Roofing is hard work and often goes unappreciated, and when stories about roofing companies conducting shady business emerge, it can lead to a negative opinion about the industry.

That’s why we at RC take the time to spotlight the roofing professionals who put in the hard work and go above and beyond to give back to their communities. Here are a few of the positive roofing stories from the past month.

GAF, Skyline Roofing Build New Roof for Utah Hospital

Thanks to a significant donation from GAF, Intermountain Cedar City Hospital’s emergency department expansion has been completed.

The roofing manufacturer supplied all materials for the 5,000-square-foot project. Skyline Roofing Inc. installed the roof, which will protect the facility as the expansion progresses toward its 2026 completion.

“We are incredibly grateful to GAF for their generous support of this important expansion,” said Jamison Robinett, president of Intermountain Cedar City Hospital. “This new space will allow us to serve more patients, more efficiently and it wouldn’t be possible without committed community partners like GAF.”

Florida Navy Veteran Receives New Roof

Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization that supports military and veteran families in need, partnered with Owens Corning and Best Choice Roofing to provide a veteran with a new roof at no cost.

ABC-affiliated WEAR reports that Pensacola, Fla., resident and Navy veteran Destiny Watson reached out for help after her insurance company denied coverage to fix her leaky roof. Owens Corning donated the supplies for the roof, and Best Choice Roofing provided the labor to install it.

“When these opportunities come up, we love being able to help,” Tyler Thune, owner of Best Choice Roofing Emerald Coast, told WEAR.

Texas Contractor Donates Roof to Heart of a Matter Ministries

SEI Roofing, a Texas-based roofing contractor, completed a full roof replacement, free of charge, for Heart of a Matter Ministries. The donation will allow the nonprofit to continue its community work without the burden of costly building repairs.

Heart of a Matter Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families in need through a wide range of programs and services. According to a press release, the building it acquired had significant hail damage, which would’ve hindered operations. SEI Roofing stepped in and took care of the roof.

"Our mission has always been about more than just roofing; it's about making a difference," said Marc Shilling, owner of SEI Roofing. "Service, Excellence, and Integrity aren’t just words in our name — they’re values we live by every single day. So, supporting Heart of a Matter Ministries was a natural choice for us."

2025 METALCON Supporting Retreat for Veterans

METALCON is continuing its tradition of supporting veterans by building a retreat hall in collaboration with the Military Warriors Support Foundation.

This year, the METALCON team is partnering with MWSF to create a dedicated retreat in Hall, Mont., where combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families can find healing, camaraderie, and rest.

Check out the video from RC’s sister publication, Walls & Ceilings, for more information.

Immigrants Share Stories About Roofing

An opinion piece in the Houston Chronicle provided a platform for three immigrants to speak about why they chose to be roofers, despite the demanding work and the looming threat of deportation.

“El Flaco,” Jesus Navarro and Francisco Garcia tell all-too-familiar stories about their experiences in the industry. Going by his nickname, “El Flaco” speaks about needing a steady income during the recession, so he became a roofer. Navarro talks about sending money to support his family in Mexico, even though it causes hardships on his health and personal life.

Meanwhile, Garcia shares the tale of how a slip from a roof injured him, with doctors saying he won’t walk again. Even so, he still works with his company to analyze bids and isn’t giving up.

“President Trump is good about business. He has a vision to make America great again, such as investing in new tech,” Garcia says. “What I don’t like is what he does to immigrants. ‘If we’re talking about doing better for this country, don’t be so mean,’ I want to say. He’s taking good workers and terrifying them.”