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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's Largest Commercial Solar + Energy Storage System

With help from S-5! products, SunGreen Systems Inc. installed a solar and energy system housing a 772-kilowatt photovoltaic array and 14 Tesla Powerpacks.




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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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Case Study: The Net Zero Home of New Jersey

This state-of-the-art 6,000-square-foot LEED Platinum Certified residence is built solely with sustainability, energy efficiency and comfort in mind.




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IRE 2021 Session Preview: Understanding Metal Roofing Part I and II

Learn the basics and advanced techniques of metal roofing with S-5! Founder and CEO Rob Haddock during the 2021 International Roofing Expo.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Roofing Apprenticeship Program Certified by Department of Labor

In this session, learn about an exciting new nationwide apprenticeship program that addresses the workforce shortage plaguing the roofing industry.




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Understanding Metal Roofing Parts I and II

S-5! Founder and CEO Rob Haddock will break down everything contractors need to know about metal roofing in a common-sense fashion.




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Equal Opportunity for Women in Roofing

Expert panel to discuss unlocking the value and power of women in the roofing industry, and why both genders should lean in.




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Texas Roofing Contractor Named 2024 International Torch Awards for Ethics Winner

The BBB International Torch Awards for Ethics recognize businesses that maintain outstanding dedication to upholding ethical business practices and promoting trust in the marketplace.  




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Stronghouse Solutions Names Mike Hilcove SVP, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions

Hilcove comes to Stronghouse with more than 15 years of investment banking and corporate development experience, leading mergers and acquisitions throughout the U.S.




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Don’t Give Yourself Homework

Roofing contractors are notorious for not liking paperwork.




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IRE 2020 Session: What It Takes to Provide Professional Customer Service

Customer service is mostly common sense, but common sense is not so common anymore.




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Leading Your Business Through Tough Times

Tough times call for strong leadership. Take action and influence those around you. The good news is that existing businesses prosper when coming out of a recession.




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Win Somewhere in Your Roofing Business

We all need to win now and then. If not, things seem hopeless and depression can set in. Here are some positive things you can do to win at work.




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Contractor Profile: R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems

By concentrating on single-ply new construction, R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems is showing commercial contractors how it’s done in North Texas.




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Treasured Legacy: Bradford Roof Management

Within eight decades, Bradford Roof Management has grown from a small sole proprietorship in the local Billing, Mont. area into a small but mightily influential company whose name and intellectual property extend far beyond the Northern Rocky Mountain region.




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The Right Adjustment

Beacon's Female Roofing Professional of the Year knows a thing or two about honest roofing, exceeding expectations and winning elections.




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How CE REEVE Roofing Flourished, Joining Tecta America

CE REEVE Roofing, a Tecta America company, grew from a small roofing outfit to generating $60 million annual sales giant under Bryan Klepinger and Stacy Agnew.




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Owens Corning Named ‘100 Best Corporate Citizens’ of 2024

3BL has ranked Owens Corning fourth in its 2024 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, recognizing the company's transparency and performance in ESG factors, marking its seventh top-10 appearance.




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American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.




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GAF RUBEROID, GAFGLAS EnergyCap Granulated Membranes

GAF's new membranes combine cool roof initiatives with the durability of modified bitumen and the aesthetics of a solar reflective bright white surfaced roof.




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Nanotech Materials, Inc. Expands Texas Operation to Meet Demand

NanoTech Materials, Inc. announced a move to a new 42,000-square-foot Houston-area facility, marking a milestone in expanding its Cool Roof Coat production to meet high demand.




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The Best Roofs for Summer May Not Be Green

A new University College London study found that white or reflective roofs, also known as “cool roofs,” reduce urban temperatures by up to 1.2 C (2.2 F), suggesting better relief than green roofs, especially during the hottest days.




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ICE Enforcement — Coming Soon to Your Roofing Workplace

In the first seven months of this year, there have been over 5,000 I-9 audits of U.S. workplaces.




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It’s Time to Reintroduce Slide Guards

If the law of the land allowed for slide guards, I believe most contractors would comply in greater numbers than ever would with lifeline systems.




