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Climb confident
By The Catch-All. Smart roofers don’t gamble with gravity. Every great roofing job starts with one solid move: a stable climb. Pros know that confidence at the top begins with security at the bottom. That’s why many of them are stepping up their game with gear built for peace of ...
Elevating a home with luxury shingles
By Lori Jerome, PABCO Roofing Products. Offering customers luxury shingles is a great way to enhance the value of their home while also boosting your business’s bottom line. Most homeowners will only go through the reroofing process once or twice. As such, they don’t have the same depth of knowledge ...
Making metal a part of your pitch
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Sherwin-Williams' Roofing Passport makes selling and managing metal roofing projects more efficient. For many homeowners, the term roofing is synonymous with the image of asphalt shingles. But, as we all know in the roofing industry, there are a wide variety of other materials and products ...
The importance of product certifications for manufacturers of metal roof attachments
By Ali Turner, S-5! Safety and reliability are crucial for metal roof attachments. Homeowners, contractors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) all focus on one key question: Can they trust the product's performance? Therefore, manufacturers of metal roof attachments should focus on securing certifications and approvals from recognized third-party testing labs and certification ...
When to repair versus replace a pipe collar
By Jesse Sanchez. Damaged roof pipe collars can lead to major leaks and knowing when to repair or replace them is vital. Pipe collars may not be the flashiest component on a roof but Wil-Mar knows they’re among the most critical. Sitting at the base of vent pipes, these small ...
Choosing the right shingle for impact-rated resistance
By Dani Sheehan. Know the difference between Class 3 and Class 4 impact ratings and how TAMKO’s top shingles deliver the performance your customers need. As hailstorms and severe weather events grow more frequent and intense, impact-ratings have become a non-negotiable feature for roofing systems. Homeowners are increasingly prioritizing durability, ...
New product enhancements – GAF Master Flow™ Pivot™ Pipe Boot Flashing brings added benefits to both contractors and homeowners
The Master Flow™ Pivot™ Pipe Boot Flashing now includes enhanced UV-resistant polymer pipe inserts and a redesigned internal twist-lock. The GAF Master Flow™ Pivot™ Pipe Boot Flashing, featuring a “ball/socket” component for simple rooftop pitch adjustment, helps protect against damaging leaks at plumbing vent pipe penetrations while adding to the aesthetics ...
Unveiling cutting-edge roofing innovations
By Jesse Sanchez. New high-performance membranes spark major interest at IRE 2025. At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Swiss-based construction materials leader Sika Roofing & Waterproofing made a significant splash with the launch of two groundbreaking membrane technologies. Designed to simplify applications and elevate performance standards across U.S. roofing ...
Streamline your operations with field management software
By Dataforma. Discover how the right tools can help your roofing business run smoother, communicate better and deliver a standout customer experience. Running a successful service department requires scheduling service calls, coordinating crews on the jobsite, managing customer communication, tracking warranties and billing completed jobs efficiently. Your success hinges on ...
Plug-and-play skylights reshape commercial construction
By Jesse Sanchez. With prefabricated modular systems, skylight installation has become a quick, clean and architect-free upgrade. When it comes to commercial daylighting, VELUX Commercial North America has disrupted the game with its modular skylight systems — prefabricated, precision-engineered units designed to snap into place without the delays or complications ...
