Roofing Contractor eMagazine

Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos, owners of Level Up Roofing

Latinos in Roofing

From Venezuela to Texas: Level Up Roofing

How Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos built a thriving roofing company after starting from zero in a new country.

April 8, 2026

Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos left Venezuela seeking safety and opportunity. With no roofing experience, they launched Level Up Roofing in Texas—now growing fast and preparing for major commercial work in 2026.

A once-vacant 1950s Getty gas station has transformed into a bustling neighborhood bagel shop.

Project Profile: GAF, KTM Exteriors Revive Bagel Shop Roof with PVC

Sitting idle for 15 years, a Portsmouth, N.H., landmark has new life thanks in part to a new PVC roof.

April 13, 2026

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KTM Exteriors & Recycling used PVC to help revive a Portsmouth Landmark.

Andrés Ramírez (second from right) attends Roofing Day in Washington, D.C.

Inside Division 7’s Hands-On Approach to Hiring Roofing Talent

Division 7 Roofing’s Andrés Ramirez is on the road recruiting roofing talent and forging future careers.

Art Aisner

April 20, 2026

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Andres Ramirez’s Latin American roots and positive pitch for a roofing career path make a difference on the recruiting trail.

Restore or Replace?

Roof restoration represents an effective, minimally disruptive, and cost-optimized solution to elevate a commercial roof’s performance compared to a complete tear-off.

John Walker

April 10, 2026

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Here are what roofing contractors can consider when deciding between restoring or replacing the roof.

Commercial Roofing

Commercial Roof Performance Under Intensifying Storm Pressure

Flashing failures, edge securement and aging systems are emerging as key vulnerabilities as insurers push for performance beyond code minimums.

Tanja Kern

February 19, 2026

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Severe storms are exposing weak points in commercial roofs — and insurers are paying close attention.

Roofing Operations

9 Tips to Optimize Roofing Operations

Enhancing performance is about stacking small, consistent improvements

Sean Moriarty

April 22, 2026

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Stacking small, consistent improvements that save time and reduce costs will deliver superior results.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Three Questions Emerging from the QXO-Kodiak Acquisition

QXO ended months of speculation by pulling off a $2.2 billion deal for Kodiak Building Products. Now what?

Art Aisner

Tanja Kern

February 24, 2026

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QXO’s $2.25 billion acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners drew a lot of reaction industry wide. Here's three questions to ponder.

Rooftop garden with green lawn, flowerbeds, benches, and distant buildings under a cloudy sky.

April 2026 Product Focus

Green Roofing

Tanja Kern

April 2, 2026

See the latest in green roofing products, including sustainable systems, performance benefits, and instructional guides for these environmentally responsible roofing solutions.

Mergers & Acquisitions

TopBuild to Acquire Johnson Roofing in Texas

Deal expands commercial roofing footprint

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 24, 2026

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TopBuild Corp. will acquire Texas-based Johnson Roofing, a $29 million commercial roofing contractor, expanding its presence in the highly fragmented Central and Gulf Coast markets.

FORTIFIED ROOFS

GAF Trains 1,100 Roofers in FORTIFIED Standard

Alliance with Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Marks One Year

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 20, 2026

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GAF says it has trained more than 1,100 roofing professionals in the IBHS FORTIFIED program, expanding access to resilient roof standards nationwide.

Roofing Awards

SOPREMA Celebrates Award-Winning National Medal of Honor Museum Project

The National Medal of Honor Museum wins multiple awards for delivering a sustainable roofing solution that supports striking architecture.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 23, 2026

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The roofing system featured on the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, delivers long-term durability.

Manufacturer News

Elevate Names 2026 Master Contractors

Elevate recognized 250 commercial roofing firms as 2026 Master Contractors, honoring top-performing Red Shield Licensed contractors across North America.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 18, 2026

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Elevate recognized 250 commercial roofing firms as 2026 Master Contractors, honoring top-performing Red Shield Licensed contractors across North America.