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Private Equity

Omnia Names Brandon Kowalski to Board of Directors

The president of Brandon J. Roofing brings entrepreneurial insight and field expertise to Omnia’s expanding national network of exterior contractors

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 24, 2025

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As Omnia Exterior Solutions, a portfolio company of CCMP Growth Advisors, continues its nationwide expansion, the company welcomes Brandon J. Kowalski, founder of Brandon J. Roofing and one of Omnia’s fastest-growing partners, to its board of directors.

Can Gen Z Save the Skilled Trades?

Roofing’s Future: Attracting Gen Z to the Trades

Part 2 of a 2-part series

Tanja Kern

October 24, 2025

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Gen Z could be the key to solving the skilled labor crisis. In part two of our series, discover how roofing leaders are reinventing recruitment with purpose, pay, and future-proof careers.

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Roof Rejuvenation

Corn-Based Roof Renewal Breaks New Ground

Colorbiotics and Roof Rejuvenate USA introduce a natural, chemical-free solution to restore aging asphalt shingles.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 24, 2025

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Colorbiotics, a Sika company, has partnered with Roof Rejuvenate USA to offer a product engineered to restore aging asphalt shingles. The solution is corn-based, free from harsh chemicals and capable of extending the life of roofs on homes, apartment complexes and businesses.

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Residential Roofing

LeafFilter Partners with Mike Holmes for Home Care

Campaign promotes prevention of costly gutter damage

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 24, 2025

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LeafFilter teams up with HGTV and DIY Network star Mike Holmes launch an educational campaign to help homeowners prevent costly damage from clogged gutters through videos, blogs, and Q&A content.

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Workforce Development

Southern California Roofers Rally around Kern County Roofing Students

RCASoCal members show what the roofing industry can do when inspired to support the future.

Victoria Sharples

October 24, 2025

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For every five workers that retire from the roofing industry, only two are replaced. That needs to change.

Quarterly Report

U.S. Asphalt Shingle Shipments Fall 10% in Q3 2025

ARMA’s latest report shows declines across key segments

Tanja Kern

October 22, 2025

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ARMA’s Q3 2025 report shows a 10% drop in U.S. shingle shipments, with notable declines in BUR and modified bitumen, while Canadian shipments rose 14.8% year-to-date.

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Metal Roofing

The Benefits of Choosing Metal Roof Systems Made in the U.S.A.

Meeting the Moment with On-Site Rollforming and American-Made Metal Roof Panels

Mike Weis

October 22, 2025

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Volatility from tariffs sets the stage for metal roofing contractors looking to create a resilient business model.

Crime Blotter

Honest Roofers Expose Florida Contractor’s Attempt to Fake Roof Damage

Chris Gray

October 22, 2025

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A Florida resident's due diligence and reputable roofing contractors thwarted a potential scam after determining a roofer intentionally damaged a roof to generate business.

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Technology News

Brava Roof Tile Partners With ZestyAI to Validate Roof Performance

AI-powered analytics measure real-world roof resilience

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 22, 2025

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Brava Roof Tile is using ZestyAI’s Roof Age and Z-Property analytics to analyze roof condition and storm resilience, helping homeowners strengthen long-term protection.

Can Gen Z Save the Skilled Trades?

Roofing’s Future Depends on Winning Over Gen Z

Part 1 of a 2-part series

Tanja Kern

October 21, 2025

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Roofing firms face a growing labor shortage as older workers retire. Can Gen Z, wary of college debt but skeptical of trade jobs, be convinced to climb the ladder?