Roofing News & Storm Alerts

A new recruiting playbook for roofing contractors

By The Coffee Shops®. Contractors can compete for skilled workers by strengthening talent pipelines, expanding training and investing in retention. Roofing contractors continue to face a difficult hiring environment, full of challenges such as labor…

How to not regret selling your roofing company

The purchase price matters. But what happens to your employees, culture and legacy after the sale may matter just as much. There are plenty of horror stories about business owners who sold their companies, received a life-changing check and later wished they…

SOPREMA U.S. expands translation capabilities across website and document library

Users can now translate more than 3,800 technical documents and product pages into 29 languages directly on the SOPREMA website. SOPREMA U.S. now enables users to translate more than 3,800 product documents and website pages into 29 languages directly from…

When the owner wants a low-carbon roof, the contractor still has to build it

By Cotney Consulting Group. The roofing contractor may not establish the owner’s carbon target or design the complete building strategy, but they still has an important role in whether the project succeeds. Building owners are asking more questions about…

Texas Roofing Company Ordered to Pay $2M in Fraud Case

A North Texas roofing contractor has been ordered to pay more than $2 million in civil penalties and consumer restitution after a court found the company liable for deceptive business practices involving roofing repairs and insurance payments.

Designing with the tradesperson in mind

By The Coffee Shops®. How direct collaboration with technicians and tradespeople influences product development. The success of Veto Pro Pac was built on solving one tradesperson's challenge, but according to founder Roger Brouard, the company's growth has…

PHP Arabian Horse Super: A Roofing Brand’s Journey Since 2001

Dexters Build completes a full re-roof in Watford

Dexters Build completes a full re-roof in Watford Industry News

Making mental health part of winter toolbox talks

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. As daylight fades and temperatures drop, roofing contractors can strengthen safety culture by making mental health part of everyday crew conversations. Editor’s note: Statistics and health information were checked against NRCA , CPWR…

The Roof Supply Company Opens Third Branch in Pasadena

Roofing Alliance Issues Call for Funding Proposals

Projects should contribute to the advancement and overall betterment of the U.S. roofing industry.

Las pequeñas decisiones que protegen los márgenes del roofing

Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Los márgenes se construyen — o se erosionan poco a poco — a través de cientos de pequeñas decisiones. Cuando los contratistas hablan de rentabilidad, la conversación normalmente gira en torno a los estimados, los…

Travis Rex of EXCEPTIONAL® Metals named 2026 METALCON 40 Under 40 honoree

Rex joined EXCEPTIONAL Metals in 2022 and has demonstrated a strong ability to identify opportunities, understand evolving market needs and turn ideas into practical solutions. EXCEPTIONAL Metals, part of the Duro-Last® family of brands under Amrize Building…

DMI-LCF Fastener Group appoints Andy Crouch as national distribution and wholesale director

Based out of the Fort Myers, Florida facility, Crouch steps into the national leadership role to spearhead distribution sales growth and develop high-impact wholesale programs. DMI-LCF Fastener Group, an industry leader in high-performance fastener and metal…

Detec Systems' Shaun Katz to Speak at the CSI National Conference

Shaun Katz of Detec Systems will be Speaking at the Construction Specifications Institute's Conference in Phoenix on 10/9/26.

Sunstone Credit Launches Flex Loan for Roofing Contractors

Flex gives commercial contractors embedded financing to close deals faster, win more bids and sell larger projects.

Okanagan College - Student-built roof and local industry collaboration support solar training at Okanagan College

A collaboration among Okanagan College (OC) students, instructors and local industry could be described as a

Ruff Roofing Expands Texas Operations With Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor Status

Texas roofing company strengthens roof replacement services with Owens Corning systems, free inspections, extended warranty options, and recent industry recognition HOUSTON, TX / GlobePrWire/ October 5, 2026 / Ruff Roofing is expanding its operations across…

Student-built roof and local industry collaboration support solar training at Okanagan College

A collaboration among Okanagan College (OC) students, instructors and local industry could be described as a “bright light” for the sector. The OC-led partnership creates new hands-on learning opportunities for people preparing to work in the renewable energy…

Hands-Free Work Boot

HandsFree Labs, Inc. (“HFL”), the innovation and IP engine behind Kizik, announced the launch of Blue Ox, a new work boot brand built for tradespeople....

