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Rooftops

Exploring Warranties in Roofing

Manufacturers use them to market products to contractors and contractors use them to market to customers. But who reads the fine print?
Melissa Dunson is the Director of Marketing for Central States Manufacturing
Melissa Dunson
June 6, 2025
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Few people actually read a warranty's fine print and understand what is covered and for how long. Melissa Dunson translates the rhetoric into easy-to-understand terms.
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Kingspan’s planned 100-acre roofing campus in Oklahoma is under consideration as the new location for asphalt shingle production.
Market Maker

Kingspan Flirts with Disrupting the U.S. Shingle Market

Irish building materials firm weighs move into asphalt shingle production as part of $1B U.S. roofing expansion
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 5, 2025
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Kingspan plans to invest $250M more in U.S. roofing, eyeing asphalt shingle production at its Oklahoma campus to tap into the $24B residential market by late 2026.


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Should Prime Contractors Be Responsible for Safety?
Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Should Prime Contractors Be Responsible for Safety?

Construction attorney Trent Cotney examines the concept of prime contractors and how to mitigate liability
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 5, 2025
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If you’re a prime contractor for a job, you have more to worry about than ensuring it’s done on time. Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese explains prime contractor obligations and how to mitigate safety liability.


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Roofing contractors are shifting focus to data centers and public projects as private-sector demand slows.
Economic Outlook

ABC: Nonresidential Construction Slips in April, Jobs Decrease by 3,000

Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics brings no smiles to the Roofing Industry
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 4, 2025
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Nonresidential construction dipped in April as private demand weakened. Roofing contractors face pressure from tariffs, labor shortages and rising costs, but see promise in data centers and public projects.



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On June 4, U.S. aluminum tariffs surged to 50%, doubling the previous 25% rate and pushing domestic metal premiums to all-time highs.
News Analysis

Metal Prices Spike in Latest Trade Salvo

As Court of International Trade decisions collide with new levies, roofers face unprecedented material price hikes and labor‑cost pressures
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 4, 2025
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Aluminum and steel tariffs doubled on June 4, spiking prices 54% and straining construction budgets. Contractors face rising costs, labor shortages and shrinking margins amid the most aggressive trade stance in decades.


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GoodLeap claims its new roofing payments platform will remove delays and manual processes while maintaining contractor workflows.
Cashflow Solutions

GoodLeap Enters Roofing Market with Mobile Payment Platform

A SaaS fintech makes the move into another home services industry
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 3, 2025
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GoodLeap, a fintech known for solar and HVAC financing, launches its mobile-first payments platform for roofers, challenging Roofr and aiming to streamline cash flow in a tech-resistant industry.


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GAF Anthony Mackie repairing roof in New Orleans
Roofing Week 2025

6 Famous Celebrities Who Worked in Roofing

From grit to glamor, these notable figures earned a living working on roofs before achieving stardom
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 3, 2025
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From Captain America to country singers, these famous figures once worked on roofs before becoming household names.


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AI-driven tools are helping suppliers and distributors gain efficiency and visibility across operations.
Technology

LuminX Is Latest AI Seeking To ‘Revolutionize’ Supply Ops

Adoption of AI technology is the new frontier in management, logistics and revenue generation
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 2, 2025
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LuminX has raised $5.5 million to scale AI-powered vision language models that automate warehouse tasks, aiming to reduce errors, boost efficiency and offer real-time insights to logistics and supply chains.


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OSHA Punchlists become Roofer Headaches
Video/Podcast

OSHA Punchlists become Roofer Headaches

How roofing contractors can manage punchlists and other requirements on the jobsite
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
May 29, 2025
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RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores how roofing contractors can best deal with jobsite punchlists.
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The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs exceeded constitutional and statutory limits.
News Analysis

Roofing Exhales as Court Strikes Down Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

While suppliers had stockpiled materials, and metal tariffs remain in place, the economy may have dodged a bullet
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 29, 2025
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A federal court struck down Trump’s broad “Liberation Day” tariffs, ruling that they exceeded his emergency powers and reaffirmed Congress’s authority over trade policy, thereby bolstering stable global trade dynamics.


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