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Labor Dept. Announces Enhanced Enforcement, Compliance to Silica Exposure

The U.S. Labor Dept. has launched an initiative to improve safety and enforcement in the engineered stone industry due to severe health risks from silica dust exposure. 




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Nation Enters First Heatwave Ahead of ‘Official’ Summer

The National Weather Service warns that a major heatwave will hit the continental U.S., affecting over 22 million people with temperatures reaching the 90s and heat indices up to 105°F from Texas to Maine before summer officially begins.




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EEOC Guidelines for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry

The EEOC has published “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry,” a guideline recommending committed leadership, accountability, comprehensive policies, accessible complaint procedures, and tailored training to ensure a harassment-free workplace. 




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Young Gun Patrick Cochran: Creating Career, Mentorship Opportunities for the Next Generation

The founder and owner of Red Dog’s Roofing wants to encourage the next generation to explore the rewarding careers roofing has to offer.




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Young Gun Chad Westbrook: Leading Employees Young and Old to Succeed in Difficult Times

Castro Roofing of Texas Chief Revenue Officer Chad Westbrook may be a Young Gun, but he brings 15 years of roofing industry experience to his leadership role.




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Young Gun Jared Jimenez

A biological scientist by education, Jared Jimenez always enjoyed building. After years of working for corporate America, he decided to build something new: a roofing company in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.




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AeroWeb Low-VOC Aerosol Contact Adhesive/Primer

AeroWeb from Mule-Hide Products Co. adheres TPO and EPDM membranes to horizontal and vertical surfaces while delivering a quick flash time.




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DuPont Tedlar Introduces PVF Laminated Metal Roofing Panels

DuPont Tedlar laminated panels combine resistance to fading, chalking, cracking, and blistering caused by UV exposure for an overall robust product for commercial and residential applications alike.




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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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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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GAF Showcases Innovations for Commercial, Residential Contractors at International Roofing Expo




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ABC Supply to Celebrate 40th Anniversary and Showcase Enhancements to myABCsupply at 2022 International Roofing Expo in New Orleans

The 2022 IRE kicks off ABC Supply’s 40th anniversary celebration happening throughout 2022.




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Viking Rolls Out New Single-Ply Membrane Line for Roof Replacement

New single-ply membranes for roof replacement by Viking Products offers more options to roofing contractors.




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2022 Here We Come!

It's a new year and a fresh start, and just on the horizon is the 2022 IRE full of opportunities for the roofing industry.




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Motive Meets Opportunity?

Solar is one of the hottest growing sectors in roofing. Are you geared to take advantage of this emerging opportunity?




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It's Showtime in Roofing!

The roofing season may be winding down, but roofers can gear up for a busy and exciting schedule of events in the coming months.




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10 Favorite Roofing Social Media Stories from 2020

What stories did our readers like and share the most on social media in 2020? Find out here!




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Tecta America Completes the Acquisition of Empire Roofing Inc.

Empire employs over 700 roofing and office professionals in the industry, and will operate going forward as Empire Roofing, a Tecta America Company.




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2021 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Sutter Roofing

Despite roots that run more than a century deep, Sutter Roofing is fueled by a “never-settle” attitude.




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Roofing Contractor Announces 2022 Residential, Commercial Contractors of the Year

RC's annual tradition of naming the residential and commercial roofing contractors of the year continued at the conclusion of day one of the 18th Best of Success conference.




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Tech and Teamwork: 2022 Commercial Contractor of the Year Rackley Roofing

Rackley Roofing has set a high bar for other commercial contractors to reach through its innovations and culture that embraces inclusiveness and diversity.




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Enter to Become Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Contractor of the Year

The honorees will be revealed at Best of Success 2023, Dec. 3-5, at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas.




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Roofing Contractor Reveals 2023 Residential, Commercial Contractors of the Year

Two of the best roofing contractors in the country have been honored with Roofing Contractor magazine's 2023 "Contractor of the Year" award.




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2023 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Greenwood Industries

Greenwood’s consistent success and shrewd expansion moves within the last few years allowed the company entrée into the rarified Top 10 of RC's 2023 Top 100 List — generating $218 million in revenue, a company record; the company was named 2023 'Commercial Contractor of the Year' at 2023 Best of Success.




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VIDEO: Greenwood Industries is RC’s Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year