EDITOR’S NOTE: A roofing system covering millions of square feet across the globe with a 50-year track record is hard to keep a secret. Yet PVC and PVC KEE HP roofing membranes may be the one type of roof installation even seasoned contractors are relatively still in the dark about. While it’s earned the confidence of…
GAF announced last week that it has placed 2,000 graduates in jobs across the United States through GAF Roofing Academy, the tuition-free program that prepares individuals for entry-level careers in roofing. The company described the high number of placements as a milestone, reaching just five years after the program, designed to help provide pathways to…
When considering updating your home, you’ve most likely come across the terms “remodel” and “renovation” frequently. Although they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings and implications. And what exactly does each mean? Understanding the difference is crucial for planning and executing your remodel projects effectively. For today’s post, we’ve tapped into our 40+…
Roofs are a building’s first line of defense and must be built to last – and roofing suppliers play an integral role in this process. Roofing suppliers are part of a dynamic industry confronting numerous challenges and variables – from labor shortages, to the rising costs of materials, and more – making internal processes more…
On June 4, at the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association’s annual general meeting and conference in Victoria, British Columbia, members elected Jeremy Croft of Atlantic Roofers Ltd. as the organization’s new president and chair of the board; Croft succeeds Lindsay Pochynuk. A news release published by the Daily Commercial News said that Croft was introduced to…
The 2024 storm season struck early and often across much of the Great Plains and Midwest, meaning roofers are already hard at work — not just repairing homes and restoring communities but also that other seasonal specialty — wrangling with insurance carriers. Built Strong Exteriors has a team driving multi-million dollar returns on insurance coverage…
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cut across southern and eastern portions of North America. It’ll be an awesome event to witness, but roofing crews must do so safely while on the job to avoid severe eye damage. The event is the result of the moon passing between Earth and the sun, thereby…
The marijuana industry is booming across the country. While marijuana use is still viewed negatively by many, this is rapidly changing. Legal marijuana sales in the U.S. increased 67% in 2020 and another 40% in 2021, reaching a hefty $26.5 billion! In 2022, these sales are estimated to have exceeded $32 billion in sales. According…
Beacon announced on Wednesday that it has opened five new locations across the country, including two in the Southeast, two in the Midwest and one in the Southwest, bringing the company’s 2023 total to 26 new branches. In a Dec. 20 news release, Beacon said the new branches are located in Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, South Carolina, and Texas,…
