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Monday, 13 November 2017

Roofing material comes in plenty of options

Don’t underestimate the significance of choosing the right roof for your home.

A roof is the primary defence a home has against the elements. It provides protection against wind, rain and snow, as well as shields the interior from the heat. In addition to its function, it is also a key part of the curb appeal of your home.

Depending on the material composition, roofs can last anywhere from 10 to 50 years. Homeowners usually know it’s time to replace a roof without even venturing outside, due to the appearance of ceiling leaks or discolouration. Wet or darkened wood or rusty nails in the attic can also be a sign.

Water can run along a rafter often appearing on a ceiling rooms away from the location of the leak. This can make it a challenge to find a leak, but it’s best to do a thorough check anytime wetness or discolouration is evident anywhere in the home. Water leaks only escalate and cause more damage over time.

If you are choosing the roofing material for your new home or re-roofing an existing home, here’s a handy overview of the various types of materials available on the market.

Asphalt shingles: The three-tab asphalt shingle is available in a myriad of colours and is the most commonly used roofing material due to its reasonable price.

Architectural shingles: Similar to an asphalt shingle, it is thicker and the layers are staggered to give the roof a more architectural look. These shingles are only slightly more expensive than asphalt shingles, which still makes them a good value.

Cedar shakes and shingles: Manufactured from either cedar or pine, they give an upscale appearance. Life spans differ depending on the availability of old growth cedar. They can be expensive to install, require periodic cleaning to remove mildew or moss, and may need re-oiling for preservation.

Metal roofs: An ideal choice for industrial or agricultural structures or country homes where snow is frequent. They can range from relatively inexpensive galvanized steel and light-weight aluminum to pricey copper. With life spans varying from 40 to 50 years, they can provide good value.

Slate: This hard stone material is very strong and sheds snow and ice very well. However, the weight of slate requires a more substantial roof structure, and the cost makes it less popular among today’s homeowners.

Ceramic: Tile roofs are among the most expensive due to specialized skills needed for installation of the heavy tiles as well as the roof structure required to hold the tile weight. Even with a life expectancy of 60 to 80 years, it is not normally a practical choice for most homeowners.

Concrete tiles are attractive, available in a variety of colours and can be custom-colour manufactured for an additional cost. They come with a 50-year warranty but have not gained the same popularity as they enjoy in Europe due to their more substantive appearance.

Synthetic composites offer the benefit of looking like a natural material with the added benefits of performance, durability and longevity; won’t rot, blister or crack; they are resistant to insects, mould and mildew; fire retardant and basically are maintenance free. As you would expect, they cost due to their durability.

Rubber/synthetic: Available in Canada for the last 10 years, these are growing in popularity due to their environmental value (manufactured from recycled tires and plastics), their similar look to slate or cedar shakes and durability that justifies a 50-year warranty.

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Sunday, 12 November 2017

Roofing companies still making repairs one year after windstorm

SPOKANE, Wash. – It has been a year since Spokane’s historic November windstorm and the City is still recovering, especially when it comes to roof repairs.

KREM 2 On Your side reached out to dozens of local roofing companies to see the extent of damage they are still repairing. Most of them said they are still booked with clients affected by the vicious blow from the storm.

Alpine Construction said 60-70 percent of their clients have damages as a result of the windstorm. They are booked with clients through February.

Workers from Spokane Roofing Company said they have 45 clients that are still dealing with windstorm damage. They have also repaired 400 roofs and re-roofed around 200 homes.

In October, FEMA reimbursed Spokane County $9.5 million to help cover the cost of the windstorm. The funding will be repaid in increments over several months.

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Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Spring rain, wind causes roofing issues for some homeowners

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Employees at Dale's roofing have been doing a lot of inspections, replacements and repairs at homes across the Ozarks.

"It's been very busy this spring. We started off with the heavy rains around Christmas time and it's just stayed busy since then," said Jeff Elam, sales manager at Dale's Roofing.

And as warmer weather approaches, it's not only rain causing headaches for homeowners, high winds are a factor as well.

