Shop, Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. This is another podcast where we are going to be ...

Controlling Kettle and Maintaining the Temperature of Hot Asphalt in Cold Weather Commercial Roof Applications

March 19, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By IKO. The quality of a roof depends on proper installation techniques. Disclaimer: Hot mopping on asphalt roofs is highly dangerous. Proper safety training is necessary to perform this job. When choosing the temperature for your hot tar roofing kettles, always follow the manufacturer’s requirements and do not heat the kettle beyond ...

IKO Introduces Multipurpose Performance Roof Deck and Eave Sealing Solution

March 5, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

IKO GoldSeam™ tape provides critical protection against water infiltration. IKO recently introduced GoldSeam, a multipurpose roof tape. The product can be used in a variety of deck protection applications, including as a seam tape for the roof deck; a sealant for critical roof joints, such as small gaps around the eave ...

IKO Launches Innovative Performance Roof Starter Roll

February 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

IKO EdgeSeal™ ensures roof perimeter remains secure with powerful self-sealing membrane. IKO recently introduced EdgeSeal, a double-sided, self-sealing adhesive starter roll designed to bond shingles to the roof deck at the roof's most vulnerable area - its perimeter. IKO's EdgeSeal serves as an upgrade option for contractors, providing a higher-quality ...

IKO Announces 2020 Dates for ROOFPRO Profit Power Workshop Series

February 20, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

Events to feature Certified Contractors Network President Scott Siegal. IKO released the 2020 dates for its ROOFPRO Profit Power Workshops, events designed to provide critical insights that attendees can immediately put to work to elevate their company’s profitability and industry knowledge. The workshops will feature Scott Siegal, president of the Certified ...

RCAW Trade Show is Approaching Quickly!

February 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join us in Seattle, Washington for the fifth annual RCAW Trade Show. Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is hosting the 5th annual RCAW Trade Show this month! Make sure you’re in Seattle, Washington on February 21, 2020 at the DoubleTree Suites Tukwila. The show ...