Low Slope Roofing

Green Roofing

Three Reasons to Pitch Green Roofing During Heat Wave 2026

Heat waves, heat domes, and hot weather alerts put roof sustainability at the forefront this summer.

Art Aisner

July 8, 2026

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How can roofing contractors optimize interest in green roofs and during heat wave 2026?

Roof Safety Spotlight

Roof Safety Spotlight: Daniel James

Veteran roofing safety leader Daniel James spends his day-to-day working with roofing contractors and construction leaders to align safety with positive business outcomes.

Art Aisner

July 6, 2026

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Meet veteran roofing safety leader Daniel James.

A completed high-performance enclosure (Gerhardt Apartments, St. Louis). sun sets in the background

Commercial Roofing

A Forensic Approach to TPO Surface Oxidation and Long-Term Integrity

Why TPO’s “weld window” can turn routine roof repairs into long-term liability

Brandi Van Wambeke

July 5, 2026

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Forensic testing can reveal when aging TPO membranes are no longer reliably repairable, helping owners avoid failed patches and plan smarter replacements.

Single-Ply Roofing

A Beginner’s Guide to Single-Ply Roofing Membranes

While PVC and TPO appear extremely similar, the chemistry behind each plays a big role in how they perform and which membrane is best suited for a given project

Peter Gross

July 3, 2026

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While PVC and TPO appear extremely similar, the chemistry behind each plays a big role in how they perform and which membrane is best suited for a given project.

Business Expansion

Coryell Roofing Opens Franklin Experience Center

The Franklin facility aims to help schools, hospitals and public facilities make smarter roofing decisions before costly projects begin

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 1, 2026

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The Franklin facility aims to help schools, hospitals and public facilities make smarter roofing decisions before costly projects begin.

Storm-Resistant Roofs

Climate Stress Is Shortening Roof Lifespans

A new study reviewed 2.8 billion roof images

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 1, 2026

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Nearmap says heat, humidity, temperature swings and extreme rainfall are accelerating roof deterioration and may create risks traditional models miss.

PVC: Protection. Versatility. Convenience.

July 1, 2026

EverGuard^®PVC single-ply roofing membrane offers tested performance including durability, seam strength, long-term weathering, UV resistance, mold resistance, and increased protection against chemicals

Company Spotlight sponsored by Carlisle SynTec Systems

Stacked Innovations That Help Crews Save Days

When labor is tight, every step on the roof matters.

July 1, 2026

When labor is tight, every step on the roof matters. Carlisle SynTec Systems stacks Flexible FAST™, 4' x 12' InsulBase Polyiso, CAV-GRIP^® III, and 16' Sure-Weld^® TPO with SeamShield™ to help crews reduce labor and turn saved minutes into saved hours—and days.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Greenwood Industries Acquires Diamond Roofing in New York

Deal expands New York presence

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 30, 2026

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Diamond Roofing will keep its name and leadership as Greenwood Industries expands its commercial roofing and building envelope work in New York.

Workforce Development

ServiceTitan Partners With Metallica Charity on Trades

Partnership supports training pathways for skilled trades students

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 30, 2026

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ServiceTitan is partnering with Metallica’s nonprofit All Within My Hands to support skilled trades training through the Metallica Scholars Initiative.