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…
GAF announced new features for its Timberline HDZ Reflector Series (RS) shingles, which offer rich colors and reflectivity. They feature enhanced EcoDark Granule technology, which allows for dark colors homeowners crave, including Charcoal, the darkest highly reflective shingle color available in California. These enhancements allow contractors to provide customers with a shingle rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council,…
An eagle-eyed employee at the ABC Supply Co. branch in Hot Springs, Ark., spotted shingles in the back of a pickup truck that led to the arrest of a 60-year-old woman after police also found methamphetamine inside the vehicle, which the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette first reported. The suspect, Verna Suzanne Love, 60, was arrested last Wednesday…
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…
When the old asbestos diamond shaped shingles began to fail on the Cornerstone Bible Church in Glendora, Calif., ATAS’ CastleTop was chosen as a replacement. The shape of the .032 aluminum panels, which resembled the original shingles in appearance, was an important factor in their choice of a replacement roofing material. They also loved the idea of…
