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Philadelphia Gets Energy Dept. Grant to Promote ‘Cool Roof’ Benefits

Philadelphia is set to receive a $1.3M federal grant from the Department of Energy to boost energy efficiency, including cool roof tests in areas most prone to the urban heat island effect.




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Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products Appointed to CRRC Board

Shepherd has contributed to the CRRC for over a decade, including the CRRC S100 Consensus Body since 2023 and 10 years as a Technical Committee member.





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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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The Importance of Project Safety Scheduling for Roofing Contractors

There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.




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Shielded Safety: Breaking Down COVID-19 Face Protection for Roofing Contractors

Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.




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MRA: We Need Strong Residential Resiliency Standards in Western States to Protect Against Wildfires

With a home’s roof being the single most vulnerable area for ignition in the event of a wildfire, materials such as quality metal roofing systems that carry a Class A rating for fire resistance are essential.




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Contractor Profile: RAMCON Roofing and a Superior Safety Mindset

Adam Burdine, his two brothers and founding partner Steve Kruse lead Tampa, Fla.-based RAMCON Roofing, a commercial firm emphasizing trust, communication, and quality, focusing on large commercial and industrial roof systems. 




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SmartVent Intake/Exhaust Vent from IPS Roofing Products

IPS Roofing Products' SmartVent features a shingle over design that makes roofing jobs quicker, easier and much more profitable.




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Equipter Introduces RB2500 Self-Propelled Dump Container

Equipter's new dump container was designed to fit into tighter spaces than its larger counterparts, and is capable of holding up to 2,500 lbs.




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The RIDGEPRO Brings its Safety Message to International Roofing Expo 2021

Whether you need just one roof anchor system or hundreds to help keep your workers safe, stop by Booth #2623 and let RIDGEPRO know your requirements.




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Georgia-Pacific Building Products Introduces Coverboard Education Video Series

Each video in the series will focus on one of four dimensions of durability that roofing contractors should expect from their coverboard, referencing testing methods and results.




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Roofing Shingles from PABCO Roofing Products

PABCO Roofing manufactures a broad line of asphalt shingles to meet the unique needs of homeowners throughout the Western U.S.




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Westlake Royal Building Products Debuts New Brand and Roofing Lines at 2022 International Roofing Expo

Westlake Royal Roofing brings together the portfolios of the former Boral® North America roofing and DaVinci® Roofscapes lines to the 2022 IRE.




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Westlake Royal Building Products Introduces SwiftGuard Roof Underlayment

Westlake Royal Building Products introduced SwiftGuard, a synthetic roofing underlayment for steel, tile, shingle and shake roofing.




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Owens Corning Spotlights Solutions, Resources and Strategies to Propel Roofing Contractors’ Success in 2022

The Owens Corning booth at IRE highlights roofing products that fuse high-performance with beauty and style.




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Enter Roofing Contractor’s Top 100 and Roofing Contractors of the Year Programs

Submit nominations for both the annual Top 100 Roofing Contractors list and residential and commercial Roofing Contractors of the Year before the June 1 deadline.




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Problem Employees – Develop or Dismiss?

With labor shortages still prominent in the roofing industry, rehabilitating and working with problem employees may be the best solution in lieu of termination.




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Ergodyne's Head Protection Expansion Goes Beyond Hard Hat Zones

Ergodyne's expanded head protection caters to workers facing hazards from worker-generated and object-generated impacts, as well as reflective sticker kits for enhanced visibility for those working in hard-hat zones.





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Product Focus: Underlayment and Insulation

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.




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MFM Building Products Announces New Expansion Project

MFM Building Products is expanding its Coshocton, Ohio warehouse to increase raw material storage and support new product lines scheduled to roll out in Q3 2025. 




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MFM Building Products’ Underlayment Earns UL Class A Fire Rating

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment recently earned a UL Class A Fire Rating, enhancing its reputation as a top choice for steep-slope roofing projects.




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Owens Corning Touts Progress on Shingle Recycling Initiatives

Owens Corning is touting its progress toward a "circular shingle economy" through recycling efforts, including partnering with the National Center for Asphalt Technology to study the use of recycled shingles in asphalt pavement.




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EagleView Introduces SolarReady Prospecting and Sales Acceleration Solution

SolarReady leverages EagleView's property data and analytics expertise to deliver a prospecting and business development solution for solar contractors.




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Product Focus: Solar

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in solar roofing.




