Roofing Spotlight
Stronger Perimeter Details with JM TPO Heat Weldable Cover Tape
Perimeter details are where TPO roofs are won or lost — and JM TPO Heat Weldable Cover Tape was built specifically to make those details stronger. Designed for roofs where heat welding is the preferred method over adhesive, it gives contractors a consistent, weld-based solution from the field membrane all the way to the metal edge.
The tape features a 6" flashing strip — 3" reinforced TPO and 3" peel-and-stick — applied to perimeter metal flashing to create tight membrane-to-membrane welds and reliable adhesion to metal edges. The result is a cleaner, more resilient perimeter that holds up under real-world stress.
Why contractors and specifiers choose it:
- Consistent Workflow: If your crew is already heat welding field membrane, the Heat Weldable Cover Tape keeps that same process all the way to the edge — no adhesive changeover, no extra materials.
- Stronger Edge Adhesion: Tight membrane-to-membrane welds and reliable metal edge adhesion address the most vulnerable detail on any low-slope TPO roof.
- Extended Guarantee Eligibility: Systems using JM TPO Heat Weldable Cover Tape qualify for Peak Advantage® Guarantees up to 25 years — five years longer than systems using traditional cover tape.
- Complements, Not Replaces: This is an additional tool in the JM TPO lineup, not a replacement for traditional cover tape — giving contractors the right solution for the right job.
Talk to your REPS roofing rep about whether JM TPO Heat Weldable Cover Tape is the right fit for your next project.
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Exterior Spotlight
Trespa® Meteon® Featured on Alexandria, Kentucky's New City Campus
REPS is proud to have played a role in an exciting new civic project — the new City of Alexandria, KY Campus. Trespa® Meteon® HPL cladding, installed by Spohn under general contractor Pepper Construction, makes up the building's beautiful and sustainable facade.
The carefully selected exterior palette from the Trespa® Meteon® Lumen Collection included:
- London Grey — Specular, Diffuse, and Oblique finishes
- Athens White — Specular, Diffuse, and Oblique finishes
- NW 14 French Walnut — Wood Decor series
The ability to specify Specular, Diffuse, and Oblique finishes within the same color family gives design teams the tools to create visual depth and dimension across a facade without adding complexity to the system. The combination of cool neutrals with the warmth of the French Walnut wood decor creates a facade that reads as both professional and welcoming — the right tone for a building serving both law enforcement and the broader community.
Trespa® Meteon® HPL panels are manufactured using proprietary Electron Beam Curing (EBC) technology, delivering exceptional color stability, scratch resistance, and impact retention — all critical for a high-traffic civic building.
Want to learn more? Connect with your REP to schedule a Rainscreen Refreshments event or AIA Course!
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Insulation Spotlight
DuPont™ Styrofoam™ CavityMate™ Ultra — Built for Masonry
DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand CavityMate™ Ultra XPS Insulation is purpose-built for block-and-brick cavity wall construction. Its closed-cell structure fits right between your brick ties while simultaneously functioning as your wall's air and water barrier — eliminating a separate step and reducing the number of trades needed to close out the wall assembly.
Why masons and contractors specify CavityMate™ Ultra:
- Designed for Cavity Walls: Specialized sizing is optimized for block-and-brick construction, ensuring faster, more accurate installation and keeping projects on schedule.
- Air & Water Barrier in One: The closed-cell XPS structure resists moisture absorption and vapor transmission, protecting the wall assembly from the inside out — no separate WRB required.
- Maximum Thermal Efficiency: Delivers R-5.6 per inch to significantly reduce heating and cooling loads while meeting ASHRAE/IECC energy code requirements.
- Healthy Indoor Air Quality: The moisture-resistant structure inhibits mold growth — critical for schools, healthcare facilities, and other occupant-sensitive building types.
- Generational Durability: Will not sag, compress, or degrade over time, maintaining full thermal performance for the life of the building.
Whether you're a mason contractor building cavity walls every week or an architect specifying the next generation of high-performance masonry assemblies, CavityMate™ Ultra is the insulation solution that works as hard as the crews who install it.
Check out DuPont at the SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500® Eastern PA Regional:
- Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:30 AM
- BAC Local 1 Training Center - 2702 Black Lake Place, Philadelphia, PA
Featured AIA Course
Innovative Design with HPL Rainscreen: How to Successfully Design with High Pressure Laminate
1 AIA LU/HSW — Sponsored by Trespa
High Pressure Laminate (HPL) is a proven and popular worldwide building product. HPL panels have a proven track record of durability, sustainability, and color stability, and have undergone rigorous testing to assure high quality, consistent results. The wide variety of product offerings give architects great design flexibility and freedom to create exciting, award-worthy facades. Learn about popular market segments for HPL exterior rainscreen including education, office, multifamily, mixed-use, transportation terminals, healthcare, retail, and more.
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