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When is it too cold to install roof

Winter temperatures might have your fingers feeling frozen and your crews cold, but does that mean your bottom line has to freeze, too? Should you press pause on roofing bids and business? The answer to this question depends in large part on the roofing systems and products you're using. Learn about the temperature thresholds of common low slope roofing systems, plus tips for safer roofing in winter. You can keep your season rolling with...

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Tan (HR) EZ TPO Announcement

GenFlex Introduces Tan (HR) EZ TPO GenFlex’s new Tan (HR) EZ TPO color has been slightly changed to be in compliance with higher reflectivity codes. Our new Tan (HR) EZ TPO features the same formulation & benefits of the original Tan membrane, but now with 15% improved Solar Reflectivity. The new membrane color meets California’s Title 24 rigorous requirement for reflectivity and will also be eligible for the LEED v4/v4.1 sustainable heat...

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LafargeHolcim to acquire Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone Americas

LafargeHolcim to acquire Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone Americas Acquiring industry leader in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions to position it for continued growth A milestone in the transformation of LafargeHolcim to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials and solutions Strengthening LafargeHolcim’s biggest market, the US, with annual sales to exceed USD 6bn Plans to...

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GenFlex Quick Jet Spray Adhesive Freight Policy

New GenFlex Quick Jet Spray Adhesive Freight Policy GenFlex is excited to announce that effective immediately there will now be NO FREIGHT or SHIPPING CHARGE for Quick Jet on orders of two (2) pallets or more. These shipments will continue shipping directly from the vendor to your door. This change is effective immediately and applies to all eligible orders moving forward. If Quick Jet Accessories (gun, hoses,...

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Spring Roof Inspection Tips

Spring Roof Inspection Spring showers bring…roof leaks? Not how you remember it? Well it’s true and it is especially possible if you skip your spring roof inspection. Winter takes its toll on a roof. Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads and ice can really cause damage. Even if you live in a warm climate where cold weather damage isn’t a worry, spring is a good time to have your roof inspected so you are ready for the stormy season...

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COVID-19 Operations Update

An Important Update Regarding Firestone Building Products Operations Out of an abundance of caution, we will be temporarily shutting down manufacturing operations at our EPDM, asphalt, metal, TPO, coatings and spray foam manufacturing facilities in North America. ISO facilities, distribution centers and plant based warehouses will remain open. A temporary phased shutdown will begin Sunday, March 29 at all manufacturing locations in...

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Updates to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for 2019

Updates to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for 2019 Take advantage of the tax reform for your roof improvements in 2019! On December 22, 2017, the most sweeping tax legislation since the Tax Reform Act of 1986 was signed into law. The national tax reform bill features pro-growth adjustments for businesses, and the roofing industry is one of the benefiting parties. Better known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the bill features enhanced deductions under...

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