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Workers with Bachman’s Roofing in Pennsylvania install a new roof for a breast cancer survivor in October.

Giving Back

Thankful and Giving: How the Roofing Industry Stepped Up in 2025

From donations of free roofs to school supplies, roofing companies gave back in a challenging year

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

November 24, 2025

Amid a challenging year, roofing companies nationwide proved that compassion is second nature through donating roofs, supplies, and time to help families, veterans, and communities in need.

Podcast

Dear Anna: Why are Videos Essential in Marketing?

Video provides contractors a way to show off personality and culture that other mediums struggle to convey

November 21, 2025

In the latest “Dear Anna” podcast, marketing expert Anna Anderson breaks down how contractors can leverage video to capture attention, boost SEO and communicate authenticity — all while keeping content short, strategic and effective.

Smart Software Decisions: Advice from Trent Cotney

Legal Insights

Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs

RC Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses critical insights for contractors on software integration, business acquisitions, and maintaining strong fundamentals during market slowdowns.

Trent Cotney

Jill Bloom John Wyatt

November 18, 2025

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In this episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for contractors.

Blueprints & Battle Plans

Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers

Nick Sizemore

November 17, 2025

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Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers

roofing contractors applying shingle treatment

Roof Rejuvenation

Eco Roof Sprays Promise Longer Life, Less Waste

New soy- and corn-based treatments aim to revive aging shingles for a fraction of replacement cost

Tanja Kern

November 13, 2025

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As homeowners face five-figure roof replacement costs, a growing number of companies are marketing spray-on treatments that claim to restore aging asphalt shingles for a fraction of the price.

3 architects wearing hard hats looking at a laptop

Solving the Claims Bottleneck in Roofing

Insurance claims often leave roofing contractors stuck in months of negotiations, cash flow delays, and disputes. AI-powered estimating platforms are changing that

Curtis Kincaid

November 11, 2025

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Insurance claims often leave roofing contractors stuck in months of negotiations, cash flow delays, and disputes. AI-powered estimating platforms are changing that.

Ventilation

Be Careful Cutting that Ridge Vent Airflow Slot

Wider is not better, experts say

Paul Scelsi

November 6, 2025

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Does cutting a wider slot for a ridge vent boost airflow? AirVent explains why that might be a bad idea and how proper slot size helps avoid costly installation mistakes.

Storm Response and Relief

Roofers Needed for Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica

RC shares an update from the Caribbean with Steve Slepcevic, who is on the ground coordinating relief efforts, and where roofing contractors are in need.

Steve Slepcevic

Jill Bloom John Wyatt

November 5, 2025

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Roofing contractors and materials are in need in Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. In this episode, Strategic Response Partners CEO Steve Slepcevic tells roofing contractors how to help.