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GAF Expands Timberline HDZ Shingles With New Bold Definition Color Collection

Four new high-contrast colors build on Timberline HDZ’s performance features and warranty options, with a debut planned for IRE 2026.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 9, 2026

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Four new high-contrast colors build on Timberline HDZ’s performance features and warranty options, with a debut planned for IRE 2026.

2026 State of the Roofing Industry Report

Annual report uncovers what’s driving contractor confidence, where pain points persist, and how technology and product trends are shaping the year ahead

Art Aisner

Chris Gray

January 5, 2026

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Despite economic turbulence, shifting regulations, workforce challenges and the rise of AI, roofing contractors are showing resilience. RC’s State of the Industry Report explores what contractors can expect next and where the industry is headed.

Roof Rejuvenation

Guaranteed Roof Extends Shingle Life, Cuts Waste

Guaranteed Roof’s Eco-Restoration Program extends shingle life and prevents tons of C&D debris from entering Georgia landfills

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 20, 2025

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Guaranteed Roof reports environmental gains from its Roof Maxx rejuvenation treatment, helping homeowners save money while dramatically reducing roofing debris statewide.

Roof Colors

Owens Corning Unveils 2026 Shingle Color: Evergreen Mist

New designer shades, including Gray Tweed and Mountain Pine, expand roofing options with beauty and performance

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 3, 2025

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Owens Corning names “Evergreen Mist” its 2026 Shingle Color of the Year, joined by Gray Tweed and Mountain Pine in the TruDefinition Designer line.

a rendering of the new Prattville, Ala., plant

Business Expansion

Owens Corning Picks Alabama for New Shingle Plant

Prattville plant to produce 6M squares of shingles annually with advanced automation

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 19, 2025

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Owens Corning will build a new shingle plant in Prattville, Ala., boosting capacity, adding 100 jobs, and enhancing service across its U.S. roofing network.

Bargain Block stars Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas pose together at an Owens Corning “Roof the Block” event, standing beside the Pink Panther mascot and event signage.

Roof Colors

Bargain Block Stars Share Roof Color Design Insights

Owens Corning hosts duo on shingles, style and impact

Tanja Kern

September 17, 2025

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Bargain Block’s Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas answer five key questions on roof color, offering contractors practical tips to guide homeowners with confidence.

Roofing Resiliency

New Concrete Shingle Promises Hail-Proof Roofs

Brian Zajicek’s patent-pending concrete shingle aims to outlast hail and install as easily as asphalt.

Tanja Kern

August 20, 2025

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Rasa Roof Tiles is pioneering the first nailable concrete shingle—combining durability, impact resistance, and easy asphalt-style installation.

Contractor Voices: Real World Roofing Success with TAMKO

Across the country, roofers share how TAMKO’s shingles protect homes and reputations — even in the harshest conditions.

August 14, 2025

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Four contractors, four regions, one conclusion: TAMKO’s Proline® shingles deliver when it matters most.

Silver Anniversary

GAF Celebrates 25 Years of Manufacturing with Community Festival

The team at Myerstown produces enough roofing materials each year to protect the homes of more than 200,000 families across the region.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 22, 2025

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GAF employees and Myerstown residents celebrated together with BBQ, face painting, and interactive shingle activities at the facility's 25th anniversary event.

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.