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Saint-Gobain Invests in ION Storage Systems' Earth-friendly Battery Production

NOVA by Saint-Gobain invests in ION Storage Systems to advance innovative battery technologies. ION focuses on solid-state solutions for various applications.




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Owens Corning Roofing Launches Solar PROtect Program

The solar-ready program is a response to increased homeowner interest in energy-generating roof assemblies and provides contractors with a strategy to differentiate and help grow their business.




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BRAVA Introduces Updated Slate Roof Tile Profile

A2.0 version of the Slate Roof Tile is a notable upgrade to the existing composite slate tile with a distinct focus on the redesigned edge.




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GAF Energy Receives Miami-Dade County Approval for Solar Roof

With the approval, GAF Energy's Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code standards for safety, wind resistance, and waterproofing.




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Castagra Products Accepting Applications for 2024 Roofing Scholarship Program

Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.




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New GAF Polyiso Plant in Illinois Begins Production

GAF commenced production at its fifth polyisocyanurate insulation plant in Peru, Ill., producing GREENGUARD-Gold certified EnergyGuard insulation products and adding 70 jobs to the local economy. 




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Owens Corning, Roofle Technologies to Offer Exclusive Version of RoofQuote PRO

The co-branded instant estimating tool from Owens Corning and Roofle can enhance the homeowner experience on the contractor’s website, resulting in higher conversion.




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Roofers ready to roll out financing solutions have a strategic edge to boost profitability and tap into new revenue streams

Scott Stiglich, senior vice president of channel partnerships at Watercress Financial, breaks down why roofing contractors need to incorporate financing solutions to their business model in this exclusive Q&A.




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Product Focus: Software and Technology

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.




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Scope Technologies Introduces ProData Property Report

Scope Technologies launched ProData Property Report, providing roofing contractors and insurers with data like building codes, and storm history.




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Project Profile: IMPs from Metl-Span Deliver Energy, Worker Efficiency

Insulated metal panels proved to be the solution for an Ontario company looking to create temperature-controlled facilities for its workers.




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Project Profile: Allina Health Mercy Hospital

Four different roof plans were created for the project and took Central Roofing Company nearly three years to complete the roofing work.




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Project Profile: Medallion-Lok Protects New Elementary School in Growing Missouri District

Learn why contractors chose to install 82,000 square feet of McElroy Metal’s 24-gauge Medallion-Lok 16-inch standing seam metal roofing for a school district's eighth prototype building.




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Project Profile: Contractor Selects Polyglass Underlayment During Cypress Cove Metal Roof Project

The Cypress Cove project involved installing a snap lock metal roofing system across a series of complex roofing structures — more than 500,000 square feet of surface in total.




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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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Project Profile: Victorian-Style Roof Earns 2022 ARMA Gold Award

Black Hills Exteriors wins high praise again for preserving characteristics of Queen Anne Victorian-style home while providing unique curb appeal.




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Project Profile: Old-Fashioned Style and a Cost-Saving Twist

A Florida-based contractor took a different approach to reroofing ABCO Products’ facilities that not only saved on installation time, but thousands in project costs.




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Project Profile: STINGER Cap Nail System Helps Protect Historic Rhode Island Beach House

To help restore a historic home that withstood a century of storms and saltwater, a Rhode Island roofing contractor turned to STINGER to protect its roof from what the coastline throws at it.




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Project Profile: Multi-Ply Roofing System Protects Downtown Miami Apartment

M3 Roofing in Miami took on a 6,000 square-foot reroofing with the help of Polyglass' multi-ply roofing system.





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Project Profile: Rock Steady

Roofers showcase their professionalism and problem-solving ability working high above the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.





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Project Profile: Eleven Towers Above Minneapolis Skyline

A total of 10,000 square feet of roofing was involved in the Eleven project, which had to be coordinated vertically in a small footprint.




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Project Profile: Pennsylvania Community Center IMPs Provide Right Temperature

Metl-Span panels for the roof and walls not only created a beautiful community center, but regulates the temperature for various activities held there.




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Project Profile: Island Splendor

Green Horizons earns bronze in ARMA’s 2022 Excellence Asphalt Program for work on a historic hotel on Michigan’s Mackinac Island.




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Project Profile: Metl-Span’s Color Palette Offers School District Unlimited Flexibility

In using Metl-Span's offerings, a school district's buildings received exterior cladding systems that were cost-effective, attractive, met energy requirements and were fast to construct.




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Project Profile: 185,000-Square-Foot Hospital “Super Clinic”

Contractors contended with the threat of hurricane-season weather to create new roof for this Louisiana clinic.