"Right now it's been a lot of ridge caps being blown off because that area of the roof is more susceptible to the wind. We are also seeing a lot of wind driven rain," said Elam.

Experts recommend homeowners periodically do a visual inspection of your roof to see if anything has blown off or is slipping. Roofing issues left untreated could lead to leaks.

"You'll notice stains showing up on the ceiling. It's always a good idea to call a roofer to come out and check on it," said Elam.

"A Roofer can crawl around in the attic and see where the stain is coming from. A lot of times with the wind driven rain the leak will be coming from one area but the wind blows it to another spot and that's where the stain shows up, so a roofer can come check that out as well," he explained.

And if you have to replace your roof, do your research. Talk to professionals about which products will be best for your home and most resistant to the unpredictable Midwest weather.

"I would definitely recommend going with the architectural shingle, most of them have a 130 mile an hour wind warranty so that definitely helps out with the wind rating and extends the life of them," said Elam.

Experts say roofs older than 20 years are most susceptible to weather related damage.

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Saturday, 14 October 2017

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Wednesday, 11 October 2017

How to ensure your roofing has the same color

Most of the information you need to ensure your shingles match is on its packaging. (Metro Creative Services)

In our column two weeks ago we talked about curb appeal for your home and roof shingles were discussed.

B.K. from Prescott Valley sent me a sweet note and asked, “How do you determine what’s outdated in roof shingles?”

With all of the hail damaged roofs being replaced I have noticed some roofs with large areas of different colors and tones than the rest of the roof and outdated colors. Here is the clue for ensuring you are receiving up-to-date shingles for your roofs.

There are many ways that the potential for color variation can be further reduced using some simple shingle installation tips as well.

As a homeowner you should be aware of the “blend code” on the ends of the shingle bundles. When a shingle manufacturer changes the granule ratios in a blend, the blend gets a new “code,” which is an alpha-numeric designation after the color name; i.e., Heather Brown A02. Products with different blend codes should never be mixed on the same roof, as they will look different. Heather Brown A01 should not be mixed with Heather Brown A02. Although they will be similar multi-toned brown blends, one will be darker, lighter, sharper, etc. relative to the other one.
Shingle bundles are also identified with a date code showing the date and time of manufacture; this is usually a six or seven digit numerical code on the end of the bundle. It is possible that shingles made one day will have a slightly different coloration than shingles made another day. Therefore, before the shingles are applied to your roof, take a quick look at the production date codes and the same blend code.
Installation instructions for the application of shingles should be on every bundle wrapper. Not necessary but many manufacturers do this. These instructions have been developed to render what is the most functional and best looking finished roof system. In seeing several roofs in town I am almost sure that a different application technique was used and that is why some of these roofs show streaks, splotches, or patches.
It is also important to know the manufacturer for the shingles that have been installed on your roof. Have the roofer give you a copy of the Limited Warranty. Provided shingles have been installed in strict accordance with the manufacturers written installation instructions, then the manufacturer will warrant that the asphalt roofing shingles will be free from manufacturing defects for the length of time as specified by the manufacturer.

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Wally is a leak detection fellow that can save your family from experiencing a lot of water damage.

Many of our area homeowners have experienced a pricey water leak in their home. Water damage is one of the most common and expensive home insurance claims. To decrease billions of dollars in property damage nationally every year, and to help homeowners become more educated, aware, and preventive-centric regarding water damage disasters, Sensor Nodes Utilizing Power-line Infrastructure technologies (SNUPI), a Seattle based company, has developed Wally a device that is designed to detect leaks and moisture in residential structures.

How does Wally work?

Wally stands apart since it doesn’t require frequent battery replacement to operate, using a coin cell battery, the system is set to work constantly for 10 years. This is possible by creating an antenna by using ultra-low–power technology. Positioned in various areas where water could leak such as directly beneath a property’s sink, near an area where laundry is washed, around a structure’s water heater, or simply in a basement are the “small, clam-shaped wireless nodes.” An email or text alerts the home owner when something has been detected by the sensors so that an investigation into the potential problem can be immediately launched before any damage is done. Currently Wally is available through the Wally website – wallyhome.com

Installation of Wally is simple. The Wally hub plugs into any electrical outlet and comes with six sensors which can be placed anywhere in the property. Installation must first be initiated by setting up a Wally account and naming the positions where you are going to designate your sensors. Next, the hub is plugged to your network and then you download the iPhone or Android app to use while activating the sensors. The sensors are unnoticeable and inconspicuous. It should be understood that in order for the device to detect water in the first place, either the vertical or horizontal metal contact points need to be touching a surface that could get wet.

