July 2025 | Roofing Contractor

Roofing the GreatWay

The team at GreatWay Roofing in Moorpark, Calif., honors founder Rod Menzel for his unwavering commitment, kind heart and entrepreneurial spirit

Art Aisner

July 7, 2025

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Honoring GreatWay Roofing founder Rod Menzel for his unwavering commitment, kind heart and entrepreneurial spirit

Extreme Weather Special Section

Storm Season 2025: Preparing for Uncertainty

Experts warn of an active storm season with up to 18 named storms, nearly 1,500 tornadoes and large hailstones

Chris Gray

July 14, 2025

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With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.

ABC Supply Learning Center classroom with people in seats

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Higher Learning: A Look at ABC Supply's New Learning Center

ABC Supply's state-of-the-art Learning Center opens doors for education, professional development

Art Aisner

May 28, 2025

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Get a glimpse inside ABC Supply’s new 43,000-square-foot Learning Center in Beloit, Wis. Built with a goal to advance professional development and innovation, the facility features cutting-edge technology and a college campus feel.

Researchers are collecting hailstones in real time using funnels and drone sensors for Project ICECHIP, a government-funded study to improve roofing resilience and storm forecasting.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Understanding Hail: Project ICECHIP Is Finally Measuring It

First U.S. hail field study in 40 years aims to revolutionize roofing materials, forecasting and damage mitigation

Bryan Gottlieb

June 10, 2025

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Project ICECHIP, the first major U.S. hail study in more than 40 years, is capturing real hail data to improve forecasting, product standards and roofing resilience amid rising hail-related losses.

Roofing contractors face mounting pressures as severe weather, rising material costs and stricter insurance requirements drive claim costs to record highs

Extreme Weather Special Section

Insurers Further Tighten Grip Amid Surging Roof Losses

Claims hit $31 billion as weather, materials and labor squeeze contractors

Bryan Gottlieb

May 7, 2025

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Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.

Text messaging keeps roofing contractors connected to their clients

Why Texting Is the Secret Weapon for Roofing Contractors

With a proper strategy, text messages can become a powerful tool that drives revenue growth for roofing contractors

Philip Portman

July 28, 2025

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Your customers check their texts—so why aren’t you texting them? See why SMS is the new roofing industry essential.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Fortifying Roofs for an Era of Extreme Weather

Contractors can help protect homes and buildings with weatherproofing strategies and materials built to withstand extreme conditions

Gregg Malanga

July 14, 2025

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Contractors can help protect homes and buildings with weatherproofing strategies and materials built to withstand extreme conditions

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Remembering Rod Menzel

RC Publisher Jill Bloom Shares a Personal Tribute for a Friend and Roofer Who Leaves a Legacy of Authenticity, Generosity, and Growth

Jill Bloom

July 11, 2025

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Roofing Contractor Publisher Jill Bloom Shares a Personal Tribute for a Friend and Roofer Who Leaves a Legacy of Authenticity, Generosity, and Growth

Apex Roofing and Restoration says its business margins have grown by 10 to 20 percent since selling FORTIFIED roofing.

Extreme Weather Special Section

How Selling a FORTIFIED Roof Can Boost Profits

COO of Apex Roofing and Restoration shares his company’s experience with FORTIFIED roof sales

Erin Shields

April 28, 2025

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Apex Roofing and Restoration grew margins by up to 20% by selling FORTIFIED Roofs, proving that educating customers on resilience can drive major business success.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Built for Business: How Titan XT® Shingles Keep Proving Their Value

Titan XT® shingles have delivered peace of mind through punishing hurricane seasons — and they’re helping roofing contractors keep more money in their pockets.

July 1, 2025

Titan XT^® shingles have delivered peace of mind through punishing hurricane seasons — and they’re helping roofing contractors keep more money in their pockets.

Extreme Weather Special Section

July 2025 Product Focus: Weathering the Storm

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2025

With the 2025 storm season predicted to be as devastating as last year, now is the time to stock up on products that will keep you ahead of the curve and protect your customers' properties.