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Storm-Resistant Roofs

Grants Fund Safer Roofs for Louisiana Families

Bonvenu Bank and FHLB Dallas provide $432K to strengthen homes with FORTIFIED roofs against severe weather.

September 11, 2025

Thirty Louisiana families are receiving FORTIFIED roofs, thanks to $432,000 in grants from FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank to protect homes before storms strike.

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Event News

PHOTO GALLERY: Win The Storm 2025

Jill Bloom

Chris Gray

September 1, 2025

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Win The Storm 2025 brought more than 2,000 pros together in Dallas with 200 speakers, a Latino Lounge debut, and plenty of networking. See some of the highlights in our photo gallery.

roofers watch an educational session at Win the Storm

Roofing Events

Win the Storm 2025: Restoring Roofer Pride

Keynote Charlie Kirk tells roofers that building America’s future depends on building up the next generation of skilled workers.

Jill Bloom

August 28, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reports how the buzz and energy circulating from the show floor was infectious in Dallas.

Roofing Resiliency

New Concrete Shingle Promises Hail-Proof Roofs

Brian Zajicek’s patent-pending concrete shingle aims to outlast hail and install as easily as asphalt.

Tanja Kern

August 20, 2025

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Rasa Roof Tiles is pioneering the first nailable concrete shingle—combining durability, impact resistance, and easy asphalt-style installation.

AccuWeather map of the storm affecting the Carolinas

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.

Tanja Kern

August 20, 2025

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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.