Roofing Contractor

Roofing Alliance Highlights Year of Industry Investment

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The Roofing Alliance’s annual report highlights investments in research, scholarships, workforce development and Clemson University’s first-in-the-nation Minor in Roofing.

Relationships Still Win

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:12 -0400

Private equity has brought capital, technology and new opportunities to roofing, but Ken Kelly’s decision to buy back the company he founded underscores something harder to acquire: a founder’s understanding of the people, culture and relationships that make a business work.

Stow Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Plant in Georgia

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The operation manufactures punch-and-roll-formed teardrop racking systems engineered to U.S. codes and uses fully automated production lines and robotic precision welding.

DON’T Let Winter Find the Weak Spot.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Accepting ‘Real’ Talk to Help Your Business

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:57:18 -0400

D7 Roofing Services owner Jeff Williamson shares lessons from 30 years in roofing, including focusing less on money and more on doing quality work, selling and seeking mentorship.

Economy Offers Opportunity in Roofing Service

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:53:02 -0400

Service First Solutions founder Tracey Donels explains how economic uncertainty creates opportunities for roofing contractors to grow maintenance and service programs by prioritizing responsive, professional customer service.

Legal Roofing Update: Immigration and Signage

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:40:39 -0400

Trent Cotney is a construction law expert, but among his hobbies are being a roofing historian. He recently talked about both roles with Roofing Contractor from the show floor of the 2026 Western Roofing Expo

Ken Kelly’s Back in Business

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:31 -0400

Kelly Roofing founder Ken Kelly discusses returning to the roofing industry after rescuing his company from a failed private equity sale, sharing advice on profitability, budgeting and preparing a roofing business for sale.

Westlake Royal Enters Standing-Seam Roofing Market

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The acquisition marks Westlake Royal's entry into the rolled steel roof panel business, adding standing-seam roofing products to its existing Unified Steel brand.

Hurricane Isaias Tests a Quiet 2026 Roofing Storm Market

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Verisk data shows roofing claims down nearly 12% through August, but a late-season hurricane highlights the uneven nature of storm-driven demand.

Polyglass Launches Hybrid Tile Roof Underlayments

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The new Polyanchor HU and Polyanchor HU PLUS underlayments feature a three-layer construction combining nonwoven fabric facers with a modified bitumen core.

IBHS Sets 15-Year FORTIFIED Limit for Shingle Roofs

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

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

Canopy Services Builds a Common Language for Roofing Growth

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Canopy Services CEO Tim Russell is betting that roofing businesses can share technology, data and successful ideas while retaining the local culture and operating practices that made them successful in the first place.

Data Center Boom Opens Doors for Roofers

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:58:40 -0400

Art Aisner talks with Sherwin-Williams experts about roofing opportunities in the data center boom.

Quality Roofing Completes Unique Modular Roofing Project in Alaska

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Quality Roofing takes its commercial roofing expertise far beyond its Wisconsin borders to complete specialized modular construction project in Alaska.

MuleHide Names Alan Rosencrans Technical Director

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:50:41 -0400

As the company’s senior technical authority, he will oversee its technical administrative services, technical field services, warranty and claims support, codes and approvals, specification and systems development, and quality assurance functions.

Carolina Santos: de asistente a liderar operaciones

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Llegó a NV Roofing para pagar sus cuentas. Hoy, Carolina Santos dirige operaciones y comparte cómo desarrollar talento, mejorar procesos y preparar a la empresa para crecer.

Western States Honors Four Roofing Industry Leaders

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

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.

Premios Techos y Más: nomina a quienes están dejando huella en el roofing

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:57 -0400

Los Premios a la Excelencia de Techos y Más reconocerán a pioneros, visionarios e innovadores del roofing. Envía tu nominación antes del cierre del 15 de noviembre.

ServiceTitan Expands AI Tools for Roofing Contractors

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New capabilities target insurance supplements, production scheduling, subcontractor management and material ordering.

Ordenan a contratista de Texas pagar millones por un caso de fraude

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:40:00 -0400

Rubinsky Roofing deberá pagar más de 2 millones de dólares tras 27 violaciones a la ley de protección al consumidor por prácticas engañosas en trabajos de roofing.

Curso de OSHA 30 para trabajar con mayor seguridad

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Una capacitación en vivo abordará protección contra caídas, seguridad eléctrica y otros riesgos de la construcción. Consulta las fechas y cómo registrarte con Lorna Rojas.

DeWalt launches expanded jobsite tool tracking network

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DeWalt is linking its Tool Connect platform with Geotab, Trackunit and BoxLock to expand tool detection across vehicles, heavy equipment and secured storage.

Texas mantiene ayudas para dueños de casas afectados por tormentas en 27 condados

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Dos programas de Texas reciben solicitudes para reparar viviendas o reembolsar gastos tras los desastres de 2024. Conoce los montos y quiénes pueden acceder al apoyo.

SOPREMA Awards Four $5,000 Student Scholarships for 2026

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

CTRCA Sets San Antonio Roofing Sales Event for Nov. 17

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A November CTRCA Lunch & Learn in San Antonio will focus on how roofing sales teams generate leads.

Texas Storm Recovery Programs Remain Open in 27 Counties

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

RCAT is directing storm-damaged homeowners to two Texas recovery programs that fund repairs or reimburse eligible costs from 2024 disasters.

Improving Inventory Management for Roofing Contractors

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

How you manage your roofing inventory can impact next year’s roofing success

Texas Roofing Company Ordered to Pay $2M in Fraud Case

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:40:00 -0400

A North Texas roofing contractor has been ordered to pay more than $2 million in civil penalties and consumer restitution after a court found the company liable for deceptive business practices involving roofing repairs and insurance payments.

The Roof Supply Company Opens Third Branch in Pasadena

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400