2026 - Articles | Roofing Contractor

Extreme Weather Special Section

Roofers Keeping Busy with Early Storm Season

Roofing Contractors across the Southwest, Midwest and Northeast respond to severe spring storms as forecasters predict more extreme weather is ahead.

Art Aisner

Tanja Kern

June 1, 2026

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Busy storm season yields early results for roofing contractors in the Midwest, Southwest

Lisa Pate, executive director of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, previews what roofing contractors can expect at this year's Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo

Roofing Events

VIDEO: FRSA 2026 Preview

Thousands of roofers and industry stakeholders are expected to attend the 104th annual Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo June 10-12.

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Jill Bloom

May 19, 2026

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Lisa Pate, executive director of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, previews what roofing contractors can expect at this year's Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo June 10-12.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tecta America Expands into Wyoming with Acquisition of Big Horn Roofing

Commercial roofing giant adds Laramie-based contractor in its second acquisition of 2026, strengthening its presence across the Mountain West.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 18, 2026

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Tecta America acquired Wyoming-based Big Horn Roofing, expanding its national footprint and preserving the company’s leadership, workforce and local brand identity.

Roofing Day 2026

The Fruits of Roofing Day in Action

Defeated low-slope roofing ban in Mississippi demonstrates how the roofing industry flipped the narrative on political activism.

Art Aisner

May 13, 2026

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Low-slope roofing ban shot down in Mississippi; I blame Roofing Day.

The Homeowner's Roofing Journey in 2026

RC’s annual survey of homeowners tracks the roofing customer’s path from prospect to customer with new data.

Art Aisner

May 1, 2026

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RC asked homeowners what their roofing journey was like, and roofing contractors should listen.

Best of Success Podcast Show

Roofing Storm Season is Under Way

RC Legal expert Trent Cotney explains that contractors are already busy reacting to extreme weather and expecting a strong rebound from last year’s storm season.

Art Aisner

Trent Cotney

April 21, 2026

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RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down what contractors can do to prepare for a highly-anticipated storm season.

Roofing Day attendees in front of the Capitol Building

Roofing Day 2026

Industry Presses Lawmakers on Housing, Workforce Fix

Industry ties labor shortage to housing gap

Tanja Kern

April 16, 2026

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Leaders met lawmakers in D.C during Roofing Day 2026, urging action on housing tax credits and workforce reforms they say are critical to closing a growing housing shortfall.

Roofing Awards

SOPREMA Celebrates IRE 2026 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Award

The Mini Macaden was recognized for excellence in the Tools, Equipment and Machinery category at the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 19, 2026

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Which innovative roofing project became award winners at the 2026 IRE?

Roofing Acquisition

Tecta America Acquires Roofing Standards of California

The Top 100 Commercial Roofing Contractor Strengthens its Presence in California.

Art Aisner

March 18, 2026

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Tecta America recently announced its first commercial roofing acquisition of 2026 by partnering with Roofing Standards, a respected commercial roofing company based in Placentia, Calif.

2026 Young Guns

Enhancing the Experience

Young Gun Victoria Ogrizek

Tanja Kern

March 3, 2026

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Victoria Ogrizek, 39, came to roofing through marketing and brand reputation, not through the trades. But that outside perspective became her advantage.