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Home » Alabama

Articles Tagged with ''Alabama''

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
18 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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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
One Comment
With extreme weather on the rise, learn how to build stronger roofs with the FORTIFIED method
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IBHS Honors Resilient Construction Leaders with Eighth Annual FORTIFIED Awards

May 11, 2023
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Roofing contractors were among those recognized by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety for creating resilient homes with the FORTIFIED roof method.


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Beacon Acquires First Coastal Exteriors

January 5, 2023
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First Coastal distributes complementary residential and commercial building products including siding, gutter products and windows.


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Roofing Obituary: Robert 'Bruce' McCrory of Kiker Corp., Nations Roof

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 9, 2022
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In addition to his roofing career, McCrory served in multiple roles with the National Roofing Contractors Association, earning its J.A. Piper Award in 2017.


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