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A picture of the new GAF polyiso insulation manufacturing plant in Peru, Ill.
Manufacturer News

New GAF Polyiso Plant in Illinois Begins Production

The facility, which broke ground in 2022, increases GAF’s manufacturing capacity throughout the Midwest
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 30, 2024
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GAF commenced production at its fifth polyisocyanurate insulation plant in Peru, Ill., producing GREENGUARD-Gold certified EnergyGuard insulation products and adding 70 jobs to the local economy. 


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Roofing Scholarship

Castagra Products Accepting Applications for 2024 Roofing Scholarship Program

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 21, 2024
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Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.


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Twisters touching down in clusters, above-average sea temperatures and increasing median global air temperature get the 2024 storm season off to a busy start. (Picture of a damaged house.)
Climate News

2024 Storm Season Starts with Intense Storms, Tornado Outbreaks

Twisters touching down in clusters, above-average sea temperatures and increasing median global air temperature get the 2024 storm season off to a busy start
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 16, 2024
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The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.


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Sustainability

Mycocycle Raises $3.6 Million to Transform Waste into Sustainable Raw Materials with Fungi

Recycling process can turn asphalt waste into reusable products
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 15, 2024
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Mycocycle, the biotechnology company using fungi to transform construction debris into reusable materials, received a new round of funding that will help it further scale its waste-to-value chain.


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GAF Opens New Texas Timberline Solar Facility

New manufacturing facility will increase its capacity by 500%
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 13, 2024
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Community and company leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at GAF Energy's new 450,000-square-foot Timberline Solar manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.


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Solar Roofing

Tesla Gives Vague Update on Solar Business in Q1 2024 Report

Solar declines while energy storage continues to thrive
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 3, 2024
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Tesla boasted record highs for its energy storage in Q1 2024 but remained fairly silent about its solar business.


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Sustainable Roofing owners Robby and Jaycee Wilkerson with Kris Delgado
Contractor Q&A

Sustainable Roofing: Helping Roofs Breathe Easier

Husband and wife Robby and Jaycee Wilkerson staked roots in Texas’ Brazos Valley from the Pacific Northwest, bringing an eco-centric aesthetic in roofing contracting to the Lone Star State
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 15, 2024
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Husband and wife duo Robby and Jaycee Wilkerson, co-principals of Sustainable Roofing, emphasize ventilation expertise and sustainability in their eco-friendly and customer-centric approach to roofing contracting.
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Solar Roofing

GAF Energy Receives Miami-Dade County Approval for Solar Roof

Nailable solar shingles meet or exceed High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 5, 2024
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With the approval, GAF Energy's Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code standards for safety, wind resistance, and waterproofing.


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SnapNrack and CertainTeed have partnered to create a bundled warranty of all solar roofing elements under a new deal. (Solar panels on roof pictured.)
Sustainability News

SnapNrack and CertainTeed Partner, Help Installers and Homeowners ‘Go Solar’

Partnership provides homeowners with 25-year complimentary warranties that cover roofing material, solar mounting system, panels and solar installation workmanship
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 1, 2024
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SnapNrack and CertainTeed join forces to offer seamless warranties for solar installations on residential roofs, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners and installers.


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Roofing Products

BRAVA Introduces Updated Slate Roof Tile Profile

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 13, 2024
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A2.0 version of the Slate Roof Tile is a notable upgrade to the existing composite slate tile with a distinct focus on the redesigned edge.


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