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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern covers economic trends and the intersection of architecture, design, and construction for Roofing Contractor, with an emphasis on the forces reshaping the industry. She develops and amplifies content that connects roofing professionals with the intelligence they need to compete and grow.

With more than 20 years of experience, Tanja has written for national business, consumer and trade publications. She holds a Master of Science in magazine publishing from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

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Editor's Choice 2026
Editor's Choice 2026

Roofing Contractor’s Annual Editor’s Choice Awards

RC's Editor's Choice highlights the innovations contractors need to know
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
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Tanja Kern
May 6, 2026
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RC's Editor's Choice highlights the innovations contractors need to know
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Earnings Report

TopBuild Q1 Sales Jump 17% as Commercial Demand Offsets Housing Slowdown

Residential soft, commercial demand steady
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Tanja Kern
May 5, 2026
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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.


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Life Grab Upper Ladder Stabilizer

May 2026 Product Focus - Safety Equipment

Safety Equipment
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Tanja Kern
May 1, 2026
The latest roofing safety equipment enhances fall protection and traction with advanced harness systems, anchors and footwear designed to improve stability and reduce jobsite risk.
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Roof Scout
Technology News

Owens Corning, Roof Scout Launch Virtual Sales Tool

Scout guides homeowners through roofing selection, pricing, financing and contracts while helping contractors streamline sales and scale without adding headcount.
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Tanja Kern
April 30, 2026
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New platform blends e-commerce and human interaction to simplify roofing sales for homeowners and contractors.


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Brad Strawbridge
Scaling Smarter

5 Questions Before You Sign

What One Roofing Contractor Learned from a Franchise Experience
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Tanja Kern
April 30, 2026
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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.


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Quarterly Report

Asphalt Shingle Demand Falls 9.9% in Q1 as Costs Surge

Shipments decline for a second straight first quarter while rising fuel and materials prices add pressure across roofing markets
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Tanja Kern
April 24, 2026
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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.


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News Analysis

QXO’s $17B TopBuild Deal Expands Reach Across Roofing And Insulation

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.
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Tanja Kern
April 23, 2026
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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.


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Home Renovations

Roofing Leads Exterior Residential Exterior Renovation Activity

Activity steady as spending shifts in 2026
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Tanja Kern
April 22, 2026
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Exterior renovation activity held steady in 2025, led by roofing projects, while homeowners signal slightly lower spending and fewer planned projects in 2026.


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Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.
Perspectivas legales

Dentro de Roofing Day 2026 en Washington, D.C.

La industria impulsa prioridades de política en Washington, D.C.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
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Tanja Kern
April 20, 2026
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Líderes del techado impulsan políticas en Washington, abordando mano de obra, vivienda y economía, con optimismo cauteloso ante la incertidumbre del sector.


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Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.
Legal Insights

Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.

Industry pushes policy priorities in D.C.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
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Tanja Kern
April 20, 2026
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At Roofing Day in D.C., industry leaders met lawmakers to address workforce shortages, affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shaping contractors’ outlook for the year ahead.
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