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    <title>Steep Slope Roofing</title>
    <description>Image credit: SDI Productions (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Residential and commercial roofing systems including asphalt shingles, synthetic shingles, metal systems, slate, wood shake, and clay and concrete tile.</description>
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      <title>Capital City Roofing Builds In-House AI Workforce to Speed Up Roof Replacement</title>
      <description>Roughly 80 in-house AI agents across lead intake, scheduling, customer communication and back-office operations are part of a broader effort to compress quoting and response times.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Roughly 80 in-house AI agents across lead intake, scheduling, customer communication and back-office operations are part of a broader effort to compress quoting and response times.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>HighPoint Exterior Home Services Enters Tennessee with Five Points Roofing Partnership</title>
      <description>The deal marks HighPoint's expansion beyond its existing North Carolina footprint.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">The deal marks HighPoint's expansion beyond its existing North Carolina footprint.&nbsp;</span></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The Connecticut Insurance Department Promotes the Adoption of FORTIFIED Roof Standards </title>
      <description>The event, hosted by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region, introduced builders, remodelers, and roofing professionals to the FORTIFIED Roof program.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The event, hosted by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Region,</span> introduced builders, remodelers, and roofing professionals to the FORTIFIED Roof <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">program.</span></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>5 Digital Layers That Determine When the Phone Rings</title>
      <description>This piece is for the owner-operator and small-shop roofer who knows the work cold but hasn't given much thought to where their next job is actually coming from.</description>
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        <![CDATA[This piece is for the owner-operator and small-shop roofer who knows the work cold but hasn't given much thought to where their next job is actually coming from. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:07:28 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Remodeling Holds Steady as Multifamily Starts Surge</title>
      <author>kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)</author>
      <description>Replacement demand remains the steadier foundation for residential roofers, while multifamily construction provides a potential new-build lift amid continued single-family weakness.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Replacement demand remains the steadier foundation for residential roofers, while multifamily construction provides a potential new-build lift amid continued single-family weakness.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102461</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bumble Roofing Expands Franchise Operations to Oklahoma</title>
      <description>Bumble Roofing is expanding into Oklahoma, its 17th state, and seeking franchise operators in markets vulnerable to tornadoes, hail and high winds.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bumble Roofing is expanding into Oklahoma, its 17th state, and seeking franchise operators in markets vulnerable to tornadoes, hail and high winds.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Lowe’s Renews Habitat Partnership to Fund 200 Home Repair Projects</title>
      <description>Lowe’s will fund roofing, HVAC, energy-efficiency and accessibility upgrades while helping Habitat for Humanity celebrate its 50th anniversary.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Lowe’s will fund roofing, HVAC, energy-efficiency and accessibility upgrades while helping Habitat for Humanity celebrate its 50th anniversary.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>RT3 Opens Nominations for 2026 Innovator of the Year Award</title>
      <description>The annual award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The annual award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bruce Bessire Promoted to CEO of Peak Roofing Partners</title>
      <description>Peak Roofing Partners names Bruce Bessire CEO, positioning the company for continued organic growth, market expansion, strategic acquisitions and stronger sales leadership.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Peak Roofing Partners names Bruce Bessire CEO, positioning the company for continued organic growth, market expansion, strategic acquisitions and stronger sales leadership.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>TrussPoint Builds a Common Operating System for Roofing Growth</title>
      <author>kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)</author>
      <description>TrussPoint is building a shared operating system across four roofing brands while preserving the local identities that made them successful.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TrussPoint is building a shared operating system across four roofing brands while preserving the local identities that made them successful.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102437</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How Owens Corning Develops New Shingle Colors</title>
      <description>An Owens Corning aesthetics engineer explains how shingle colors are developed, tested in natural light and matched across manufacturing plants.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>An Owens Corning aesthetics engineer explains how shingle colors are developed, tested in natural light and matched across manufacturing plants.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102445</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry</title>
      <description>Trent Cotney shares legal updates on contracts, insurance, OSHA and reputation management.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Trent Cotney shares legal updates on contracts, insurance, OSHA and reputation management.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102444</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:12:33 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102444-legal-trends-shaping-the-roofing-industry</link>
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      <title>GAF Launches ‘Roof of the Year’ Contest for Certified Contractors</title>
      <description>GAF’s Roof of the Year contest honors certified contractors for exceptional residential roofing projects, with cash awards and promotional support for winners.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>GAF’s Roof of the Year contest honors certified contractors for exceptional residential roofing projects, with cash awards and promotional support for winners.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102432</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102432-gaf-launches-roof-of-the-year-contest-for-certified-contractors</link>
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      <title>Alleged Contractor Scam Destroys Chimney Before Roofer Steps In</title>
      <description>Adam Quenneville Roofing &amp; Siding and All American Masonry are repairing damage after an alleged contractor scam left a homeowner’s chimney destroyed.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding and All American Masonry are repairing damage after an alleged contractor scam left a homeowner’s chimney destroyed.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102428</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102428-alleged-contractor-scam-destroys-chimney-before-roofer-steps-in</link>
