Articles by Shawn Holiday

With widespread shortages in Florida and plants working at capacity, the $600 million tile roofing industry is struggling to address demand and keep customers informed.

Contractors tell us about their favorite tools.

The historic role of underlayments has been demanding yet thankless.

With chiseled ends and beaver tail profiles, the products are a great imitation and have excellent properties.

While impact resistance is an important feature, many manufacturers don't promote their products as hail resistant even if they have passed stringent tests.

A new "cool roof" initiative may change how virtually any kind of roofing is made, at least on the surface.

In addition to the human cost, Florida is reeling with severe damage, loss of services, ruined crops, diminished tourism and a pall cast over the state.

The metal roofing segment seems particularly suited for strong alliances throughout the distribution chain.

Algae and other microscopic growths on the roofs are an age-old problem, but the solution is on the mind of both roofing contractors and homeowners.

The building dates back to World War II when the Sperry Corp. used it to manufacture airplane instruments. The reason for the dead slope and high parapets was to contain up to 20 inches of water so that this critical war factory would appear from above to be a fish hatchery.