IKO Industries

Controlling Kettle and Maintaining the Temperature of Hot Asphalt in Cold Weather Commercial Roof Applications

March 19, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By IKO. The quality of a roof depends on proper installation techniques. Disclaimer: Hot mopping on asphalt roofs is highly dangerous. Proper safety training is necessary to perform this job. When choosing the temperature for your hot tar roofing kettles, always follow the manufacturer’s requirements and do not heat the kettle beyond ...

IKO Introduces Multipurpose Performance Roof Deck and Eave Sealing Solution

March 5, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

IKO GoldSeam™ tape provides critical protection against water infiltration. IKO recently introduced GoldSeam, a multipurpose roof tape. The product can be used in a variety of deck protection applications, including as a seam tape for the roof deck; a sealant for critical roof joints, such as small gaps around the eave ...

IKO Launches Innovative Performance Roof Starter Roll

February 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

IKO EdgeSeal™ ensures roof perimeter remains secure with powerful self-sealing membrane. IKO recently introduced EdgeSeal, a double-sided, self-sealing adhesive starter roll designed to bond shingles to the roof deck at the roof's most vulnerable area - its perimeter. IKO's EdgeSeal serves as an upgrade option for contractors, providing a higher-quality ...

IKO Announces 2020 Dates for ROOFPRO Profit Power Workshop Series

February 20, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

Events to feature Certified Contractors Network President Scott Siegal. IKO released the 2020 dates for its ROOFPRO Profit Power Workshops, events designed to provide critical insights that attendees can immediately put to work to elevate their company’s profitability and industry knowledge. The workshops will feature Scott Siegal, president of the Certified ...

RCAW Trade Show is Approaching Quickly!

February 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join us in Seattle, Washington for the fifth annual RCAW Trade Show. Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is hosting the 5th annual RCAW Trade Show this month! Make sure you’re in Seattle, Washington on February 21, 2020 at the DoubleTree Suites Tukwila. The show ...

Don’t Miss One of the Largest Regional Roofing Trade Shows in the Country

January 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear from a former NFL Super Bowl-winning coach, learn strategies to hire and maintain talent, and network with other professionals at the NERCA annual convention and trade show March 17-19. Join the North/East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) for their 94th annual convention and trade show March 17-19, ...

Dallas, Texas is the Place to be February 4-6

January 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The International Roofing Expo® will be filled with special events, competitions, opportunities to learn new skills, and the first ever female keynote speaker. Make sure you’re in Dallas, Texas on February 4-6, 2020 for the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association ...

IKO Introduces Exceptional Acrylic, Adhesive-Backed Vapour Barrier Membrane

December 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

AcrylicStickTM SA provides versatile, commercial wall assembly and flashing detail solution that reliably adheres to most surfaces. IKO introduced two new products to its line of AquaBarrierTM air and vapour barrier solutions. IKO AcrylicStick SA and IKO AcrylicStick SA Tapes are acrylic, adhesive-backed vapour barrier membranes that provide exceptional adhesion ...

Roofing Road Trips Podcast with Heidi: Carol Perkins

December 16, 2019 at 2:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Heidi welcomes Carol Perkins, Director of Marketing, North America, IKO to chat about how she got into roofing and the history and success of IKO. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips Podcast with Heidi, we hear from Carol Perkins of IKO. Carol shared with Heidi ...