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      <title>Three Reasons to Pitch Green Roofing During Heat Wave 2026</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
      <description>How can roofing contractors optimize interest in green roofs and during heat wave 2026?</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How can roofing contractors optimize interest in green roofs and during heat wave 2026?</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102424</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102424-three-reasons-to-pitch-green-roofing-during-heat-wave-2026</link>
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      <title>Smarter Financing, More Closed Projects</title>
      <description>Too many roofing contractors still treat financing as an afterthought, costing them closed deals, larger projects, and higher revenue. A new approach, Field Finance Service Management (FFSM), is changing that by integrating financing into every stage of the sales process.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Too many roofing contractors still treat financing as an afterthought, costing them closed deals, larger projects, and higher revenue. A new approach, Field Finance Service Management (FFSM), is changing that by integrating financing into every stage of the sales process.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102429</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102429-smarter-financing-more-closed-projects</link>
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      <title>TrussPoint Taps ServiceTitan to Support Brand Growth</title>
      <description>ServiceTitan will serve as an operational platform for TrussPoint’s brands, supporting alignment and visibility across the organization while allowing local companies to maintain their existing cultures and customer relationships.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ServiceTitan will serve as an operational platform for TrussPoint’s brands, supporting alignment and visibility across the organization while allowing local companies to maintain their existing cultures and customer relationships.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102419</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102419-trusspoint-taps-servicetitan-to-support-brand-growth</link>
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      <title>Roof Safety Spotlight: Daniel James</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
      <description>Meet veteran roofing safety leader Daniel James.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Meet veteran roofing safety leader Daniel James.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102418</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102418-roof-safety-spotlight-daniel-james</link>
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      <title>TAMKO, Chiefs Launch Third Operation Rooftop Giveaway</title>
      <description>TAMKO and the Kansas City Chiefs will provide a new roof to one current or former U.S. military member through Operation Rooftop.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TAMKO and the Kansas City Chiefs will provide a new roof to one current or former U.S. military member through Operation Rooftop.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102407</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How Concrete Tile Roofing Reduces Energy Costs and Supports Solar Integration</title>
      <description>Professionals looking to better understand the role roofing systems play in energy efficiency and building performance can now watch the on-demand webinar, "Reducing Occupant Energy Costs: Tile Roofing Delivers Performance, Durability, and a Solar-Ready Home," sponsored by Eagle Roofing Products.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Professionals looking to better understand the role roofing systems play in energy efficiency and building performance can now watch the on-demand webinar, "Reducing Occupant Energy Costs: Tile Roofing Delivers Performance, Durability, and a Solar-Ready Home," sponsored by Eagle Roofing Products.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102402</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Climate Stress Is Shortening Roof Lifespans</title>
      <description>Nearmap says heat, humidity, temperature swings and extreme rainfall are accelerating roof deterioration and may create risks traditional models miss.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Nearmap says heat, humidity, temperature swings and extreme rainfall are accelerating roof deterioration and may create risks traditional models miss.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102387</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102387-climate-stress-is-shortening-roof-lifespans</link>
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      <title>ServiceTitan Partners With Metallica Charity on Trades</title>
      <description>ServiceTitan is partnering with Metallica’s nonprofit All Within My Hands to support skilled trades training through the Metallica Scholars Initiative.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ServiceTitan is partnering with Metallica’s nonprofit All Within My Hands to support skilled trades training through the Metallica Scholars Initiative.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102385</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Awani Recapitalizes NewHaus, Universal Roofing Firms</title>
      <description>Awani Capital Management recapitalized NewHaus and Universal, creating a residential roofing services platform serving California and Texas homeowners.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Awani Capital Management recapitalized NewHaus and Universal, creating a residential roofing services platform serving California and Texas homeowners.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102386</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102386-awani-recapitalizes-newhaus-universal-roofing-firms</link>
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      <title>6 Marketing Metrics Every Roofing Contractor Needs</title>
      <description>Track the six marketing metrics that improve lead quality, sales, and long-term roofing growth.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Track the six marketing metrics that improve lead quality, sales, and long-term roofing growth.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102383</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:33:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102383-6-marketing-metrics-every-roofing-contractor-needs</link>
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      <title>IKO's BramCal Production Facility Celebrates 20th Anniversary</title>
      <description>Milestone anniversary represents 20 years of commitment, growth and shared success for IKO and community.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Milestone anniversary&nbsp;<span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">represents 20 years of commitment, growth and shared success for IKO and community.&nbsp;</span></p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102374</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Ohio Attorney General Sues Roofer for Shoddy Work, Incomplete Projects</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
      <description>Ohio's attorney general files suit against roofing contractor accused of defrauding multiple homeowners.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ohio's attorney general files suit against roofing contractor accused of defrauding multiple homeowners.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102373</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Weddle &amp; Sons Joins FirstRidge Service Partners Roofing Platform</title>
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