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CertainTeed Solstice Solar Mounting System

Solar Products

CertainTeed Debuts Solstice Solar Mounting System

New rooftop and ground-mount systems add installation-focused options for contractors handling residential roofing and site-built solar work.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 28, 2026

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The rollout adds rooftop and ground-mount systems with features aimed at simplifying installation and material sourcing for contractors.

BRAVA launched two roofing colors: Beechwood and Sandstone.

New Roofing Products

BRAVA Adds Beechwood, Sandstone Roof Tile Colors

New colors expand synthetic slate, shake and barrel tile lines with recycled-content roofing rated for impact, wind, fire and UV resistance.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 27, 2026

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BRAVA launched two roofing colors for select tile profiles, adding neutral options with recycled content and high resistance ratings.

The company’s Class 4 products — the highest impact-resistance classification under UL 2218 — include Timberline AS II, Timberline UHDZ and Grand Sequoia AS shingles.

Severe Weather

GAF Expands Impact-Resistant Roofing Product Lineup

Storm-ready roofing for severe weather.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 22, 2026

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As storm season nears, GAF spotlights impact-resistant roofing products designed to help protect homes from hail and support stronger roof-system performance.

A working installing the Ultra HT product from MFM Building Products

MFM Building Products Ultra HT Earns WUI Class A Fire Rating

Ultra HT gains WUI Class A fire approval now

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 21, 2026

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MFM adds WUI fire rating for Ultra HT roof.

Worker wearing a Werner fall protection harness designed for construction and roofing sites.

Safety Gear

Werner Redesigns Fall Protection Harness Lineup

Update adds visual cues, fit and comfort for roofing contractors.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 16, 2026

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Werner has redesigned its Blue Armor, ProForm and LiteFit harness lines, adding visual inspection cues and fit updates aimed at workers who use fall protection on jobsites.

New Products

Duro-Last Launches PVC/TPO Roofing Tie-In Strip

Product targets membrane transition issues

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 14, 2026

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Duro-Last introduced a PVC/TPO tie-in strip designed to simplify transitions between roofing membranes and improve installation consistency on reroofing projects.

These maps demonstrate the hail predictions generated by FLASH Weather AI.

Weather Technology

FLASH Weather AI Launches Hail Forecast Tool

Model offers earlier job-site storm warnings.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 13, 2026

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The AI-powered model aims to give roofing contractors up to 55 minutes of warning before hail hits, helping crews protect job sites, materials and equipment.

Low-slope commercial roof with Flintlastic SA Cap CoolStar Ultra self-adhered reflective membrane

New Roofing Products

CertainTeed Adds Self-Adhered Cool Roof System

Flintlastic SA Cap CoolStar Ultra expands CertainTeed’s cool roof line with a CRRC-listed, self-adhered option designed for faster installation and improved safety..

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 8, 2026

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New self-adhered modified bitumen membrane delivers Title 31 compliance, high reflectivity, and flame-free installation for low-slope commercial roofs.

Roof featuring Garland KEE-Stone Legacy thermoplastic membrane

Roofing products

Garland Adds KEE-Stone Legacy Thermoplastic Membrane

New KEE-Stone Legacy membrane combines KEE chemistry, non-phthalate plasticizers and mass balance technology to support durability and increased renewable material use.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 6, 2026

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Garland introduces a fleece-backed thermoplastic membrane using bio-based plasticizers and KEE technology to improve durability, flexibility and environmental performance.