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Roofing Alliance Launches Sustainability Training Course

New Clemson University course covers roofing sustainability and resiliency across the supply chain and offers eight AIA Continuing Education credits

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 21, 2026

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The Roofing Alliance and Clemson University added a self-paced sustainability and resiliency course offering eight AIA Continuing Education credits.

FORTIFIED Roofs

GAF Wins 2026 FORTIFIED Pioneer Award for Resilient Roofing Leadership

IBHS honors manufacturer for training more than 1,100 roofing professionals and expanding access to FORTIFIED Roof standards.

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 18, 2026

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IBHS recognized GAF for advancing resilient roofing through contractor training, industry education and its alliance supporting wider adoption of FORTIFIED Roof standards.

Resiliency

Homes by Avi Makes Hail-Resistant Roofing Standard on New Homes in Canada

Insurance Bureau of Canada says the move could improve resilience and help lower insurance costs in hail-prone areas

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 11, 2026

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Insurance Bureau of Canada says the move could improve resilience and help lower insurance costs in hail-prone areas

An overhead view of an active data center

The First Line of Defense

Why Data Center Energy Management Starts on the Roof

The rooftop is often overlooked, but critically important to the energy equation of sustainable data centers.

Erroll Bull, P.E., CSI

July 22, 2026

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The race to meet demand for AI and data centers can’t compromise roofing principles.

Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) Commissioner Josh Hershman

FORTIFIED Roofs

The Connecticut Insurance Department Promotes the Adoption of FORTIFIED Roof Standards

The event introduced builders, remodelers, and roofing professionals to the FORTIFIED Roof program

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 20, 2026

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The event, hosted by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region, introduced builders, remodelers, and roofing professionals to the FORTIFIED Roof program.

New Products

Polyglass Adds Seven FORTIFIED Roof-Qualified Products

The additions include low-slope membranes, primers, adhesive, steep-slope underlayment and a fire-rated membrane option

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 2, 2026

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Polyglass expanded its FORTIFIED Roof-qualified lineup with new membranes, primers, adhesive and underlayment products for resilient roofing systems.

PVC: Protection. Versatility. Convenience.

July 1, 2026

EverGuard^®PVC single-ply roofing membrane offers tested performance including durability, seam strength, long-term weathering, UV resistance, mold resistance, and increased protection against chemicals

Product Showcase

Strongman Finals Feature KNAACK Flip-and-Carry Event

A new World's Strongest Man finals event featured athletes flipping and carrying KNAACK storage boxes, testing strength and product durability

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 24, 2026

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A new World's Strongest Man finals event featured athletes flipping and carrying KNAACK storage boxes, testing strength and product durability.

Hang Ten

Spray Foam Roofing Revitalizes Iconic Hobie Surf Shop

Seamless SPF system solves ponding issues and extends roof life for historic California building with improved drainage, durability and sustainability.

June 22, 2026

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A new spray foam roofing system restored Hobie Surf Shop’s low-slope roof, eliminating ponding water while improving durability, efficiency and long-term performance.