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Roofing Contractor October 2025 Cover

2025 October

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35 Stone in Seattle, Washington
2025 Metal Special Section

Wall Panels from Bryer Contribute to Seattle’s 'Living Building' Pilot Program

35 Stone is a five-story mass timber office and retail building in Seattle’s Lake Union area, designed under the city’s Living Building Pilot Program to showcase sustainable design with rainwater harvesting, reduced energy use, and environmentally conscious materials, including custom metal panels.
October 13, 2025
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35 Stone is a five-story mass timber office and retail building in Seattle’s Lake Union area, designed under the city’s Living Building Pilot Program to showcase sustainable design with rainwater harvesting, reduced energy use, and environmentally conscious materials, including custom metal panels.


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A metal roof
2025 Metal Special Section

Metal Misconceptions

Which of these metal roofing myths have you heard?
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Tanja Kern
October 13, 2025
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2025 Metal Special Section

Metal Momentum

Market forces drive metal roofing in 2025 and beyond
Melissa Dunson is the Director of Marketing for Central States Manufacturing
Melissa Dunson
October 13, 2025
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From record-breaking storms to soaring insurance premiums, homeowners are rethinking what “roof over your head” really means. Discover how a perfect storm of climate, policy, and innovation is driving a nationwide shift toward stronger, smarter, and more sustainable metal roofs.
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Contractor Profile

Former NFL Wide Receiver Starts New Chapter in Roofing in N.C.

Damiere Byrd begins new career as owner of Bumble Roofing of Charlotte
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 10, 2025
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After a decade in the NFL, Damiere Byrd is tackling a new challenge: running Bumble Roofing of Charlotte, where his grit, hustle, and attention to detail fuel his next venture.


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Young Guns Group Shot at Best of Success conference
2025 Young Guns

Young Guns 2025: Self-Starters

Standout roofing contractors under the age of 40 continue pushing their limits to drive success
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 3, 2025
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RC’s latest crop of young roofing professionals under age 40 made major life-changing decisions to explore their entrepreneurial sides in roofing.
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Young Guns - Wendy Lucas
2025 Young Guns

Roofing Reinvented

Young Gun Wendy Lucas
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Tanja Kern
October 3, 2025
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How Wendy Lucas turned an unexpected career pivot into a mission to transform client experience and inspire the next generation of roofing professionals.
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Young Guns - Amanda Veinott-Praml
2025 Young Guns

Sales and Success

Young Gun Amanda Veinott-Praml
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 3, 2025
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Armed with a degree in organizational psychology, Amada Veinott-Praml finds success through tech, social media and community involvement
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Young Guns - Drake Gordon
2025 Young Guns

Executive Strength

Young Gun and high school dropout Drake Gordon is focused on professional growth and expanding his $32 million roofing enterprise in a robust market
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 3, 2025
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This high school dropout is focused on professional growth and expanding his $32 million roofing enterprise in a robust market.
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Young Guns - Aaron Christy
2025 Young Guns

Late Bloomer

Young Gun Aaron Christy
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 3, 2025
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Aaron Christy entered the roofing industry late in his entrepreneurial journey and has Indy Roof & Restoration on the rise.
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Young Guns - Charlie Rademacher
2025 Young Guns

Fitting Right In

Young Gun Charlie Rademacher
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 3, 2025
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After a major move from Manhattan, Charlie Rademacher fits right into the family business — focused on relationship-driven sales and service.
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Young Guns - Kenny Locatelli
2025 Young Guns

Roofing Concierge

Young Gun Kenny Locatelli
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 3, 2025
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Since entering roofing in 2017, Kenny Locatelli has built 180 Contractors into more than a roofing company — a service-driven business built on communication, vision and customer care.
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Several construction workers

3 Strategies to Retain Roofing Talent

Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews
Kit Dickinson
Kit Dickinson
October 21, 2025
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Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews
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A Drone hovering over a roof

11 Ways to Use AI In Your Roofing Business

Our Criteria for Selecting AI Roofing Tools
Austin Ryder
Austin Ryder
October 15, 2025
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AI is evolving at an unprecedented rate and will continue to change faster and faster. Here are just a few suggestions on how you can use it to help grow and maintain your business.


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Legislation Analysis

What the Dignity Act of 2025 Could Mean for the Roofing Industry’s Workforce

The Act won't solve shortages overnight but could provide stability
John Dorer Headshot
John Dorer
August 14, 2025
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The Dignity Act would not fix every labor challenge facing roofing companies today, but it would provide the framework for legal status without amnesty and speed up the green card process. EB-3 CEO John Dorer breaks down what to know about the legislation.


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TimberSteel Premium Metal Roofing System
2025 Metal Special Section

October 2025 Product Focus: Metal Roofing

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 13, 2025
Metal continues to be a popular roofing system choice for homeowners and facility owners alike. Check out the latest products available from some of the biggest suppliers in roofing.
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