Sustainable Roofing SPRI to Revise Wind Design Standard for Vegetative Roofing Systems The update is intended to provide a minimum design and installation reference for those specifying vegetative roofs. Roofing Contractor Staff November 10, 2026 No Comments Into vegetative roofing? It's time to review the design and installation standards as required by SPRI’s ANSI procedures.Read More
Roofing and Solar Panels Why Metal Roofing Outperforms Other Roof Types for Solar Metal roofing’s longevity can greatly reduce the likelihood that reroofing interrupts the useful life of the solar installation Rob Haddock November 9, 2026 No Comments Metal roofing provides several benefits when it comes to solar compatibilityRead More
Editor's Note 5 Things Roofing Got from Tesla’s Solar Roofs Elon Musk pulled the plug, but a decade of Tesla’s Solar Roof has left a lasting impression on the roofing industry Art Aisner October 7, 2026 No Comments Tesla may be out of roofing, but its Solar Roof has had an undeniable impact.Read More
Roof Coatings Roof Coatings Market Shows Consistency in 2026 Roofing Contractors ready to capitalize on shifting priorities toward coatings experienced additional sales and a stronger backlog this year. Art Aisner September 9, 2026 No Comments The total North American roof coatings market is projected to reach approximately $0.48 billion this year.Read More
Energy Codes DOE Says 2024 Energy Code Could Add Billions in Housing Costs Agency challenges economics of latest IECC as states weigh code updates Roofing Contractor Staff September 4, 2026 No Comments Analysis puts spotlight on insulation, air sealing and building-envelope requirements.Read More
Roofing Research EPDM Roofing Association Launches Field Membrane Study Roofing contractors encouraged to participate in research incorporating field-aged materials that reflect actual roof performance. Roofing Contractor Staff August 28, 2026 No Comments New roofing study to advance service-life research for commercial buildings.Read More
Solar Roofing Master Roofing Solutions, Lifestyle Energy Form Solar Alliance The partnership combines roofing, solar installation and financing for production homebuilders in California and other Western markets Roofing Contractor Staff July 24, 2026 No Comments Master Roofing Solutions and Lifestyle are combining roofing, solar installation and financing services for production homebuilders,Read More
Project Profile Foothill Medical Center Completes 300-kW Solar, Roof Upgrade A power purchase agreement financed the combined rooftop, carport and roofing project with no upfront cost to the association. Roofing Contractor Staff July 17, 2026 One Comment The Foothill Ranch project pairs a 300-kW solar installation with full roof reconditioning under a zero-upfront-cost power purchase agreement.Read More
Green Roofing Three Reasons to Pitch Green Roofing During Heat Wave 2026 Heat waves, heat domes, and hot weather alerts put roof sustainability at the forefront this summer. Art Aisner July 8, 2026 One Comment How can roofing contractors optimize interest in green roofs and during heat wave 2026?Read More
Sustainability News Testing Rooftop Coatings at World Cup 2026 EnKoat’s World Cup partnership highlights cooling technology developed to help roofing contractors. Art Aisner July 2, 2026 No Comments Testing on metal bleachers in the Houston heat puts roof coating on international stage.Read More