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Extreme Weather Special Section

In Extreme Weather, the Roof Is the First Line of Defense

From high winds to hail and ice, evolving conditions are pushing contractors to prioritize stronger materials, smarter design and updated installation practices.

Rob Haddock

June 1, 2026

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Extreme weather is exposing roofing vulnerabilities, driving demand for resilient systems—especially metal—that better withstand wind, hail, snow and fire risks.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Weather Wild Card: El Niño 2026

The global phenomenon is expected to push temperatures higher during peak roofing season, creating potential opportunities for contractors at the ready.

Art Aisner

June 1, 2026

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The El Niño effect could be a game changer for roofing’s storm season.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Roofers Keeping Busy with Early Storm Season

Roofing Contractors across the Southwest, Midwest and Northeast respond to severe spring storms as forecasters predict more extreme weather is ahead.

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Tanja Kern

June 1, 2026

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Busy storm season yields early results for roofing contractors in the Midwest, Southwest

The company’s Class 4 products — the highest impact-resistance classification under UL 2218 — include Timberline AS II, Timberline UHDZ and Grand Sequoia AS shingles.

Severe Weather

GAF Expands Impact-Resistant Roofing Product Lineup

Storm-ready roofing for severe weather.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 22, 2026

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As storm season nears, GAF spotlights impact-resistant roofing products designed to help protect homes from hail and support stronger roof-system performance.

FORTIFIED Roofs

IBHS FORTIFIED Program Tops 100,000 Homes

Storm-resilient standard gains momentum

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 20, 2026

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IBHS says its FORTIFIED building standard has surpassed 100,000 designations nationwide as states and insurers expand resilience incentives.

These maps demonstrate the hail predictions generated by FLASH Weather AI.

Weather Technology

FLASH Weather AI Launches Hail Forecast Tool

Model offers earlier job-site storm warnings.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 13, 2026

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The AI-powered model aims to give roofing contractors up to 55 minutes of warning before hail hits, helping crews protect job sites, materials and equipment.

Storm Prep

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.

June 2026 Product Focus

Storm Preparedness

Tanja Kern

May 1, 2026

Get ahead of severe weather with storm prep solutions designed to protect roofs, reduce damage, and improve readiness before the next storm hits.

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