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Roofing Safety

Safety Spotlight: On Top Safety

Veteran roofing safety leaders Jeff Murray and John Carroccia have fall prevention on-the-mind at On Top Safety.

June 1, 2026

Meet Jeff Murray and John Carroccia, veteran roofing safety leaders who have fall prevention on-the-mind as the braintrust behind On Top Safety.

Roof Replacement

Roof Replacement Costs Jump as Claims Decline

Verisk report highlights rising severity

June 1, 2026

Fewer roof claims were filed in 2025, but replacement costs surged as hail damage, aging roofs and material inflation continued to drive losses.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Weather Wild Card: El Niño 2026

The global phenomenon is expected to push temperatures higher during peak roofing season, creating potential opportunities for contractors at the ready.

June 1, 2026

The El Niño effect could be a game changer for roofing’s storm season.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Roofers Keeping Busy with Early Storm Season

Roofing Contractors across the Southwest, Midwest and Northeast respond to severe spring storms as forecasters predict more extreme weather is ahead.

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June 1, 2026

Busy storm season yields early results for roofing contractors in the Midwest, Southwest

Roof Rejuvenation

Liqua-Roof Opens Franchise Expansion Effort

Roof resurfacing brand adds franchise push

May 28, 2026

Liqua-Roof launched franchise opportunities nationwide following a partnership with REP’M Group to expand its roof resurfacing business model.

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.

May 28, 2026

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

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Private Equity

1% Holdings Launches Roofing Acquisition Platform

Collective targets roofing firms

May 26, 2026

1% Holdings launched the Roofing Collective, a platform focused on acquiring and scaling roofing companies across the United States.

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Roofing Awards

IKO Wins 2026 CiCi Award for Community Impact in Missouri

The award highlights IKO’s $120 million investment in its new Bismarck Granules facility.

May 26, 2026

IKO receives a 2026 Trade & Industry Development CiCi Award for Community Impact for investment in Bismarck facility.

GAF-FORTIFIED Alliance Marks Major Milestones

Best of Success Show

GAF-IBHS FORTIFIED Alliance Meets Major Milestones

The unique partnership launched last year to prepare roofing contractors for the next frontier of roof resiliency.

May 26, 2026