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ROOFING, SIDING, AND DECKING

Green Span Profiles
RidgeLine Metal

Roofing Panel

Green Span Profiles
and its RidgeLine metal
roofing panels. The
product recently
received UL 580 Class
90 Approval for uplift
during high velocity
winds, and it received
MoistureShield Florida Approval for
installation over open
Infuse Decking framing, demonstrating
compliance with ASTM
MoistureShield’s Infuse line of decking isn’t just about colors E 1592, ATM E84 and
and texture. The company has introduced a proprietary “heat FM 4471.
shield” that keeps the decking from getting excessively hot. That seems par for
The CoolDeck technology optimizes heat reflection, meaning the course with RidgeLine, which thanks to its slide-together,
the boards absorb up to 35 percent less heat than single-component installation, forms a weathertight seal
conventional capped composites in similar colors. against all forms of weather. Each panel is more than two
That can mean a maximum temperature that’s almost 100 inches thick – the top end of the product measures three
degrees lower than composite decking without the heat times that number – and the exterior and interior metal panels
shield additive—a key feature, considering plastic’s are available in 26-, 24- and 22-gauge Galvalume steel. The
documented loss of performance and durability when core is a continuously poured-in-place, polyisocyanurate
exposed to heat extremes. insulating foam, and the exterior finish is standard gloss PVDF
MoistureShield composite decking can be installed on the coating. Not much is going to make its way through this layer
ground, in the ground or underwater while still being of roofing, even when installed horizontally.
protected by a lifetime residential warranty and 25-year fade Not surprisingly, the panels are highly fire resistant, carrying
and stain warranty. a three-hour safety rating.
All that said, color and texture do carry some weight. Infuse RidgeLine panels, which are also made of recycled content,
comes in a realistic wood-grain finish and enriched color can be used on slopes as low as 0.5:12 and are available in
variegation, including an enhanced color palette of deep earth standard lengths measuring 12 to 53 feet. Custom lengths are
tones. It is available in nominal 1 inch by 6 inch deck boards of available on demand.
12-foot, 16-foot and 20-foot lengths, and 12-foot fascia boards.

Boral TruExterior Bevel Siding

It’s not the appearance of Boral’s new TruExterior Bevel Siding that really sets
it apart. It’s the chemistry. The product, now available in 8- and 10-inch sizes,
has been in the field for less than a year. But it shows real promise as a step
toward greater siding durability.
The siding is made with a proprietary poly-ash material and contains 70
percent recycled content.
As a result, TruExterior experiences less expansion and contraction, and
greater resistance to warping, cracking and splitting. The material requires no
sealing of ends or cuts in the field, it can be used in ground-contact
applications, and it can be painted any color, including dark hues.
Installation is a simple matter, achievable with standard woodworking
tools. The siding comes with a 20-year limited warranty

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