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Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Asbestos Mitigation on Commercial Roofs

RC safety expert Tammy Clark explains that safely removing and disposing of asbestos can become a problem for roofing contractors

October 31, 2025

Safety expert Tammy Clark is back on a commercial roofing jobsite to highlight ways roofing contractors can stay safe working on asbestos mitigation.

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Case Study

Texas Dream Home Features New DaVinci Multi-Width Slate Roof

Marking its 15-year partnership with DaVinci Roofscapes, Absolute Construction completes a complex reroofing project that showcases premium craftsmanship and design detail

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 7, 2025

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Absolute Construction celebrates 15 years with DaVinci Roofscapes, showcasing expert installation of a composite slate roof on a French Colonial home in Flower Mound, Texas.

Manufacturing News

Polyglass to Feature Burn-Shield Technology Demo, Unveil DriZone at Western Roofing Expo

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 22, 2025

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Learn more about the fire protection, energy efficiency, emergency repair and prevention, and ice and water protection products available from Polyglass at the 2025 Western Roofing Expo, including its new DriZone Commercial Systems.

Roofing Products

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal Receives Class A Fire Rating

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 13, 2025

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MFM Building Products' Ultra HT self-adhered roofing underlayment now has a Class A Fire rating for use with Class A standard 3-tab and architectural asphalt shingles.

Insulated Panels

AWIP Unveils Innovative Fire-Rated DM40-F+ Panel

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 21, 2025

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AWIP's new DM40-F+ panel delivers one-hour fire rating with sustainable InnovaCELL foam made from recycled materials, offering lightweight durability.

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Roofing Products

Select Polyglass Products Now Compliant with IBHS' FORTIFIED Roof Standard

Products support contractors seeking resilient-focused offerings

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 10, 2025

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Polylgass announced that a selection of its self-adhered underlayments and anchor sheets are compliant with the above-code FORTIFIED Roof standard from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Profiles

Distributor Profile: Brian Spence, Gulfeagle Supply

Gulfeagle’s new Northeast district manager brings a leadership philosophy borne from firsthand experience and firefighting

Chris Gray

July 9, 2025

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From the fireground to the front office, Brian Spence brings leadership forged through decades of experience — and literal flames — to his new role at Gulfeagle Supply.

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Roofing Safety

Roof Damage from Fireworks? Contractors Explain How to Prevent It

Fireworks caused $109 million in direct property damage in 2022

Chris Gray

July 1, 2025

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Fireworks are used to celebrate special occasions like holidays, but can cause damage to roofs if precautions aren't taken. Roofing contractors share what they tell their customers to stay safe while enjoying fireworks.

Trouble Brewing? Rooftop Vents Help Brewery Increase Safety, Production

Smoke Vents Help Charlotte Brewery Reduce Risk in Bold Expansion Project

Thomas Renner

June 23, 2025

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Facing the threat of fires on a daily basis, NoDa Brewing in Charlotte, N.C., installed smoke vents to improve safety and production.

Product News: EnergyShield XR is now approved for an expanded range of NFPA 285 assemblies.

Manufacturer News

Expanded Fire Performance Approvals for EnergyShield XR Continuous Insulation

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 20, 2025

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The latest fire performance test results mean that EnergyShield XR can now be used within millions more NFPA 285 assemblies, including exterior cladding like metal panels.