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Chris Gray

Chris Gray is the former editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.

Reach him at 248-244-6498 or grayc@bnpmedia.com.

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Crime

Iowa Man Arrested After Threatening Roofers with Firearm

Man allegedly pointed a gun at a roofing crew while complaining about the noise they were making

Chris Gray

August 9, 2023

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An Iowa man allegedly threatened roofers with a firearm in response to the noise they were creating with a roofing job.

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GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Shingles Due to Possible Fire Hazards

Chris Gray

August 9, 2023

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Details about the recall have been released the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which was issued due to components potentially causing thermal events.

Connecticut Contractor Under Investigation After Allegedly Bilking Customers

Customers complaining of work never completed; contractor claims he's paying them back

Chris Gray

August 8, 2023

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The Department of Consumer Protection claims a contractor is accepting deposits for roofing jobs but never completing the work.

VIDEO: Legal Concerns When Bidding on Public Roofing Projects

Discussion also covers how to deal with companies that file bankruptcy

Chris Gray

August 7, 2023

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Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese explains what contractors should keep in mind if they’re looking to bid on projects in the public sphere.

Podcast

Dear Anna: Don't Let Text Messages get Blocked as SPAM

Text messaging policy could result in higher fees or their text messages blocked if contractors don’t register

Chris Gray

August 4, 2023

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Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson shares critical information roofing contractors need to know about the 10DLC policy and how it affects your company’s text messaging.

Tesla Experiences Drop in Solar Deployments in Q2 2023

Quarterly deployments remained stagnant while energy storage remained at all-time highs

Chris Gray

August 4, 2023

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Tesla's year-over-year solar deployments dropped by nearly 40%, though its energy storage deployments saw massive increases.

Legacy Restoration President Mike McComas and Founder Scott Mullins

A Legacy of Raising the Standard

Through a focus on company culture and elevating the industry, Top 100 contractor Legacy Restoration has set itself apart from the competition

Chris Gray

August 4, 2023

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Through a focus on company culture and elevating the industry, Top 100 contractor Legacy Restoration has set itself apart from the competition

FRSA Reveals Winners of 2023 S.T.A.R. Awards

Contractors take home trophies for going above and beyond for low-slope, steep-slope and hurricane response projects

Chris Gray

August 1, 2023

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Find out which roofing contractors took home the trophies for exceptional projects during this year's FRSA S.T.A.R. Awards.

Industry Snapshot

ARMA Q2 2023 Report Hints at End of Supply Chain Issues

Compared to the first quarter of '23, things are trending in the right direction

Chris Gray

July 20, 2023

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Quarter-to-quarter comparisons show massive increases in most products, though a year-to-year analysis hints that supply issues are not over just yet.