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SPRI to Revise WD-1 Wind Design Standard

SPRI announced plans to revise ANSI/SPRI WD-1, “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies,” to enhance wind uplift resistance and prepare it for adoption into the International Building Code.




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Coryell Roofing: Setting New Standard for School Roof Systems

Coryell Roofing of Oklahoma has partnered with FM Approvals to create a new standard for primary and secondary school roof systems in severe weather-prone areas.




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Big & Rich, Mental Health Fundraising Headline SRS Foundation Concert in New Orleans

SRS welcomes several special guests and a trio of country music bands, including the legendary duo Big & Rich, on stage at the Sugar Mill during the 2022 IRE.




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What You Need to Know About 2022 IRE's COVID-19 Safety and Health Policies

Masks mandates, proof of vaccination or negative tests are some of the COVID-19 policies put in place for the 2022 IRE in New Orleans Feb. 1-3.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Escaping Killer Contract Clauses!

Learn how to handle the top 10 contract clauses roofing contractors commonly face when presented with a contract from a general contractor or owner.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Understanding Metal Roofing Parts I and II

Billed as "Metal Roofing 101," the courses include technical information presented in a common-sense fashion that makes the art and science of metal roofing clear.




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PHOTOS: NWIR Day 2022 Inspires Diversity, Inclusion in the Roofing Industry

With more women entering the construction industry, this year's NWiR Day featured a number of breakout sessions emphasizing diversity and inclusion.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: How to Adjust to Material Pricing Volatility

Attendees will hear first-hand from the legal, consulting, manufacturer, and commercial contractor points of view on how they’re finding pathways to success.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Taken Right From Under Your Roof

This session will detail an unfortunate experience with embezzlement and ideas for how roofing companies can prevent the same from happening to them.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: How to Leverage your Distributor as a Partner for Success in Today’s Environment

In this session, industry leaders will cover some of the best and easiest ways you can grow and improve your business by aligning with your suppliers. 




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PHOTOS: Images from the IRE 2022 Show Floor

Check out our exclusive photo gallery from Day 1 of the International Roofing Expo.




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PHOTOS: The 2022 International Roofing Expo in New Orleans

Our exclusive photo gallery showcases just a few of the highlights from the Big Easy during the 2022 International Roofing Expo.




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New Anti-Fungal Agent Helps Roofing Contractors Protect the Environment

MicroGuard, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications, including foam, has been developed as a non-leaching antifungal agent free from metals and arsenic-based OBPA.




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Roofing Contractors Improve Customer Service with New NAIL CATCH Filters

NAIL CATCH downspout filters help protect homeowners from nails and debris. 




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Roofing Contractors See Benefit from New, low-VOC Ultra-Pure Spray Foam

Ultra-Pure spray foam is designed to minimize odors and VOC emissions before, during and after application and is designed to deliver consistent performance year-round.




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What Makes a Roofing Contractor Successful?

What makes people choose one roofing contractor over another? Find out in this 2023 IRE session.




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Czarnik Offers Recruitment Action Plan, Warns of Ongoing Worker Deficit

2023 International Roofing Expo keynote speaker Chris Czarnik offers a sober outlook on future difficulties facing the roofing industry's search for qualified workers and what steps contractors should take to ensure their talent pool remains full.




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Zeitview Expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity with New AI Software

AI-enabled software from Zeitview pinpoints specific anomalies, filters information, and eliminates uncertainty for commercial and residential roofing contractors.




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2024 International Roofing Expo Set for Super Show

Attendees from across the world will have three days to explore a show floor with more than 180,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.





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IRE Session Preview: Optimize Your Roofing Business with AI

Josey Parks, CEO of Total Home Roofing, blends traditional roofing principles with Silicon Valley inspiration: a tech-forward leader, he explores AI's potential to revolutionize the industry.




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NWiR Days 2024: Welcoming Allies with Open Arms

Hundreds of attendees empowered themselves at NWiR’s annual event, highlighting the role of allies and advocates in supporting women in the roofing industry.




