Roofing News

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

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — 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.

IBHS Sets 15-Year FORTIFIED Limit for Shingle Roofs

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — 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.

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.

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

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — 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.

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.

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

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — 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

Roofing Alliance Issues Call for Funding Proposals

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Projects should contribute to the advancement and overall betterment of the U.S. roofing industry.

Sunstone Credit Launches Flex Loan for Roofing Contractors

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Flex gives commercial contractors embedded financing to close deals faster, win more bids and sell larger projects.

Missouri Roofer Sentenced in Customer Fraud Case

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Glenn Jessen receives probation, must pay more than $138K in restitution after resolving 19 deceptive business practice charges.

Bill Would Lower Social Security Retirement Age for Roofers

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Owens Corning Names Summer Harvest its 2027 Shingle Color of the Year

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

New color blend combines gold, burnt sienna, blue and tan tones as Owens Corning Roofing marks a decade of its annual color program.

IKO launches DECRA stone-coated steel roofing line

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:51:20 -0400

IKO North America introduced three DECRA stone-coated steel roofing profiles under its IKO Metals brand, with products available in the U.S. and Canada.

HARCA Plans Houston Roofing Estimating Class Oct. 13

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Houston-area roofing contractors can attend an October session on pricing, estimates and bidding.

Study: Hail-Resistant Roofs Could Cut Insurance Premiums 50%

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

A new Alberta study finds hail-resistant roofing could cut homeowners' insurance premiums by up to 50% in areas facing significant hail risk.

METALCON, U.S. Steel to Celebrate Anniversaries in Orlando

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For more than a century, steel has helped shape everyday life in America — from the infrastructure that connects communities to the vehicles, appliances and buildings people rely on every day.

Westlake Royal Consolidates US Tile, Newpoint Roofing Brands

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The move is designed to simplify how contractors, specifiers and other customers source and work with its tile roofing products.

Cousins Roofing Eyes $25M in 2026 Revenue

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Western Pennsylvania exterior contractor says rapid expansion has pushed annual project volume to about 1,000 jobs

CertainTeed Launches Landmark PWR Solar Roof

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

CertainTeed’s Landmark PWR combines an 85-watt solar shingle with residential roofing in an integrated system designed for easier installation and service.

Hyer Family Acquires Warrior Roofing Manufacturing

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Founded in 1978, Warrior Roofing manufactures asphalt roofing felts at facilities in Tuscaloosa and Chambersburg, Pa., and distributes additional underlayment products throughout the United States.

Western Roofing Expo Kicks Off with Scholarships and Live Auction

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:14:16 -0400

A video about the Davis Memorial Foundation’s beginnings and a $25,000 check opened WRE’s live auction. Silent bidding continued through the Expo’s final day.

Data Center Construction Spending Surges 73 Percent

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Data center construction is accelerating at a 149% annualized pace, driving nonresidential growth.