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Roofing Research

Survey, Research Confirm EPDM Roofing Membranes Last 38 Years

569 roofing professionals and four decades of laboratory testing validate exceptional durability of properly installed EPDM systems.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 23, 2026
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Survey respondents reported expected roof service lives ranging from about 25 years to more than 40 years.


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New Products

Siplast to Exhibit Roofing Systems at IIBEC 2026

Booth to highlight green roofing, waterproofing systems
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 12, 2026
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Siplast will showcase roofing and waterproofing systems, including modified bitumen, single-ply membranes and green roof solutions, at the 2026 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show.


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Solar News

Solar Holler Expands School Rooftop Portfolio

REC-backed power purchase agreement supports 15 W.Va. schools
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 25, 2026
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Ever.green and Solar Holler completed six of 15 planned solar installations for a West Virginia school district, backed by corporate REC contracts to lower energy costs.


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The Legacy Decision

Beyond the Roof: A Grandfather’s Master Plan

Master Roofer Kenny Daffer Chose Solar Shingles for His Family's Forever Home
February 16, 2026
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How Idaho’s only certified CertainTeed Solstice installer built energy independence for his own family — not for profit, but for the future. 
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Roofs in the News

5 Things about Levi’s Stadium Before Super Bowl LX

RC takes a closer look at Levi’s Stadium and its standout roofing features before the Patriots take on the Seahawks.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 4, 2026
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Pro football’s biggest game puts the San Francisco Bay area back on the international sports stage. It's an outdoor stadium with a spectacular vegetative roof.


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Company Spotlight sponsored by SOPREMA

SOPREMA Expands Portfolio with Premium Roof Coatings

One Brand. One Source. More Roofing Solutions.
January 26, 2026
SOPREMA is proud to announce the full integration of Tropical Roofing Products (TRP) into the SOPREMA brand, adding a proven line of high-performance roof coatings to its comprehensive range of building envelope solutions. This strategic expansion strengthens SOPREMA’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term roofing performance—giving contractors and building owners a trusted, single-source partner for complete roof system solutions.
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Solar Roofing

Distributor Q&A: Is Solar Dead? SRS Distribution Weighs In

With the elimination of influential energy tax credits, roofing contractors and distributors must navigate a new market in 2026
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 23, 2025
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After the Big Beautiful Bill caused multiple energy tax credits to sunset, roofing contractors and distributors face a new landscape in selling solar. SRS Distribution's Bill Eitenmiller and Jess Cress share their insights into 2026 and beyond.


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Sustainability News

New Roofing Alliance Report Charts Resiliency, Sustainability

A review of 243 studies and industry surveys found shared priorities like recycling and long-life materials; the work also helped launch a new sustainability course at Clemson University.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 9, 2025
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New report maps how the industry applies sustainability and resiliency—and where alignment and improvement opportunities remain.


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Best of Success

RT3 Names Nick Zavala as 2025 Innovator of the Year

Young Gun alumnus credited with helping company adapt to solar market
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 4, 2025
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Serving as brand president of Maryland-based American Home Contractors, Zavala earned RT3's annual award for innovations that helped streamline operations for his company.


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Sustainability News

Partnerships Power Growth in Shingle Recycling

Contractors, manufacturers, and recyclers must align to unlock viable end markets and accelerate asphalt shingle reuse.
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Tanja Kern
November 25, 2025
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At ARMA’s Roofing Recycling Forum, leaders emphasized that industry-wide collaboration—especially contractor engagement—is essential to growing recycling infrastructure and meeting sustainability goals.


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