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VIDEO: 3 Tips for Talking Technology with Customers

Stay curious and use these tips to improve discussions about apps and software

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

October 14, 2024

Even if your software solutions are amazing, what good are they if you can’t show how valuable they are to your customers? John DeRosa of SRS Distribution explains how to talk to contractors about technology.

2024 Metal Special Section

Replacing Concrete Tile with Standing Seam Metal Roof

A standing seam metal roof formed with coil from McElroy Metal replaces concrete tile on a Texas treasure

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.

2024 Metal Special Section

Metal Roofing and Solar are the Perfect Match

Solar panels have a synergy with metal roofing that simply does not exist with their asphalt shingled counterparts

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Gary Edgar, national architectural specification manager for PPG's building products in North America, highlights the benefits of using metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for solar panels.

2024 Metal Special Section

So Many Metal Choices, So Little Time

Metal roofs stand out for their looks, resilience and long lifespans, and there are choices for roofing contractors to make. Here’s where to start

Karan Patel

October 14, 2024

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Explore the optimal uses for steel and aluminum in roofing and their respective benefits to help guide material specifiers.

2024 Metal Special Section

Metal Mindset

Metal Roofing’s Popularity Continues to Grow as Demand Surges for Resiliency, Longevity

Art Aisner

October 14, 2024

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The momentum behind metal roofing continues to impact roofing contractors beyond traditional areas of demand.

Trent Cotney discusses navigating the regulatory climate post-Hurricane Milton.

Legal Insights with Trent Cotney

Essential Guidelines For Post-Hurricane Cleanup After Hurricane Milton

Ensuring the safety of yourself and your field crews following severe weather

Trent Cotney

October 11, 2024

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After Hurricane Milton, businesses face cleanup and rebuilding. Following OSHA safety guidelines is crucial to protect workers from hazards like floods, downed power lines, and debris.

A NOAA satellite image of Hurricane Milton coming ashore near Sarasota, Fla.

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Roofers Brace for High Demand After Milton Makes Landfall

Category 3 cyclone hits terra firma Wednesday evening

Bryan Gottlieb

October 10, 2024

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Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm; roofing crews are preparing for increased demand. Three million were affected by power outages, with heavy rains triggering widespread flooding.

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PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas

Art Aisner

Chris Gray

October 7, 2024

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The Western Roofing Contractors Association celebrates record turnout at its annual Western Roofing Expo at the Paris in Las Vegas.

A Newton County school during a thunderstorm

Joining Forces

Coryell Roofing: Setting New Standard for School Roof Systems

Commercial roofing systems are not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach when it comes to the nation’s primary and secondary schools

Bryan Gottlieb

October 7, 2024

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Coryell Roofing of Oklahoma has partnered with FM Approvals to create a new standard for primary and secondary school roof systems in severe weather-prone areas.

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VIDEO: Trent Cotney Inducted into WSRCA Hall of Fame

Long-time WSRCA legal counsel honored by ‘surprise’ induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame during ceremony at the 2024 Western Roofing Expo

Art Aisner

October 4, 2024

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See who's the latest to receive the Western States Roofing Contractors Association's highest honor for their commitment to the organization and roofing industry as a whole.