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New Product

EZ Gutter Guard Launches Hangerless Sasquatch System

Sasquatch system installs on the ground with gutters, offering reinforced strength, faster installation, and compliance with key fire and ember resistance standards.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 10, 2026

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New gutter protection system installs with gutters, eliminating hangers and reducing labor time while improving durability in snow and debris-heavy environments.

New Products

MuleHide Expands Edge Metal Offering

New perimeter and fascia systems improve wind resistance, installation efficiency, and design flexibility across low-slope roofing applications.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 8, 2026

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MuleHide introduces Nailer-T and new fascia systems to enhance edge protection, simplify installation, and improve performance in low-slope roofing projects.

New Products

Atlas Boosts Reflectivity of Pinnacle Sun Shingles

Enhanced Pinnacle Sun line adds Cool Oyster color, improves SRI values, and incorporates updated granule technology for better performance and appearance.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 6, 2026

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Updated shingles deliver higher solar reflectivity, new color options, and improved consistency to support energy efficiency and durability.

Rooftop garden with green lawn, flowerbeds, benches, and distant buildings under a cloudy sky.

April 2026 Product Focus

Green Roofing

Tanja Kern

April 2, 2026

See the latest in green roofing products, including sustainable systems, performance benefits, and instructional guides for these environmentally responsible roofing solutions.

New Products

SolaTrim Launches SolEmber Wildfire Solar Guard

New ember-resistant mesh system protects solar arrays from debris and ignition risks while meeting wildfire building codes

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 1, 2026

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SolEmber targets ember intrusion under solar panels with fire-rated mesh designed for code compliance, durability and easy retrofit installation.

Snow Retention

Rocky Mountain Launches CrossGard II Snow Fence

Low-profile system for retrofit roofs

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 31, 2026

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New two-pipe snow fence system is designed for retrofit shingle roofs, offering a compact, low-profile option for managing snow loads.

Fire Safety

Polyglass Earns Fire Rating for Roofing System

Class A low-slope system gains CAL FIRE approval, expanding fire-rated roofing options for wildfire-prone areas and supporting code compliance and insurance eligibility.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 27, 2026

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Polyglass launches fire-rated roofing systems with new approval and patented technology aimed at improving wildfire resistance and meeting California building and insurance requirements.

Roofing Awards

SOPREMA Celebrates IRE 2026 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Award

The Mini Macaden was recognized for excellence in the Tools, Equipment and Machinery category at the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 19, 2026

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Which innovative roofing project became award winners at the 2026 IRE?

New Products

Factory-Finished ACRE Siding Speeds Installation

Pre-finished trim cuts jobsite labor

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 19, 2026

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Modern Mill introduces pre-finished ACRE, a rice hull-based composite building material designed to reduce installation time, labor costs and weather delays on projects.