Trex RainEscape Clean-Edge Butyl Tape
According to Trex, its new Trex RainEscape Clean-Edge Butyl Tape delivers all the proven performance of the original Trex RainEscape Butyl Tape with design enhancements that ensure a cleaner, more efficient application. Clean- Edge Butyl Tape is designed specifically for use with the Trex RainEscape system. Installed above the joists of a deck’s substructure, this system employs an integrated network of troughs and downspouts that captures and diverts water away from the deck to create dry, usable space underneath. The 4″-wide, waterproof butyl tape is applied after the system’s troughs are installed and is used to create a watertight seal between the trough overlaps and seals around screw penetrations from the deck boards. The tape also seals around deck screws to hold them in place while preventing rust and corrosion.
Tapco Tape Accessory for Tapco Tools Brakes
Westlake Royal Building Products has launched Tapco Tape, a measuring accessory that speeds custom bends and cuts on Tapco Tools siding and trim brakes. According to the manufacturer, Tapco Tape attaches easily to a Tapco Tools brake to provide an instant scale for bends and cut-offs, allowing users to measure from the brake anvil and with a 1.5″ offset for use with the Pro-Cutoff without using a standalone tape measure. It also has material stops to make repeat bends more efficient. The result is reported to be easier, faster and more precise bending. Tapco Tape clamps to the brake without needing to drill holes.
GLASBOND Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Panels
Crane Composites has announced the launch of GLASBOND, its next-generation option in fiberglass reinforced plastic panel (FRP) solutions. The product is reported to deliver hygienic wall solutions with a prefabricated adhesive-backed design, enabling installation up to 60% faster than traditional FRP. According to the manufacturer, the prefabricated adhesive backing of GLASBOND is faster and cleaner to apply—a crucial advantage given market-wide labor shortages. In addition to faster installation, Crane Composites says GLASBOND offers a protective Surfaseal finish for superior durability, moisture resistance, and ease of cleaning. The smooth, non-porous surface helps prevent mold and bacteria growth, ensuring a more hygienic environment.
New Brava Cool Roof Colors
Brava Roof Tiles has introduced new Cool Roof Colors that meet California’s Title 24 and Title 31 Requirements. The industry term for “cool roof†results from the development of roofing products that substantially reduce heat absorption. These products have high solar reflectance and thermal emittance, reducing heat transfer and indoor temperatures. Brava Roof Tile’s new cool roof product offering includes the brand’s CRRC-compliant Cedar Shake tile in Lake Forest (shown), Weathered, Western, and Cool White. Slate profiles are available in Cool Arendale, Cool Atlantic, Cool Light Arendale, Cool Weathered, and Cool White. Spanish Barrel tiles are available in Cool Terra Cotta and Cool French Clay. All options can be used to meet Cool Roof Title 24 and Title 31 specifications.
New Castle Black Deck Framing
New Castle Steel has recently launched New Castle Black. American-made from 100% domestically sourced steel, New Castle Black offers a fine-textured black steel finish, and according to the manufacturer, is engineered for ease of installation and backed by a 50- year limited warranty. Other key features include reported quick installation with no specialized tools required, drastically reduced waste, with fewer posts and piers needed compared to wood, exceptional non-combustibility, corrosion resistance, and termite- and rot-proof performance.
Dryroll Universal Ridge Vent and Weather Block
New from Westlake Royal Building Products, Dryroll is a universal ridge vent and weather block. Designed to safeguard the roof from the elements, the ridge vent solution also helps to exhaust heat and moisture from the roof. According to the manufacturer, during installation, Dryroll is unrolled and sealed to field tiles; no additional tools or fasteners are needed, and its aluminum sides may be stretched to conform seamlessly to the roof. Equipped with butyl strips, Dryroll seals the ridge and hip areas of the roof, preventing wind-driven rain and snow from entering the peaks and corners of the roof. The product is reported to also provide superior airflow and attic ventilation.
E-Fit Railing Innovations
Envision Outdoor Living Products, manufacturer of Envision composite decking and Fairway Railing collection, is launching E-Fit Railing Innovations, a series of new aluminum and vinyl railing products. When used together, the new products are reported to allow for installation times up to 300% faster. According to the manufacturer, E-Fit Railing Innovations comprises three new components: FastFit Posts that feature pre-mounted brackets on Fairway aluminum 3×3 structural posts and quick-mount brackets on Fairway vinyl 4×4 post sleeves; FastFit Panels that come pre-assembled, ready to set in place; LockFit Balusters that reportedly simplify installation of Fairway vinyl baluster kits. The patent-pending design locks end balusters into place.