Wally is innovative, easy to arrange and simple to use as well. Having such a system in place will clearly help watch out for water leaks, and facilitate fast treatment of any problems detected. For home owners looking to be proactive rather than reactive, the Wally leak detection device is clearly something to look into.

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Interstate Roofing Goes Above and Beyond Giving Away a Roof to a Church in Need!

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DENVER, Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Interstate Roofing will be installing a brand new roof on Saturday, November 26, 2016 for the winners of the Roofs In Need contest http://interstateroof.com/roofsinneed. But that’s not all! Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161121/441539 Father Andre and Interstate Roofing Interstate Roofing will be replacing all 3 of the roofs on the church property! […]

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Coconuts considered as option for roofing

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Digital models of the coconut roofing sheets. From copra to piña coladas, the coconut has a wide range of uses. Now it is making an appearance as a possible roofing material. A team of students and professors at the Institute of Technology of Colima (Itec) has developed an alternative roofing product made from the husk of the coconut. […]

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Elon Musk: Tesla’s solar shingles to cost less than comparable roofing materials

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Dive Brief: Tesla’s textured glass roofing shingles will cost less to make and install then comparable, high-end terra-cotta and slate roofs, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told shareholders last week, according to Bloomberg. Musk’s announcement was the first to follow official shareholder approvalof the Tesla-SolarCity merger, indicating the solar company’s appetite for innovating in the building […]

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Is Your Roof Gaining Weight This Winter?

With record snowfalls and rain accumulation, it is more important than ever to know what the conditions are up on the roof. Facility managers are faced with a number of concerns from flooding to HVAC failures, and, yes, even the potential of a roof collapse. Knowing what is happening on the roof can make all of the difference from easy service to roof failure to full collapse.

It is important to find strong partners that can provide service that keep roofs from gaining the weight of snow loads or high water levels. There are several important steps to keeping the roof safe, spanning from technology on the roof to winter maintenance to all important snow removal. Following are items that should be top of your list for maintaining a healthy weight for your roof.

1. Winter Inspection. Inspecting the roof every year is critical. Identifying trouble areas along with wind, hail, or water damage can save a roof from winter failure. Cleaning drains and removing debris from the roof is essential to keep water from accumulating on the roof or not draining. It has the same effect with snow melt which is even heavier on the roof. Getting roof inspections and maintenance before the harsh winter weather can save money, lives, and headaches.

2. Snow Removal. Work with your vendors to have an ongoing plan for quick snow removal in order to keep unnecessary weight off the roof. With many roof collapses noted in the news during the last couple of winters, facility managers realized that having an established relationship with a national provider results in fast, efficient snow removal saving not only cost but public relations concerns.

3. Monitoring. A key to keeping buildings safe during snow events is consistent monitoring. Having a program set-up ahead of time with a roofing company or network will assure that buildings will be in a pre-planned rotation for snow removal, drain cleaning and overall inspections. It is critical to keep drains clear before, during and after weather events to keep ponding water at a minimum. Standing water can cause ongoing issues not only structurally but for the long-term integrity of the roof.

4. Technology on the Roof. There is a relatively new technology that monitors the roof for snow and water. It is the Roof Monitor™ system. This technology safeguards the roofs of commercial structures and the lives, investments, and businesses that rely on them. It is a technology-based system designed to monitor live loads of water and snow on the roofs of low-sloped buildings and to inform businesses of potential risk. It can be installed onto an existing roof, or when a new roof it being installed.

With the amount of rain and snow that is falling throughout the U.S., taking these preventive steps now will minimize roofing concerns for facility managers and building owners. Work with your vendors to create a strong winter plan for your buildings including the use of cutting edge technology. The ability to monitor the roof from the office for snow and water loads, minimizing weight gain, is not just financially responsible it is critical for building occupant safety.

