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Metal Roofing

Green Energy Needs a Green Roof: Why Metal Is the Sustainable Choice

Metal and solar are a match for roofing contractors looking to grow through sustainability.
Rob Haddock, founder of S-5!
Rob Haddock
October 27, 2026
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One of the most important measures of sustainability is how long a building material remains in service.


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Great Roofing Owners
Roof Ventilation

Attic Ventilation Knowledge Can be a Game Changer

Chicago roofing company owner shares how airflow through the attic changed his company’s game.
Paul Scelsi
October 16, 2026
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Becoming a roofing company that paid attention to attic ventilation’s importance was at first a challenge, but is paying off. 


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Pro Tips That Separate Great Metal Roof Installers from the Rest
Roofing metálico

Consejos de expertos que distinguen a los mejores instaladores de techos metálicos del resto

Cuida tu trabajo y evita quejas de clientes.
Joe MacDougall
October 5, 2026
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Desde explicar las estrías hasta elegir herramientas de corte, estos consejos ayudan a mejorar la instalación de techos metálicos y evitar retrasos, defectos y reclamaciones.


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Pro Tips That Separate Great Metal Roof Installers from the Rest
2026 Metal Special Section

Pro Tips That Separate Great Metal Roof Installers from the Rest

Small Details, Better Roofing Outcomes
Joe MacDougall
October 5, 2026
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Success can be determined long before the final metal roofing panel is installed. Check out these tips that can help prevent costly callbacks and elevate the quality of every roofing project.


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Roof Edge Metal 
2026 Metal Special Section

The Importance of Roof Edge Metal

While many roofers do quality work, there are significant advantages to sourcing edge metal from the roofing system manufacturer instead.
Nick Musel
October 5, 2026
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While many roofers do quality work, there are significant advantages to sourcing edge metal from the roofing system manufacturer instead.
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A roof in a storm
Storm Prep

Building a Roofing Company that Doesn’t Depend on Storms

How Vision, Discipline, and Relationships Create Roofing Opportunities Beyond Storms
Cathy Conner is COO of Conner Roofing LLC in St. Louis, Missouri
Cathy Conner
October 2, 2026
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While many roofing companies rely on storm-driven demand, this article explores how long-term success is built through visionary leadership, disciplined operations, strong company culture, and lasting customer relationships.
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A building that has sustained a lot of storm damage
Roofing Resiliency

Why Roof Resilience Has Become a Business Decision

The risk management of severe weather is now a business decision for roofing contractors
Hamed Kayello
September 4, 2026
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The risk management of severe weather is now a business decision for roofing contractors.
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A project Manager surveying a construction site
Roofing Operations

How Roofing Ops Leaders Fuel Excellence in the Field

A jobsite generates dozens of small decisions that influence quality, timelines, and profitability on any given day. Feedback is the key.
Nick Sizemore is Executive Team Lead at Roman Roofing, Inc.
Nick Sizemore
September 2, 2026
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Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop a high-performance team culture.
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Insurance Claims

Tradesmen, Not Salesmen

The line between roofing contractor and public adjuster is getting brighter, and disciplined roofers should welcome it.
Curtis Testa is owner of Allied Emergency Services, Inc.
Curtis Testa
August 19, 2026
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Why new Any One Claim insurance rules can be good for the honest side of the roofing trade.
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insulation blocking intake vents in an attic
Roof Ventilation

Common Attic Ventilation Mistakes and the Fixes for Roofers

Michigan roofing contractor and remodeler has built his career around being an attic airflow professional.
Paul Scelsi
July 24, 2026
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Sending the message that heat and moisture problems in the attic may need more attention than that new appliance or kitchen redo. 


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