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Articles Tagged with ''testing''

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Tecnología en el roofing

Tecnología para roofing reduce hasta 40 grados la temperatura de gradas durante el Mundial

EnKoat utilizó el festival de aficionados en Houston para mostrar cómo su tecnología de enfriamiento puede reducir la temperatura de superficies expuestas al sol.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
July 11, 2026
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Miles de aficionados probaron gradas recubiertas con una tecnología desarrollada para techos que busca disminuir la temperatura de las superficies durante eventos al aire libre.


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Commercial Roofing

A Forensic Approach to TPO Surface Oxidation and Long-Term Integrity

Why TPO’s “weld window” can turn routine roof repairs into long-term liability
Brandi Van Wembeke
Brandi Van Wambeke
July 5, 2026
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Forensic testing can reveal when aging TPO membranes are no longer reliably repairable, helping owners avoid failed patches and plan smarter replacements.
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Sustainability News

Testing Rooftop Coatings at World Cup 2026

EnKoat’s World Cup partnership highlights cooling technology developed to help roofing contractors.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
July 2, 2026
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Testing on metal bleachers in the Houston heat puts roof coating on international stage.


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A new metal roof on a home
Storm Prep

What Do Hail and Wind Ratings Actually Mean?

What UL, FM, and Wind Ratings Mean on the Jobsite and Where They Fall Short
May 11, 2026
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Get an in-depth look at what’s driving hail and wind ratings and how meaningful they are.
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Rethinking Roof Resilience: How HailGuard™ Shingles Aim to Shift the Conversation on Hail Protection

As hail losses climb nationwide, roofing innovation is evolving. HailGuard™ shingles introduce a warranty-backed system designed to help homeowners manage storm risk and potentially reduce long-term financial exposure.†
March 23, 2026

As hail losses climb nationwide, roofing innovation is evolving. HailGuard™ shingles introduce a warranty-backed system designed to help homeowners manage storm risk and potentially reduce long-term financial exposure.†


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Workforce Development

Siplast Gives Arkansas Teens Hands-on Look at Roofing Science

STEM high schoolers toured Siplast’s research and testing lab, seeing roofing science in action and learning about local career paths.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 10, 2025
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Siplast welcomed 11th- and 12th-graders from Arkadelphia High School back to its 12,500-sq.-ft. RISE Center on Nov. 13 for hands-on demos and a behind-the-scenes look at research, testing and manufacturing—including wind-pressure and high-velocity hail testing.


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Manufacturing News

IBHS 2025 Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings Show 18 Products as 'Good'

None of the 23 shingle lines tested received an "Excellent" after enhanced testing
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 26, 2025
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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has released its most comprehensive Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings yet, evaluating 23 products sold across hail-prone regions to determine which ones can withstand hailstorm damage.


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Commercial Roofing

SPRI Announces Plans to Re-canvass FX-1 ANSI Standard

Standard measures the pullout resistance of roofing fasteners in field conditions
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 3, 2025
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SPRI is reviewing a standard that was developed for measuring the pullout resistance of roofing fasteners in field conditions and is seeking input from the industry.
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Manufacturer News

Siplast Opens State-of-the-Art Research Facility

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 31, 2024
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The company’s RISE Center specializes in testing its premium roofing and waterproofing products under simulated storm conditions.


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SPRI: adhesives update.
Low-Slope Roofing

SPRI Releases Updated ADT-1 Test Standard for Roofing Adhesive

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 23, 2024
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The updated standard will contribute to the reliability and safety of roofing systems by accurately evaluating the tensile resistance and failure loads of adhesives and board stock.


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