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Exploring Warranties in Roofing

Manufacturers use them to market products to contractors and contractors use them to market to customers. But who reads the fine print?

Melissa Dunson

June 6, 2025

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Few people actually read a warranty's fine print and understand what is covered and for how long. Melissa Dunson translates the rhetoric into easy-to-understand terms.

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Customer Retention

Roof Maintenance: Don’t Underestimate the Small Stuff

The misconception that rooftop maintenance is just handling minor work can come with a cost for roofing contractors

Tracey Donels

May 5, 2025

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Roof Maintenance jobs represent significant revenue and often serve as the lifeblood of repeat business and customer retention.

Apex Roofing and Restoration says its business margins have grown by 10 to 20 percent since selling FORTIFIED roofing.

Extreme Weather Special Section

How Selling a FORTIFIED Roof Can Boost Profits

COO of Apex Roofing and Restoration shares his company’s experience with FORTIFIED roof sales

Erin Shields

April 28, 2025

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Apex Roofing and Restoration grew margins by up to 20% by selling FORTIFIED Roofs, proving that educating customers on resilience can drive major business success.

Keeping It Cool

Considerations for Roofing Cold Storage Facilities

As demand for cold storage continues to surge, roofing contractors must be ready to address specific challenges posed by the roofing system

Jay Saldana

April 28, 2025

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Roofing demand for cold-storage facilities is expected to increase in 2025. Are roofing contractors ready?

Asset Protection

Amidst Tariff Uncertainty, Asset Security Can’t Take a Backseat

As material prices climb, protecting inventory and capital purchases come to the fore

Jeremy White

April 25, 2025

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As tariff uncertainty swirls, businesses may be at greater risk for theft and vandalism.

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Guest Column

Efficient Waste Management Keeps Roofing Projects on Track

Sean Foley

April 25, 2025

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A strategic approach to roofing waste management — starting with the right dumpster — can streamline jobsites, reduce delays, and boost project efficiency, says Sean Foley of redbox+.

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Earth Day 2025

COLUMN: 5 Surprising Earth Day Truths

The Metal Roofing Alliance shares messaging on how roof choice impacts the planet

Renee Ramey

April 21, 2025

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Five Earth Day myths put to bed by the Metal Roofing Alliance's executive director.

Avoiding the Mediocrity Trap of "It's Fine" in Roofing

Don’t settle for less when it comes to your business, as it could cost you jobs, people and your reputation

Ricardo González

April 11, 2025

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Settling for "It's Fine" can lead to unforeseen consequences when it comes to roofing, including your reputation. Ricardo Gonález shows how to avoid the snare of "It's Fine."

How Roofing Contractors Can Brace for Tariffs

Roofers must incorporate the impact of tariffs into their contracts

Josh Levy

April 1, 2025

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As the so-called "Liberation Day" approaches and the Trump administration's tariffs are scheduled to take effect April 2, learn what you can do to mitigate the effects the tariffs will have on pricing, labor and more.

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News Analysis

METALCON: Webinar Charts the Future of Metal Construction and Design

A recent METALCON webinar addresses anxiety in the roofing and broader construction industry as tariff uncertainty skyrockets

Fiona Maguire-O'Shea

March 24, 2025

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Tariffs, supply chain woes, and market shifts challenge metal construction. Experts at METALCON stress adaptability as pricing volatility and policy uncertainty persist.