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Articles Tagged with ''Alabama''

An insurance underwriter group in North Carolina is funding $10K grants for homeowners to upgrade their roofs for resilience against high winds.
The Cost of Resiliency

Underwriters Take Surprising Lead on Funding for FORTIFIED Roofs

Recognizing that a little more up-front money can save millions later, North Carolina takes a novel approach to strengthen roofing resiliency
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 23, 2025
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North Carolina’s Beach Plan offers grants of up to $10K for Outer Banks homes to install FORTIFIED roofs, reducing storm loss payouts and stabilizing insurance markets, with insurers — not taxpayers -- providing the funds.


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Mergers and Acquisitions

Carter Lumber Expands with Acquisition of Townsend Building Supply

Townsend to add six Alabama and Florida Panhandle locations to national supplier
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 25, 2024
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This acquisition strengthens Carter Lumber’s position in key Alabama and Florida markets while enhancing Townsend Building Supply’s capabilities.


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Distributor News

Beacon Expands with Four New Locations

New branches found in Alabama, Arizona, Florida and Washington
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 4, 2024
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The four new branches grow Beacon's footprint in the southeast as well as in the western regions.


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Insurance industry experts say roof claims are on the rise.
Under the Microscope

Insurance Industry Cries ‘Roof Claims Hitting New High’

Experts foresee a looming crisis for property and casualty policyholders
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 12, 2024
14 Comments

Personal property insurers are alarmed by a surge in roof damage claims due to increased extreme weather events, inflation, and fraud, impacting roofers and policyholders alike, as premiums continue rising nationwide.


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Town & Country Industries, a division of ABC Supply Co., acquired the assets of Mobile-based Aluminum Products Wholesale LLC.
Distributor News

ABC Supply Co. Acquires Aluminum Products Wholesale

Town & Country Industries, a division of ABC Supply, purchases assets of Alabama company
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
June 21, 2024
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Town & Country Industries, a division of ABC Supply Co., acquired the assets of Mobile-based Aluminum Products Wholesale LLC.


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Oklahoma’s State Insurance Department (building pictured) will begin a grant program modeled after Alabama, offering homeowners a stipend to install more weather-resistant Fortified roofs.
Resiliency

Oklahoma to Offer Grants Encouraging Storm-Resistant Roof Installs

State’s Insurance Department promotes ‘Fortified’ roof installation with grants that could offset costs 10-15% beginning in 2025
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 17, 2024
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Oklahoma's State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.


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Apex Roofing has hired Cathy Hulsey (pictured) as the company's new head of human resources.
Hiring News

Apex Roofing & Restoration Hires Cathy E. Hulsey to Lead HR Efforts

Company welcomes human resources veteran to Birmingham, Ala. team
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 21, 2024
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Apex Roofing & Restoration. Based in Birmingham, Ala., named Cathy E. Hulsey, JD SPHR SCP, as its new HR head; she brings over 30 years of experience to strengthen the team.


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Ridgeline Roofing of Birmingham, Ala., received a capital infusion with the investment made by Bertram Capital, a private equity fund.
Private Equity

Bertram Capital Partners with Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration

Investment firm extends footprint in the residential services sector, adds capital infusion
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 6, 2024
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Bertram Capital announced an investment in Birmingham, Ala.-based Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration, a residential services provider operating in several Southeast states. Terms of the transaction remain undisclosed.


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Insurance Reform

Louisiana Passes ‘Fortified’ Legislation, Gives Homeowners Climate-Related Roof Protection

The $30 million appropriation by the state legislature provides “beyond-code” funding for new residential roofs to meet “Fortified” standards
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 19, 2023
4 Comments

After fits and starts, the Louisiana legislature passed a series of reforms that will soon provide homeowners with grant money to help reroof homes affected by weather-related events to comply with new “Fortified” standards that exceed current building codes.


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FORTIFIED roofs

How Roofing Contractors Can Improve Homes with FORTIFIED Roofs

With extreme weather on the rise, learn how to build stronger roofs with the FORTIFIED method
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 5, 2023
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With extreme weather on the rise, learn how to build stronger roofs with the FORTIFIED method
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