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Low-slope commercial roof with Flintlastic SA Cap CoolStar Ultra self-adhered reflective membrane

New Roofing Products

CertainTeed Adds Self-Adhered Cool Roof System

Flintlastic SA Cap CoolStar Ultra expands CertainTeed’s cool roof line with a CRRC-listed, self-adhered option designed for faster installation and improved safety..

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 8, 2026

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New self-adhered modified bitumen membrane delivers Title 31 compliance, high reflectivity, and flame-free installation for low-slope commercial roofs.

The Legacy Decision

Beyond the Roof: A Grandfather’s Master Plan

Master Roofer Kenny Daffer Chose Solar Shingles for His Family's Forever Home

February 16, 2026

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How Idaho’s only certified CertainTeed Solstice installer built energy independence for his own family — not for profit, but for the future.

New Products

CertainTeed Introduces STONEfacade Stone Veneer

New panelized stone veneer simplifies installation and moisture control.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 3, 2026

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STONEfacade features a built-in rainscreen, mortarless installation, and a natural stone appearance for residential and renovation projects.

New Products

CertainTeed Adds Dark Colors to Landmark Solaris Line

Landmark Solaris asphalt shingles combine solar-reflective performance, impact resistance, and expanded color offerings designed to meet cool roof requirements.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 1, 2026

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New shingle colors expand cool roof options for sunny regions.

New Products

CertainTeed Launches CERTAplank PRO Composite Siding

New composite siding combines wide-board design with high durability.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 31, 2026

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CERTAplank PRO features realistic wood texture, impact resistance, and simplified installation for premium exterior applications.

2025 Residential Contractor of the Year: Infinity Exteriors

Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Services team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

Tanja Kern

December 5, 2025

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Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Services team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

Color Trends

CertainTeed Names Coastal Current Color Palette of ’25

The brand’s first-ever Home Color Palette of the Year pairs serene blues with warm neutrals—guiding cohesive, design-forward exterior selections across roofing, siding, accents and trim.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 3, 2025

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CertainTeed's Home Color Palette of the Year covers color selections across the full exterior of the home: siding, roofing, trim and accent colors.

Aerial view of a large, modern house with multiple solar panel arrays on its metal roof

November 2025 Product Focus: Solar

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 26, 2025

These advanced solar-integrated roofing products combine durability, energy efficiency, and sleek design, giving homeowners a smarter way to save. Built to withstand the elements and engineered for maximum solar performance, this is roofing that works harder and shines brighter.

Acquisition News

Boise Cascade to Acquire 2-Step Massachusetts Distributor

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 19, 2025

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Boise Cascade currently operates 39 distribution locations in the U.S., and this acquisition further expands its distribution business in the Northeast region.

Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (Nov. 7, 2025)

Chris Gray

November 7, 2025

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From giving back to veterans in time for Veterans’ Day to a roofer in England helping his local church, check out the recent heartwarming stories to come out of the roofing industry.