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ICL Unveils Breakthrough in Flame Retardant Technology

VeriQuel R100 used by four leading U.S. commercial roofing companies

December 16, 2024

Four of the leading U.S. commercial roofing companies have launched products with VeriQuel R100, with another six companies in the U.S. and Europe currently in the product development phase.

Tommy Anderson, a commercial roofer from Missouri, received clemency from the president weeks before the end of the Biden administration.

Second Chances

‘Cannabis’ Roofer Receives Clemency from President Biden

Once described as a “drug kingpin,” a roofer in St. Louis is among the 1,500 individuals receiving clemency at the end of the Biden administration

Bryan Gottlieb

December 16, 2024

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Convicted in 2017 for leading a multi-million-dollar marijuana plot, Tommy Anderson, now 38, receives a Biden commutation as he makes a fresh start in roofing.

Acquisitions

McCoy’s Building Supply Acquires Rio Truss in Texas

Rio Truss manufactures structural components for both commercial and residential builders throughout the Rio Grande Valley

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 13, 2024

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Rio Truss will become a wholly owned subsidiary of McCoy’s, continuing to operate under the familiar Rio Truss name.

Product Focus: Low Slope Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 10, 2024

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A roundup of notable products, tools and materials in the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest in low-slope products from top brands.

Chris Coryell, founder of Coryell Roofing

2024 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Coryell Roofing

Bryan Gottlieb

December 9, 2024

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Chris Coryell's pragmatic approach and visionary mindset have shaped Coryell Roofing, transforming it into a renowned commercial roofing leader, and has been named Commercial Contractor of the Year.

A man in a hard hat examines a garden roof

Building a Sustainable Future for Commercial Roofing

In 2025, building owners, specifiers, and contractors are looking for solutions that deliver multiple benefits while meeting increasingly complex project requirements.

Tim Kersey

November 27, 2024

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SOPREMA CEO Tim Kersey breaks down recent advancements in sustainable roofing products and shares his comprehensive approach to address future challenges.

Editor's Choice

Innovative Roofing Solutions for 2024: Editor's Choice

See what new tools and innovations entered into the roofing space this year, and are already making a difference for roofing contractors in their markets.

Chris Gray

Art Aisner

November 25, 2024

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Explore the new tools and technologies helping contractors boost efficiency, operations, and customer care. RC editors have highlighted the most impactful products for 2024 to tackle daily challenges and propel success in various roofing markets.

Roofing Products

Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems Unveils MAX PVC, MAX PVC XR Membranes

New membranes ideal for data centers, factories, restaurants, and educational institutions

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 21, 2024

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Key features of the new MAX PVC membranes include an advanced 18 x 9 scrim that offers superior puncture resistance and durability.

Second- and third-generation family members of Orndorff & Spaid.

Contractor Q&A: Orndorff & Spaid

A legacy started in 1953 of treating workers right continues today at a Maryland commercial roofing company

Chris Gray

November 20, 2024

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Learn how Orndorff & Spaid has grown its business from three employees and a truck in the 1950s to a commercial roofing company with a dedicated workforce and fleet.