Steep Slope Roofing - Articles - Page 17

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Guest Column

What Attic Venting Questions are Roofing Pros Asking?

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Skilled Trades

Labor Department Announces $30M Skills Training Fund for Trades

Grant program prioritizes skilled trades, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing workforce development

Tanja Kern

August 7, 2025

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The Department of Labor announces $30 million in grants for state agencies to partner with employers on skills training in trades, shipbuilding, and emerging industries.

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Roofing Products

Innovative Roof Board Transforms Installs

DensDeck ProFast Prime gypsum-based roof board reduces material costs and installation time with lightweight efficiency

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 7, 2025

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Georgia-Pacific Building Products' DensDeck ProFast Prime gypsum-based roof board reduces material costs and installation time with lightweight efficiency.

Roofing Safety

OSHA Plans ‘Safe + Sound’ Week Aug. 11-17

Sign up today to participate in the annual effort to promote workplace safety nationwide.

Art Aisner

August 6, 2025

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Join the Labor Department's 'Safe + Sound Week,' Aug. 11-17 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will collaborate with businesses nationwide to promote workplace safety and health programs, focusing on mental health and well-being.

Crisis Preparation

How to Create a Crisis Management Plan

Learn how to prepare for the next disaster, before the opportunities wash away.

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

August 6, 2025

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In this episode, roofing contractors can learn how to prepare for the next big storm now, before the opportunities wash away.

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Roofing Resiliency

GAF Achieves Milestone in Storm-Proof Roofing Training

Partnership with IBHS certifies 650+ contractors in weather-resistant FORTIFIED roofing standards

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 6, 2025

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Since launching the alliance with Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, GAF has successfully trained more than 650 individuals from over 350 GAF Master Elite companies to become FORTIFIED certified.

Quarterly Earnings

Owens Corning Hits 20th Straight Quarter of 20%+ Margins

Company achieves 20th consecutive quarter of 20%+ EBITDA margins

Tanja Kern

August 6, 2025

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Owens Corning delivered robust second-quarter results with earnings per share surging 34% and revenue growth of 10%, demonstrating the building products leader's resilience in challenging market conditions.

Awards

ARMA Opens 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program

North American contractors can submit their best low- and steep-slope projects through December 1, 2025, with winners receiving up to $2,000

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 5, 2025

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ARMA opens 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. Contractors can submit projects through Dec. 1 for cash prizes up to $2,000 and industry recognition.

Quarterly Earnings

TopBuild Margins Hold Strong Despite Market Slowdown

Installation segment declines 8.3% while Specialty Distribution grows

Tanja Kern

August 5, 2025

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TopBuild's Q2 shows residential weakness offset by commercial strength, while the Progressive acquisition boosts full-year guidance.

News Analysis

Construction Surge Doesn't Boost Roofing Demand

Despite Dodge data showing $1.33 trillion in construction starts, roofing industry faces declining shipments and cautious distributor sentiment

Tanja Kern

August 4, 2025

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Construction projects are starting at the fastest pace in months, but roofing suppliers report a demand drop, and distributors are destocking inventory.