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Receiving fines from OSHA for fall hazard violations

Roofing Safety

U.S. Labor Department Announces $13 Million in Worker Safety Grants

Administered by OSHA, the grants aim to advance the job quality of the American workforce in small businesses like roofing companies.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 6, 2026

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Grant applications can be submitted online by July 31.

A completed high-performance enclosure (Gerhardt Apartments, St. Louis). sun sets in the background

Commercial Roofing

A Forensic Approach to TPO Surface Oxidation and Long-Term Integrity

Why TPO’s “weld window” can turn routine roof repairs into long-term liability

Brandi Van Wambeke

July 5, 2026

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Forensic testing can reveal when aging TPO membranes are no longer reliably repairable, helping owners avoid failed patches and plan smarter replacements.

New Products

Sika Launches Rapid PMMA Roofing Resin System

The two-component resin supports seamless membranes, complex details and exposed pedestrian surfaces.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 5, 2026

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Sika’s fast-curing PMMA resin is designed for reinforced flashing, roofing and waterproofing applications.

New Products

BuildCalc Pro Adds Roofing Calculators for Contractors

The cross-platform app includes trade calculators, homeowner job posts and subscription-based contractor access.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 4, 2026

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BuildCalc Pro combines roofing calculators, offline estimating tools and a flat-subscription contractor marketplace.

Sustainability News

Testing Rooftop Coatings at World Cup 2026

EnKoat’s World Cup partnership highlights cooling technology developed to help roofing contractors.

Art Aisner

July 2, 2026

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Testing on metal bleachers in the Houston heat puts roof coating on international stage.

Business Expansion

Coryell Roofing Opens Franklin Experience Center

The Franklin facility aims to help schools, hospitals and public facilities make smarter roofing decisions before costly projects begin

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 1, 2026

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The Franklin facility aims to help schools, hospitals and public facilities make smarter roofing decisions before costly projects begin.

Company Spotlight sponsored by Carlisle SynTec Systems

Stacked Innovations That Help Crews Save Days

When labor is tight, every step on the roof matters.

July 1, 2026

When labor is tight, every step on the roof matters. Carlisle SynTec Systems stacks Flexible FAST™, 4' x 12' InsulBase Polyiso, CAV-GRIP^® III, and 16' Sure-Weld^® TPO with SeamShield™ to help crews reduce labor and turn saved minutes into saved hours—and days.