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IRE Session Preview: Being an Ally and Advocate for Women in Roofing

How to be an ally for women roofers in a male-dominated industry: NWiR session, initiatives, and background explained.




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In Unusual Twist, Roofers Leary of Lowering Workers' Comp Rates

The Florida Roofing Contractors Association urged state regulators to freeze workers' comp rates, citing post-hurricane labor shortages and risks from inexperienced workers despite proposed cuts.




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SOPREMA Unveils New Headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio

SOPREMA held a grand opening of its new headquarters, which features numerous co-friendly features that speak to the company's push for sustainable products and practices.




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Renovate Robotics Partners with CertainTeed to Innovate Robotic Roofing Technology

CertainTeed and Renovate Robotics have partnered to pilot a roofing robot that automates asphalt shingle installation, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency.




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STACK Construction Technologies Joins Forces with ABC’s Tech Alliance

The new partnership aims to provide ABC contractor members with the tools and insights to improve project outcomes and maximize profitability.




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Watch This Fearless Feline Defy Gravity with a Daring Roof Jump

In County Essex, England, a man’s Ring camera captured a black cat's daring leap from a ledge to a shed roof, leaving viewers breathless as the feline hangs precariously before returning to safety.




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Bob Pope Named MRCA's 2024 McCawley Award Winner

MRCA Associate Managing Director Bob Pope received the prestigious James Q. McCawley Award during the MRCA’s 74th Annual Conference, which kicked off on Oct. 22 in St. Paul, Minn.; 2023 winner Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products presented the honor.




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MRCA Reveals 2024 Winners of Safety, Innovation and Community Awards

The MRCA honored companies and individuals for safety, innovation, and community impact at its 2024 Conference, including Independent Roofing's philanthropy and GAF's Roofing Academy.




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Aligned Exteriors Group Buys Trinity Exteriors, Expanding Reach in the Twin Cities

Aligned Exteriors Group has partnered with Trinity Exteriors, adding the Minneapolis-based company to its Midwest brand portfolio. Trinity's owner, Ted Swanson, will continue in his current role.




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Shop Owner Responds to Dispute with Bold Rooftop Mural

After months of towing disputes with an adjacent apartment building, a tattoo parlor owner painted a provocative mural on his roof to express his frustration over confusing parking signs, drawing both media attention and resident disapproval.




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Exterior Point Home Remodeling Sponsors Breast Cancer Walk

See why the owner of Exterior Point Home Remodeling in New Jersey got the entire company involved in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 




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Gulfstream Roofing Honored with Craftsmanship Award at 66th Annual CASF Awards

The Construction Association of South Florida awarded Gulfstream Roofing Inc. a Craftsmanship Award at its 66th Annual Awards, celebrating the company’s commitment to roofing excellence and quality workmanship.




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RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors Partners with Loan Platform GreenSky

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors has partnered with fintech company GreenSky to streamline roof repair financing, enhancing customer access to “frictionless” payment options and accelerating sales and cash flow. 




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Roofing Services Solutions Snaps Up Earl W. Johnston Roofing, LLC

Roofing Services Solutions, a Dunes Point Capital portfolio company, has acquired Earl W. Johnston Roofing, expanding its Florida presence to 10 locations and 200 employees.




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JJ Quality Builders Joins Forces with Kelly Roofing

Company officials say the partnership of JJ Quality Builders with Kelly Roofing will help expand services and enhance customer experiences to customers in Florida and beyond.




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Serbian Railway Station Roof Collapse Claims 14 Lives

A roof collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia, resulted in the deaths of 14 people, with several others injured. Rescue efforts continued throughout the night as crews worked to recover bodies from the rubble and assist survivors.




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Hurricane Milton Update: Group Urges Lawmakers to Allow Wind-Mit by Roofers

Industry experts and trade groups, such as the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, are urging Florida regulators to allow roofing contractors to install hurricane straps during reroofing.




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Progressive Roofing Joins the Roofing Alliance as New Governor Member

The Roofing Alliance welcomes Progressive Roofing as its 201st Governor Member, joining industry leaders to drive innovation, workforce development, and education in roofing.