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Sunday, 8 October 2017

Tesla has unveiled a new idea for harnessing reusable energy: solar roofing tiles

Along with a home battery, called the Power Wall, and a Tesla electric car, the new roofing tiles could form a complete personal solar power system for an individual residential home.

To achieve his vision, Musk is pushing for a merger of two companies in which he's the largest shareholder: Tesla and the home solar company, SolarCity.

“Fundamentally, the Tesla and SolarCity merger is [about] bringing together a lifetime value solution,” says Nat Kreamer, CEO of Spruce Finance and chairman of the National Solar Energy Industries Association.

According to Kreamer, Musk’s message is this: “Let me bring more value to you as a consumer in the way you consume energy, the way you produce energy, and the way you get transportation, and let me give you a complete bundle and a complete experience in your home. If I can give that to you, I can bring more value to you as a consumer, on the one hand, and I can capture more value from you as a company.”

The challenge Musk will find with a merger, according to Kreamer, is that, while consumers like technology bundles that give them more value — especially ones that are good-looking and easy to use, as Tesla and SolarCity have demonstrated they can deliver — do consumers want to buy all these things at the same time?

"Do you buy solar tiles and replace your roof when you choose to go solar? Will you go solar when you decide to buy a car? If you bought a car and a roof, will you then buy solar later? It's really about consumer buying behavior, and whether or not consumers will buy bundles at the same time, I think, is an open question, frankly, for the residential solar market, in general, but specifically for the Tesla-SolarCity vision," Kreamer says.

The new tiles are attractive and look just like the roofing we are all most accustomed to, which is a big advantage. “The benefit of the Tesla solar roofing is that you really can't tell the difference,” Kreamer says. “It really, I think, opens up a segment of the market to consumers who are both image-conscious — thinking about what their home looks like — but also really looking to save money with clean affordable solar power.”

This is an image of Tesla’s new solar roof material: From left to right it shows Tuscan Glass Tile, Slate Glass Tile, Textured Glass Tile and Smooth Glass Tile.

Credit: Tesla Motors

In the last 10 years, prices for solar energy have dropped 70 percent, Kreamer notes. Today, solar power is the lowest-cost form of energy, globally. Additionally, Tesla, a number of startup companies and many, very large, global power and electronic manufacturers are beginning to offer better storage solutions. The most robust market for residential energy storage today is Australia, Kreamer points out, and the reason for that is twofold.

“Number one, over 10 percent of all homeowners in Australia have residential solar on their roof. And, two, the local utility in Australia increased the price to connect to the grid to such a level that residential storage became more cost-effective than being connected to the grid,” he says. “So, what you're seeing is tens of thousands of homeowners order residential storage in the Australian market.”

Many companies are supplying that market, and they include names like Panasonic. “I think you're going to see that it's a very competitive market for storage, globally, and that we, as US consumers, will benefit from the cost declines of that competition and see storage become economical much sooner than I think a lot of people thought," Kreamer says.

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SolarCity roofing might cost the same as traditional shingles

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Elon Musk might make grand statements, but he has a track record of backing them up with results. Like creating reusable spacecraft, for example. But Musk’s latest sentiments about his SolarCity energy company might break that streak. “I don’t want to commit 100 percent to this yet, but it’s looking quite promising that a solar […]

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Lorry sheds its load of roofing tiles on roundabout on A141

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A lorry has shed its load of roofing tiles on the A141 near RAF Wyton. (Photo: Keith Jones) A lorry has shed its load of roofing tiles on the A141 near RAF Wyton. Cambridgeshire police were called at 8.35am on Monday (December 12) to the incident between A141 and B1090 Sawtry Way. Three pallets worth […]

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$270 Billion Roofing Market – Type, Application & Region – Global Forecasts to 2026 – Research and Markets

The global roofing market is projected to reach USD 270.40 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2016 to 2026.

