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. https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/2717-steep-slope-roofing en-us Construction Specifier selects lightweight slate roof system as 'Reader's Choice.' Construction Specifier selects lightweight slate roof system as 'Reader's Choice.'

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102709 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102709-north-country-slates-lightweight-slate-roof-system-wins-award sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) A donated composite roof now protects the Castle of Miracles and nearly 200,000 stars placed by children with critical illnesses. A donated composite roof now protects the Castle of Miracles and nearly 200,000 stars placed by children with critical illnesses.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102704 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:47:25 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102704-florida-roofing-community-unites-to-protect-beloved-amusement-park The agreement reflects the growing emphasis among multi-brand roofing platforms on standardized technology and operating systems as they acquire and integrate contractors. The agreement reflects the growing emphasis among multi-brand roofing platforms on standardized technology and operating systems as they acquire and integrate contractors.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102698 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:10:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102698-canopy-services-standardizes-roofing-brands-on-servicetitan aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) How U.S.-Canada tariffs could affect roofing material costs and what contractors can do to protect themselves How U.S.-Canada tariffs could affect roofing material costs and what contractors can do to protect themselves

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102673 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:19:08 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102673-more-on-canadian-tariffs-and-ken-kellys-return-to-roofing State scrutiny of insurers' claims practices is growing as roofing contractors face payment delays, coverage disputes, and pressure to rethink insurance-dependent contracts. State scrutiny of insurers' claims practices is growing as roofing contractors face payment delays, coverage disputes, and pressure to rethink insurance-dependent contracts.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102665 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102665-insurance-battles-push-roofers-to-rethink-storm-contracts A-Squared Marketing CEO Anna Anderson explains Google’s Local Services Ads migration, why historical performance data may not transfer, and what roofing contractors should do now. A-Squared Marketing CEO Anna Anderson explains Google’s Local Services Ads migration, why historical performance data may not transfer, and what roofing contractors should do now.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102664 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102664-google-local-services-ads-change-what-roofers-need-to-know The risk management of severe weather is now a business decision for roofing contractors. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102528 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102528-why-roof-resilience-has-become-a-business-decision aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Roofers are also encouraged to participate in the National Stand Down for Construction Suicide Prevention Week on Monday, Sept. 14. Roofers are also encouraged to participate in the National Stand Down for Construction Suicide Prevention Week on Monday, Sept. 14.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102647 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102647-nrca-osha-mark-suicide-prevention-month-in-september The acquisition adds CoBros Roofing’s local crews, infrastructure and customer base to Cool Roofs’ existing operations in the Houston market. The acquisition adds CoBros Roofing’s local crews, infrastructure and customer base to Cool Roofs’ existing operations in the Houston market.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102639 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102639-cool-roofs-acquires-houston-based-cobros-roofing Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop a high-performance team culture. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102557 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102557-how-roofing-ops-leaders-fuel-excellence-in-the-field The Freedom Roofing deal further builds out a Midwest footprint that now reaches Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois. The Freedom Roofing deal further builds out a Midwest footprint that now reaches Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102638 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102638-ridgeline-roofing-builds-out-midwest-platform Bulldog Roofing earned national recognition for installing a snow retention system beneath rooftop solar panels at a Colorado affordable housing development, addressing concerns about falling snow and ice. Bulldog Roofing earned national recognition for installing a snow retention system beneath rooftop solar panels at a Colorado affordable housing development, addressing concerns about falling snow and ice.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102635 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102635-bulldog-roofing-wins-award-for-solar-snow-retention-project kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) A former Louisiana attorney faces a federal wire fraud conspiracy charge tied to Hurricane Ida roofing claims and allegedly undisclosed assignment-of-benefits agreements. A former Louisiana attorney faces a federal wire fraud conspiracy charge tied to Hurricane Ida roofing claims and allegedly undisclosed assignment-of-benefits agreements.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102631 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102631-former-attorney-charged-in-hurricane-ida-roofing-scheme aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) RC's Top 100 was just the beginning for a big summer at Home Genius Exteriors. RC's Top 100 was just the beginning for a big summer at Home Genius Exteriors.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102629 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102629-home-genius-exteriors-celebrates-three-national-honors kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) A Texas roofer must repay $64,000 after pleading guilty to financially abusing an elderly homeowner over unnecessary roof repairs. A Texas roofer must repay $64,000 after pleading guilty to financially abusing an elderly homeowner over unnecessary roof repairs.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102619 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102619-texas-roofer-gets-5-years-probation-in-64k-roof-scam The goal is to prepare students with the practical roofing skills, safety knowledge, and work habits they need to step onto a jobsite and contribute, and connecting contractors with motivated people who are serious about building a career in roofing. The goal is to prepare students with the practical roofing skills, safety knowledge, and work habits they need to step onto a jobsite and contribute, and connecting contractors with motivated people who are serious about building a career in roofing.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102618 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102618-california-roofing-program-trains-next-generation-of-workers aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Power Home Remodeling marks its third new territory of the year with Cleveland expansion. Power Home Remodeling marks its third new territory of the year with Cleveland expansion.  

