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GacoFlex S20 Solvent-Free 100% Silicone Achieves NSF P151 Certification

With water quality and quantity concerns on the rise across the US and around the world, local codes use NSF P151 as a requirement for rainwater catchment to allow the water to be used for potable water or landscape uses. Local plumbing code officials should always be consulted for current potable water requirements.

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Report Shows Roofing and Waterproofing Chemicals Market to Grow at 7% and 6% CAGR, Respectively, by 2020

A green-roofed building is covered with vegetation, and saves on the energy used for cooling and heating purposes inside the building.

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Polyurethane Innovations and Advances in Sustainability to Be Unveiled at UTECH North America

Two sessions on sustainability will examine alternative natural-oil-based polyols, bio-succinium- and CO2-based materials, and set out practical steps to foster the wider and faster acceptance of these new approaches.

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Graco's New Proportioner Combines Performance, Durability, and Reliability

The Reactor 2 Hydraulic is designed for the most rugged, high-duty cycle, high-performance, high-output conditions.

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RCMA Announces 2016 International Roof Coatings Conference Session Speakers

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has recently confirmed 11 topics for its third biennial International Roof Coatings Conference (IRCC) July 18-21, 2016 in Philadelphia.

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RICOWI Spring Seminar to Focus on Roof Loads

The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc., (RICOWI), will host their 2016 spring meetings and seminar on Thursday, March 10 – Friday, March 11, 2016, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL.

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GAF Announces the Acquisition of Icopal

The combined company will be the largest manufacturer in the global roofing industry.

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National Roofing Contractors Association Releases 2016 Manual and Boxed Set

The SPF Roof Systems section includes information about materials, design considerations, application and design guidelines, as well as 71 construction details.

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Consumers Advised To Research Their Roof Warranties Before Hiring Roofing Contractors

NRCA's www.everybodyneedsaroof.com "From the Experts" column provides consumers with tips on selecting a roof system warranty.

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Gaco Western Launches Next Generation High Solids Silicone Coating

In tests, S2100 showed 40 percent less dirt accumulation, 2x the whiteness retention, and maintained a higher solar reflectance and thermal emittance than competitive silicone coatings.

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Covestro Up and Running

Leading materials manufacturer has new identity / Stock market flotation by mid-2016 at the latest

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VersaFlex Schedules New Training Program at Diamond Liners' Headquarters

Diamond Liners will be hosting a Polyurea University Training Course from August 17th - August 21st at their headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California.

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NRCA Releases Updated Toolbox Talks

NRCA Toolbox Talks is designed specifically to enable foremen and trainers to review important safety lessons with their crews on a weekly basis.

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