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Hurricane Readiness: What Contractors Must Do Now

Storm Preparation

Tracking Two Tropical Storms in Real Time

A meteorological tug-of-war will likely determine whether emerging storm systems moving toward the Bahamas will bring impacts to the Southeast U.S.

Art Aisner

September 26, 2025

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Roofing contractors can learn how to prepare for the next big storm now, before the opportunities wash away.

2025 Storm Season

Forecasts Reduced for Named Storms, Hurricanes After Mid-Season Lull

Number has ticked down to 16, but severe weather still in the forecast

Chris Gray

September 11, 2025

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The number of named storms and hurricanes predicted for this year has been reduced, but roofing contractors will still want to stay alert, as disastrous storms may yet form like they did in 2024.

AccuWeather map of the storm affecting the Carolinas

Storm Preparation

Roofers Brace as Hurricane Erin Nears Outer Banks

Contractors brace for flooding, high winds, and storm surge as the Outer Banks prepare for Erin’s closest approach.

Tanja Kern

August 20, 2025

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Hurricane Erin’s 20-ft waves and 80-mph gusts threaten N.C.’s Outer Banks. Contractors are ready to respond to evacuations, flooding risks, and storm surge as they loom.

Pulling Permits

New Oklahoma City Roofing Permit Law Takes Effect

Contractors will need to pull permits before significant roofing projects can begin

Chris Gray

August 1, 2025

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A new ordinance requires contractors and property owners to pull a permit before beginning roofing work within Oklahoma City.

Storm Season

The Benefits of FORTIFIED-Compliant Vents

Withstanding severe storms and reduced insurance claims are among the positives of FORTIFIED vents

Paul Scelsi

July 23, 2025

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An important aspect of building an above-code FORTIFIED Roof is the ventilation. The experts at AirVent Inc. examine ventilation's role in building robust roofs that better resist severe weather.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Fortifying Roofs for an Era of Extreme Weather

Contractors can help protect homes and buildings with weatherproofing strategies and materials built to withstand extreme conditions

Gregg Malanga

July 14, 2025

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Contractors can help protect homes and buildings with weatherproofing strategies and materials built to withstand extreme conditions

Extreme Weather Special Section

Storm Season 2025: Preparing for Uncertainty

Experts warn of an active storm season with up to 18 named storms, nearly 1,500 tornadoes and large hailstones

Chris Gray

July 14, 2025

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With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.

Video/Podcast

Inside the GAF-IBHS FORTIFIED Alliance

GAF and IBHS FORTIFIED have a unique partnership geared to level up roofing contractors for the future of resilient homes.

Art Aisner

July 10, 2025

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The FORTIFIED home movement is more than 80,000 residences strong nationwide and growing. RC catches up with leaders in the resiliency space to discuss the opportunity ahead for roofing contractors.

Extreme Weather

IBHS Recognizes 76 FORTIFIED Service Providers During 10th Annual Awards

Awards recognize roofing contractors, inspectors and more who provide customers with FORTIFIED Home designations

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 13, 2025

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The 10th Annual FORTIFIED Awards honor organizations that have helped at least 100 customers earn a FORTIFIED Home designation and contributed to the record number issued in 2024.

Exploring Warranties in Roofing

Manufacturers use them to market products to contractors and contractors use them to market to customers. But who reads the fine print?

Melissa Dunson

June 6, 2025

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Few people actually read a warranty's fine print and understand what is covered and for how long. Melissa Dunson translates the rhetoric into easy-to-understand terms.