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Company Spotlight sponsored by Johns Manville

Why Single Ply Fleece-Backed Membranes Matter: Performance, Protection, and Compatibility with JM QuickFoam® Adhesive

A Technical Guide for Roofing Professionals Evaluating Fleece‑Backed TPO & PVC Systems

April 23, 2026

Discover how Johns Manville fleece‑backed TPO and PVC roofing systems deliver reliable impact resistance, substrate forgiveness, and FM Very Severe Hail performance. Learn when to choose fleece‑backed membranes and how pairing them with JM QuickFoam^® Adhesive enhances durability and installation efficiency.

A once-vacant 1950s Getty gas station has transformed into a bustling neighborhood bagel shop.

Project Profile: GAF, KTM Exteriors Revive Bagel Shop Roof with PVC

Sitting idle for 15 years, a Portsmouth, N.H., landmark has new life thanks in part to a new PVC roof.

April 13, 2026

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KTM Exteriors & Recycling used PVC to help revive a Portsmouth Landmark.

Roofing Awards

Celebrating Elevate's MAX PVC as IRE People's Choice Winner

Roofing contractors experienced MAX PVC first-hand during exhibit and show-floor demos.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 3, 2026

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PVC continues to be a fast-growing single-ply roofing category, driven in part by expansion in data centers, cold storage, and other mission-critical facilities.

New Products

Westlake Royal Expands Celect Siding Line

New V-Groove profile and five color options

BNP Media Staff

February 25, 2026

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Cellular PVC siding adds a modern profile and coastal-inspired colors in the U.S. and Canada.

Show News

Elevate Spotlights MAX PVC Roofing for Data Centers

At IRE 2026, Elevate showcased MAX PVC membranes engineered to meet the demanding performance needs of mission-critical data center facilities.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 26, 2026

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Elevate highlighted its MAX PVC roofing system at IRE 2026, demonstrating durability and performance designed to protect mission-critical data center infrastructure.

The Staff at Best Contracting Services in Garden City, California

2025 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Best Contracting Services

When the industry gathered to honor a project, Best Contracting gathered to honor a team.

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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From navigating a global crisis to achieving its best financial performance, Best Contracting Services continues its unwavering pursuit of excellence.

BITECH will debut its new Imperflex SA2 two-square self-adhered base sheet at IRE 2025.

Product Line Upgrade

BITEC Adds New Base Sheet to Imperflex Line

New product will debut at International Roofing Expo later this month

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 6, 2025

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BITEC, Inc. will debut its Imperflex SA2 two-square self-adhered base sheet at IRE 2025, expanding its SBS-modified system to meet contractor demand for larger coverage.

Oatey’s PVC roof drains for low-slope roofs.

Low-Slope Drainage

Oatey PVC Roof Drains

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 17, 2025

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The Oatey PVC Roof Drain ensures efficient flat-roof drainage with a debris-resistant dome, twist-lock gravel guard, and secure anchor design for optimal performance.

Technical Details

The Facts about PVC – Part II

Roofing contractors can be confident in recommending PVC systems to their customers.

Tony Viera

December 23, 2024

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In the second part of this two-part article series, learn about the benefits of PVC roofing and the facts about what makes it so appealing to roofers and architects alike.

Sika has recycled 100 million pounds of PVC since 2008.

Sustainability News

Sika’s PVC Roof Recycling Program Reaches 100 Million Pound Milestone

Since 2008, Sika Roofing & Waterproofing recycled over 100 million pounds of processed recycled material

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 15, 2024

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Sika Corporation’s “Old Roof Take Back Program” has recycled over 100 million pounds of PVC membrane since 2008, conserving resources and reducing landfill waste by converting old roofs into new roofing materials.