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Articles Tagged with ''Louisiana''

Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux and Nathan Rath
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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
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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
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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
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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
One Comment

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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Oklahoma’s State Insurance Department (building pictured) will begin a grant program modeled after Alabama, offering homeowners a stipend to install more weather-resistant Fortified roofs.
Resiliency

Oklahoma to Offer Grants Encouraging Storm-Resistant Roof Installs

State’s Insurance Department promotes ‘Fortified’ roof installation with grants that could offset costs 10-15% beginning in 2025
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 17, 2024
No Comments

Oklahoma's State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.


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Roofing Corp. of America acquires Roof-Tech of Louisiana.
Acquisition News

Roofing Corp of America Acquired Roof Technologies Incorporated

New Orleans commercial roofing contractor joined RCA group in Q4 of 2023
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
January 2, 2024
No Comments

Roofing Corp of America expands into Louisiana by acquiring Roof Technologies. The move predates RCA's recent divestment and purchase by Randy Korach, RCA’s CEO. 


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Sustainability

Funding for Louisiana ‘Fortified” Roof Program Begins Next Month

More than 100,000 homeowners holding insurance policies ‘of last resort’ gain access to state funds for roof fortification against hurricanes
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 18, 2023
No Comments

Louisiana is boosting its 'Fortified' home roof program with $10,000 grants, with first dibs going to those policyholders of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state's insurer of last resort.


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Insurance Reform

Louisiana Passes ‘Fortified’ Legislation, Gives Homeowners Climate-Related Roof Protection

The $30 million appropriation by the state legislature provides “beyond-code” funding for new residential roofs to meet “Fortified” standards
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 19, 2023
4 Comments

After fits and starts, the Louisiana legislature passed a series of reforms that will soon provide homeowners with grant money to help reroof homes affected by weather-related events to comply with new “Fortified” standards that exceed current building codes.


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FORTIFIED roofs

How Roofing Contractors Can Improve Homes with FORTIFIED Roofs

With extreme weather on the rise, learn how to build stronger roofs with the FORTIFIED method
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 5, 2023
One Comment
With extreme weather on the rise, learn how to build stronger roofs with the FORTIFIED method
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