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Roofing contractors face mounting pressures as severe weather, rising material costs and stricter insurance requirements drive claim costs to record highs
Extreme Weather Special Section

Insurers Further Tighten Grip Amid Surging Roof Losses

Claims hit $31 billion as weather, materials and labor squeeze contractors
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 7, 2025
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Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.


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LP Building Solutions has been named Green Builder Media’s 2025 Sustainable Brand Leader in the Siding category and LP SmartSide Trim & Siding earned a 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year award.
Awards News

LP Building Solutions Named 2025 Sustainable Brand Leader and Product of the Year

Company recognized by Green Builder Media for leadership in sustainability and innovation in the building products industry
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 28, 2025
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LP Building Solutions was named Green Builder Media’s 2025 Sustainable Brand Leader for Siding, with LP SmartSide also earning a 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year award.


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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, COO of Apex Roofing and Restoration
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.


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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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Sustainability

Transforming Urban Cityscapes: A Vegetated Roofing Solution in the Heart of Pittsburgh

David L. Lawrence Convention Center rooftop terraces stand as a testament to the potential of green infrastructure and urban resilience
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Rick Kile
April 23, 2025
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Once plagued by leaks, this Pittsburgh convention center rooftop now thrives as a sustainable, multifunctional green space that tackles climate challenges with vegetated roofing solutions.


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Roofing Products

Garland Introduces R-Mer Force Coping

Anchor chairs and a snap-on design eliminate need for exposed fasteners
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 22, 2025
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Garland's R-Mer Force Coping features anchor chairs and a snap-on design to eliminate the need for exposed fasteners, ensuring a watertight performance and ease of installation.


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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
MRA Renee Ramey
Renee Ramey
April 21, 2025
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Five Earth Day myths put to bed by the Metal Roofing Alliance's executive director.


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Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Announces Shingle Recycling Milestone

A commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt is a step toward sustainability
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 11, 2025
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Owens Corning is celebrating the completion of a commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt from recycled shingles.


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April 2025 Product Focus: Green/Vegetative Roofing

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 8, 2025
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Green, sustainable, and visually striking, vegetative roofing—also known as green roofing—is transforming rooftops into thriving, eco-friendly ecosystems. By incorporating living plants into roof systems, these innovative solutions not only enhance building aesthetics but also deliver tangible benefits like improved insulation, stormwater management, and extended roof lifespan.
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The Tennessee legislature approved a bill exempting low-slope roofing from International Energy Conservation Code requirements on albedo and radiant heat loss, sending it to the governor for signing.
Regulatory News

Tenn. Bill Exempts Low-Slope Roofs from Energy Standards

If signed into law, the bill would immediately halt requirements regarding heat emittance and solar reflection
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 26, 2025
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Tennessee lawmakers sent the governor a bill that will exempt low-slope roofs in the state from IECC solar reflectance and heat emittance rules, easing costs for contractors. 


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