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Tear-Off Tales

Roofers Reveal Their Strangest Jobsite Finds

Roofers share the strange, creepy and sometimes concerning surprises they’ve uncovered during tear-offs and inspections
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Tanja Kern
October 29, 2026
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What’s really hiding beneath an old roof? Contractors share the strange, unsettling and downright unexpected things they’ve uncovered on the job.


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Solar Economics

Why Solar Roofing Has Yet to Catch On With Homeowners

Principia analyst says high costs, financing challenges and installation complexity could keep integrated solar roofing a premium niche despite continued manufacturer investment
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Tanja Kern
October 23, 2026
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Principia analyst Lilli Tillman Smith explains why solar roofing appeals to homeowners but remains a difficult sell—and what could drive future adoption.


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Business Opportunities

Roofing Contractors Have Three Paths Into Solar

SRS Distribution says roofers can pursue installation, subcontracting or referral partnerships as solar becomes an increasingly adjacent business opportunity
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Tanja Kern
October 22, 2026
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SRS Distribution says roofers can pursue installation, subcontracting or referral partnerships as solar becomes an increasingly adjacent business opportunity.


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Don't Let Up Now: Your Year-End Marketing Push
Dear Anna on "Best of Success Podcast Show"

Four Marketing Moves to Finish 2026 Strong

Dear Anna explains how reviews, referrals, rankings and results can build momentum for 2027.
John Wyatt
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Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
October 19, 2026
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Dear Anna explains how reviews, referrals, rankings and results can build momentum for 2027.
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Publisher's Post

Relationships Still Win

Ken Kelly’s return to Kelly Roofing offers a reminder that capital can buy a company, but it can’t replace the relationships and trust that built it.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
October 16, 2026
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Private equity has brought capital, technology and new opportunities to roofing, but Ken Kelly’s decision to buy back the company he founded underscores something harder to acquire: a founder’s understanding of the people, culture and relationships that make a business work.


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Storm Watch

Hurricane Isaias Tests a Quiet 2026 Roofing Storm Market

Verisk data shows roofing claims down nearly 12% through August, but a late-season hurricane highlights how quickly storm demand can change
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Tanja Kern
October 15, 2026
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Verisk data shows roofing claims down nearly 12% through August, but a late-season hurricane highlights the uneven nature of storm-driven demand.


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Data Center Boom Opens Doors for Roofers
“Best of Success Podcast Show”

Data Center Boom Opens Doors for Roofers

Roofing contractors can find new opportunities protecting and maintaining mission-critical data centers.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
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John Wyatt
John Wyatt
October 13, 2026
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Art Aisner talks with Sherwin-Williams experts about roofing opportunities in the data center boom.
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Roofing Inventory

Improving Inventory Management for Roofing Contractors

Inventory is one of the key components needed to complete roofing work and deliver value to your customer
Kevin Saboori is the founder of Optima Workflow Consulting LLC
Kevin Saboori
October 9, 2026
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How you manage your roofing inventory can impact next year’s roofing success


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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, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 7, 2026
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Tesla may be out of roofing, but its Solar Roof has had an undeniable impact.
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Pro Tips That Separate Great Metal Roof Installers from the Rest
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Pro Tips That Separate Great Metal Roof Installers from the Rest

Small Details, Better Roofing Outcomes
Joe MacDougall
October 5, 2026
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Success can be determined long before the final metal roofing panel is installed. Check out these tips that can help prevent costly callbacks and elevate the quality of every roofing project.


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