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Quarterly Report

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

ARMA’s latest report shows declines across key segments

October 22, 2025

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?

Technology News

Roofing Matrix Launches AI Sales Team to Help Contractors Close More Jobs

New AI-powered sales platform automates lead follow-up, qualification, and appointment booking

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 21, 2025

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Roofing Matrix, a new tech firm dedicated to the roofing industry, has introduced the AI Sales Team—an autonomous sales force that helps contractors capture every lead, convert faster, and grow revenue without extra manpower.

Business Expansion

Power Builds Its Next Stronghold in the Sunshine State

A bold move in Florida signals Power’s growing footprint—and its ambitions for 2025.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 20, 2025

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Power Home Remodeling has expanded into Jacksonville, Fla., marking the company's fourth location in the state and its 25th territory location in the country.

Credit Watch

The Cost of Doing Business Just Changed!

The cost of doing business for roofing contractors reliant on credit card payments from vendors and clients just went up.

October 16, 2025

Credit expert Thea Dudley shares the latest on how to navigate credit issues plaguing contractors.

Private Equity

Aligned Exteriors Adds Leading Illinois Roofing Company to Its Portfolio

Partnership with Whitney Roofing strengthens AEG’s growing network of residential roofing companies across the Midwest

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2025

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Aligned Exteriors Group, a platform specializing in residential roofing and other exterior services, announced a partnership with Whitney Roofing, a leading residential roofing services company serving the Illinois market.

Business Expansion

Owens Corning Opens New Foamular NGX Plant in Arkansas

New Russellville facility brings jobs, innovation

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 15, 2025

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Owens Corning celebrated the grand opening of its new 150,000-sq.-ft. Foamular NGX plant in Russellville, Ark., creating more than 50 jobs and boosting sustainable insulation production.