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MAT-40, a premier high-temperature underlayment

August 2025 Product Focus: Underlayment

July 14, 2025

Before the shingles go on, the right underlayment can make all the difference. Discover how today’s advanced roofing underlayments boost weather protection, extend roof life, and help contractors avoid costly callbacks.

Extreme Weather Special Section

July 2025 Product Focus: Weathering the Storm

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2025

With the 2025 storm season predicted to be as devastating as last year, now is the time to stock up on products that will keep you ahead of the curve and protect your customers' properties.

Case Study

Elements Roofing Restores Oregon Nonprofit WOW Hall

Contractor turned to CertainTeed's SMARTCOAT system for roof renovation

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 1, 2025

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To restore a nonprofit building originally built in 1932, roofing contractors and CertainTeed provided a low-cost solution to the Community Center for the Performing Arts.

Kingspan’s planned 100-acre roofing campus in Oklahoma is under consideration as the new location for asphalt shingle production.

Market Maker

Kingspan Flirts with Disrupting the U.S. Shingle Market

Irish building materials firm weighs move into asphalt shingle production as part of $1B U.S. roofing expansion

Bryan Gottlieb

June 5, 2025

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Kingspan plans to invest $250M more in U.S. roofing, eyeing asphalt shingle production at its Oklahoma campus to tap into the $24B residential market by late 2026.

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Manufacturer News

CertainTeed Collaborates with IBHS, Announces List of FORTIFIED Roof Products

Two new products have been introduced that meet FORTIFIED requirements

Chris Gray

May 29, 2025

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CertainTeed has released new details about the products contractors can use to build roofs that comply with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety's FORITIFED standards.

The “Asphalt and Copper on the Lake” roofing project from Conde Roofing seamlessly blended asphalt shingles and copper elements to create a stunning and sturdy roof.

Outstanding Combination

Blend of Asphalt Shingles and Copper Earns ARMA Silver Award

Conde Roofing’s innovative blend of asphalt and copper earned Silver in ARMA’s 2024 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing competition

May 27, 2025

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Conde Roofing earns award for combining asphalt shingles and copper in a new home in New Hampshire.

Manufacturer News

CertainTeed Residential Roofing Shingle Portfolio Earns Good Housekeeping Seal

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 17, 2025

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CertainTeed's residential roofing shingle portfolio recently earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, earned only after rigorous evaluation by the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Manufacturer News

CertainTeed Announces Multiple Products Meet FORTIFIED Roof Standards

Above-code roofing system provides enhanced durability and protection against severe weather

Chris Gray

March 4, 2025

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Multiple CertainTeed products are now certified for use in FORTIFIED Roof systems, giving homeowners and contractors options for building more resilient roofing systems that withstand severe weather.

A house with a new roof featuring Solaris shingles by Certainteed

Case Study

California Contractor Successful with Sustainability Thanks to Solaris

Solar technology gives Los Gatos Roofing the means to meet homeowner demands for sustainability

February 18, 2025

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Top 100 Contractor Los Gatos Roofing finds success in California by offering residents sustainable solutions like Solaris shingles from CertainTeed.

Awards News

Beacon Announces Annual Supplier Partner Award Winners

Distributor acknowledges partnerships with major product manufacturers

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 23, 2025

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Beacon honored five supplier partners for their 2024 excellence: CertainTeed was named Supplier of the Year; AccuLynx, LP, Owens Corning, and Penske also took honors, celebrating innovation, service, and shared values.