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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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The Top 10 Largest Roofing-Related OSHA Penalties of 2025

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 22, 2025
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Despite fewer reports from OSHA, the agency still went after roofing contractors in 2025. Find out which contractors faced the stiffest fines this year.


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5 Growth Strategies for Roofing Contractors in 2026

Roofing contractor panel explores how growing a roofing business involves so much more than increasing revenue
December 22, 2025
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Three high-performing Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractors shared their perspectives on growth.


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How a Repair-First Approach Can Lower Costs and Improve Hurricane Recovery

Rethinking Roof Claims in a High-Cost Hurricane Era
Paul Disney is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at itel
Paul Disney
December 19, 2025
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As hurricane seasons grow more expensive and roof claims soar past $30 billion annually, the property insurance industry faces a sustainability challenge. With research showing many damaged roofs can be repaired rather than replaced, adopting a more objective, repair-first mindset—similar to the evolution of windshield claims—could benefit insurers, contractors, and homeowners alike. How roofing contractors can protect margins in a shifting economy.


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PHOTO GALLERY: The 2025 Best of Success Conference

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 16, 2025
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Check out some of the images we captured during the 2025 Best of Success conference, held Dec. 3-5 at Live! By Loews in Arlington, Texas.


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A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Smart Devices for 2026

Follow this practical playbook to tighten your wireless spend, lock down your devices, and reduce downtime to focus on the work that matters
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Chris Kolar
December 15, 2025
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We explore several tips on how to manage wireless devices to ensure fewer mistakes, faster billing, and a better customer experience
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Leading Through Change: SOPREMA’s Perspective on Roofing in 2026

Challenges abound for the roofing industry, but there is hope for change and growth
Tim Kersey is the CEO of U.S. Operations for SOPREMA.
Tim Kersey
December 12, 2025
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SOPREMA US CEO Tim Kersey shares his observations on what the coming year holds for the manufacturer and its customers.
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Roofing Events

Best of Success 2025: Talking Culture with Clarity

Roofing contractors celebrate culture, leadership, and problem-solving at RC’s signature annual event in Arlington, Texas
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Roofing Contractor Staff
December 11, 2025
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Roofing contractors celebrate culture, leadership, and problem-solving at RC’s signature annual event in Arlington, Texas
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Tech Talk: AI is Reshaping Roofing Distribution

AI is rapidly accelerating how distributors are doing business, from sales leads to internal operations
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
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Tanja Kern
December 10, 2025
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The rapid development and adoption of AI in the roofing industry are drastically changing how companies operate. Learn how distributors are effectively using AI and why adopting it is essential to stay competitive.


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Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Roofer Detained by ICE at the U.S. Border

What happened to a friend of mine revealed just how fragile fairness can be — and why it matters more than ever in our industry.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
December 10, 2025
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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on a roofer friend’s first-hand encounter with stepped-up immigration enforcement at the U.S. border.
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