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Skyline Roofing Partners Names Jeremy Christopher as Vice President of Business Development

June 21, 2023

Christopher was previously a sales leader at Owens Corning, where he was responsible for one of the company's largest markets – the Florida Region.

Technology

Modernize Home Services Adds New ‘Roof Shingle Selector’ Tool for Consumers

The customer-contractor website has opened the roof shingle selection process to a broad audience, which may have ripple effects within some roofing contractor firms

Bryan Gottlieb

June 21, 2023

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Modernize Home Services, an online resource in the consumer roofing space akin to Angi.com, recently launched its new, free online Roof Shingle Selection Tool allowing homeowners to filter their wants and budget to offer tailored suggestions.

‘Storm Guard’ Brand Celebrates 20 Years; Continues Nationwide Expansion

Roofing and construction-branded franchisor helped pioneer trend now proliferating industrywide

June 20, 2023

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Storm Guard, the roofing and construction brand, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary as a recognizable consumer services operator. Since its founding in 2003, the company now has 39 offices in 17 states nationwide.

Solar Power Pivot

Oregon Solar Energy Contractor Announces Expansion into Roofing

Residential solar installation company Purelight Power hopes to leverage assets in the nascent solar roofing space

June 20, 2023

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Purelight Power, a residential solar installation company based in Medford, Ore., announced the launch of a new roofing division called Purelight Roofing, which the company says will be a part of its effort to provide homeowners with affordable, efficient home solar systems.

Home-Based Roofing Business Franchise Opportunity Launches National Expansion

‘The Roof Resource’ offers opportunities to prospective franchisees; positions itself as the “first home-based” business in the roofing industry

June 20, 2023

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A Detroit-area concern, The Roof Resource,” announced plans for national expansion through a franchising scheme the company says will revolutionize the industry through transparent operations and pricing.

Insurance Reform

Louisiana Passes ‘Fortified’ Legislation, Gives Homeowners Climate-Related Roof Protection

The $30 million appropriation by the state legislature provides “beyond-code” funding for new residential roofs to meet “Fortified” standards

Bryan Gottlieb

June 19, 2023

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After fits and starts, the Louisiana legislature passed a series of reforms that will soon provide homeowners with grant money to help reroof homes affected by weather-related events to comply with new “Fortified” standards that exceed current building codes.

Manufacturing News

OC Announces Second-Quarter Dividend Payment

Bryan Gottlieb

June 19, 2023

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Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) announced on June 15 the company would issue a second-quarter dividend payment of $0.52 per common share, payable on August 4, 2023.

Operations Technology

Jobber Unveils New Cost Feature Helping Maximize Profitability

New tool designed to balance pricing, labor costs, and expenses to flesh out accurate profit margins

June 17, 2023

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Toronto-based Jobber, a provider of operations management software for home service businesses, unveiled a new plugin for principals and accounting departments to track and understand job costs and profit margins accurately.

Study from Bob Behrends Roofing Shows Energy Efficiency of Metal Roofing

June 16, 2023

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A Colorado-based roofing company is showing how metal roofing can help customers save on energy costs.

Beacon Expands Waterproofing Division, Opens Florida Branches

June 16, 2023

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In addition to expanding its waterproofing division, new branches in the Florida market have opened and are co-located with exterior products branches to serve contractors.