Roofing Top Stories

Distributor Profile

Bringing Solar into the Light: ABC Supply’s Rob Smith

Smith brings knowledge and first-hand experience about roofing and solar to contractors seeking to enter either market

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

June 12, 2024

The future of roofing and solar is intertwined. ABC Supply's Co. Inc.’s Rob Smith is here to help contractors succeed in this exciting new market.

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Fathers & Sons

Keeping It Simple

Staying small and committed to high-quality customer service keeps two brothers connected to prior generations of roofers

Art Aisner

June 12, 2024

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Two brothers take lessons learned from previous generations to run a small roofing company, repairing and replacing various popular roof systems throughout the Salt River Valley.

Legal

VIDEO: Legal Insights from FRSA 2024

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 11, 2024

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There's been much debate about worker classification by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Do the same rules apply to salespeople, especially independent or part-time ones?

Private Equity

Crowther Roofing Joins Roofing Corp of America Portfolio

Skyway Capital Markets advises on capital infusion; firm will operate independently

Bryan Gottlieb

June 11, 2024

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Crowther Roofing & Cooling, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has joined Roofing Corp of America as a partner firm; Crowther will keep its name and operate as an independent entity within RCA’s portfolio.

Rachel Markley and Michele Meier of Built Strong Exteriors

Contractor Q&A

Built Strong Exteriors Finds Success with Insurance Supplements

Built Strong Exteriors developed a system that turned insurance supplements into a recurring revenue stream

Art Aisner

June 10, 2024

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A team of project analysts breaks down how they developed insurance supplements into a new and significant revenue stream for Built Strong Exteriors.

Project Profile

Titan XT Shingles Perform Under Extreme Conditions

See how TAMKO’s Titan XT shingles withstood its first major test from Mother Nature in this project on Matinicus Island, 22 miles off the coast of Maine.

June 7, 2024

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See how TAMKO’s Titan XT shingles withstood its first major test from Mother Nature in this project on Matinicus Island, 22 miles off the coast of Maine.

Podcast

Dear Anna: Where Do I Use AI in Marketing?

Artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool that helps boost marketing and productivity if used correctly

Chris Gray

June 4, 2024

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Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson explains how roofing contractors can use artificial intelligence to improve productivity and efficiency in their marketing.

A roundup of what roofing contractors, manufacturers and distributors are posting on social media for National Roofing Week.

Social Media Notebook

Industry Crows, National Roofing Week is in Full Swing

A scroll through social media shows how roofing contractors, distributors and manufacturers are celebrating the roofing industry

Bryan Gottlieb

June 4, 2024

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National Roofing Week 2024 is underway and we are keeping up with what roofing contractors, manufacturers and distributors are posting on social media to show their pride in the roofing and construction industry.

Strong Start to 2024 Storm Season

Twisters touching down in clusters, above-average sea temperatures and increasing median global air temperature get the 2024 storm season off to a busy start

Chris Gray

June 3, 2024

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The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.

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Memorial Day

Roofing Contractors Thank Veterans with New Roofs

Chris Gray

May 27, 2024

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Celebrating Memorial Day, we highlight roofing contractors who donated time and labor to veterans and provided new roofs — free of charge — as a thank-you for their service.