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Event News

5 'Must-Know' Things Ahead of the WRE in Vegas

Discover what's ahead for roofing contractors attending this year's 2024 Western Roofing Expo

July 31, 2024

Heading to the WRE 2024 in Las Vegas? Here’s what you need to know before this year's Western Roofing Expo, taking place Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

A man and a child on a roof (pictured). Image used under Creative Commons license. Photo by International Labor Organization.

Safety News

Contractor ‘Willfully’ Exposed His Children to Fall Hazard

Labor Dept. says Pennsylvania roofing contractor placed his children in ‘highly dangerous’ conditions

Bryan Gottlieb

July 11, 2024

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The Department of Labor cited S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC for endangering the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons after it was discovered the minors were working on roofs without fall protection, leading to $64,759 in penalties.

Publisher's Note

How Hydrogenated Water Can Unlock Your Immune System

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and there’s a reason for that

Jill Bloom

July 5, 2024

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Immersed in authenticity, RC Publisher Jill Bloom delved into Gary Brecka's podcast, "The Ultimate Human," discovered hydrogen water's benefits for energy, endurance, and immunity and explores how it relates to our industry.

John, Mike and Joseph Halliday pictured here with their father

Fathers & Sons

Keeping It Simple

Staying small and committed to high-quality customer service keeps two brothers connected to prior generations of roofers

Art Aisner

June 12, 2024

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Two brothers take lessons learned from previous generations to run a small roofing company, repairing and replacing various popular roof systems throughout the Salt River Valley.

Project Profile

Titan XT Shingles Perform Under Extreme Conditions

See how TAMKO’s Titan XT shingles withstood its first major test from Mother Nature in this project on Matinicus Island, 22 miles off the coast of Maine.

June 7, 2024

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See how TAMKO’s Titan XT shingles withstood its first major test from Mother Nature in this project on Matinicus Island, 22 miles off the coast of Maine.

Strong Start to 2024 Storm Season

Twisters touching down in clusters, above-average sea temperatures and increasing median global air temperature get the 2024 storm season off to a busy start

Chris Gray

June 3, 2024

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The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.

Two men working on a roof wearing hardhats.

Guest Column

How Roofing Contractors Can Surpass Revenue Goals & Promote Business Growth

Technology is the driver for gaining efficiencies and expanding market share

Chris Petros

April 29, 2024

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Despite facing challenges, Chris Petros of ServiceTitan says roofing contractors can be optimistic about future sales growth by leveraging technology, and customer focus on navigating market shifts.

Homeowner Survey 2024

Join RC’s 2024 Homeowner Survey Webinar with ROOFLE May 23

Registration is now open for Roofing Contractor’s 2024 Homeowner Trends Roofing Contractors Need to Know Webinar. Walk through RC’s exclusive annual survey data from roofing contractors around the country with the experts from ROOFLE Technologies.

Art Aisner

April 23, 2024

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Walk through RC’s exclusive annual survey data from homeowners and roofing contractors around the country with insight from the experts at ROOFLE Technologies.

Kevin Froeter, president of Sterling Commercial Roofing

Still Striving: Sterling Commercial Roofing

After nearly five decades of roofing in the Midwest, Sterling Commercial Roofing’s Kevin Froeter still pushes for success

Art Aisner

April 22, 2024

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Sterling Commercial Roofing's Kevin Froeter stays focused on building personal relationships and completing high-quality work - a formula that's worked for nearly 50 years in the Midwest.