storm damage

Tough Hurricane Forecast, COVID-19 Complicate Preparation for Roofing Contractors

Renee Ramey

June 1, 2020

Experts with the MRA say it's essential to take protective readiness steps early this year.

Navigating Storm Damage Repairs During COVID-19

May 27, 2020

Getting back to work safely means taking a new approach during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ABC Supply Pro Council offers some advice for roofing contractors.

IBHS Launches FORTIFIED HOME Hail Standards and Virtual Training

Hail Standards Based on New Research Involving 'Hard' and 'Soft' Hail Damage

Chris Gray

May 22, 2020

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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has released new standards for hail-resistant roofing systems based on cutting-edge hailstorm studies.

Evolving Weather Patterns, Innovation and Performance Roofing Systems

Roofing systems designed to weather the storm

April 1, 2020

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Extreme weather threatens your roof most. Improvements in roofing products and installation help more homes sustain less damage as we experience more foul weather in more places than ever before.

Braving Severe Weather Temperament for Roofing Contractors

March 18, 2020

The President of Ridgeworth Roofing and the NRCA's chairman-elect shares his take on the materials needed to keep roofs resilient and sustainable.

Resilient Roofing in the Face of Intensifying Hurricanes and Storms

Doug Kramer

February 11, 2020

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In the face of increasingly disastrous hurricanes, durable and resilient construction is more important than ever.

Making a Move: Restoration Builders Shakes Up Industry

Restoration Builders Inc. Acquires 15 Companies

Art Aisner

February 10, 2020

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Restoration Builders Inc. continues to broaden its national footprint with acquisitions of 15 companies, including notable roofing contractors.

Ready for Change: Aspenmark Roofing & Solar Looks to Future with New Partnership

After 15 years of success in the North Texas storm market, Aspenmark Roofing & Solar aims to reach new heights by partnering with Restoration Builders.

Art Aisner

February 10, 2020

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Chris Zazo distinctly remembers the first time he ever saw and felt a hailstorm.

New York Signs Laws to Protect Homeowners Against ‘Storm Chasers’

Chris Gray

November 27, 2019

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A new law in New York is targeting "storm chasers" and unscrupulous roofing contractors by preventing them from requiring hefty deposits or using insurance deductibles to enter into agreements for service.