Working with insurance companies can be a frustratingly slow bureaucratic process for many roofing contractors. They can slow down a job and often don’t give you the resources to fix a client’s roof. However, many roofing contractors could be doing more to help their clients by taking the time to fix some of the ways…
Roofing in colder weather poses additional safety and installation concerns for roofing contractors determined to push through and extend the ‘season.’ Making sure they’re taking care of their materials during those same colder, even wintry-like conditions is paramount to profitability. Along with following manufacturer instructions and recommendations, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) offers roofers…
Demand for coated metal in applications and segments like metal roofing and building and construction is rising exponentially, fueled by a global boom in commercial, residential and industrial construction and renovation activity. Durable, high-quality coil and extrusion coatings for exterior applications offer excellent protection against weathering, sun exposure, chemicals, heat and other harsh outdoor elements.…
The use of coatings in roofing has been on the upswing for the past few years, and may have hit its stride in 2022. While the economy is certainly strained by the COVID-19 pandemic and record inflation that ensued, demand is strong. Significant weather events — whether along the traditionally targeted coastlines, or highly-active plains…
Roofing Contractor readers continued to show their desire for diverse and informative content over the past year. RC editors examined the top traffic draws published in 2023 to gauge what drew their interest the most. The following list of the year’s most popular entries focused on the current trends, technology and people making the roofing industry what…
Roofing contractors face daunting challenges when operating a business, and it’s often how they handle it that defines a level of consistent success. RC Publisher Jill Bloom speaks with Ryan Groth, CEO of Sales Transformation Group, on how leadership is critical in any roofing contractor enterprise, starting at the top and then levelling throughout the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is recommending that federal, state and local governments, as well as regulatory bodies, pause the development and implementation of reflective roofing and cool roofing mandates. This recommendation from ERA is based on the findings of two studies funded by the association, which attempted to measure the efficacy…
A few months ago, RC introduced the first half of this year’s Young Guns – roofing contractors age 40 and under that stood out for their contributions to their company despite their relatively young age. Now it’s time to recognize the second half. In this edition of RC’s eMagazine, you’ll get a glimpse of some…
Around this time of the year, it has become a tradition at Roofing Contractor to shine a spotlight on roofing companies doing good work beyond crafting high-quality roofs — and for good reason. One of our most basic needs after food and water is shelter. Roofing contractors do a service by ensuring those shelters are maintained,…
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, a manufacturer of roofing systems and components, recently announced the launch of its website redesign, which the company says was timed to coincide with its presence at the 2023 International Roofing Expo in Dallas. In a statement, Westlake said the website allows roofing contractors, builders, remodelers and consumers to explore the…