Two-Day Metal Roofing Systems Course Returns to UW-Madison

From system design and installation to troubleshooting, reroofing and rooftop accouterments, Metal Roofing Systems gives industry professionals an intensive, practical look at how metal roofing...

From college side job to trusted brand: How Icon Roofing was built on transparency

When Zac Payne first stepped onto a roofing jobsite in 2013, he wasn’t planning to build a roofing company. He was a college student looking for a way to help pay tuition.

Missouri Roofer Sentenced in Customer Fraud Case

Glenn Jessen receives probation, must pay more than $138K in restitution after resolving 19 deceptive business practice charges.

Fluid Applied Air Barrier

American Sealants Inc. announced the launch of ASI 52AB Fluid Applied Air Barrier, a high-performance, single-component waterproofing membrane engineered to help protect exterior roofs and...

Communication Key in Successful Private Hangar Project

When a building plan includes the installation of a hangar door nearly 100 feet wide, communication becomes essential to make sure all the pieces fit...

Lightning Protection Institute Sponsors New Magazine to Advance Collaboration Across Construction and Related

The CONNECTOR unites lightning protection, building enclosure, roofing, electrical, legal, and insurance perspectives to advance collaboration.

Bill Would Lower Social Security Retirement Age for Roofers

Proposed legislation would allow qualifying roofers and other physically demanding workers to receive full Social Security benefits at age 60.

5 Things Roofing Got from Tesla’s Solar Roofs

Tesla may be out of roofing, but its Solar Roof has had an undeniable impact.

SENCO Marks 75 Years in Fastening Tools

SENCO celebrates 75 years of developing fastening tools and technology for roofing, construction and other professional trades.

IBHS Research Presents Findings about Asphalt Shingle Wind Performance

New research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety shows “asphalt shingle products respond to years of exposure to real-world weather conditions with...

Owens Corning Names Summer Harvest its 2027 Shingle Color of the Year

New color blend combines gold, burnt sienna, blue and tan tones as Owens Corning Roofing marks a decade of its annual color program.

IKO launches DECRA stone-coated steel roofing line

IKO North America introduced three DECRA stone-coated steel roofing profiles under its IKO Metals brand, with products available in the U.S. and Canada.

HARCA Plans Houston Roofing Estimating Class Oct. 13

Houston-area roofing contractors can attend an October session on pricing, estimates and bidding.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Snow Retention System for Metal Roofs (MBQ-850)

"I work in the metal roofing industry, and I thought there could be a better snow retention system for metal roofs," said an inventor, from Gipsy, Pa., "so I invented the TRI GUARD SNOW DEFENDER. My smart rib design allows for better drainage, and it will not…

Oatey Co. Launches 5-in-1 Roof Flashing for Faster, More Accurate Installation

Oatey announces the launch of its new 5-in-1 Roof Flashing, designed to help simplify product selection and installation....

Built to Last: Why Hytz Roofing Continues to Earn the Trust of Central Florida Homeowners

Study: Hail-Resistant Roofs Could Cut Insurance Premiums 50%

A new Alberta study finds hail-resistant roofing could cut homeowners' insurance premiums by up to 50% in areas facing significant hail risk.

RoofersCoffeeShop® launches RoofersCoffeeShop.global connecting roofing professionals worldwide

The new international platform brings global roofing news, projects, products and industry connections together in one digital destination.

Westlake Royal Building Products Consolidates US Tile and Newpoint Roofing Brand

Westlake Royal Building Products (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company, has consolidated two of its roofing brands — US Tile Clay Roofing Products and Newpoint Concrete...

METALCON, U.S. Steel to Celebrate Anniversaries in Orlando

For more than a century, steel has helped shape everyday life in America — from the infrastructure that connects communities to the vehicles, appliances and buildings people rely on every day.

Landmark PWR System

CertainTeed announced the launch of the Landmark PWR system, a next-generation solar roofing system designed to make integrated solar easier to install, easier to service,...

DMI-LCF Fastener Group Announces New Group President

The DMI-LCF Fastener Group is proud to announce the appointment of Eric J. Velliquette as its new Group President. In this leadership role, Eric will...

Westlake Royal Consolidates US Tile, Newpoint Roofing Brands

The move is designed to simplify how contractors, specifiers and other customers source and work with its tile roofing products.

