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Case Study: Cornerstone Bible Church Renews Roof with Metal Shingles

Not only did this project renovate a California church with a durable new roof, it earned third place in the 2019 ATAS Project of the Year competition.




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Case Study: Battling Extreme Weather Conditions in Houston with Owens Corning’s Duration Series Shingles

A Texas roofing contractor relies on the protection that Owens Corning's Duration shingles offer to battle extreme weather in the Houston market.




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Case Study: California Self Storage Gets Desired Aesthetic with McElroy Metal's Metal Roofing, Wall Panels

Using McElroy Metal roofing and wall panels, this storage facility became the brand's "flagship self-storage facility" thanks to its aesthetics.




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'You Did What?' Dealing with Employee Mistakes

We all make mistakes, but it’s important to determine if an employee is simply having a bad day, or is performing poorly.




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Coatings Q&A with Huntsman Building Solutions




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Coatings Q&A with KARNAK

Roofing Contractor catches up with Chris Huettig, national director of technical services with KARNAK, about the state of the coatings industry.




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Coatings Q&A with Mule-Hide Products

Learn more about the state of the coatings industry in 2023 with this Q&A featuring Kyle Stavish, national business development manager with Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.




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Coatings Q&A with PPG




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Coatings Q&A with Bitec

Roofing Contractor catches up with Joel Shealey, vice president of Operations at Bitec, Inc., about the state of the coatings industry. 




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Coatings Q&A with Polyglass




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Big Box Store Chills Out with Cool Roof Coatings

How a Fortune 500 company reduced the need for frequent roof replacements and repairs while promoting sustainability with more energy-efficient materials.




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On the Prowl with Cougar Paws SteelWalker Boots

The original Cougar Paws became the only boots I wear while roofing or conducting elevated training exercises.




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Young Gun Silvana Wagner: Connecting with Community in New Role

After a career in the media industry, Pride Roofing's director of business development flourishes and aims to inspire other women.




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VIDEO: Roofing Contractor Q&A: One-on-One with Letitia Hanke

The 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year speaks candidly about her start in roofing and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of skilled workers.




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Feazel Announces Partnerships with Tradepost and Stonecutter Ventures

In addition to its partnerships with Tradepost LLC and Stonecutter Ventures, Feazel is now offering GAF Energy's Timberline Solar Shingle.




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Florida's Best Roofing Joins with Harkness Capital

See what Best Roofing, Roofing Contractor magazine's 2018 'Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year,' has planned for the future in South Florida now that it has partnered up with a private equity firm. 




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Dealing With Workforce Reductions

 It is not too soon to at least give some consideration to how you would approach employee reductions should such a need arise.




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National Hispanic Contractors Association Announces Partnership with International Roofing Expo

The partnership is a significant step forward in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the roofing industry while providing resources to Hispanic roofing professionals.




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VIDEO: Training from Within in Roofing

Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing’s Christian Madsen and Elizabeth Sanford discusses the keys to their success developing and maintaining a profitable roof service department.




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2024 International Roofing Expo Returns with New Dates to Las Vegas

The 2024 IRE is expected to cover more than 180,000 square feet of exhibit space, hosting over 600 companies, and features eight educational tracks covering 45 topics across over 100 sessions.




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Owens Corning Partners with Ripple Glass to Expand Glass Recycling in Georgia

The Owens Corning/Ripple Glass campaign highlights how recycled glass in the production of new fiberglass insulation offsets the need for virgin, mined material such as sand.




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Tesla Closes 2023 with Lowest Solar Deployment Since 2020

Tesla's solar deployment continued to drop in the final quarter of 2023, though its energy storage saw massive increases compared to last year.




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Mycocycle Raises $3.6 Million to Transform Waste into Sustainable Raw Materials with Fungi

Mycocycle, the biotechnology company using fungi to transform construction debris into reusable materials, received a new round of funding that will help it further scale its waste-to-value chain.




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2024 Storm Season Starts with Intense Storms, Tornado Outbreaks

The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.




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The "UnContractor": Gunner Redefines Roofing with Transparency and Technology

Gunner is successfully shaking up the residential roofing industry with a concept rarely seen: offering customers the ability to buy their roofs online.




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Jobber, Xero Partner to Help Contractors with Client Services

Home services software provider Jobber has partnered with Xero, a cloud accounting platform, to sync customers, products, services, invoices, and payments. 




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RAFTRx Expands Virtual Reach with RoofMarketplace Online Partnership

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors partnered with RoofMarketplace to streamline the roof claims process, using remote data and contractor feedback to simplify and reduce costs for homeowners.




