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Hurricane Isaias ripped roofs off buildings, swung trees in the air and caused several deaths – Yahoo

Hurricane Isaias ripped roofs off buildings, swung trees in the air and caused several deaths  Yahoo

When it comes to roofing, it’s important to cover what matters – hometownsource.com

When it comes to roofing, it’s important to cover what matters  hometownsource.com

Building a Roofing Company that Doesn’t Depend on Storms

While many roofing companies rely on storm-driven demand, this article explores how long-term success is built through visionary leadership, disciplined operations, strong company culture, and lasting customer relationships.

Study: Hail-Resistant Roofs Could Cut Insurance Premiums 50%

A new Alberta study finds hail-resistant roofing could cut homeowners’ insurance premiums by up to 50% in areas facing significant hail risk.

Kansas Court of Appeals pokes hole in Wichita roofing employees’ overtime ruling – Kansas Reflector

Kansas Court of Appeals pokes hole in Wichita roofing employees’ overtime ruling  Kansas Reflector

Roofing Sustainability: Preparing for the Next 10 Years – Facilitiesnet

Roofing Sustainability: Preparing for the Next 10 Years  Facilitiesnet

Cooler roofs will prevail: colours and coatings to help beat the heat – The Guardian

Cooler roofs will prevail: colours and coatings to help beat the heat  The Guardian

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ServiceTitan (TTAN) Partners To Push Deeper Into Roofing Software – Yahoo Finance

ServiceTitan (TTAN) Partners To Push Deeper Into Roofing Software  Yahoo Finance

Is Your Roof Ready for Winter? Quality Choice Roofing Has You Covered – decaturdaily.com

Is Your Roof Ready for Winter? Quality Choice Roofing Has You Covered  decaturdaily.com

ABC Supply Opens New Branches in Mississippi, Texas

ABC Supply Co. has expanded its distribution network with two new locations in Hattiesburg, Miss., and Royse City, Texas, adding local access to roofing and other exterior and interior building…

Louisiana’s affordable housing dollars redirected to storm-proof roofs – Louisiana Illuminator

Louisiana’s affordable housing dollars redirected to storm-proof roofs  Louisiana Illuminator

The Best Roofing Leaders Never Stop Learning

There’s one thing most successful contractors I’ve met over the years have in common.

Roofing Expert Paul Crouse Shares What Homeowners Should Consider When Choosing a Residential Roofer in HelloNation – Yahoo Finance

Roofing Expert Paul Crouse Shares What Homeowners Should Consider When Choosing a Residential Roofer in HelloNation  Yahoo Finance

Benchmarking the Best in Roofing – Roofing Contractor

Benchmarking the Best in Roofing  Roofing Contractor

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Roof Flow Pro Adds AI-Powered CRM for Roofing Contractors

Platform combines job management, estimating, storm tracking and insurance workflows

Google Local Services Ads Change: What Roofers Need to Know

A-Squared Marketing CEO Anna Anderson explains Google’s Local Services Ads migration, why historical performance data may not transfer, and what roofing contractors should do now.

Know the Law: Roofing claim litigation, State Farm, and claims – KOKH

Know the Law: Roofing claim litigation, State Farm, and claims  KOKH

Insurance Battles Push Roofers to Rethink Storm Contracts

State scrutiny of insurers’ claims practices is growing as roofing contractors face payment delays, coverage disputes, and pressure to rethink insurance-dependent contracts.

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ABC Supply Names Mike Jost Next CEO

Keith Rozolis will retire at the end of 2026 but remain with the company as an executive advisor and board member.

