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Veer Unveils New VShield Synthetic Underlayment

The new synthetic underlayment from Veer Plastics achieved certification to the nail seal standard of ASTM D1970, making it one of the most reliable and high-performance underlayments on the market.




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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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International Roofing Expo 2024 Champions Hispanic Roofing Community Through Strategic Partnerships

This year’s International Roofing Expo emphasizes the many outreach efforts dedicated to supporting the Hispanic roofing community for its 2024 event next month in Las Vegas.




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2024 International Roofing Expo Featuring Two Keynotes, Philanthropic Efforts

The International Roofing Expo returns to Las Vegas Feb. 6-8, 2024. Take a sneak peek into what's in store for attendees returning to the 'Entertainment Capital of the World.'




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IRE Session Preview: How Google's Local Services Ads Could Boost Your Roofing Business

The “Staying on Top: LSA Essentials for Roofing Contractors” seminar will equip roofing contractors with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage Google Local Service Ads for enhanced visibility, lead generation, and cost-effective marketing.




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Peak Roofing, CertainTeed Collaborate to Push New ‘Solstice’ Solar Shingle System

Summit Energy's Peak Roofing division has chosen CertainTeed's Solstice Solar Shingle System as its new go-to line in expanding solar use among residential customers throughout the Northeast. 




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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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RT3 Announces Richard Carroll Newest Board Member

The Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) announced Richard Carroll of Carroll Consulting Group joined its board, replacing Andrew Centauro; RT3 promotes technology in the roofing industry. 




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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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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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IKO Launches ‘Next-Gen’ Website for North American Markets

IKO, the Canadian roofing, waterproofing, and insulation manufacturer, launched a new website for IKO Commercial users with a mobile-friendly design, geotargeting, enhanced navigation and more. 




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ServiceTitan Unveils New AI Solutions at Annual User Summit

ServiceTitan, the SaaS enterprise tool for trade companies, unveiled AI-powered upgrades at its annual conference, Pantheon 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Updates include a virtual assistant and sales tools designed to help contractors optimize business operations and improve customer service.




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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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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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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.




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Project Profile: World's Largest 'Passive House' Office Building

The most energy-efficient, large-scale office building ever built in a cold climate is found in Boston, with designers choosing Elevate roofing systems for the job.




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Three Elephants in the Roofing Contractor’s Office Before the Exit

Many baby boomer roofing contractors intuitively understand they need to plan for the exit but are consumed with the day-to-day grind and procrastinate.




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Chicago Contractor Flouts OSHA, Faces $300k-plus in New Fines

Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests.




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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Allstar Services

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners bets big on roofing as it acquires Allstar Services of Minneapolis, Minn., and plans to scale the residential roofing concern into a national player. 




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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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U.S. Housing Market, June ´23; Softwood Lumber Prices, July ´23

Approaching more stability after the volatility of the past couple of years, sales of new single-family homes in the US significantly corrected down in June, at 697,000 units, which is 2.5% lower than May's downwardly revised 715,000, but up almost 24% compared to June 2022. 




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Construction Materials Prices Remained Unchanged in August

The August producer price index report showed stable construction materials prices, with slight declines in wood and steel products, while power wire and cable prices surged, but overall, construction materials prices have been relatively steady in 2023.




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Physics, the Power of Authenticity and You

In February's Publisher's Note, Jill Bloom describes a keynote address by Gary Brecka highlighting the physics of constructive interference and emphasizing the energy derived from authentic conversations.




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Retirement ‘2.0’: A Final Note from Rick Damato

Rick Damato, editorial director of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro, has decided to leave his quill in the ink well and retire after more than 40 years in media. He offers his thoughts and well wishes to readers.




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Física, El Poder de la Autenticidad y Tú

La frecuencia más potente que los investigadores midieron recientemente saliendo del cuerpo humano fue la autenticidad.




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How to Figure Your Correct Selling Price

Profit must be calculated as a percentage not of cost, but of the final selling price.




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Rejecting the Price Objection

Change your beliefs, and find the people who are comfortable paying your price.




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IRE 2023 Session Preview: 'Selling Your Price' by SRS Distribution's John DeRosa

Escape the price-driven sale with these real-world strategies aimed to help roofing contractors succeed.




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Introducing Rufus, the Automated Roofing Robot from Renovate Robotics

Rufus is an automated roofing robot designed by Renovate Robotics to double productivity for asphalt shingle installation and improve safety for roofing contractors.




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International Roofing Expo Names WeatherLok Metal Roofing a 2024 ‘Experts’ Choice’

WeatherLok Metal Roofing wins 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Award at the International Roofing Expo, lauded for “durability, ease of installation, and innovation.”




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TAMKO’s Stormfighter FLEX Wins IRE 'Experts’ Choice' Innovative Product Award

TAMKO announced that StormFighter FLEX, its newest product offering in the Proline shingle series, won the Experts’ Choice Award for roofing products at the International Roofing Expo.




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Know Your Roofing Company’s Policy on Marijuana

In this BOS podcast, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese discusses the impact of marijuana legalization on roofing contractors, emphasizing workplace safety and evolving legal challenges.




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Feazel Appoints George Limbert as Chief Administrative Officer

George Limbert, former Red Roof CEO, has been named Chief Administrative Officer at Feazel Roofing, where he will lead administrative functions and contribute to strategic decision-making.   




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Tecta America Commercial Roofing Announces Promotion of Kevin Palmer to President

Palmer joins Tecta America's corporate team from Schwickert's, a Tecta America Company, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., where he has served as operating unit president since 2016.




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Best Choice Roofing Sells to Private Equity

Brightstar Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Best Choice Roofing; the company has 85 locations across 24 states and reported $277 million in revenue in 2023. 




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Tecta America’s Model for Roofing Acquisitions

Tecta America’s CEO and executive chairman explain how the industry’s top revenue-generating commercial roofing company continues to grow through strategic acquisitions while private equity cash floods the marketplace.




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California Roofing CEO, Best of Success Speaker Participating in Nonprofit Challenge

Antis Roofing & Waterproofing Founder and CEO Charles Antis won’t be in the office Friday, but it’s not because he’s going on vacation.




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Roofing Contractor Kicks-off the 15th Best of Success Conference from Miami

Hundreds of roofing contractors and roofing industry professionals bring their best to south Florida.




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Best of Best of Success Kickoff: Roofing Contractor Panel

Former Contractors of the Year share what they learned from 2020’s challenges, and how they’re moving forward.




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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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Editor’s Choice

 The editors of Roofing Contractor see a lot of new products, so once a year after some of the big trade shows we put our heads together to single out some of the industry’s most recent innovations.




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Understanding the New I-9 Employment Verification Forms

A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows opportunities for roofers to streamline operations and verify remotely




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Outsourcing and How to Avoid Strategic Mistakes

Dave Harrison shares some observations about outsourcing in the roofing industry and offers solutions contractors may want to consider before peak season.




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How Roofing Contractors Help Maximize a Home’s Market Value Through Strategic Upgrades

Gunner Roofing's Andrew Prchal shares how roofing contractors can stand apart from the competition by working with homeowners to help them increase the value of their property.




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Essential Guidelines For Post-Hurricane Cleanup After Hurricane Milton

After Hurricane Milton, businesses face cleanup and rebuilding. Following OSHA safety guidelines is crucial to protect workers from hazards like floods, downed power lines, and debris.