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Roofing Products

Elevate Expands AdvantEdge Metal Edge Portfolio in 2025

Elevate’s AdvantEdge metal edge systems have grown into a comprehensive portfolio of pre-manufactured solutions

November 12, 2025

Elevate’s AdvantEdge perimeter lineup now offers one of the industry’s most extensive selections of pre-manufactured fascia, coping, gutters, and accessories engineered for durability, ES-1 compliance, and clean architectural lines.

Roofing Products

GAF EverGuard Primerless TPO Cover Tape Speeds Install

Patent-pending EverGuard Primerless TPO 6” Cover Tape delivers full adhesion in about 24 hours—without traditional priming steps.

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 11, 2025

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GAF’s EverGuard Primerless TPO 6-inch Cover Tape uses a proprietary high-tack, high-adhesion butyl tape with “tackifying” resins that emulate primer for strong, reliable bonds.

Ventilation

Be Careful Cutting that Ridge Vent Airflow Slot

Wider is not better, experts say

Paul Scelsi

November 6, 2025

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Does cutting a wider slot for a ridge vent boost airflow? AirVent explains why that might be a bad idea and how proper slot size helps avoid costly installation mistakes.

Technology News

CLIMIT, StructureCloud Partnership Boosts Jobsite Visibility

Contractors gain remote access to key environmental metrics for better project planning

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 13, 2025

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The collaboration provides contractors with real-time visibility into critical environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, dew point, and light, directly within the platform.

The Metal Construction Association released its essential Metal Roof Installation Manual in Spanish.

Trade Organization News

Metal Roof Installation Manual Now Available in Spanish and English

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 9, 2025

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The Metal Construction Association’s Metal Roof Installation Manual is now available in Spanish and English; it is a must-have for industry pros and offers expert guidance and best practices.

HD polyiso cover boards enhance roof durability, thermal performance and installation efficiency.

Guest Essay

HD Polyiso Cover Boards: High-Density for Superior Roof Protection

Advantages for maximizing roof protection and performance

Justin Koscher

February 7, 2025

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Want to know about cover boards, or expand your understanding of their role in roofing? Learn from Justin Koscher, PIMA's president, about how cover boards with insulation can save time and money on the job.

Ken Kelly (center) with his wife, Jennifer, in Japan at a roofing company

International Roofing

What the U.S. Can Learn from Roofing in Japan

A trip to the Land of the Rising Sun reveals fascinating business practices and beliefs that could help improve roofing companies in America

Ken Kelly

November 15, 2024

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Roofing veteran Ken Kelly shares important insights from his visit to Japan to see what we can learn from their efficient production and installation practices.

Trinity Solar Installed 100,000 panels since 2004.

Solar News

Trinity Solar Celebrates 100K Panel Installs

New Jersey residential solar energy firm marks milestone

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 13, 2023

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Trinity Solar celebrates 100,000 installations, emphasizing 30 years of growth and commitment to renewable energy accessibility.

Tips for a Watertight Standing Seam Roof

Kathi Miller

February 1, 2023

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McElroy Metal shares its top tips to ensure a watertight seam for your next standing seam roofing project.

METALCON Keynote Speaker Addresses Energy Flow in Today’s – and Tomorrow’s – More Efficient Buildings

August 17, 2022

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While listed as an event for architects, there is plenty for contractors and fabricators to learn in METALCON's opening keynote presentation on Oct. 12.