Roofing Contractor eMagazine

November 2026 Cover Story, Sponsored by QXO

Contractor Profile: Home Pro Roofing

A culture built on inspiring, challenging, and sharpening one another has become the foundation for growth at Home Pro Roofing.

Art Aisner

November 2, 2026

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A culture built on inspiring, challenging, and sharpening one another has become the foundation for growth at Home Pro Roofing.

Editor's Note

5 Things Roofing Got from Tesla’s Solar Roofs

Elon Musk pulled the plug, but a decade of Tesla’s Solar Roof has left a lasting impression on the roofing industry

Art Aisner

October 7, 2026

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Tesla may be out of roofing, but its Solar Roof has had an undeniable impact.

Roofing and Solar Panels

Why Metal Roofing Outperforms Other Roof Types for Solar

Metal roofing’s longevity can greatly reduce the likelihood that reroofing interrupts the useful life of the solar installation

Rob Haddock

November 9, 2026

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Metal roofing provides several benefits when it comes to solar compatibility

Private Equity

Is History Repeating Itself in Roofing?

Kevin Kennedy breaks down the private equity influence in roofing and how it resembles a not-so-distant history

Kevin Kennedy

November 6, 2026

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Kevin Kennedy breaks down the private equity influence in roofing and how it resembles a not-so-distant history

Keeping Humans Safe on the Job

How AI Helps Protect Workers At Heights

The use of AI in everyday tasks has spread over several industries, and fall protection is no exception

Philip Jacklin

November 2, 2026

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Take a look at how designers of fall-protection equipment in roofing currently benefit from AI. What’s next?

Maven Roofing is a veteran-owned roofing company founded in 2019.

Company Spotlight sponsored by Zuper

5 CRMs in 6 Years. Then Maven Roofing Stopped Switching.

October 23, 2026

Maven Roofing went through five CRMs in six years, and each one added complexity instead of clarity. Then the veteran-owned roofer moved to one platform.

Chem Link by SOPREMA high-performance sealants

Company Spotlight sponsored by SOPREMA

DON’T Let Winter Find the Weak Spot.

October 16, 2026

This fall, stay ahead of the weather with Chem Link by SOPREMA high-performance sealants built for the jobs contractors do every day.

Certainteed PWR Solar Panels placed on an asphault roof

Solar Roofing

Solar Roofing Innovations Offer a Look at What’s Next

Solar roofing continues to evolve as manufacturers look for ways to integrate energy generation more directly into the roof system

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 13, 2026

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Solar roofing continues to evolve as manufacturers look for ways to integrate energy generation more directly into the roof system.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tecta America Acquires Indiana’s Babilla Roofing

Deal marks Tecta’s third acquisition of 2026

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 28, 2026

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Tecta America acquires Indiana-based Babilla Roofing, its third acquisition of 2026, while retaining the company’s name, employees and leadership.

Supplier News

NEMEON CEO Dave O'Donnell Announces Retirement

The search for a successor is on after 16 years leading the cooperative of independent roofing suppliers.

Art Aisner

September 17, 2026

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The search for a new CEO at NEMEON is on.

People on the Move

ABC Supply Names Mike Jost Next CEO

Keith Rozolis will retire at the end of 2026 but remain with the company as an executive advisor and board member

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 10, 2026

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Keith Rozolis will retire at the end of 2026 but remain with the company as an executive advisor and board member.

Roofing Technology

Sales Rabbit Launches Roof Rabbit

Combined technology from ROOFLE, Sales Rabbit, and RoofLink takes roofing contractors from first lead to final payment on projects.

Art Aisner

September 28, 2026

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The best parts of Sales Rabbit, ROOFLE, and RoofLink are now offered together in one package.

Awards News

Western States Honors Four Roofing Industry Leaders

Leo Ibarra enters WSRCA Hall of Fame; Scott Riopelle, Marcus Clinco and Randy Fernandez receive annual honors

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 12, 2026

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The Western States Roofing Contractors Association recognized four roofing industry professionals for leadership and service, including longtime association leader Leo Ibarra as its newest Hall of Fame inductee.

U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., site of the Senate’s Oct. 30 vote to end Trump’s emergency tariff authority.

Legislation

Bill Would Lower Social Security Retirement Age for Roofers

Proposed legislation would allow qualifying roofers and other physically demanding workers to receive full Social Security benefits at age 60

Tanja Kern

October 7, 2026

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Proposed legislation would allow qualifying roofers and other physically demanding workers to receive full Social Security benefits at age 60.

FORTIFIED Roofs

IBHS Sets 15-Year FORTIFIED Limit for Shingle Roofs

New eligibility rules take effect in 2027, as long-term research shows asphalt shingle wind performance can decline significantly with age

Tanja Kern

October 13, 2026

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New eligibility rules take effect in 2027 as long-term research shows asphalt shingle wind performance can decline significantly with age.

Scholarships

SOPREMA Awards Four $5,000 Student Scholarships for 2026

Students represent four U.S. universities.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 10, 2026

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SOPREMA U.S. awarded four students $5,000 scholarships to pursue architecture, chemical engineering, and computer and electrical engineering studies at four U.S. universities.

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2026 November

Features

Contractor Profile: Home Pro Roofing

Columns

5 Things Roofing Got from Tesla’s Solar Roofs

Why Metal Roofing Outperforms Other Roof Types for Solar

Is History Repeating Itself in Roofing?

How AI Helps Protect Workers At Heights

Products

5 CRMs in 6 Years. Then Maven Roofing Stopped Switching.

DON’T Let Winter Find the Weak Spot.

Solar Roofing Innovations Offer a Look at What’s Next

Industry News

Tecta America Acquires Indiana’s Babilla Roofing

NEMEON CEO Dave O'Donnell Announces Retirement

ABC Supply Names Mike Jost Next CEO

Sales Rabbit Launches Roof Rabbit

Western States Honors Four Roofing Industry Leaders

Bill Would Lower Social Security Retirement Age for Roofers

IBHS Sets 15-Year FORTIFIED Limit for Shingle Roofs

SOPREMA Awards Four $5,000 Student Scholarships for 2026

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