Westlake Royal Building Products Introduces Dryroll™ Universal Ridge Vent and Weather Block

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Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) has launched Dryroll™, a new universal ridge vent and weather block solution. The product features easy rollable installation and provides superior airflow with 15.6 square inches of ventilation per linear foot. Key features include:

- Butyl strips for effective sealing against wind-driven rain and snow
- Available in 11.6" wide 3.7-pound and 14.4" 4.6-pound rolls
- Compatible with Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile and US Tile® Clay Roofing Products
- Key component of Westlake Royal™ Cool Roof System

When integrated into the Cool Roof System, Dryroll contributes to up to 22% annual energy savings by enhancing ventilation and energy efficiency.

Positive

• Product innovation that enhances company's roofing solutions portfolio
• Potential for increased revenue through integration with existing product lines
• Energy efficiency benefits could drive customer adoption
• Meets IAPMO ER-2015 design specifications

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• None.

Easy installation, superior airflow, and weather protection are cornerstones of new ridge vent solution

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Westlake Royal Building Products^™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has introduced Dryroll^™, a universal ridge vent and weather block. Designed to safeguard the roof from the elements, the ridge vent solution also helps to exhaust heat and moisture from the roof. With rollable installation, the product blends smoothly with the roof and reduces unappealing field vents and roof penetrations.

“Dryroll ridge vent is a cutting-edge solution, which optimizes roof protection and attic ventilation,” says Steve Booz, vice president, marketing for Westlake Royal Building Products. “It safeguards a roof against the elements while enhancing energy efficiency and energy savings for the homeowner.”

During installation, Dryroll is unrolled and sealed to field tiles; no additional tools or fasteners are needed, and its aluminum sides may be stretched to conform seamlessly to the roof. Equipped with butyl strips, Dryroll effectively seals the ridge and hip areas of the roof, preventing wind-driven rain and snow from entering the peaks and corners of the roof. The product also provides superior airflow and attic ventilation, with 15.6 square inches of ventilation per linear foot, outperforming many other ridge vent options in keeping both the attic and home cooler during hot days and seasons.

“As a lightweight rollable solution, installation is also both simpler and quicker for contractors,” adds Booz.

Offered in two lightweight roll options of 11.6” wide 3.7-pound and 14.4” 4.6-pound rolls, the product is easy to handle and transport and meets the design specification set forth in IAPMO ER-2015.

Dryroll ridge vent is designed specifically for use with Newpoint^™ Concrete Roof Tile, the durable concrete line known for its superior strength and long-lasting beauty, and with US Tile^® Clay Roofing Products, the legacy line of clay tile manufactured to the highest standard of sustainability and craftsmanship. The product is also a key component of the Westlake Royal™ Cool Roof System, a roofing solution designed to reduce a home’s energy consumption. The system leverages five components to enhance ventilation and energy efficiency, enabling the home to achieve up to 22% in energy savings annually.ⁱ

“When used as part of the Cool Roof System, Dryroll allows the roof to breathe so it stays cool in summer and dry in winter,” says Booz.

Learn more about Dryroll here. Explore the company’s full suite of concrete, composite, clay, steel, and components roofing options by visiting Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions.

About Westlake Royal Roofing LLC

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions is a recognized, national leader in durable and sustainable clay, composite, concrete, and steel roof systems and components. The company’s offerings include US Tile products, a legacy line of premium, stunning clay tile solutions manufactured to the highest standard of sustainability and craftsmanship; DaVinci Roofscapes, beautiful and durable composite slate and shake roofing tiles; Newpoint Concrete Tile Roofing, the enduring line of concrete tile known for its superior strength, Class A fire rating and long-lasting beauty; Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing, the ultra-lightweight roofing system which benefits from the structural strength of steel; and Westlake Royal Roofing Components, a full line of integrated roof components designed to deliver a higher standard of roof installation and performance.

About Westlake Royal Building Products

Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc., a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Mouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. For more than 50 years, Westlake Royal Building Products has manufactured high quality, low maintenance products to meet the specifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers, and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an unmatched array of colors, styles, and accessories.

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ⁱ Steep Slope Assembly Testing of Clay and Concrete tile with and without Cool Pigmented Colors, Oak Ridge Laboratory, 2005. Results vary based on profile of tile installed, location, weather and other factors.

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Greg Snowman

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Source: Westlake Royal Building Products

FAQ

What are the ventilation specifications of Westlake's (WLK) new Dryroll ridge vent?

Westlake's Dryroll provides 15.6 square inches of ventilation per linear foot, offering superior airflow and attic ventilation compared to many other ridge vent options.

How much energy savings can WLK's Cool Roof System with Dryroll provide?

When Dryroll is used as part of Westlake Royal's Cool Roof System, it can help achieve up to 22% in annual energy savings for homeowners.

What are the available size options for WLK's Dryroll ridge vent?

Dryroll is offered in two lightweight roll options: 11.6" wide 3.7-pound rolls and 14.4" 4.6-pound rolls.

Which Westlake (WLK) roofing products is Dryroll compatible with?

Dryroll is specifically designed for use with Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile and US Tile Clay Roofing Products.