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102616 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102616-power-home-remodeling-expands-to-cleveland-roofing-market kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) The Insulation Contractors Association of America’s annual convention will spotlight AI-assisted estimating, subcontractor compliance, spray foam safety, contracts and financial health alongside its largest trade show yet. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102622 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102622-what-insulation-and-specialty-contractors-will-learn-at-icaa-2026 Hutchinson will focus on continuous improvements and building the systems and processes for Omnia’s next horizon of growth. Hutchinson will focus on continuous improvements and building the systems and processes for Omnia’s next horizon of growth.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102617 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102617-omnia-exterior-solutions-names-david-hutchinson-coo Westlake Royal Building Products and Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio are celebrating their 400th supported home, extending a partnership that began in 2002. Westlake Royal Building Products and Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio are celebrating their 400th supported home, extending a partnership that began in 2002.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102613 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102613-westlake-royal-habitat-midohio-mark-400th-home Jill Bloom talks with Melissa Chapman about building stronger, healthier and more aligned family firms. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102614 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:16:18 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102614-how-family-contractors-build-stronger-teams-today Royalty Roofing USA announced its fourth acquisition of 2026, adding Tingley Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing contractor based in Paris, Ill. Royalty Roofing USA announced its fourth acquisition of 2026, adding Tingley Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing contractor based in Paris, Ill. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102609 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102609-royalty-roofing-usa-acquires-tingley-roofing kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Roofing contractors, suppliers and commercial platforms are among the companies recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. Roofing contractors, suppliers and commercial platforms are among the companies recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102597 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102597-which-roofing-companies-made-the-2026-inc-5000 Pennsylvania roofer Sam Kensinger will use Jobber grant funding to launch a second Red Patch Roofing & Contracting location and expand into a new market. Pennsylvania roofer Sam Kensinger will use Jobber grant funding to launch a second Red Patch Roofing & Contracting location and expand into a new market.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102603 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102603-pennsylvania-roofer-wins-jobber-grant-to-expand aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) California roofers celebrate nearly a decade of providing new roofs for one of America’s most beloved charities. California roofers celebrate nearly a decade of providing new roofs for one of America’s most beloved charities.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102586 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102586-roofing-alliance-members-donate-roofs-at-camp-ronald-mcdonald-for-good-times aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Valor Exterior Partners continues growth in the upper Midwest. Valor Exterior Partners continues growth in the upper Midwest. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102595 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102595-valor-exterior-partners-acquires-dicks-roof-repair-in-the-midwest Desde el depósito de una vivienda hasta el anticipo de $270,000 de una iglesia, cuatro casos ponen bajo la lupa a contratistas de roofing. Desde el depósito de una vivienda hasta el anticipo de $270,000 de una iglesia, cuatro casos ponen bajo la lupa a contratistas de roofing.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102599 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:28:04 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102599-cuatro-contratistas-de-roofing-enfrentan-cargos-por-trabajos-que-nunca-comenzaron Wedge Roofing celebrates five decades of award-winning work in California. Wedge Roofing celebrates five decades of award-winning work in California. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102588 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102588-wedge-roofing-celebrates-50-years-of-bay-area-roofing-expertise-and-service As roofing business owners, we’re great at selling and installing roofs, but not growing our companies. The ones who scale aren't better at roofing, they're better at business. Here’s the difference and how to fix it. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102577 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:39:49 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102577-why-good-roofers-struggle-to-grow Contractors in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland are facing criminal charges, bringing alleged misconduct and enforcement actions into focus. Contractors in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland are facing criminal charges, bringing alleged misconduct and enforcement actions into focus.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102581 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102581-legal-roundup-roofing-contractors-face-criminal-charges-in-four-states