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Aligned Exteriors Group has partnered with Trinity Exteriors.

Acquisition News

Aligned Exteriors Group Buys Trinity Exteriors, Expanding Reach in the Twin Cities

October 29, 2024

Aligned Exteriors Group has partnered with Trinity Exteriors, adding the Minneapolis-based company to its Midwest brand portfolio. Trinity's owner, Ted Swanson, will continue in his current role.

Roofing Safety

The Digital Revolution in Roofing Safety Checklists

Paper-based safety checklists create several challenges in the digital age, including real-time access and overall efficiency.

Jesse Wilt

October 28, 2024

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The inflexibility of paper forms made it difficult to update safety protocols promptly, lagging behind industry standards. Not anymore.

A sample of roofing shingles taking extensive damage from hail

Understanding Hail

IBHS' New Hail Data Leads to Better Roofs

The 2024 hail study sets the foundation for improving roofing materials and technology

Chris Gray

October 28, 2024

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The Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety conducted a study using hail data to improve the resilience of roofing materials; the aim is to help manufacturers design tougher products.

Metal Roofing

VIDEO: METALCON 2024 Preview with Judy Geller

VP of METALCON highlights main attractions to check out, including a keynote speaker's return due to popular demand

Chris Gray

October 24, 2024

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Going strong since 1991, METALCON is continuing the tradition of keeping contractors, distributors and more in the know about all things metal construction and design.

Manufacturer News

IKO Launches New Dynasty Cool Colors Plus Shingle Line

New color options include Dual Brown, Graphite Black, Pebble Grey, Bayshore, and Coastal Sands

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 22, 2024

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IKO expands its Dynasty Cool Colors Plus line with five new shades that meet California's Cool Roof requirements, exceed reflectivity standards, boast impact resistance, and feature ArmourZone technology for high wind durability.

Roof Depot closes purchase of America's Best Choice.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The Roof Depot Completes Acquisition of America's Best Choice

Purchase is expected to boost roofing contractor's other building envelope service offerings

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 21, 2024

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Roof Depot has acquired America's Best Choice, expanding its market reach and home improvement services. The acquisition strengthens Roof Depot’s coverage in retail homeowner markets and enhances its offerings.

Beacon Building Products presented the 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year Award to Brooke Laizure

Standing Out in a Storm

Contractor Q&A: Brooke Laizure

Whirlwind Roofing and Construction’s Brooke Laizure has grown up quickly in Oklahoma’s volatile roofing market

Art Aisner

October 21, 2024

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Catch up with Beacon's 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year, Brooke Laizure, and get a glimpse into her pathway to success in roofing, and where she's heading next.

Workforce

Tremco's Rising Stars Program Gains Education Partner in North Carolina

Program helps underrepresented youth find opportunities in construction industry

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 21, 2024

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The Rising Stars Program empowers the next generation of underrepresented youth aged 16-24 by providing opportunities for sustainable careers in construction, including solar panel installation and roofing.

How to Expand Your Roofing Business by Adding Solar

Roofing contractors looking to add solar installations to their service offerings may not realize they’re already halfway there.

Aaron Robbins

October 21, 2024

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Aaron Robbins of QuickBOLT says the benefits of adding solar installations to a roofer’s repertoire are already within reach.

Sustainability

Sky Quarry, Atlas Roofing Corp. to Explore Asphalt Shingle Recycling

Partnership to provide shingle recycling technology to markets across the country

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 18, 2024

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With 33 facilities across North America, the partnership between Atlas and Sky Quarry will provide new technologies to various markets for recycling asphalt shingles.