Tanja Kern

What’s really hiding beneath an old roof? Contractors share the strange, unsettling and downright unexpected things they’ve uncovered on the job.

Washington State regulators are targeting roofing fall hazards, with recent cases involving a worker death, serious injuries, repeat violations and subcontractor safety failures.

Canadian tariff changes remove some construction products from a 50% duty while adding others that could affect roofing and building-envelope materials. 

A Connecticut roofing contractor underreported more than $1.3 million in receipts, costing the IRS $368,334, federal prosecutors said.

For contractors, the split is clear: residential shingle demand is under pressure, while stronger low-slope shipments point to steadier opportunities in commercial roofing.

Arizona roofing contractors report damaged shingles, tile and foam roofs as homeowners begin assessing the effects of two days of severe weather.

Principia analyst Lilli Tillman Smith explains why solar roofing appeals to homeowners but remains a difficult sell—and what could drive future adoption.

SRS Distribution says roofers can pursue installation, subcontracting or referral partnerships as solar becomes an increasingly adjacent business opportunity.

More than $200,000 in alleged consumer losses, intentional roof damage and workers’ comp fraud put roofing contractors under scrutiny in three states.