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Picture of an S-5! Standing seam clamp for metal roofs.
Manufacturer News

S-5! Clamps Earn 'Florida Product' Approval

Approval is the ‘gold standard’ for high wind zones
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 9, 2024
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S-5!'s standing seam clamps earned Florida Product Approvals for High Velocity and Hurricane Zone, marking a milestone for the company.


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Diagram of wind lift (pictured).
Technical News

SPRI to Revise WD-1 Wind Design Standard

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 9, 2024
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SPRI announced plans to revise ANSI/SPRI WD-1, “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies,” to enhance wind uplift resistance and prepare it for adoption into the International Building Code.


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A picture of the Automated Products, Inc. facility in Marshfield, Wis.
Acquisition News

US LBM Acquires Wisconsin Truss Manufacturer

Building materials distributor acquires Automated Products, Inc.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 9, 2024
One Comment

US LBM announced its purchase of Automated Products, Inc., a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of structural building components, enhancing US LBM's Midwest presence and manufacturing capabilities.  


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Manufacturer News

Holcim Building Envelope Announces New VP for Commercial Operations

Jason Loftus to help oversee Adhesives, Coatings & Sealants and Spray Foam business units
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 8, 2024
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Loftus will be responsible for customer interfacing roles, with a focus on sales, customer service, and technical service for brands such as Enverge Spray Foam and Gaco.


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OSHA fined a Georgia contractor more than $61,000 related to the death of a 54-year-old laborer in his employ.
Roofing Safety

Contractor Fined $61K, Cited by Labor Dept. in Employee Death

Laborer was removing tar and stone from metal roof panels before falling 19 feet
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 8, 2024
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OSHA fined a Georgia construction contractor more than $61,000 after a 54-year-old laborer died from a 19-foot fall at a Macon, Ga. warehouse; the citation was due to failures in fall protection, reporting, and other safety violations.



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A satellite image of Tropical Storm Beryl taken on Sunday, July 7.
Storm Season 2024

Contractors Steeled as 1M Texans Under Hurricane Threat

Officials on Sunday warned that not enough people evacuated; storm has killed 11 since last week
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 8, 2024
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Beryl, the first named storm of 2024, has caused destruction from the Caribbean to the Yucatan and is expected to make landfall on the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane Monday morning, bringing dangerous storm surge, flash flooding, and strong winds.  


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GAF's West Latinos in Roofing Summit and Expo in Los Angeles.

GAF Draws Latino Roofing Contractors to L.A.

Hundreds of Latino roofers explored their potential during interactive educational sessions and connecting with high-level leadership in the roofing industry
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
July 8, 2024
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Check out RC’s exclusive coverage of the GAF West Latinos in Roofing Summit and Expo in Los Angeles, where roofing contractors engaged in educational sessions, networking, and fun activities — like attending a Dodgers game — enhancing their industry knowledge and leadership skills.


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Omnia Exterior Solutions joined the Roofing Alliance at the Governor level in mid-June 2024.
Philanthropic News

Omnia Exterior Solutions Joins Roofing Alliance

Private equity-funded portfolio firm joins nonprofit at Governor level member
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 5, 2024
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The Roofing Alliance, the philanthropic arm of the National Roofing Contractors Association, welcomed Omnia Exterior Solutions as its 198th member at the Governor level.


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Manufacturer News

Nucor Expands with New Metl-Span Manufacturing Facility

$35 million facility producing insulated wall and roof panels for warehousing, distribution and data centers
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 5, 2024
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The new $35 million,127,000-square-foot facility will produce Metl-Span’s range of insulated wall and roof panels for use in various end markets including warehousing, distribution and data centers.


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Manufacturer News

Holcim Building Envelope Names New President of Adhesive Products Division

Lauren Pagano to oversee Adhesives, Coatings, & Sealants and adds Spray Foam to portfolio
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 5, 2024
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Lauren Pagano, who previously served as senior vice president of the Adhesives, Coatings, & Sealants business unit, will also oversee the Spray Foam business unit.


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