Roofing News

Roofing Technology

AccuLynx Unveils New Enterprise Roofing Analytics Solution

DataMart creates centralized repository of relevant data to make it actionable

July 24, 2025

AccuLynx's DataMart provides a centralized repository for key operational data, including sales, project management, labor, orders, payments, customer relationship management, and financial performance, making it easier for contractors to utilize the data.

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Sustainability News

Northstar Successfully Produces First Liquid Asphalt in Calgary

Calgary facility processes waste asphalt shingles from start to finish.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 24, 2025

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Northstar Clean Technologies achieves a major milestone with the first liquid asphalt production at its Calgary facility, marking the full commissioning of its waste shingle reprocessing plant.

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Giving Back

Roofing Company Helps Family With 3 Children With Rare Disease

Home Genius Exteriors donates a new roof to a family overwhelmed with medical expenses.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 24, 2025

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Home Genius Exteriors in Philadelphia donates a new roof to a family with three children battling a rare liver disease.

Technology and Finance

IKO, Momnt Offer Exclusive Financing Solutions for Roofing Contractors

The strategic collaboration provides IKO ROOFPROs with preferred rates and streamlined financing platform to better serve homeowners

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 23, 2025

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IKO partners with Momnt to offer exclusive financing rates and a digital lending platform to roofing contractors, helping homeowners access flexible payment options.

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.

Hiring News

Cornerstone Names Industry Veteran Gunner Smith as its New CEO

Smith previously led Owens Corning's roofing division.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 22, 2025

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Cornerstone Building Brands appoints Gunner Smith as CEO, bringing extensive roofing industry experience from his leadership role at Owens Corning since 2018.

Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Announces New Presidents of Roofing, Insulation

Nico Del Monaco to succeed Gunner Smith as OC's roofing president

Chris Gray

July 22, 2025

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Owens Corning has appointed Nico Del Monaco, formerly president of insulation, to succeed Gunner Smith as the company's president of roofing.

Roofing Safety

Labor Department, NJ Contractor Reach Settlement Over Fall Violations

Company received four willful and seven serious violations stemming from two worksites

Chris Gray

July 22, 2025

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A New Jersey roofing contractor agreed to pay $155,000 in penalties after reaching a settlement agreement with the Department of Labor over fall protection violations it received in the summer of 2024.

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Immigration

Gallup Poll Shows Americans View Immigration More Favorably

Attitude shift toward immigration could lead to policy improvements benefiting roofing

Chris Gray

July 22, 2025

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As public support for immigration grows, shifting attitudes could lead to reforms that help solve the roofing industry’s labor shortage.

Silver Anniversary

GAF Celebrates 25 Years of Manufacturing with Community Festival

The team at Myerstown produces enough roofing materials each year to protect the homes of more than 200,000 families across the region.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 22, 2025

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GAF employees and Myerstown residents celebrated together with BBQ, face painting, and interactive shingle activities at the facility's 25th anniversary event.