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Roof Legislation

Roofing Industry Coalition Defeats Proposed Ban on Low-Slope Roofs in Mississippi

Industry groups defend sound building science against measure that imposed a minimum 3:12 roof slope on all new public buildings.

Art Aisner

March 18, 2026

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Industry groups unite to defend sound building science against proposed rules for new public facilities.

The Hidden Cost of Using AI for Roofing Contractors

Legal Insights

Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Roofing Contractors?

Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney

March 16, 2026

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Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

arial view of roofs being reroofed in Louisiana

FORTIFIED Roofs

Louisiana Orders Insurers to Offer FORTIFIED Roof Discounts

New rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2027

Tanja Kern

March 16, 2026

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Louisiana insurers must begin offering premium discounts for homes built to FORTIFIED standards under a new regulation aimed at reducing hurricane losses and stabilizing insurance costs.

Roofing Products

North Country Slate Offers Lightweight Slate Roof Options

Roofing contractors can enhance and elevate the look of any commercial or residential roofing project.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 16, 2026

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A producer and supplier of slate roofing in North America now offers a lightweight slate roofing option for new construction and re-roofing applications.

Roofing Advisory Boards

ECA Advisory Board Welcomes New Roofing Contractor Members

Jewels DeCorsey and Lee Lipniskis join the Exterior Contractors Alliance (ECA) advisory board, a division of FEI Group.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 13, 2026

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The Exterior Contractors Alliance (ECA), a division of FEI Group, welcomes two new members to its advisory board and honors outgoing board members.

Roofing Alliance

Capital City Roofing Joins the Roofing Alliance

Roofing Alliance members play a pivotal role in shaping and driving innovative advancements in the roofing industry.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 10, 2026

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As the 208th member, Capital City Roofing strengthens a powerful coalition of forward-thinking industry leaders.

Negative Review Scams: How Roofing Contractors are Fighting Back

Contractors share their horror stories and how they saved their reputations against negative review onslaughts

Chris Gray

March 9, 2026

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Fake Google reviews and ransom demands are targeting roofing contractors nationwide. Here’s how companies are fighting back — and what you should do.

New Products

TAMKO Launches HailGuard Shingles With Hail Warranty

New asphalt shingle system features impact-resistant materials and storm protection designed for hail-prone regions.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 9, 2026

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TAMKO introduces HailGuard shingles with impact technology, Class 4 rating, and a hail warranty.

Eric Miller, Westlake Royal Building Products

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Westlake Royal

Westlake Royal Building Products’ Eric Miller highlights the recent trends they're watching for roofing contractors in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

March 5, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: ServiceTitan

Vishal Laddha highlights the opportunities and potential that new technology brings to roofing contractors as 2026 gets underway in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

March 5, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026