Articles Tagged with ''Louisiana''

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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