ABC Supply Announces CEO Retirement and Leadership Transition

ABC Supply Co., Inc., today announced that Chief Executive Officer Keith Rozolis plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2026. As part of the company’s leadership succession plan, President and Chief…

Atlas Roofing Corporation Announces Multi-Market Sponsorship Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – EIN News

Atlas Roofing Corporation Announces Multi-Market Sponsorship Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital  EIN News

Three arrested by ICE at Morristown job site, roofing company says – WPTZ

Three arrested by ICE at Morristown job site, roofing company says  WPTZ

8 roofing contractor videos that went viral – Homepros

8 roofing contractor videos that went viral  Homepros

Tesla killing Solar Roof is leaving installers with six-figure losses – Electrek

Tesla killing Solar Roof is leaving installers with six-figure losses  Electrek

Powerful storms on Tuesday night tore roofs from barns – WGAL

Powerful storms on Tuesday night tore roofs from barns  WGAL

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QXO Names Ken West President, COO

QXO appoints Honeywell veteran Ken West president and COO as the building products giant focuses on integration, operations and continued growth.

Hidden Moisture Can Remain Beneath a Roof Even When the Surface Appears Dry – The National Law Review

Hidden Moisture Can Remain Beneath a Roof Even When the Surface Appears Dry  The National Law Review

The US and Canada could pull back from an all-out trade war. It’s not clear that they will – Times Union

The US and Canada could pull back from an all-out trade war. It’s not clear that they will  Times Union

Tesla stops selling solar roofs a decade after launch – Reuters

Tesla stops selling solar roofs a decade after launch  Reuters

Greg Abbott pushes for insurers to cut rates for fortified roofs – Houston Chronicle

Greg Abbott pushes for insurers to cut rates for fortified roofs  Houston Chronicle

Florida Roofing Company Drops One of Its 250 Lawsuits Against Its Customers – Yahoo

Florida Roofing Company Drops One of Its 250 Lawsuits Against Its Customers  Yahoo

City of Emporia offers guidance about roofing contractors following destructive hailstorm – KVOE

City of Emporia offers guidance about roofing contractors following destructive hailstorm  KVOE

Legal Roundup: Roofing Contractors Face Criminal Charges in Four States

Contractors in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland are facing criminal charges, bringing alleged misconduct and enforcement actions into focus.

Saint-Gobain Opens North America Fire Testing Lab

New Massachusetts fire lab expands in-house testing for walls, floors, and fire protection systems.

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Strong winds rip roofs, awnings from homes near Cocoa – WESH

Strong winds rip roofs, awnings from homes near Cocoa  WESH

Storm winds topple trees, rip apart roofs in Lancaster County neighborhood – local21news.com

Storm winds topple trees, rip apart roofs in Lancaster County neighborhood  local21news.com

New Fire Code Means Class A Shingles Alone No Longer Meet Roofing Rules – The Des Moines Register

New Fire Code Means Class A Shingles Alone No Longer Meet Roofing Rules  The Des Moines Register

North Topeka residents lose roofs after Friday night storm – WIBW

North Topeka residents lose roofs after Friday night storm  WIBW

Shattered windows, lifted roofs: Ohio storms leaves local restaurants picking up the pieces – 614NOW

Shattered windows, lifted roofs: Ohio storms leaves local restaurants picking up the pieces  614NOW

Severe storms tear roofs off homes, uproot trees in Tinley Park – FOX 32 Chicago

Severe storms tear roofs off homes, uproot trees in Tinley Park  FOX 32 Chicago

Roofs ripped off mobile homes among storm damage in Glendale – AZ Family

Roofs ripped off mobile homes among storm damage in Glendale  AZ Family

U.S Roofing Market Size, Share, Growth & Trends Report 2034 – Market Data Forecast

U.S Roofing Market Size, Share, Growth & Trends Report 2034  Market Data Forecast

CertainTeed Recognizes Contractors with Annual Performance Awards – LBM Journal

CertainTeed Recognizes Contractors with Annual Performance Awards  LBM Journal

Why Roofing Contractors Are Making Time for IKO’s Profit Power Workshops – GlobeNewswire

Why Roofing Contractors Are Making Time for IKO’s Profit Power Workshops  GlobeNewswire

Restore, Don’t Re-Roof: An Effective Alternative for Contractors

Reroofing is not always necessary for commercial structures—instead, roof restoration has emerged as viable alternative. New research bears this out. APOC and Cotney Consulting Group have found that roof restoration can…

IIBEC is Hosting an Education Day at Western Roofing Expo

Join IIBEC on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. for two presentations designed to elevate your expertise in the building enclosure industry.

