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Roof featuring Garland KEE-Stone Legacy thermoplastic membrane

Roofing products

Garland Adds KEE-Stone Legacy Thermoplastic Membrane

New KEE-Stone Legacy membrane combines KEE chemistry, non-phthalate plasticizers and mass balance technology to support durability and increased renewable material use.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 6, 2026

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Garland introduces a fleece-backed thermoplastic membrane using bio-based plasticizers and KEE technology to improve durability, flexibility and environmental performance.

Editor's Choice 2026

Roofing Contractor’s Annual Editor’s Choice Awards

RC's Editor's Choice highlights the innovations contractors need to know

Art Aisner

Tanja Kern

May 6, 2026

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RC's Editor's Choice highlights the innovations contractors need to know

IKO has introduced Blackstone, a new black color option in its Dynasty architectural shingle line, available across the U.S. and Canada.

Roofing products

IKO Adds Blackstone Color to Dynasty Shingle Line

The new color expands the Dynasty portfolio and combines a refined black appearance with the collection’s established impact resistance and wind performance.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 1, 2026

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IKO has introduced Blackstone, a new black color option in its Dynasty architectural shingle line, available across the U.S. and Canada.

June 2026 Product Focus

Storm Preparedness

Tanja Kern

May 1, 2026

Get ahead of severe weather with storm prep solutions designed to protect roofs, reduce damage, and improve readiness before the next storm hits.

May 2026 Product Focus - Safety Equipment

Safety Equipment

Tanja Kern

May 1, 2026

The latest roofing safety equipment enhances fall protection and traction with advanced harness systems, anchors and footwear designed to improve stability and reduce jobsite risk.

Work truck covered with a CoverSeal protective cover parked outdoors.

Vehicle protection

CoverSeal Aims to Protect Work Trucks from Wind, Wildfires and… Rats

CoverSeal offers roofing professionals a re-engineered vehicle cover for crews who store trucks outdoors.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 30, 2026

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Built for real jobsite conditions, CoverSeal combines a weighted design, durable fabric, and heat resistance to help protect trucks from wind, wildfire ash, and unwanted…rats.

New Products

OPTIM-R Panels Deliver High Thermal Performance

Rigid vacuum panels with microporous core offer high performance in 20–50 mm thicknesses for applications where space limits traditional insulation options.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 29, 2026

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Kingspan's vacuum insulation panels provide high thermal resistance in thin profiles, enabling insulation in space-constrained roofing and building applications.

TRUCE ENFORCE mobile safety system blocks phone while driving

Fleet safety

TRUCE Software Rolls Out Driver Safety Platform Designed to Reduce Distraction

TRUCE Software system limits mobile device use while driving and gives fleets more control over risky behavior.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 28, 2026

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TRUCE Software Launches Comprehensive Six-Module Driver and Fleet Safety Platform.

Roofing Tools

OMG Launches RhinoMark Plate Marking System

OMG Roofing Products promises to improve alignment and consistency when installing RhinoBond systems.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 28, 2026

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A new marking system from OMG Roofing Products aims to make RhinoBond plate location faster and more precise.

The Talon at the International Roofing Expo

New Products

Talon Adapter Improves Low-Slope Roof Edge Safety

Clamp-on system enables adjustable guardrails, supports multiple configurations, and maintains edge protection during roof assembly and thickness changes.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 27, 2026

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Patent-pending adapter supports guardrail installation without interfering with roofing work, improving safety and flexibility on low-slope construction projects.