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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.

August 20, 2025

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

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.

Latinos in Roofing

First Pantera Pros Summit Empowers Latino Contractors

Dallas Event Marks First-Ever Gathering of Top Owens Corning Latino Roofing Professionals

Tanja Kern

August 20, 2025

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Latino roofing contractors gathered at Owens Corning's inaugural Pantera Pros Summit, celebrating a community that's creating 36% of all new U.S. businesses.

Latinos in Roofing

GAF to Host Latino Roofing Summit in Atlanta

Roofing contractors are invited to the 2025 GAF Latinos In Roofing Southeast Summit & Expo on Sept. 13

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 19, 2025

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The event aims to help roofing contractors and installers grow and level up their businesses by providing educational training, resources, and networking opportunities.

Tecta America celebrates 25 years of excellence.

Private Equity

Tecta America Acquires Christianson Roofing

California contractor becomes third 2025 acquisition for nation's largest commercial roofing company

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 18, 2025

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Tecta America acquires Riverside's Christianson Roofing, marking its third purchase of 2025.

Technology News

New AI System Predicts Storm Damage to Commercial Roofs

TeamCraft Roofing's 2026 launch aims to transform property managers from reactive responders to strategic storm preparers

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 15, 2025

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TeamCraft Roofing announces ShelterGuard.AI, an AI-powered platform launching in 2026 that helps property managers proactively monitor weather impacts on commercial roofs.

Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) roofing conference poster

Roofing Events

RCAT Texas Roofing Conference Marks Golden Anniversary

The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas 50th anniversary event will feature 150 exhibitors, 22 educational sessions, and a special licensing boot camp

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2025

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RCAT's landmark 50th Annual Texas Roofing Conference brings 150+ exhibitors, cutting-edge education & networking to Round Rock Sept 17-19.

Private Equity

Alloy Roofing Partners with Michigan-based Tittle Brothers Construction

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2025

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Founded in 2002, Tittle Brothers provides support to customers across Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, and surrounding communities in Michigan.

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.

Fire department rescues a roofer from heat exhaustion

Heat Advisory

Roofer in Florida Rescued After Summer Heat Stroke

Palm Beach County crews used a stokes basket to save a distressed roofer in Jupiter, Fla., underscoring the dangers of heat illness for outdoor workers in summer

Tanja Kern

August 13, 2025

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Palm Beach County crews used a stokes basket to save a distressed roofer in Jupiter, Fla., underscoring the dangers of heat illness for outdoor workers in summer.