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Storm Preparation

Roofers Brace as Hurricane Erin Nears Outer Banks

Contractors brace for flooding, high winds, and storm surge as the Outer Banks prepare for Erin’s closest approach.

August 20, 2025

Hurricane Erin’s 20-ft waves and 80-mph gusts threaten N.C.’s Outer Banks. Contractors are ready to respond to evacuations, flooding risks, and storm surge as they loom.

Technology News

New AI System Predicts Storm Damage to Commercial Roofs

TeamCraft Roofing's 2026 launch aims to transform property managers from reactive responders to strategic storm preparers

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 15, 2025

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TeamCraft Roofing announces ShelterGuard.AI, an AI-powered platform launching in 2026 that helps property managers proactively monitor weather impacts on commercial roofs.

Contractor Voices: Real World Roofing Success with TAMKO

Across the country, roofers share how TAMKO’s shingles protect homes and reputations — even in the harshest conditions.

August 14, 2025

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Four contractors, four regions, one conclusion: TAMKO’s Proline® shingles deliver when it matters most.

roofers installing FORTIFIED roofs in Louisiana

FORTIFIED Roofing

Louisiana's FORTIFIED Revolution 20 Years After Katrina

How a new generation of hurricane-resistant construction is transforming home resilience and stabilizing Louisiana's insurance market

Tanja Kern

August 11, 2025

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Twenty years after Katrina, Louisiana families are getting homes that can survive hurricanes. FORTIFIED standards cut storm damage 70%—and adoption is surging.

Crisis Preparation

How to Create a Crisis Management Plan

Learn how to prepare for the next disaster, before the opportunities wash away.

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

August 6, 2025

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In this episode, roofing contractors can learn how to prepare for the next big storm now, before the opportunities wash away.

Roofing Resiliency

NC Expands Roof Program to Protect Coastal Homes

Coastal homeowners can get $6K for FORTIFIED roof upgrades

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 4, 2025

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North Carolina expands hurricane protection with $20 million in grants for coastal residents to install storm-resistant roofs that cut claims by 35% and reduce damage severity.

Storm-Resistant Roofs

New $10M Program Aims to Fortify Public Housing Against Severe Weather

The FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental program will provide grants to strengthen multifamily rental properties.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 23, 2025

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FHLB Dallas launches $10M fund for storm-resistant roofs on public housing. Grants up to $1M per project are available to strengthen rentals against severe weather.

MAT-40, a premier high-temperature underlayment

August 2025 Product Focus: Underlayment

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2025

Before the shingles go on, the right underlayment can make all the difference. Discover how today’s advanced roofing underlayments boost weather protection, extend roof life, and help contractors avoid costly callbacks.

Extreme Weather Special Section

July 2025 Product Focus: Weathering the Storm

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2025

With the 2025 storm season predicted to be as devastating as last year, now is the time to stock up on products that will keep you ahead of the curve and protect your customers' properties.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Storm Season 2025: Preparing for Uncertainty

Experts warn of an active storm season with up to 18 named storms, nearly 1,500 tornadoes and large hailstones

Chris Gray

July 14, 2025

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With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.