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Articles Tagged with ''Louisiana''

FORTIFIED Roof homes that weathered Hurricane Sally saw a 73% reduction in claim frequency.
Roofing Resiliency

FORTIFIED Roofing Pays: New Study Shows Huge Drop in Claims

Report from the Alabama Department of Insurance shows just how effective a FORTIFIED roof was during Hurricane Sally
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 20, 2025
2 Comments

A new study shows FORTIFIED homes in Alabama had up to 76% fewer claims during Hurricane Sally, proving the value of resilient roofing amid rising storm risks and material costs.


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Roofing contractors face unclear guidelines after New Orleans started requiring permits for roof replacements without public notification for months.
Regulatory News

Under Pressure from Insurers, New Orleans Adopts Roofing Permit Requirement

A potentially complicated permit process sows confusion in The Big Easy
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 14, 2025
No Comments

New Orleans now requires permits for major roof work to boost insurer confidence, but unclear enforcement and rollout confusion have raised concerns among contractors.


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A bill under consideration in the Louisiana State House would bar roofing contractors from helping homeowners file or negotiate insurance claims.
Regulatory News

La. Weighs Banning Roofers from Assisting with Insurance Claims

Potential ban follows moves by Iowa, Texas and Florida limiting roofing contractors’ ability to act on behalf of homeowners
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 30, 2025
3 Comments

Louisiana is considering legislation that could bar roofers from helping with insurance claims, a move supporters say curbs fraud but critics warn could cripple small contractors.


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Manufacturer News

Kevin Stanton Joins MuleHide as Territory Manager for Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri

Prior to new role, Stanton spent 17 years with ABC Supply in outside sales
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 3, 2025
No Comments

In his new role at MuleHide, Kevin Staton draws on 20 years in the building materials distribution industry as well as working as a contractor.


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Ed Adams, the new COO of Hargrove Roofing
Leadership

Hargrove Roofing Welcomes Ed Adams as New COO

Adams brings 20-plus years of experience to the role, including leadership positions at SRS Distribution
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 31, 2025
One Comment

Hargrove Roofing brought on industry veteran Ed Adams to help the young residential roofing company achieve its next level of growth.


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Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux and Nathan Rath
Sponsored by Beacon

Contractor Profile: Pelican Roofing

Operating as a sole proprietor for 10 years, Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux helped a customer who, years later, became his business partner
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 3, 2025
One Comment

Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux built the company’s reputation on trust, transparency, and quality work. With a new business partner, Nathan Rath, the company positions itself for accelerated growth.


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An insurance underwriter group in North Carolina is funding $10K grants for homeowners to upgrade their roofs for resilience against high winds.
The Cost of Resiliency

Underwriters Take Surprising Lead on Funding for FORTIFIED Roofs

Recognizing that a little more up-front money can save millions later, North Carolina takes a novel approach to strengthen roofing resiliency
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 23, 2025
No Comments

North Carolina’s Beach Plan offers grants of up to $10K for Outer Banks homes to install FORTIFIED roofs, reducing storm loss payouts and stabilizing insurance markets, with insurers — not taxpayers -- providing the funds.


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BlueLinx has established a distribution partnership with LP.
Distribution News

BlueLinx Announces Expansion of Distribution Partnership With LP

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
January 14, 2025
No Comments

BlueLinx and LP expand their partnership by adding LP SmartSide Siding Solutions to locations in Monroe, La., and Little Rock, Ark., increasing BlueLinx's distribution footprint to 17 sites.


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Sustainability

Saint-Gobain Achieves 49% Waste Reduction at Louisiana Roofing Facility

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 5, 2024
No Comments

The CertainTeed Shreveport plant, which has been in operation for nearly a century, took a series of small steps that significantly reduced its environmental footprint.


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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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