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RAFTR Roofing Collaborates with Westhill for Streamlining Insurance Claims

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors has partnered with Westhill to streamline homeowners' roofing insurance claims by offering a digital platform to connect contractors and track work, simplifying the process.




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Project Profile: New Jersey School District Enters Net-Zero Revolution with SolarEdge PV Rooftop Installation

The SolarEdge DC-optimized systems are forecast to reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 1,500 tons of coal burned, or 171 homes’ electricity use per year.




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Project Profile: McElroy Metal Adds Solar to Fifth Manufacturing Facility with 238T Roof Re-cover

A combination of McElroy Metal’s 238T 24-gauge Galvalume Plus roofing panels and S-5! clamps helped create a 145-kilowatt photovoltaic system for a McElroy Metal facility in Michigan.




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Wedge Roofing Demonstrates the Value in Refurbishing Commercial Roofs with Silicone Coating

Wedge Roofing proves that taking a closer look and considering different options for metal roofs can save on labor and costs for the customer.




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Contractor Hit with $287K in Fines for Repeated Fall Hazard Exposure

Federal inspectors fined a Chrystal Lake, Ill. Construction company $287K for exposing workers to fall hazards on three occasions in the same neighborhood, issuing eight citations for violations dating to May 2024.




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Holcim Expands Its Latin American Footprint with PASA Acquisition

Holcim announced on May 3 it had acquired Mexico’s PASA, a regional roofing and building supply manufacturer, gaining a significant footprint in Mexico and Central America.




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Join RC’s 2024 Homeowner Survey Webinar with ROOFLE May 23

Walk through RC’s exclusive annual survey data from homeowners and roofing contractors around the country with insight from the experts at ROOFLE Technologies.




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Roof Hugger, McElroy Metal Partner with MCA for IRE Presentation

Roof Hugger and McElroy Metal experts will collaborate at the International Roofing Expo to present "Retrofit with Metal Systems" on Feb. 6 and 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.




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Latino Roofing Contractors, Workers Carving a Larger Space Within the Industry

IRE 2024 has significantly expanded its Latino-friendly offerings through bilingual breakout sessions, Latino-specific programming and other events during the three-day expo in Las Vegas.




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IRE 2024 Breaks Records with Return to Las Vegas

Discover the latest roofing innovations, from AI to celebrating diversity, and catch the highlights of the 2024 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, where industry leaders converged to shape the future of roofing.




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Omnia Exterior Solutions Expands Midwest Footprint with New Partner, Central Roofing

Central Roofing of Mattoon, Ill., is the latest roofing contractor to join the growing family of companies under the Omnia Exterior Solutions umbrella.




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CertainTeed Partners with Susan G. Komen to Battle Breast Cancer

CertainTeed will donate a percentage of its sales from each of its co-branded GlasRoc Sheathing boards to the Susan G. Komen organization from October 2024 to October 2025.




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Skyline Roofing Partners Announces Inaugural Partnership with Elo Roofing

This acquisition marks the inaugural partnership for Skyline Roofing Partners, an Imperial Capital portfolio company.




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VIDEO: Josh Sparks on Finding Success with One-on-One Meetings

Josh Sparks, CEO of Infinity Home Services, shares the history behind his company and provides a sneak peek into his upcoming presentation at the 2024 Best of Success conference.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Letitia Hanke

Letitia Hanke of ARS Roofing, the 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year, gives a sneak peek of her upcoming BOS presentation.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Gregg Wallick

Gregg Wallick of Best Roofing, the 2018 Commercial Contractor of the Year, gives a sneak peek of his upcoming BOS presentation.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Ryan Groth

Ryan Groth of Sales Transformation Group gives a sneak peek of his upcoming BOS presentation on how to double closure rates.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Sherri Miles

Sherri Miles will show contractors how to find and utilize money for training in the skilled trades in her Best of Success presentation.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Trent Cotney

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, returns to Best of Success to provide expert legal tips and advice.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with McKay Daniels

NRCA COO McKay Daniels will teach attendees to this year’s Best of Success the latest NRCA programs that can help their businesses flourish.




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Don't Miss a Minute with BOS 2021's Broadcasting Live Sessions

There's still time to be a part of Best of Success 2021, even if you can't be there in person, with RC's Broadcasting Live.




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S-5! Supporting Battle Against Breast Cancer with Donation, Fundraiser

In addition to a $5,000 donation to advance breast cancer care, S-5! is holding a fundraising campaign to benefit two organizations: the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House and the Careity Foundation.




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Replacing Concrete Tile with Standing Seam Metal Roof

Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.