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Roof Replacement

Roof Replacement Costs Jump as Claims Decline

Verisk report highlights rising severity

June 1, 2026

Fewer roof claims were filed in 2025, but replacement costs surged as hail damage, aging roofs and material inflation continued to drive losses.

The company’s Class 4 products — the highest impact-resistance classification under UL 2218 — include Timberline AS II, Timberline UHDZ and Grand Sequoia AS shingles.

Severe Weather

GAF Expands Impact-Resistant Roofing Product Lineup

Storm-ready roofing for severe weather.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 22, 2026

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As storm season nears, GAF spotlights impact-resistant roofing products designed to help protect homes from hail and support stronger roof-system performance.

Storm Chasers

The Honest Roofer's Playbook for Post-Storm Trust

How the roofing industry is pushing back against fraud—and protecting the markets contractors spent years building

Tanja Kern

May 21, 2026

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During Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, roofing contractors confront storm chasers, fraud-driven skepticism, and the growing challenge of protecting hard-earned local market trust.

These maps demonstrate the hail predictions generated by FLASH Weather AI.

Weather Technology

FLASH Weather AI Launches Hail Forecast Tool

Model offers earlier job-site storm warnings.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 13, 2026

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The AI-powered model aims to give roofing contractors up to 55 minutes of warning before hail hits, helping crews protect job sites, materials and equipment.

Storm Prep

What Do Hail and Wind Ratings Actually Mean?

What UL, FM, and Wind Ratings Mean on the Jobsite and Where They Fall Short

May 11, 2026

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Get an in-depth look at what’s driving hail and wind ratings and how meaningful they are.

What Roofing Contractors Should Tell Customers About Wind Ratings

Follow these seven steps when discussing wind ratings and testing with homeowners.

May 11, 2026

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7 steps roofers can use to educate homeowners about wind and hail ratings, and how important they really are.

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.

Company Spotlight sponsored by GAF

Metal Remastered: Timbersteel™ Premium Metal Roofing System

April 20, 2026

The GAF TimberSteel™ premium metal roofing system offers a complete metal roofing solution from one manufacturer.

Rethinking Roof Resilience: How HailGuard™ Shingles Aim to Shift the Conversation on Hail Protection

As hail losses climb nationwide, roofing innovation is evolving. HailGuard™ shingles introduce a warranty-backed system designed to help homeowners manage storm risk and potentially reduce long-term financial exposure.†

March 23, 2026

As hail losses climb nationwide, roofing innovation is evolving. HailGuard™ shingles introduce a warranty-backed system designed to help homeowners manage storm risk and potentially reduce long-term financial exposure.^†

Storm Watch

Monster Hail Pounds Midwest as Tornadoes Reported

Monster hail and tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest, with Kansas City contractors reporting widespread roof damage and early estimates nearing $100 million.

Tanja Kern

March 12, 2026

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Monster hail and tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest, with Kansas City contractors reporting widespread roof damage and early estimates nearing $100 million.