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Private Equity

Omnia Names Brandon Kowalski to Board of Directors

The president of Brandon J. Roofing brings entrepreneurial insight and field expertise to Omnia’s expanding national network of exterior contractors

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 24, 2025

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As Omnia Exterior Solutions, a portfolio company of CCMP Growth Advisors, continues its nationwide expansion, the company welcomes Brandon J. Kowalski, founder of Brandon J. Roofing and one of Omnia’s fastest-growing partners, to its board of directors.

Can Gen Z Save the Skilled Trades?

Roofing’s Future: Attracting Gen Z to the Trades

Part 2 of a 2-part series

Tanja Kern

October 24, 2025

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Gen Z could be the key to solving the skilled labor crisis. In part two of our series, discover how roofing leaders are reinventing recruitment with purpose, pay, and future-proof careers.

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Roof Rejuvenation

Corn-Based Roof Renewal Breaks New Ground

Colorbiotics and Roof Rejuvenate USA introduce a natural, chemical-free solution to restore aging asphalt shingles.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 24, 2025

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Colorbiotics, a Sika company, has partnered with Roof Rejuvenate USA to offer a product engineered to restore aging asphalt shingles. The solution is corn-based, free from harsh chemicals and capable of extending the life of roofs on homes, apartment complexes and businesses.

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Residential Roofing

LeafFilter Partners with Mike Holmes for Home Care

Campaign promotes prevention of costly gutter damage

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 24, 2025

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LeafFilter teams up with HGTV and DIY Network star Mike Holmes launch an educational campaign to help homeowners prevent costly damage from clogged gutters through videos, blogs, and Q&A content.

Milestones

Roof Coatings Pioneer Christopher Hoskins Retires

Christopher Hoskins, who helped drive growth and set standards for the roof coatings industry, retires after a distinguished career.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 24, 2025

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Industry icon Christopher Hoskins retires, marking the end of a career defined by innovation and leadership in roof coatings with Truco and Inland Coatings.

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Workforce Development

California Roofing Contractors Support CTE Programs

Roofing contractors help launch two programs to draw young people to the skilled trades.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2025

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Anyone interested in supporting the next generation of roofing contractors can contact RCASoCal to offer mentorship, donations of tools, equipment, supplies, and financial support.

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Sustainability News

Mycocycle’s Fungi Tech Hits Bloomberg Climate Series

Illinois biotech firm joins 'An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet'

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2025

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Bloomberg’s “An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet” spotlights Mycocycle’s fungi-based process that transforms construction waste into sustainable new materials.

Roofing Technology

Roofr Unveils 'Roofr Builds' Bi-Annual Product Drops

First round of updates includes communication and bookkeeping enhancements

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2025

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The product drops from Roofr aims to provide multiple updates in one package, with the first rollout including enhancements to communications, bookkeeping and job reports dashboards.

Quarterly Report

U.S. Asphalt Shingle Shipments Fall 10% in Q3 2025

ARMA’s latest report shows declines across key segments

Tanja Kern

October 22, 2025

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ARMA’s Q3 2025 report shows a 10% drop in U.S. shingle shipments, with notable declines in BUR and modified bitumen, while Canadian shipments rose 14.8% year-to-date.

Crime Blotter

Honest Roofers Expose Florida Contractor’s Attempt to Fake Roof Damage

Chris Gray

October 22, 2025

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A Florida resident's due diligence and reputable roofing contractors thwarted a potential scam after determining a roofer intentionally damaged a roof to generate business.