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2026 Roofing Technology Special Section

July 2026 Product Focus: Technology

Roofing technology companies are introducing innovative solutions to boost efficiency, communication, and jobsite performance

Tanja Kern

July 8, 2026

From AI-powered platforms to fleet safety tools, roofing technology providers are rolling out new solutions designed to improve efficiency, communication and jobsite performance.

New Products

Modern Mill Expands Siding Line With ACRE Shingles

Composite panels mimic cedar look

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 6, 2026

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Modern Mill’s new ACRE Perfection Shingle Siding is a stainable composite panel designed to resist water, weather, rot and pests.

New Products

Sika Launches Rapid PMMA Roofing Resin System

The two-component resin supports seamless membranes, complex details and exposed pedestrian surfaces.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 5, 2026

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Sika’s fast-curing PMMA resin is designed for reinforced flashing, roofing and waterproofing applications.

New Products

BuildCalc Pro Adds Roofing Calculators for Contractors

The cross-platform app includes trade calculators, homeowner job posts and subscription-based contractor access.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 4, 2026

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BuildCalc Pro combines roofing calculators, offline estimating tools and a flat-subscription contractor marketplace.

New Products

SikaShield Membrane Helps Roofers Manage Changing Weather

SikaShield HB79 combines APP and SBS technologies in a modified bitumen membrane for U.S. roofing applications

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 2, 2026

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Hybrid modified bitumen membrane is designed for changing climates, foot traffic and improved dimensional stability.

New Products

Polyglass Adds Seven FORTIFIED Roof-Qualified Products

The additions include low-slope membranes, primers, adhesive, steep-slope underlayment and a fire-rated membrane option

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 2, 2026

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Polyglass expanded its FORTIFIED Roof-qualified lineup with new membranes, primers, adhesive and underlayment products for resilient roofing systems.

New Products

Teks Adds Standing Seam Roofing Screw for Metal Roofs

Fastener for wood substrates fits flanged and clip-based standing seam systems and began nationwide distribution April 7.

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 11, 2026

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New standing seam screw for wood substrates features a low-profile head, T25 drive and nationwide availability.

New Products

Westlake Royal Adds Four Colors to Newpoint Roof Tile

New blends expand concrete tile options in Florida

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 11, 2026

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Westlake Royal expanded its Newpoint concrete roof tile line in Florida with four new color blends for select Barcelona 900 and Saxony 900 Slate profiles.

Metal Roofing

FlashCo Releases Updated ES-1 Compliant Edge Metal Profiles

FlashCo's Edge Metal product line includes 8 new ES-1 compliant profiles

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 4, 2026

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FlashCo's Edge Metal product line now includes 8 new ES-1 compliant profiles.

Woman using the OX Pro SPEEDFRAME on a window.

New Roofing Products

OX Tools Launches SPEEDFRAME Measuring System

Developed by a longtime home builder, the extendable tool combines measuring, leveling, and marking functions for trade professionals.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 28, 2026

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OX Tools introduced the SPEEDFRAME measuring and leveling system, designed to improve accuracy and efficiency for framing and installation applications.