For decades, conventional roofing materials such as concrete tiles and asphalt shingles have reigned supreme, prized for their affordability and widespread availability. However, supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures have made it increasingly difficult for the roofing industry to obtain these essential materials crucial for construction projects. As the sector contends with escalating expenses and…
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association announced that its 2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program is now open for submissions. Roofing contractors across North America may submit their top low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from the past three years by December 1 for a chance to win. ARMA’s award program offers roofing contractors a…
Nearly every product tracked by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association saw major increases in shipments in Q2 2024, including record highs for some product types. The latest Quarterly Product Shipment Report from ARMA details the shipments of U.S. and Canadian shingles, BUR, and modified bitumen products in the second quarter of 2024. When compared to…
The start of 2024 bodes well for domestic and Canadian asphalt shingles as well as modified bitumen when compared to the end of 2023, according to the latest Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association report. ARMA’s Q1 2024 Quarterly Product Shipment Report shows shipments of U.S. shingles increased between the fourth quarter of last year and Q1…
Atlas Roofing has added a new, technology-driven offering to its premium Pinnacle product line of asphalt shingles manufactured to reflect the sun’s radiant heat away from the roof, reducing the amount of heat that enters the home. Called Pinnacle Sun®, this new product features advanced technology that also “makes a dramatic statement.” Atlas listed several…