Remodeling Holds Steady as Multifamily Starts Surge

Replacement demand remains the steadier foundation for residential roofers, while multifamily construction provides a potential new-build lift amid continued single-family weakness.

National Women in Roofing Seeks Presenters for NWIR Days 2027

National Women in Roofing has opened its call for breakout-session presenters for NWIR Days 2027, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 1 in Nashville, Tenn.

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands – The Guardian

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands  The Guardian

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Severe storms uproot trees, damage roofs in south suburban Lansing – CBS News

Severe storms uproot trees, damage roofs in south suburban Lansing  CBS News

U.S. Shingle Shipments Edge Up as Canada Falls 20.8%

U.S. shingle shipments slipped through midyear as single-family construction weakened, while modified bitumen gained amid stronger commercial and industrial activity.

Common Attic Ventilation Mistakes and the Fixes for Roofers

Sending the message that heat and moisture problems in the attic may need more attention than that new appliance or kitchen redo. 

Trump Tariffs Reach Some Canadian Roofing Materials

New 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports could raise costs for certain roofing coatings, tapes, panels and cement, prompting contractors to review bids and contracts.

NRCA Safety Leader Cheryl Ambrose Dies at 63

The industry mourns Cheryl Ambrose, a respected safety advocate whose work helped protect roofing professionals and strengthen the industry’s safety culture.

Roofr Joins National Women in Roofing as Official Technology Partner for 2026

 Through the collaborative partnership, Roofr brings hands-on support, resources, and meaningful visibility directly to the NWIR community.

New RoofScope–Leap CRM Integration Eliminates Manual Data Entry for Roofing Contractors

The integration is designed to eliminate manual data entry, accelerate estimating, improve project accuracy, and streamline operations from measurement through project execution.

Lowe’s Renews Habitat Partnership to Fund 200 Home Repair Projects

Lowe’s will fund roofing, HVAC, energy-efficiency and accessibility upgrades while helping Habitat for Humanity celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Roofing permits soar as construction companies catch up – Mankato Free Press

Roofing permits soar as construction companies catch up  Mankato Free Press

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Roofers handle smoky, hot conditions in Kalamazoo; health officials offer advice – WWMT

Roofers handle smoky, hot conditions in Kalamazoo; health officials offer advice  WWMT

Alleged Contractor Scam Destroys Chimney Before Roofer Steps In

Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding and All American Masonry are repairing damage after an alleged contractor scam left a homeowner’s chimney destroyed.

Local roofing company under criminal investigation previously paid $4.9M through state grant program – fox10tv.com

Local roofing company under criminal investigation previously paid $4.9M through state grant program  fox10tv.com

Hail No You Won’t: Tamko’s New Roofing Shingles Fight Back – PRWeb

Hail No You Won’t: Tamko’s New Roofing Shingles Fight Back  PRWeb

ABC Supply Announces 2026 Managing Partners

The program recognizes managers who set the standard for outstanding leadership and branch success.

Texas tornado rips off roofs – Yahoo

Texas tornado rips off roofs  Yahoo

The Race to Own Roofing’s Operating System

Free distributor CRMs and contractor-built operating systems are reshaping roofing software, raising a bigger question: who will own the contractor relationship?

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Microbursts down trees, collapse roofs and cause other damage in Philadelphia on Saturday – The Philadelphia Tribune

Microbursts down trees, collapse roofs and cause other damage in Philadelphia on Saturday  The Philadelphia Tribune

Roofr Joins National Women in Roofing as Official Technology Partner for 2026 – Yahoo Finance

Roofr Joins National Women in Roofing as Official Technology Partner for 2026  Yahoo Finance

BuildCalc Pro Adds Roofing Calculators for Contractors

BuildCalc Pro combines roofing calculators, offline estimating tools and a flat-subscription contractor marketplace.

