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24 | J U N E 2 0 2 3 Roofing/Cladding Materials P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y C A R L I S L E S Y N T EC S YS T EM S Loading and staging a job often requires significant crane time and co-ordination. Regardless of a roll's size, it must be moved into position, kicked out, and aligned before it can be adhered or secured in place. But every time a 16-foot roll is kicked out and positioned it covers 60 percent more roof area versus a 10-inch by 100-inch roll. Also, the bigger rolls cut down the number of seams, saving significant welding time, installing T-joint patches, and inspecting and probing at the completion of the job. Plus, fewer rolls on the job means less packaging and core waste to dispose of compared to smaller sheets. Finally, what lies ahead for the roofing sector in terms of technological evolution? That was something Soprema recently discussed with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Flynn, Rogers, and other professionals, given that Soprema – which specializes in waterproofing, insulation, soundproofing, and vegetated solutions for the roofing, building envelope, and civil engineering sectors – wants to continue to actively contribute to the development of the construction industry by investing in research and development as well as in education in order to transform the roofing industry. Soprema states, "One of the most important changes today is undoubtedly the interest in flameless products. These solutions, in addition to being high- performance products, are also safer for workers and the environment. "Through discussions with several key industry players, we want to help change and improve industry practices to reduce the risks associated with works on commercial roofs. We believe that by driving discussions around flameless technologies, we will be able to demystify and encourage their use," Soprema states on its website. Soprema has designed a range of low-temperature products, including high- performance waterproofing membranes that can be installed during all seasons and without the use of propane-powered tools. SBS-modified roofing systems are the popular choice for low-slope commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, while the SopraSmart family of laminated boards, high-performance membranes such as Colply Base 410 and adhesives such as Colply EF all fall under this category, for projects where the use of a flame is not permitted or desired such as hospitals or schools. A Soprema's low-temperature flameless products, including SBS-modified roofing systems, Colply Base 410 membranes, and Colply EF adhesives.