Roofing Supplier News

Trump Revises 50% Tariffs on Canadian Building Materials

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Canadian tariff changes remove some construction products from a 50% duty while adding others that could affect roofing and building-envelope materials.

Courthouse Roof Project Cuts $76K in Tear-Off Costs

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Sterling Commercial Roofing used specialized equipment to move slate and other roofing debris from the historic Illinois project.

JobNimbus Rolls Out Analytics, Financing and Enterprise Tools

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

JobNimbus rolled out AI-powered analytics, integrated homeowner financing, and new enterprise tools designed to help roofing contractors manage operations across multiple locations.

Shamrock, Trussi Partner With Hover on 3D Measurements

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Shamrock Roofing and Construction and roofing software platform Trussi have partnered with Hover to integrate 3D property measurements directly into contractors’ job records

U.S. Shingle Shipments Fall 13% in Third Quarter

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

For contractors, the split is clear: residential shingle demand is under pressure, while stronger low-slope shipments point to steadier opportunities in commercial roofing.

Why Solar Roofing Has Yet to Catch On With Homeowners

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Principia analyst Lilli Tillman Smith explains why solar roofing appeals to homeowners but remains a difficult sell—and what could drive future adoption.

Kingspan Light + Air Launches Redesigned Website

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Online resource expands technical information for skylights, daylighting and ventilation systems

Roofing Contractors Have Three Paths Into Solar

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SRS Distribution says roofers can pursue installation, subcontracting or referral partnerships as solar becomes an increasingly adjacent business opportunity.

Westlake Royal Sees Tile Roofing Growth Beyond Traditional Markets

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400

US Tile executive says severe weather, insurance pressure and demand for longer-lasting roofs could expand concrete and clay tile adoption.

VELUX Takes Skylight Experience on National Tour

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The VELUX Mobile Skylight Experience will travel to home shows, retailer events and other locations across the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Roof Supply Company Opens Third Branch in Pasadena

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

ABC Supply Announces CIO Leadership Transition

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Tony Vaden to Retire as Chief Information Officer; Larry Sullivan Named Successor

SENCO Marks 75 Years in Fastening Tools

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SENCO celebrates 75 years of developing fastening tools and technology for roofing, construction and other professional trades.

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.

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.

Westlake Royal Expands Kleer, TruExterior Distribution

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

Westlake Royal is expanding Kleer PVC Trim and TruExterior Siding & Trim availability through an enlarged distribution agreement with BlueLinx.

Polyglass Enters Single-Ply Market With Mapeplan PVC

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

New commercial roofing system combines PVC membranes, adhesives, accessories and insulation with multiple installation options.

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.

Roofing Industry Donates $400K to Expand Ronald McDonald House

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Roofing Alliance members provided labor and materials for an Oklahoma City expansion expected to add more than 10,000 family stays annually.