How Owens Corning Develops New Shingle Colors

An Owens Corning aesthetics engineer explains how shingle colors are developed, tested in natural light and matched across manufacturing plants.

‘I heard a bang’: Homeowner targeted in roofing scam after storm – Village Report

‘I heard a bang’: Homeowner targeted in roofing scam after storm  Village Report

Video from insurance investigation shows NC roofers ripping shingles, defrauding state and companies – WRAL

Video from insurance investigation shows NC roofers ripping shingles, defrauding state and companies  WRAL

IKO Celebrates Grand Opening of Clay Hill Manufacturing Campus in Florida

Three production lines will expand the company’s North American production footprint and strengthen its manufacturing network.

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Storms leave trees on cars and houses, rip off roofs in Northwest Indiana – CBS News

Storms leave trees on cars and houses, rip off roofs in Northwest Indiana  CBS News

Businesses, families left with totaled cars, no power and collapsed roofs after storms – KFOR.com

Businesses, families left with totaled cars, no power and collapsed roofs after storms  KFOR.com

Avoid Massive OSHA Roofing Fines: How $12K Penalties Surged to $82K

From a $12,295 complaint case to an $82,182 fatality investigation, OSHA records show the consequences of repeated fall hazards.

Why Are Ridge Vents Popular with Roofers?

Roofers commonly ask if a structure can be too wide to neutralize ridge-vent effectiveness.

Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth

Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

Houma residents clean up after severe weather rips roofs from homes – KLFY.com

Houma residents clean up after severe weather rips roofs from homes  KLFY.com

GAF Roofing Academy Surpasses 3,000 Job Placements Nationwide

The company cited projections indicating the U.S. construction industry will require a 30.7% increase in labor in 2026, while roofing employment is expected to grow 6% between 2024 and 2034.

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CRCA Foundation to Honor 2026 Scholarship Recipients at June 17 Awards Dinner

Scholarship winners, industry leaders and guests will gather June 17 to celebrate academic achievement and the future of Chicago’s roofing industry.

Roof Replacement Costs Jump as Claims Decline

Fewer roof claims were filed in 2025, but replacement costs surged as hail damage, aging roofs and material inflation continued to drive losses.

ABC Supply Taps Veteran Leaders for Regional Management Roles

ABC Supply taps three longtime associates for leadership roles overseeing operations across Canada and key U.S. markets.

Congressional Record Recognizes National Roofing Week

Congressional recognition shines a spotlight on National Roofing Week and the roofing professionals who protect homes, businesses and communities across the country.

It’s Not the Roof Costing You Storm Jobs

Storm work is won the moment the ladder comes down from the roof.

Your Roofing Business Plan: Where to Start and How to Build It

Without a proper business plan you’re building a house without blueprints, and mistakes will be made.

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In Extreme Weather, the Roof Is the First Line of Defense

Extreme weather is exposing roofing vulnerabilities, driving demand for resilient systems—especially metal—that better withstand wind, hail, snow and fire risks.

Richards Building Supply Expands Into Colorado

Richards Building Supply acquired United States Building Supply assets, adding four Colorado locations and expanding its contractor distribution footprint in the western U.S.

What Roofing Contractors Should Tell Customers About Wind Ratings

7 steps roofers can use to educate homeowners about wind and hail ratings, and how important they really are.

BuilderLync Sets June 1 Launch for Roofing Platform

BuilderLync will launch June 1 after aligning leadership under EOS, finalizing pricing and onboarding, and securing its first paying customer ahead of release.

What Do Hail and Wind Ratings Actually Mean?

Get an in-depth look at what’s driving hail and wind ratings and how meaningful they are.