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Polyglass introduces Mapeplan® PVC, delivering complete single-ply roofing systems for the U.S. market
The introduction of Mapeplan PVC reflects a focus on delivering complete, performance-driven systems that help simplify decision-making while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing and building envelope solutions, is pleased to announce its expansion into the single-ply roofing market with the ...
HailGuard™ shingles introduce a new standard for hail protection
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how this warranty-backed asphalt shingle system is reshaping performance expectations in hail-prone regions. As severe weather continues to reshape priorities across the roofing industry, contractors and homeowners are placing greater emphasis on systems that deliver both proven performance and long-term certainty. That shift ...
Anchoring rooftop performance beyond installation
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how rooftop attachment systems are evolving to address safety, code requirements and long-term performance across commercial roofing systems. At the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2026 show, a clear shift took shape in how roofing professionals are defining performance. Installation quality remains essential, but ...
Why retrofit roofing makes sense during peak project season
By Jenny Yu. Contractors can help building owners maximize roofing investments through engineered retrofit solutions. Warmer weather signals the start of peak construction season, bringing a wave of reroofing and maintenance projects for contractors across the country. While many building owners focus on immediate roofing needs, contractors have an ...
Advanced IMP cores elevate performance in metal construction
By The Coffee Shops™. AWIP highlights how new core technologies are helping contractors meet stricter codes while improving building performance. In an April 2026 Metal Construction News article, titled “How Advanced IMP Cores Are Protecting the Future of Metal Construction,” Brian Ng, vice president of engineering of All Weather Insulated ...
Building confidence through clarity
By Lori Jerome, PABCO Roofing Products. Learn why teaching homeowners about their roof leads to better deciscions and stronger relationships. For many homeowners, their roof is not something they think about until a catastrophic event happens – like a tree falling on their home or a water leak damaging ...
Underlayment is more than a checkbox
By Emma Peterson. Bob Woykin shares why underlayment plays a critical role in the long-term performance of roofs. Recently, we had the opportunity to interview Bob Woykin, the director of sales for Sentry Building Innovations' Canadian market. In this role, Bob focuses on “connecting product performance with real-world jobsite ...
New Tech Machinery introduces the SSQ3™ MultiPro Portable Rollformer
By The Coffee Shops™. The SSQ3 MultiPro is engineered to help increase productivity, reduce waste and support larger, more complex jobs. New Tech Machinery is bringing a new generation of portable rollforming to the metal roofing industry with the release of the SSQ3™ MultiPro Portable Rollformer for Roof Panels. Introduced as a ...
Fire performance in roof rejuvenation matters
By Jesse Sanchez. Roof treatments should support maintenance goals without materially increasing fire-performance concerns for homeowners or contractors. As roof rejuvenation becomes a more common part of asphalt shingle maintenance, SoyLei says contractors are being asked to look beyond flexibility, granule adhesion and dry time. Fire performance is now also ...
Celebrating 35 years of retrofit roofing innovation
By Jenny Yu. Roof Hugger reflects on 35 years of engineering and industry partnerships while reaffirming its commitment to advancing sustainable, contractor-focused solutions. For 35 years, Roof Hugger has helped shape the metal-over-metal retrofit market, building a reputation for engineering expertise, rigorous testing, and long-term performance. As the company ...