Kingspan Light + Air Launches New Website

Kingspan Light + Air North America has launched a completely redesigned website to streamline access to comprehensive technical information and research surrounding its portfolio of...

METALCON is Almost Here

METALCON takes place Oct. 7–9, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, with pre-show workshops beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6. Celebrating its 35th...

Cousins Roofing Eyes $25M in 2026 Revenue

Western Pennsylvania exterior contractor says rapid expansion has pushed annual project volume to about 1,000 jobs

CertainTeed Launches Landmark PWR Solar Roof

CertainTeed’s Landmark PWR combines an 85-watt solar shingle with residential roofing in an integrated system designed for easier installation and service.

Hyer Family Acquires Warrior Roofing Manufacturing

Founded in 1978, Warrior Roofing manufactures asphalt roofing felts at facilities in Tuscaloosa and Chambersburg, Pa., and distributes additional underlayment products throughout the United States.

US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania excavation employer for failing to provide trench protection following fatal trench cave-in

US Department of Labor awards $10.2 million to 67 organizations to promote workplace safety and health training

US Labor Department finds railroad illegally terminated employee who refused to work during severe weather

US Department of Labor releases new workplace guidance to prepare employers, workers for opioid emergencies

US Department of Labor cites New Jersey car wash for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes more than $446K in fines

Fire and Disaster Mitigation – Tornado

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2027 International Codes® Add Provisions to Accelerate Off-Site Construction and Support Housing Affordability

Washington, D.C.– The 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes®), including the International Building Code® (IBC) and International Residential Code® (IRC), now incorporate key provisions that streamline the approval of off-site construction. By...

In HelloNation, Insurance Expert Chuck Hall of Millsboro, Delaware Explains What Renters Insurance Covers for Tenants in Delaware

What does renters insurance actually cover for tenants in Delaware, and why does it matter? A HelloNation article answers that question by outlining the key protections a renters policy provides and what gaps it fills for tenants across Sussex County.

PVC Pipes Swept Away by Helene Still Dominate Cleanup of NC River

They’re piled on river banks, lodged in uprooted trees, embedded in sediment and jammed under logs. Many are tangled in mounds of debris up to two stories high. Two years after Hurricane Helene leveled forests, bulldozed houses and filled western …

Hurricane Isaias Reaches Cat 3 Status as Insurers, Adjusters, Property Owners Prepare

Isaias suddenly strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as of Friday morning, Oct. 9, and remained on course to hit the Pensacola-Panhandle area of Florida with more than six feet of storm surge, strong winds and as much as 15 …

Pity the Next Insurance Commissioner of Oklahoma

The state’s market is in such disarray, a Democrat actually stands a shot at winning the office.

Insurtech Lemonade launches renters insurance in Hawaii

Lemonade expands renters insurance to Hawaii with AI-powered claims and rates starting at $5 monthly, as LMND stock valuation and profitability remain in focus

Illinois homeowners face 8% State Farm hike after insurer says it paid $1.22 for every $1

Illinois homeowners insured by State Farm are about to see another increase in a major household expense, as the Bloomington-based insurer said non-tenant homeowners in the state will face an average 8% rate increase.

Yock asks if Texas homeowners' insurance will continue to defy gravity

Canyon attorney Brad Yock says Texas homeowners' insurance premiums defy the law of gravity and calls on lawmakers to take meaningful action.

10 home insurance myths homeowners need to know

There are lots of misconceptions about home insurance which makes choosing a policy confusing.

Insurance sticker shock nudges longtime homeowners to list

Changing coverage options and rising homeowners insurance costs are making the cost of keeping a home harder for some longtime owners to predict.

Citizens Insurance pauses new policies statewide as Hurricane Isaias nears

The restriction went into effect Wednesday morning. It's called a binding suspension, and it applies to all 67 Florida counties, even counties like ours that aren't in the storm's direct

11th Circ. Backs Home Insurer In Debris Feud Coverage Row

A Georgia federal court had jurisdiction over a homeowners insurance coverage dispute when it determined that a Peach State couple wasn't entitled to coverage for a suit brought by their neighbors over debris left on a shared property line, the Eleventh…

Ohio Contractor Sued for for Alleged Incomplete Home Improvements

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is suing a home-improvement contractor in southwestern Ohio accused of charging consumers for services that were not completed or, in some cases, even started. Wilson’s lawsuit alleges that Cincinnati-based Quincy Barrett and…

