Articles by Tanja Kern

TopBuild’s Q1 results show commercial demand offsetting weak housing, as the company prepares to combine with QXO and expand its reach in roofing and building products.

New platform blends e-commerce and human interaction to simplify roofing sales for homeowners and contractors.

Roofing contractor Brad Strawbridge shares hard-earned lessons from a franchise experience—and the five questions every contractor should ask before signing on the dotted line.

U.S. asphalt shingle shipments dropped double digits in Q1 2026, with all major roofing categories declining year over year as construction demand softens and costs climb sharply.

Analysts say the acquisition expands QXO’s reach beyond roofing distribution into insulation, installation and data-driven contractor relationships, reshaping competition across the building products sector.

Exterior renovation activity held steady in 2025, led by roofing projects, while homeowners signal slightly lower spending and fewer planned projects in 2026.