Rapid growth of the global roofing market is driven by increasing demand for roofing materials from residential, commercial, and non-residential sectors in the emerging economies and repairing and remodeling works being carried out in developed countries. High installation and manufacturing costs of roofing materials is the major restraining factor for the growth of the global roofing market.

The demand for chemicals used for roofing is increasing in the emerging economies, such as India and China, owing to continuous growth of the industrial infrastructure sector in these economies. Increased use of roofing chemicals in residential and commercial applications, such as retail spaces, shopping malls, and housing units, among others is fueling the growth of the global roofing market.

The Asia-Pacific roofing market is one of the fastest-growing markets, mainly due to population growth in the region and gradual increase in industrial, commercial, and residential infrastructures. Factors, such as modernization of power infrastructure, increased demand for transportation, enhancement of agricultural facilities, and growth of energy efficient and eco-friendly roofing systems in the region have led to the growth of the Asia-Pacific roofing market.

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Will Tesla solar roofing be cheaper than normal roofing?

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One would hope that Tesla’s sleek solar shingles will financially benefit homeowners after electricity savings are factored in. But they will also, according to Elon Musk, have a lower upfront cost as well. (Rendering: Tesla) When Tesla, the Silicon Valley automaker and energy storage firm founded by billionaire and Mars colonization enthusiast Elon Musk, unveiled […]

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Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Korellis Roofing lauded for Chinatown library green roof

Friday, 29 September 2017

Bad roof repair causes leak at Bayonne City Hall

A bad roof patching job at City Hall led to a rainwater leak last week that caused roughly $5,000 to $10,000 worth of damage to computer equipment, according to an early estimate by city Fire Chief Keith Weaver.

The leak, which happened the night of March 27, was discovered the morning of March 28, just one week after the city's roofing repair contractor, Fantastic, patched up a leak in the same area, city Public Works director Gary Chmielewski said on March 28.

"I guess with the weather, the sun, the heat, it curled up the rubber that they put down to patch (the roof), and that came up. When the rain came, guess what happened? All the water came through," he said.

Weaver said the water mainly leaked into the Fire Department's "compliance room," located on the upper floor of the south side of City Hall. Some computer equipment got wet, but no water got inside the electronics, he said.

"It was all up and running within approximately five hours," the fire chief said, adding that an inventory of the damage is still being taken.

Though the computers appear to be working, they will be further inspected for any damage.

"We don't know if it's going to be rusting in the future, or any other future issues, so we will be working with our IT people to potentially request reimbursement for replacement equipment," Weaver said. "If I had to give you a ballpark figure (of the damages), it'd probably be between $5,000 and $10,000."

The fire chief said last week that damage estimates are expected to be completed this week.

Chmielewski said the roofing contractor returned to City Hall to stop any further leakage, and that the contractor will be paying for all damages caused by the incident.

Permanent repairs on the roof of City Hall are nearing completion and are slated to be completed this week, Weaver said Saturday.

Jonathan Lin may be reached at jlin@jjournal.com. Follow him on Twitter @jlin_jj.

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Monday, 25 September 2017

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Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Thatched roofing could be set for a comeback

PEOPLE DON’T NORMALLY worry too much about how the roof of their house looks.

Modern roof tiles keep out water and require sparse maintenance, ensuring they go unnoticed for the most part.

Thatched roofing offers a more aesthetically pleasing alternative. However, how hard is it to maintain? And does it keep the water out and the heat in?

To find out more about it, TheJournal.ie spoke to Kyran O’Grady, a thatcher with more than 30 years experience, about how you could make it a part of your home.

So what are main benefits of having a thatched roof?

Aesthetic beauty and thermal insulation.

And does it match up to modern building standards? How does it fare in terms of BER ratings?

It would be the warmest roof you could get. You know the saying – ‘cool in summer and warm in winter’. That is what good insulation means in any house, the heat from outside or the cold from outside doesn’t affect you. And it applies to a thatched house as well – cool in summer and warm in winter.

Is it difficult to maintain?

It is not difficult, but they do have to be maintained. Normally they would have a new ridge every eight to ten years and then if they were surrounded by a lot of trees or if they were prone to moss you would spray them to try and keep the moss at bay.

And is it something people are interested in do you think?

