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SIPs have higher R-values Premier SIPs by INSULFOAM releases Premier Platinum struc- tural insulated panels that offer 20 percent higher R-values than traditional SIPs. With the company's Platinum graphite polystyrene insulation — made from BASF's Neopor — providing the core for the OSB, an integrated high-purity graphite reflects radiant heat energy like a mirror and increase the material's resistance to the flow of heat. Circle 65 on inquiry card Synthetic roofing underlayment TYPAR WEATHER PROTECTION SYSTEM launches its Surround VR Underlayment, a high-perfor- mance, cost-effective synthetic roofing underlayment that protects against moisture. As an alterantive to felt, the waterproof product can work with nearly any roofing appli- cation, including shingles, shakes, tile, slate and metal. It will not buckle or warp when wet and is slip-resistant on dry surfaces. Circle 63 on inquiry card Architectural stone cladding system Stonefacade from CERTAINTEED is an architectural panelized stone cladding system. It has a contin- uous fastening flange for simple screw-in place attachment. Panels are 8 in. high and available in 10-, 14- and 24-in. widths for an instal- lation that avoids repeating pat- terns. Perimeter edges are beveled and create a smooth, continuous appearance. A fully integrated rain- screen creates space behind the panel for moisture to drain. Circle 66 on inquiry card High-def color blends for shingles IKO DYNASTY shingles with ArmourZone are available in eight high-definition color blends, including the newest addition of Granite Black. Other colors are Appalachian, Biscayne, Pacific Rim, Sedona, Glacier, Cornerstone and Castle Gray. Each can withstand winds up to 130 mph. Enlarged nailing areas make project installa- tion fast; two nailing lines are 1 Ɓ in. apart. The exposure is 5 Ɖ in. Three bundles cover 100 sq. ft. Circle 62 on inquiry card Coastal wood windows JELD-WEN 's Siteline coastal wood windows are available with ImpactGard glass, made with AuraLast wood and provide up to Wind Zone 3-level protection (130 mph). One small clip on each side of the rail enables the use of ImpactGard glass, taking the brute force of storms and diffusing impact. In the event of breakage, most broken glass adheres to a protective inner layer or falls outside the home due to laminated glass technology. Circle 61 on inquiry card Paintable shake and shingle Paintable GRAYNE allows home- owners to customize a home's exterior color. Providing the look of 5-in. natural white cedar shingles, the surface treatment holds paint better and longer than cedar or other hardboard siding. Made from rigid PVC composite, the shingles are impervious to moisture and its texture replicates cedar, even when painted. Circle 64 on inquiry card 44 SPECIAL SECTION: HOME IMPROVEMENT PRO | October 2016 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com