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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

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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.

Manufacturer News

GAF Hiring Leadership Roles for New Kansas Manufacturing Facility

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 22, 2024

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Current positions GAF is looking to fill include plant manager, engineering manager, maintenance manager, and finance manager.

Product News

ARMA Shipment Report Shows Continued Trend of Q3 Decreases

Q3 2024 shingle, BUR and modified bitumen shipments drop from the previous quarter

Chris Gray

October 29, 2024

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Shipment numbers for shingles, BUR and modified bitumen have shrank when comparing the third quarter to Q2 2024, according to the latest report from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.

A sample of roofing shingles taking extensive damage from hail

Understanding Hail

IBHS' New Hail Data Leads to Better Roofs

The 2024 hail study sets the foundation for improving roofing materials and technology

Chris Gray

October 28, 2024

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The Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety conducted a study using hail data to improve the resilience of roofing materials; the aim is to help manufacturers design tougher products.

Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Toasts the 2025 Shingle Color of the Year: Merlot

Shingle color offers on-trend alternative to conventional red

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 25, 2024

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Cheers! Owens Corning has revealed its 2025 Shingle Color of the Year as "Merlot," replicating the deep, earthy reds found in wine.

Manufacturer News

IKO Launches New Dynasty Cool Colors Plus Shingle Line

New color options include Dual Brown, Graphite Black, Pebble Grey, Bayshore, and Coastal Sands

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 22, 2024

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IKO expands its Dynasty Cool Colors Plus line with five new shades that meet California's Cool Roof requirements, exceed reflectivity standards, boast impact resistance, and feature ArmourZone technology for high wind durability.

Sustainability

Sky Quarry, Atlas Roofing Corp. to Explore Asphalt Shingle Recycling

Partnership to provide shingle recycling technology to markets across the country

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 18, 2024

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With 33 facilities across North America, the partnership between Atlas and Sky Quarry will provide new technologies to various markets for recycling asphalt shingles.

2024 Metal Special Section

Metal Roofing and Solar are the Perfect Match

Solar panels have a synergy with metal roofing that simply does not exist with their asphalt shingled counterparts

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Gary Edgar, national architectural specification manager for PPG's building products in North America, highlights the benefits of using metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for solar panels.

Wade Baughn - Becoming a Reliable Resource for Your Customers

Business Strategies

VIDEO: Becoming a Reliable Resource for Your Customers

Learning building codes or sharing strategies can set you apart from the competition

Chris Gray

September 5, 2024

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Providing supplies for roofing contractors is great, but distributors can set themselves and their customers up for success with a few simple steps.

Roofing Products

Timberline HDZ RS Features New Reflective Granule Technology

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 15, 2024

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GAF's Timberline HDZ Reflector Series shingles are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council and can be used to comply with Title 24's Cool Roof Requirements and the LA County Green Building Standards Code.