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Quarterly Report

Asphalt Shingle Demand Falls 9.9% in Q1 as Costs Surge

Shipments decline for a second straight first quarter while rising fuel and materials prices add pressure across roofing markets
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Tanja Kern
April 24, 2026
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U.S. asphalt shingle shipments dropped double digits in Q1 2026, with all major roofing categories declining year over year as construction demand softens and costs climb sharply.


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Giving Back

GAF, Habitat Bring Fortified Roofs to Alabama

Program expands storm-resilient roofing access
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Roofing Contractor Staff
April 23, 2026
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GAF and Habitat for Humanity launched a program in West Alabama to expand access to fortified roofing, starting with a new roof for a local veteran.


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Supplier News

QXO Joins Hispanic Contractors Group as Sponsor

Partnership aims to support Latino contractors
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 23, 2026
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QXO has joined the National Hispanic Contractors Association as a national sponsor to expand resources and opportunities for Latino contractors across the U.S.


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Business Expansion

Storm Guard Expands With Three New Franchise Deals

Texas, Ohio locations set for 2026 openings
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Roofing Contractor Staff
April 23, 2026
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Storm Guard signed three franchise agreements in Texas and Ohio, with new locations set to open in March 2026 offering exterior home repair services.


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News Analysis

QXO’s $17B TopBuild Deal Expands Reach Across Roofing And Insulation

Analysts say the acquisition expands QXO’s reach beyond roofing distribution into insulation, installation and data-driven contractor relationships, reshaping competition across the building products sector.
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Tanja Kern
April 23, 2026
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Analysts say the acquisition expands QXO’s reach beyond roofing distribution into insulation, installation and data-driven contractor relationships, reshaping competition across the building products sector.


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Home Renovations

Roofing Leads Exterior Residential Exterior Renovation Activity

Activity steady as spending shifts in 2026
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Tanja Kern
April 22, 2026
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Exterior renovation activity held steady in 2025, led by roofing projects, while homeowners signal slightly lower spending and fewer planned projects in 2026.


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Roofing Technology

Eagleview Horizon: New AI Engine for Property Intelligence Launches

Eagleview debuts new technology powered by 25+ years of verified property intelligence.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
April 21, 2026
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Eagleview Horizon targets a $1 trillion+ market across insurance, construction, government, and property management. 
 


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Anniversary

Lubrication Engineers Marks 75 Years in Business

Solutions target equipment life, efficiency
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 21, 2026
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Lubrication Engineers marks 75 years, highlighting growth and solutions that help contractors, including roofing professionals, improve equipment reliability and reduce costly downtime.


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Giving Back

Polyglass Team Raises $40K for Cancer Research

Employees join Dolphins Cancer Challenge
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 20, 2026
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Polyglass employees raised $40,000 in the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, joining thousands of participants in a record-setting effort supporting cancer research initiatives.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO to Acquire TopBuild In $17 Billion Deal

Deal expands reach into $300B market
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Tanja Kern
April 19, 2026
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QXO plans to acquire TopBuild for $17 billion, creating one of North America’s largest building products distributors and expanding its reach in insulation and materials.


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