Summer 2026 News

Deerfield Beach, FL – June 17, 2026 – Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions, is proud to announce the addition of seven new products qualified for use in FORTIFIED Roof™ applications.

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) FORTIFIED Roof™ standard is a national benchmark for storm-ready construction, designed to help buildings better withstand severe weather including high winds, hail, and heavy rain. The program was designed to promote best-in-class construction practices that go above and beyond local code requirements to better protect communities all over the country.

To achieve the qualification for use in FORTIFIED Roof systems distinction, the products had to pass rigorous testing and rating requirements.

Joining the growing list of Poyglass’ FORTIFIED Roof-compatible underlayments, membranes, adhesives, and primers are:

• Low-Slope Membranes: Elastoflex SA P, Elastobase V
• Adhesive: PG 350
• Primers: PG 100, WB-3000
• Self-Adhered Steep-Slope Underlayment: Polystick® PX HT
• Fire Rated Option:Elastoflex SA P FR

Contractors, municipalities, developers, and homeowners now have more ways to achieve FORTIFIED Roof Designations to enhance resilience, longevity, durability, high-wind resistance, and moisture protection in their roofing systems.

Polyglass products for FORTIFIED Roof systems offer a number of key benefits including:

• Certified performancewith roofing solutions qualified for use in FORTIFIED Roof applications
• Resilience-focused valuethat helps differentiate projects and protect against extreme weather
• Long-term durabilitydesigned to outperform standard assemblies in high-risk environments
• Enhanced credibilitythrough alignment with nationally recognized building science standards
• Potential cost savingsand increased property value from stronger, certified roof systems
• Resources and supportto help communicate the advantages of resilient construction and certified roofing

As a roofing industry leader, Polyglass is committed to continue developing high-quality products that conform with top standards and programs like FORTIFIED Roof.

For more information, see Polyglass’ updated FORTIFIED Roof product page.

To learn more about other innovative roofing and waterproofing products, contact Polyglass.

About Polyglass U.S.A., Inc.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. is a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions serving the North American market since 1992. Known for its innovative self-adhered modified bitumen roofing systems featuring patented ADESO® Technology, Polyglass offers a comprehensive portfolio of systems for roofing and building envelope applications across the structure, from below-grade through the building exterior to the roof. Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the ISO 9001:2015-certified company operates six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and continues to expand its production capabilities. As part of the MAPEI Group, Polyglass leverages more than 130 years of combined industry expertise. For more information, call 800.222.9782 or visit polyglass.us.

Soprema U.S. announced that the Mini Macaden, an innovative automated membrane‑welding solution, was named an Experts’ Choice winner in the International Roofing Expo’s Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program. The annual awards program celebrates the most innovative solutions in roofing and exteriors across multiple categories. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts who evaluate each entry based on its ability to improve performance, enhance safety, boost productivity, elevate user experience, or introduce a new standard to the market. Soprema’s Mini Macaden earned recognition for its compact design, safe, high production‑level welding capability, and ability to deliver consistent, void-free installations across a wide range of SBS‑modified and APP-modified bitumen roofing applications. Engineered to improve both jobsite efficiency and weld reliability, the Mini Macaden provides roofing professionals with the ultimate quality control, improved ergonomics, and reduced installation time compared to manual flame-welded methods.

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Soprema Roofing System’s Award-Winning Project

A project featuring Soprema roofing materials was awarded as a Best‑in‑Class Award winner in the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program. The project’s roofing contractor, KPost Roofing & Waterproofing, received the honor in the Commercial/Mixed Use Category for their exceptional work on the National Medal of Honor Museum. The building required a roofing solution that delivered long‑term durability while supporting the building’s striking and complex geometry. The project includes multiple elevations, steep and sloped planes, and hundreds of penetrations, requiring close coordination between the architect, general contractor, and roofing contractor throughout the installation. To meet the museum’s performance and design requirements, the project team selected a Soprema roofing system incorporating Elastophene SP 2.2, Sopralene 180 Sanded, and Colply EF Adhesive for the primary membrane assembly. For the extensive detailing and complex transitions across multiple roof elevations, Alsan RS 230 Field and Alsan RS 230 Flash provided a seamless, liquid‑applied solution capable of conforming to the building’s unique geometry. ARMA’s Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program recognizes the top steep‑ and low‑slope asphalt roofing projects across North America based on four categories.

