MONDAY • OCTOBER 5, 2026 • ISSUE 018
The Roofing Wire — Issue 018
Cousins Roofing Eyes $25M in 2026 Revenue — the lead in issue 018. Also in this issue: Notable Weather, Biggest Hail, The Numbers, Industry News, Material Watch, New Technology, New Gear, Who Got Sued?, Roofers Being Roofers.
Published · 14 stories · 9 departments
The Lead
The Lead
Cousins Roofing Eyes $25M in 2026 Revenue
Western Pennsylvania exterior contractor says rapid expansion has pushed annual project volume to about 1,000 jobs
- hail reports
- 1hail reports
- biggest stone
- 1.00"biggest stone
- wind reports
- 20wind reports
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Notable Weather
What actually fell in the last seven days, and what is running now.
In the seven convective days to Oct 4, the Storm Prediction Center logged 1 hail, 20 wind and 24 tornado reports across 7 states. These are preliminary spotter reports, not damage counts.
Busiest states: KS 22 · TX 10 · NM 6 · SD 4 · AZ 1
6 roof-lane National Weather Service alerts were active when this issue was built.
Paramount Roofing & Consulting Advises Atlanta Homeowners on Post-Storm Roof Safety
The Atlanta-Area Contractor Offers 24/7 Emergency Storm Services, Including Roof Tarping And Hail-Damage Repair
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Biggest Hail
The largest stone reported in the country this week.
- 10 N Belle Fourche, Butte County, SD
- 1.00"10 N Belle Fourche, Butte County, SD
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The Numbers
Counted, not estimated. A figure we cannot compute does not appear.
- tornado reports
- 24tornado reports
- states reporting
- 7states reporting
- alerts running now
- 6alerts running now
- OSHA releases
- 7OSHA releases
- documents on the shelf
- 58documents on the shelf
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Industry News
The trade press, one story per publisher.
Coffee Conversations LIVE From METALCON 2026 Sponsored by MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams
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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...
Polyglass Enters Single-Ply Market With Mapeplan PVC
New commercial roofing system combines PVC membranes, adhesives, accessories and insulation with multiple installation options.
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Material Watch
Tariffs, supply and what a square is going to cost.
New tariffs on Canadian imports - What roofing contractors should watch
By The Coffee Shops®. New tariffs on Canadian imports could affect construction costs and supply chains, making it important for roofing contractors to monitor pricing, supplier updates and project…
Green Attic Roofing Launches Transparency Center for Chicago-Area Roofing Pricing
Schiller Park, IL / Storyteller / Sep 25, 2026 /
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New Technology
Software, solar, drones and the rest of it.
From Paper to Profit: Digital Sales That Close
In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Dean Curtis of Ingage to discuss how outdoor contractors can replace outdated paper proposals with a more professional, consistent and engaging sales…
Tech Update: WTW Unveils Radar AI Assistant for Radar Vision
WTW said it released Radar AI Assistant, a new natural language capability within Radar Vision, its AI-driven performance and experience monitoring tool built for insurers. The AI technology enables…
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New Gear
Tools and products that launched this week.
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.
Markets/Coverages: Specialty MGA Banyan Launches Red Fox Risk for Wildfires
Specialty managing general agent Banyan Risk said it launched Red Fox Risk Ltd, a new underwriting venture focused on wildfire-exposed property risk in the U.S. The business will be led by Brian…
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Who Got Sued?
Courts, carriers and coverage fights worth watching.
Georgia Supreme Court Opens Door for More Subro Claims Against Law Enforcement
A decision by the Georgia Supreme Court this month may have opened the door to more subrogation claims against law enforcement agencies that cause damage to property during non-emergency police…
Before the Nuclear Verdict: Rethinking How Liability Claims Are Managed
Across the industry, nuclear verdicts are dominating conversations about social inflation and liability severity, and for good reason: in 2025, U.S. juries returned nearly 200 nuclear verdicts —…
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Roofers Being Roofers
From the public roofing groups. Their words, their names.
Posted publicly in roofing groups.
Would anyone know the correct attic fan settings for a Cape style roof with knee walls in Central New Jersey? I keep coming up with random settings for both temperature and humidity….
Looking for roofing & siding jobs in Jacksonville Florida i have the crew and dump trailer ready for work
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