Prior to the crash it had definitely grown in popularlity. At the moment there is a slow resurgence in building generally and in thatch along with it.

kyran o'grady thatching An example of O'Grady's work.Source: Kyran O'Grady

So if someone is living in a semi-detached house – could they get their half of the roof thatched?

Well it would be unlikely. There are semi-detached houses that are thatched but it is normally the two halves. There are certain criteria that the roof has to meet – besides from the fact that it is a adjoining another property.

It would be possible – maybe. It would very difficult. Unless your neighbour wanted to join you in the process.

Does it take long to thatch a roof?

It is slow yeah – you might slate a roof in three or four days and it would take you a month to thatch it.

Man thatching a roof Source: Cineprojectorman

Is thatching a dying skill?

No no, it’s holding its own.

Is it a particularly Irish skill?

It is all over northern Europe. You know, Hungary, Poland, France, Germany, Austria.

Then there is quite a bit of it in South Africa – that is from the Dutch and people who went to live there. They brought a finer type of thatching than the type that they had down there. There are quite a few thatched houses in South Africa.

How much does it cost to get a house thatched?

It depends how big it is. It could be anything from maybe €12,000 up. The sky is the limit really depending on the house.

What kind of materials do you use?

Most of the roofs that I do would be done in reed. Traditionally there are three basic types. There is long straw, which would of been predominant on the east coast, and then there is combed-wheat reed, which is straw as well.

Where the long straw is just cut and put through the threshing mill and it comes out sort of topsy-turvy so it looks like it’s kind of poured on – where a combed-wheat reed roof, only the heads of the straw are threshed, so you’re left with all the butts together – you would have found that more so in England and a little bit up the North.

After that there is reed thatching. There is tie-down thatching in Donegal and the Aran Islands. But in the main, most houses that are being thatched today would be reed.

Are there places where it was more practised traditionally?

Traditionally, it was everywhere. Now I would say that it is predominantly coastal counties.

Would rain ever get through thatching?

No, it wouldn’t get through a good roof.

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U.S. roofing maker GAF to acquire Denmark’s Icopal

GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America, has agreed to acquire Danish peer Icopal A/S for about 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion), in a deal that will dramatically expand the privately held company's presence in Europe.

The deal provides GAF with new markets for its products. North America represented about 25 percent of the global roofing industry in 2013, while Europe accounted for close to 14 percent, according to market research firm Freedonia Group.

GAF, a subsidiary of Standard Industries Inc, which was formerly known as Building Materials Corporation of America, will buy Icopal from Bahrain-based investment firm Investcorp Ltd, the companies said on Monday.

"The enhanced scale and financial strength of our combined company positions us to lead the roofing industry on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond," David Millstone, co-chief executive officer of Standard Industries, said in a statement.

Founded in 1876 and based in Herlev, Denmark, Icopal sells to the residential roofing, building membranes, waterproofing and civil engineering markets. It has annual revenue of about 1 billion euros.

Investcorp had acquired Icopal in 2007 for 850 million euros from Axcel, Denmark's largest private equity fund, Carlisle Companies Inc (CSL.N), a U.S. diversified manufacturing company, Kirkbi, another Danish private equity fund, and FIH, a Danish corporate bank, according to a statement at the time.

Founded in 1886 and based in Parsippany, New Jersey, GAF has about 3,000 employees and 29 manufacturing plants. Together with Icopal, the combined company will have nearly $4 billion in sales across more than 80 countries.

"This is a transformative first step for our company in its vision to be a leading global industrial manufacturer," David Winter, the other co-chief executive of Standard Industries, said in the statement. Millstone and Winter are also chief investment officers of 40 North Management, a privately held investment affiliate of Standard Industries.

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Thursday, 14 September 2017

Roofing material comes in plenty of options

Don’t underestimate the significance of choosing the right roof for your home.

If you are choosing the roofing material for your new home or re-roofing an existing home, here’s a handy overview of the various types of materials available on the market.

Asphalt shingles: The three-tab asphalt shingle is available in a myriad of colours and is the most commonly used roofing material due to its reasonable price.

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