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Epro Services Inc. announced HydroGel’s successful performance against osmotic blistering criteria—one of the most prevalent long-term failure mechanisms affecting liquid-applied waterproofing membranes. HydroGel is a single-component, 99% solid, highly elastomeric, hot spray-applied polymer rubber gel with exceptional adhesive properties. Osmotic blistering occurs when water passes through a semipermeable waterproofing membrane via osmosis. Over time, this process can cause the membrane to separate from its substrate, compromising the integrity of the waterproofing system. The failure mode has been observed in a number of liquid-applied membranes over the past 30 years and is an important consideration in product selection and specification. Two tests were performed: Inverted Wet Cup Permeance Testing (modified ASTM E96), which measures the rate at which water vapor passes through the waterproofing system. Long-Term Water Absorption Immersion Testing (modified ASTM D570) measures how much water a membrane absorbs over an extended immersion period. Extended-duration testing ensured results were representative of long-term field conditions. Both tests returned results that meet or comfortably exceed the published industry thresholds for osmotic blistering resistance. The results indicate that the HydroGel would not be expected to be susceptible to osmotic blistering failure after installation.

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Sika announced the winners of the 2025 Roofing & Waterproofing Projects of the Year competition, celebrating Sika’s approved applicators across the U.S. who demonstrate outstanding craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to excellence. Each year, projects are evaluated for design complexity, technical execution, aesthetics, and the creative use of Sika’s roofing and waterproofing systems. This year’s awards were given in the following categories: Low Slope – New Construction, Low Slope – Re-Roof, Steep Slope,  Waterproofing, and Sustainability.  Below are the projects that were selected as the 2025 Projects of the Year.

Deerfield Beach, FL – July 15, 2026 – Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions, is expanding its steep-slope roofing portfolio with the introduction of Tri‑Strata™ Technology and two new modified bitumen hybrid roof underlayments: Polyanchor® HU and Polyanchor® HU PLUS.

Designed for mechanically attached tile roofing applications, Tri‑Strata Technology is a three-layer construction that combines high-strength nonwoven fabric facers with a modified bitumen core to deliver durability, sealability, and performance under real jobsite conditions. Developed to address common installation challenges, the technology helps provide reliable protection around fasteners and penetrations while supporting long-term weather durability throughout the life of the roof system.

Featuring a modified bitumen core comprising more than 80% of the product composition, Polyanchor® HU and Polyanchor® HU PLUS are engineered to enhance protection around fasteners and penetrations while delivering tear resistance, puncture resistance, and long-term weather durability.

The new Tri-Strata Technology product family includes:

Polyanchor® HU
Designed for new construction applications, Polyanchor HU provides dependable deck protection, enhanced walkability, and installation efficiency for mechanically attached tile roofing systems.

Polyanchor® HU PLUS
Designed for reroofing and more demanding project conditions, Polyanchor HU PLUS delivers enhanced durability and added confidence where increased jobsite traffic, deck variability, and material staging place greater demands on the underlayment.

At the core of both products is Tri‑Strata Technology’s layered construction:

• Nonwoven fabric surface engineered for traction and jobsite durability
• Modified bitumen core designed to enhance nail sealability around fasteners
• Nonwoven fabric base engineered to provide strength and stability across the roof deck

Together, these layers work to support durability, sealability, and jobsite performance from installation through final roof system completion.

Polyanchor® HU and Polyanchor® HU PLUS are now available through Polyglass distribution channels. Contractors, distributors, and building professionals can access technical resources, product information, and supporting sales materials through their local Polyglass representative or at polyglass.us.

For more information, visit polyglass.us or contact your local Polyglass Sales Representative.

About Polyglass U.S.A., Inc.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. is a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions serving the North American market since 1992. Known for its innovative self-adhered modified bitumen roofing systems featuring patented ADESO® Technology, Polyglass offers a comprehensive portfolio of systems for roofing and building envelope applications across the structure, from below-grade through the building exterior to the roof. Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the ISO 9001:2015-certified company operates six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and continues to expand its production capabilities. As part of the MAPEI Group, Polyglass leverages more than 130 years of combined industry expertise. For more information, call 800.222.9782 or visit polyglass.us.