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Garland Introduces R-Mer Force Coping

Anchor chairs and a snap-on design eliminate need for exposed fasteners

April 22, 2025

Garland's R-Mer Force Coping features anchor chairs and a snap-on design to eliminate the need for exposed fasteners, ensuring a watertight performance and ease of installation.

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Survey Shows Material Prices Among Biggest Concerns in Roofing

Contractors considering increased pricing, diversifying services and technology as solutions

Chris Gray

April 21, 2025

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Roofing contractors aim to increase revenue and improve margins in 2025 but are worried that increased material prices and labor costs will hamper their ambitions.

Roofing Industry Q&A: Owens Corning's Gunner Smith

Gunner Smith explains Owens Corning’s position in the market and why adding a 14th shingle plant is an opportunity to enhance the company’s reach

Art Aisner

April 21, 2025

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In this exclusive Q&A, Owens Corning Roofing President Gunner Smith discusses the trends, technology and other factors impacting the roofing industry.

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Giving Back

Roofers, Community Step Up to Reroof Colorado Veterans Art Center

Roofing materials stolen, then recovered after community spreads the word

Chris Gray

April 18, 2025

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Local roofers and the Grand Junction community rallied to help a nonprofit fix its roof — and recover stolen materials — after a surge of online support.

Protect Your Roofing Business with Trademarks

VIDEO: Roofers Using Trademarks for Cybersecurity

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains the latest on trademarks in roofing and the Corporate Transparency Act.

April 18, 2025

In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores how roofing contractors can leverage trademarks to protect to brands.

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BELDON Roofing Company Partners with Progressive Roofing

Commercial roofing companies join forces to enhance services for customers

Chris Gray

April 16, 2025

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Progressive Roofing and Texas-based BELDON Roofing Company have partnered to offer enhanced services and resources to customers.

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Roofing Safety

Missouri Contractor Fined $290K After Teen Worker’s Fatal Fall

Tragedy highlights why fall protection and child labor compliance matter in roofing

Chris Gray

April 16, 2025

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A Missouri roofing contractor faces $290K in fines after an 18-year-old worker died from falling 22 feet while working on a commercial roof. Legal expert Trent Cotney shares what contractors should do in the event of a tragic accident.

Podcast

Dear Anna: How Can I Optimize Lead Generation?

Studying your company’s touchpoints can lead to smarter marketing decisions

April 15, 2025

Marketing expert Anna Anderson challenges contractors to think differently about lead generation to better inform their marketing strategies and budgets.

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Economic Reports

ABC Analysis: Tariffs Drive Surge in March Construction Prices

Uncertainty about Trump's tariff plans continue to affect stock market, pricing

Chris Gray

April 11, 2025

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An analysis from ABC shows Trump's tariffs had a pre-effect surge, with construction prices spiking before the tariffs went into effect and were subsequently paused, hinting at future industry strain.

Avoiding the Mediocrity Trap of "It's Fine" in Roofing

Don’t settle for less when it comes to your business, as it could cost you jobs, people and your reputation

Ricardo González

April 11, 2025

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Settling for "It's Fine" can lead to unforeseen consequences when it comes to roofing, including your reputation. Ricardo Gonález shows how to avoid the snare of "It's Fine."