Two Past Hurricanes, OIR Data Give Idea of What to Expect From Isaias in Florida

If Isaias turns into a hurricane and hits the Florida Panhandle on Oct. 9, as forecast, a population of more than 1.4 million lies in its path. The number of those that are insured property owners is less clear. Market …

US Oil Producers Ramp Down Gulf Output 25% on Storm Isaias

Offshore oil and gas producers have begun shutting in wells and evacuating personnel from rigs and platforms near the US Gulf Coast in preparation for the region’s first Atlantic hurricane of the season, arriving by Saturday. Tropical Storm Isaias is …

People Moves: Severino Joins Alliant’s Midwest Benefits Team; Doubtless Names Wiley as Regional President for North America

Jeff Severino has joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group on the Alliant Affinity team. Based in Kansas City, Severino will work with clients nationwide to design and develop tailored programs, drawing on a broad…

Gulf Coast on Alert for First Hurricane of 2026

A tropical depression in the Atlantic is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and bring heavy rainfall and high winds to the central Gulf Coast this weekend. Tropical Depression 9 is expected to impact southeastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, …

Karen Clark Rolls Out Severe Convective Storm Model 5.0

Karen Clark & Co. has announced its latest severe convective storm model—Version 5.0—now with a new option on roof values. “While previously, roof replacement cost was assumed to be a fixed percentage of the total building value, roof replacement value …

Missouri AG Secures $42K Judgment Against Contractor Accused of Fraud

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office secured a jury conviction against Daniel Eschliman for scamming an elderly couple out of more than $42,000. Eschliman allegedly stole from the victims over the course of six months. During…

Agency Network SIAA Acquires MGA Canopy Specialty Insurance

Insurance agency network SIAA reports it has acquired Canopy Specialty Insurance, a specialty commercial property/casualty managing general agent (MGA) with operations in the U.S. and U.K. The addition of Canopy adds specialized underwriting and product…

Security First Offers Bundling Discount if Same Agent Used for Home and Auto

No, Florida-domiciled property insurance carrier Security First Insurance is not going into the auto coverage business. But it is offering a small bundling discount for homeowners who go through the same insurance agent for both lines. “We heard directly from…

Florida Injury Lawyer Suspended After Murder-for-Hire Arrest in 2021 Case

A Florida injury attorney known for suing insurance companies in medical malpractice, wrongful death and auto claims, has been suspended from practice after he was linked to a murder-for-hire plan. Francisco Javier Gonzalez, 59, of the Orlando area, was…

Some Insurers Incorrect on Fortified Roofs Endorsements, Kentucky Commissioner Says

The Kentucky insurance commissioner is reminding property insurers they have just three weeks to resubmit homeowner policy endorsements that comply with state law on coverage for Fortified roofs. “Upon review, several FORTIFIED endorsement filings have been…

Wisconsin Workers’ Comp Rates Decrease for 11th Straight Year

Wisconsin workers’ compensation rates will decrease by approximately 2% over the coming year, making the 11th straight year the state has seen premiums decline. The rate decrease, which went into effect October 1, saves an estimated $36 million for policies, …

Kansas Woman Sentenced to Probation for Insurance Fraud

A Leavenworth County, Kansas woman has been sentenced to 12 months of probation for insurance fraud, Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced. Jennifer Walker, aged 48, pleaded guilty on July 29, 2026, in Leavenworth County District Court to one felony…

Flood Watches Stretch From Phoenix to Dallas on Polo Remnants

Remnants of Hurricane Polo are set to fuel a widespread flood threat across the US from the Southwest to the Midwest in coming days. Heavy rain from the storm has already caused flash flooding in parts of Utah and Nevada, …

Minnesota Settles Over Fraudulent Claims for Child Nutrition Funds

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he has filed a civil lawsuit and an $18.5 million settlement of the civil lawsuit with Partners in Nutrition, d/b/a Partners in Quality Care (“PIN”), that resolves claims that the non-profit knowingly…

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against Iowa Newspaper

A judge on Wednesday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit accusing The Des Moines Register and its former pollster of misrepresenting the state of the 2024 presidential race, rejecting the president’s claim that the newspaper’s poll coverage violated Iowa’s…

AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Iowa’s FMH

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa and its reinsured affiliate, …