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What Do Hail and Wind Ratings Actually Mean?

What UL, FM, and Wind Ratings Mean on the Jobsite and Where They Fall Short

May 11, 2026

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Get an in-depth look at what’s driving hail and wind ratings and how meaningful they are.

What Roofing Contractors Should Tell Customers About Wind Ratings

Follow these seven steps when discussing wind ratings and testing with homeowners.

May 11, 2026

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7 steps roofers can use to educate homeowners about wind and hail ratings, and how important they really are.

Best of Success Podcast Show

Roofing Storm Season is Under Way

RC Legal expert Trent Cotney explains that contractors are already busy reacting to extreme weather and expecting a strong rebound from last year’s storm season.

Art Aisner

Trent Cotney

April 21, 2026

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RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down what contractors can do to prepare for a highly-anticipated storm season.

Roofing Technology

Eagleview Horizon: New AI Engine for Property Intelligence Launches

Eagleview debuts new technology powered by 25+ years of verified property intelligence.

Art Aisner

April 21, 2026

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Eagleview Horizon targets a $1 trillion+ market across insurance, construction, government, and property management.

Eagleview's New Innovations for Storm Season

Best of Success Podcast Show

Eagleview Continues Innovation in Roofing Technology

CEO Piers Dormeyer says Eagleview’s latest innovations are just in time for roofing contractors to tackle storm season.

Art Aisner

April 21, 2026

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Eagleview CEO Piers Dormeyer discusses the latest AI-driven product for roofing contractors in time for storm season.

Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos, owners of Level Up Roofing

Latinos in Roofing

From Venezuela to Texas: Level Up Roofing

How Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos built a thriving roofing company after starting from zero in a new country.

Tanja Kern

April 8, 2026

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Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos left Venezuela seeking safety and opportunity. With no roofing experience, they launched Level Up Roofing in Texas—now growing fast and preparing for major commercial work in 2026.

Extreme Weather

AccuWeather Forecast Predicts Busy Hurricane Season for Roofers

AccuWeather forecasts 3-5 direct storm impacts on the U.S. during Atlantic hurricane season with El Niño developing during peak.

Art Aisner

March 25, 2026

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AccuWeather hurricane forecast: A wild storm season awaits.

Technology News

AccuWeather Launches Weather App Integration in ChatGPT

Forecast tools now available in-chat

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 25, 2026

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AccuWeather has launched a ChatGPT app offering real-time forecasts, radar and advisories, expanding access to weather data within AI-driven conversations.