Articles Tagged with ''hail damage ''

Extreme Weather Special Section

It’s Not the Roof Costing You Storm Jobs

A roofing contractor’s success after the storm depends on turning a messy roof inspection into a clear case and a hesitant homeowner into a confident client.

Jon Abernathy

June 1, 2026

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Storm work is won the moment the ladder comes down from the roof.

Roof Replacement

Roof Replacement Costs Jump as Claims Decline

Verisk report highlights rising severity

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 1, 2026

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Fewer roof claims were filed in 2025, but replacement costs surged as hail damage, aging roofs and material inflation continued to drive losses.

Extreme Weather Special Section

In Extreme Weather, the Roof Is the First Line of Defense

From high winds to hail and ice, evolving conditions are pushing contractors to prioritize stronger materials, smarter design and updated installation practices.

Rob Haddock

June 1, 2026

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Extreme weather is exposing roofing vulnerabilities, driving demand for resilient systems—especially metal—that better withstand wind, hail, snow and fire risks.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Weather Wild Card: El Niño 2026

The global phenomenon is expected to push temperatures higher during peak roofing season, creating potential opportunities for contractors at the ready.

Art Aisner

June 1, 2026

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The El Niño effect could be a game changer for roofing’s storm season.

The company’s Class 4 products — the highest impact-resistance classification under UL 2218 — include Timberline AS II, Timberline UHDZ and Grand Sequoia AS shingles.

Severe Weather

GAF Expands Impact-Resistant Roofing Product Lineup

Storm-ready roofing for severe weather.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 22, 2026

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As storm season nears, GAF spotlights impact-resistant roofing products designed to help protect homes from hail and support stronger roof-system performance.

Storm Chasers

The Honest Roofer's Playbook for Post-Storm Trust

How the roofing industry is pushing back against fraud—and protecting the markets contractors spent years building

Tanja Kern

May 21, 2026

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During Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, roofing contractors confront storm chasers, fraud-driven skepticism, and the growing challenge of protecting hard-earned local market trust.

These maps demonstrate the hail predictions generated by FLASH Weather AI.

Weather Technology

FLASH Weather AI Launches Hail Forecast Tool

Model offers earlier job-site storm warnings.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 13, 2026

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The AI-powered model aims to give roofing contractors up to 55 minutes of warning before hail hits, helping crews protect job sites, materials and equipment.

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.

What Roofing Contractors Should Tell Customers About Wind Ratings

Follow these seven steps when discussing wind ratings and testing with homeowners.

May 11, 2026

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7 steps roofers can use to educate homeowners about wind and hail ratings, and how important they really are.

June 2026 Product Focus

Storm Preparedness

Tanja Kern

May 1, 2026

Get ahead of severe weather with storm prep solutions designed to protect roofs, reduce damage, and improve readiness before the next storm hits.

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Articles Tagged with ''hail damage ''

It’s Not the Roof Costing You Storm Jobs

Roof Replacement Costs Jump as Claims Decline

In Extreme Weather, the Roof Is the First Line of Defense

Weather Wild Card: El Niño 2026

GAF Expands Impact-Resistant Roofing Product Lineup

The Honest Roofer's Playbook for Post-Storm Trust

FLASH Weather AI Launches Hail Forecast Tool

What Do Hail and Wind Ratings Actually Mean?

What Roofing Contractors Should Tell Customers About Wind Ratings

June 2026 Product Focus

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