Showcasing moisture solutions in the Rocky Mountains

By Dani Sheehan.

VaproShield® shared their newest products at the CRA trade show!

VaproShield made a strong impression at this year’s Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) trade show, marking their first year as CRA members and their first time exhibiting at the event. We caught up with Matt Lyon of Elliott Associates, a local, independent multi-line rep firm, and Mark Johnson, VP of sales for VaproShield to learn about the innovative solutions they have for tackling Colorado’s unique moisture challenges.

“We’re amazed with the quality of the people here and have our first booth at the show,” Mark shared about the event. The enthusiasm and engagement on the floor exceeded expectations, with Matt adding, “I wish every trade show was this busy!” The interest in their booth was so high that they ran out of samples and business cards halfway through the day – and neither Mark nor Matt had time for a lunch break.

VaproShield has been a trusted name in wall and roof underlayments for over 20 years, and in the past five years, they have focused on low-slope and steep-slope roofing solutions with FM and UL approvals. “A lot of people wanted to know about our solutions for moisture because here in Colorado we have incredible dewpoint swings,” Mark shared. “Lately, there’s a new code with IBC calling for an air barrier on the roof, soon to be an ASM standard.”

To meet these evolving requirements, VaproShield showcased its latest products, SlopeShield Plus SA and BlockShield SA Plus, which serve as both vapor barriers and air barriers. SlopeShield Plus, in particular, is uniquely positioned to handle the moisture dynamics of mountain environments. “There’s a lot of retrofit work in ski lodges and condos that are fully occupied where the roofs are leaking,” explained Mark. “It’s not moisture from the outside – it’s coming from the inside due to all the human activities like saunas, showers and cooking. Our new product allows for diffusive drying, letting that moisture escape while still keeping out liquid water and air, so it has a tri-function.”

Attendees were intrigued by these innovative solutions. As Matt put it, “I used to own a yellow, rubber raincoat and I thought it was the greatest thing until newer fabrics came out that allowed me not to collect water inside the coat. That easily transfers over to buildings, and in Colorado, every bit of moisture in a building wants to get out.”