Roofing Industry News
Energy-efficient roofing for California homeowners: Meeting Title 24 requirements
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Understanding Title 24 and the cool roof movement in California. As California is one of the most highly populated states in the U.S., the government has worked to create unique solutions to the challenges that come with that population density. Since the 1970s, they ...
MRA releases latest research, trends and forecasts that show rising demand for residential metal roofing in the U.S.
The numbers are in: Trends and forecasts for U.S. residential metal roofing market remain strong. Driven by the need for improved resilient building practices in the face of an increase in climate related disasters, the residential metal roofing business in the U.S. is on the rise. Other factors, including the popularity ...
Roofing Alliance funds SkillsUSA initiative
The Roofing Alliance proudly announces a three-year commitment of $150,000 to support SkillsUSA initiatives aimed at attracting young talent to the roofing industry. SkillsUSA plays a crucial role in empowering students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. With a network representing nearly 400,000 career and technical education ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ to unveil new roofing launches, feature durable and efficient roofing lines at International Builders’ Show
New launches include Unified Steel Material List Generator, Unified Steel Cool Roof Colors, CEU Course on underlayments for architects and e-books and a new DaVinci color exterior support series. Westlake Royal Building Products™, a leader in efficient and durable roofing systems and components, will exhibit its energy efficient and weather resistant ...
DaVinci Province™ Slate Earns Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance - What Does it Mean to Me?
Why should it matter to you that Province Slate passed this test? At DaVinci Roofscapes™, it’s big news that the company’s newest product, Province™ Slate has passed the rigorous testing to achieve the Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA). These tests are the like an actor earning an Oscar, Emmy or ...
Canadian Siding Contractor Uses ST 9 Snow Guards on First Roofing Project
Canadian homeowner installed ST 9 snow guards from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards on his home's slate roof. Desmond Tse has 20 years experience as a self-taught solo siding contractor. This summer he became a self-taught roofer. With 169,000 followers watching him on Instagram, “The Siding Guy” installed a composite slate roof ...
AskARoofer™ Named Finalist in 2023 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
The AskARoofer site has been named one of the best of the best in the running for the most prestigious awards in editorial and design across print and digital media. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces that its sister site AskARoofer ...
HCI Equity Partners-Backed Highland Commercial Roofing Acquires Skycraft Roofing
First acquisition by HCI's newly established roofing industry platform. HCI Equity Partners ("HCI"), a leading lower middle-market private equity firm, today announced that its newly established platform Highland Commercial Roofing ("Highland") acquired Skycraft Roofing ("Skycraft") on August 1, 2023. Financial terms were not disclosed. Highland, headquartered in Baldwin Park, California, is a ...
METALCON Announces The Architect’s Experience
Meet industry experts and earn nearly a year’s worth of continuing education credits. The Architect’s Experience at METALCON ― the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction ― announces special programming for AEC professionals at this year’s show beginning on Wednesday, October 18 ...
National Curb Appeal Month: Improving the Appearance from the Curb to the House
During National Curb Appeal Month in August, experts at Daich Coatings are offering several tips on how to improve the appearance of the area leading up to the home. “Everyone knows you should trim your bushes and cut your lawn regularly,” says Peter Daich, president of Daich Coatings. “However, to create ...
