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Articles by Chris Gray

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Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Reports Declines in Q3 from Slowed Demand

Roofing sees 2% YoY net sales gain despite a quiet storm season
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 7, 2025
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Challenging market conditions, lower residential demand and a quiet storm season resulted in net sales decreases for Owens Corning in the third quarter, though roofing net sales were up 2% compared to Q3 2024.


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Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (Nov. 7, 2025)

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 7, 2025
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From giving back to veterans in time for Veterans’ Day to a roofer in England helping his local church, check out the recent heartwarming stories to come out of the roofing industry.


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Crime Blotter

Bankrupt Lexington Blue CEO Admits He Doesn't Know How to Install Roofs

Court proceedings for Kentucky roofing contractor reveal details about company's financial collapse
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 5, 2025
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The CEO of Kentucky-based Lexington Blue admitted he didn't know how to install roofs, and claimed ignorance of the company's financials and record-keeping during federal bankruptcy court proceedings.


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Coatings

Scientists Create Cool Roof Coating That Harvests Water from the Air

Coating reflects 97% of sun's rays and can gather 13 fluid ounces of water per 10.8 square feet daily
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 4, 2025
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Researchers in Australia have developed a polymer coating that can pull water from the air as well as reflect 97% of the sun's rays, enhancing a roof's ability to collect water and reduce indoor temperatures.


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Manufacturing News

Carlisle Companies Announces New President, Vice Chair

New president previously hails from QXO
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 3, 2025
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Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced that Jason Taylor, formerly of QXO, will join the company as president of its Construction Materials business.


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Distributor News

QXO Announces Refinancing of Debt Following Q3 $2.73B Sales

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 31, 2025
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QXO's early third-quarter figures show it producing net sales of $2.73 billion, though it is dealing with a net loss of $139 million caused by its acquisition of Beacon Building Products.


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Social Media

Spooky Roof Decorations from Halloween 2025

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 31, 2025
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Check out some impressive and spooky Halloween decorations found on people's homes and roofs.


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Roofing Safety

Illinois Firefighters Rescue Injured Roofer from Rooftop

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 30, 2025
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After sustaining an injury that prevented him from descending from the roof, a roofing contractor in Illinois welcomed assistance from the local fire department and its ladder truck.


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Safety

Texas Man Charged with Deadly Assault After Shooting Roofing Drone

Incident shows de-escalation training is an important part of safety
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 29, 2025
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When a Texas roofer’s drone became target practice for an angry neighbor, it raised questions about safety and communication on residential jobsites — here’s what contractors should know to prevent a confrontation from turning dangerous.


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Podcast

Dear Anna: How Do I Never Lose a Customer Again?

Learn tips and strategies on winning over customers and making them lifelong clients
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
October 29, 2025
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Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson discusses strategies from the book “Never Lose a Customer Again” and how roofing contractors can apply them to their marketing and operations to win over customers.


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