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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, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

July 14, 2025

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.

Extreme Weather

IBHS Recognizes 76 FORTIFIED Service Providers During 10th Annual Awards

Awards recognize roofing contractors, inspectors and more who provide customers with FORTIFIED Home designations

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 13, 2025

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The 10th Annual FORTIFIED Awards honor organizations that have helped at least 100 customers earn a FORTIFIED Home designation and contributed to the record number issued in 2024.

Exploring Warranties in Roofing

Manufacturers use them to market products to contractors and contractors use them to market to customers. But who reads the fine print?

Melissa Dunson

June 6, 2025

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Few people actually read a warranty's fine print and understand what is covered and for how long. Melissa Dunson translates the rhetoric into easy-to-understand terms.

Legislación

Florida Ley Modifica Fechas de Cancelación para Contratos de Techos

HB 715 clarifica las cancelaciones de contratos y el alcance del trabajo que los contratistas con licencia pueden realizar

Chris Gray

May 26, 2025

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Los contratistas de techos de Florida deben actualizar sus contratos debido a una nueva ley que redefine las reglas de cancelación, amplía las responsabilidades del contratista y añade lenguaje de seguro requerido.

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Legislation

Florida Law Alters Cancellation Dates for Roofing Contracts

HB 715 clarifies contract cancellations and the scope of work licensed contractors can perform

Chris Gray

May 22, 2025

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Florida roofing contractors must update their contracts following a new law that redefines cancellation rules, expands contractor responsibilities, and adds required insurance language.

FORTIFIED Roof homes that weathered Hurricane Sally saw a 73% reduction in claim frequency.

Roofing Resiliency

FORTIFIED Roofing Pays: New Study Shows Huge Drop in Claims

Report from the Alabama Department of Insurance shows just how effective a FORTIFIED roof was during Hurricane Sally

Bryan Gottlieb

May 20, 2025

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A new study shows FORTIFIED homes in Alabama had up to 76% fewer claims during Hurricane Sally, proving the value of resilient roofing amid rising storm risks and material costs.

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Earth Day 2025

COLUMN: 5 Surprising Earth Day Truths

The Metal Roofing Alliance shares messaging on how roof choice impacts the planet

Renee Ramey

April 21, 2025

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Five Earth Day myths put to bed by the Metal Roofing Alliance's executive director.

Ed Adams, the new COO of Hargrove Roofing

Leadership

Hargrove Roofing Welcomes Ed Adams as New COO

Adams brings 20-plus years of experience to the role, including leadership positions at SRS Distribution

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 31, 2025

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

Roofing Distribution

Distributor Profile: Julia Farrell, WRYKER Construction Supply

Young leader adapts to evolving industry with a strong team and background in computer science

Chris Gray

March 12, 2025

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By adopting an iterative approach to improving her company, WRYKER Construction Supply President Julia Farrell ensures the distributor serves up wins for its customers.

A photo of the damage to the town center in Hot Springs, N.C., after Hurricane Helene.

Public Service Annoucement

METALCON, Advisory Firm PSMJ Resources Establish Disaster Rebuild Fund

The organizations are looking for industry partners to help in rebuilding efforts for natural disaster-affected communities

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 7, 2025

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PSA: PSMJ Resources and METALCON have created a nonprofit, the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, aiding post-disaster recovery in architecture, engineering and construction sectors.