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Polymer-modified asphalt redefines shingle performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how rubberized asphalt technology improves durability, flexibility and sustainability in roofing systems. Roof performance begins long before the first shingle is installed. It begins at the material level, where the ability to withstand impact, temperature swings and long-term exposure determines how a system performs over time. ...
Meet OSHA standards with the right roofing equipment
By Jenny Yu. Proactive debris management strategies help contractors meet compliance requirements while boosting productivity. Roofing contractors are facing increased pressure to meet evolving safety regulations as enforcement from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to intensify. According to Equipter, compliance today goes far beyond hard hats and ...
The case for roof restoration
By Emma Peterson. APOC’s latest study quantifies the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. In May of 2026, APOC, a leading liquid-applied roof restoration manufacturer and a member of ICP Building Solutions Group, released a new benchmark study all about the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. ...
How service divisions turn repairs into recurring revenue
By Jesse Sanchez. Better dispatch, stronger follow-up and connected workflows are helping roofing contractors turn reactive service calls into a more consistent and profitable business line. For many roofing contractors, service and repair work remains largely reactive, a challenge that platforms like Centerpoint Connect are designed to address. Calls come ...
ContractorHUB hits general availability, introducing an enhanced UI for easier-than-ever usability
By Sarah Parks, ContractorHUB. ContractorHUB has reached general availability with an updated platform designed to help home service businesses streamline operations, improve visibility and scale more efficiently. After four years building and scaling a roofing company, ContractorHUB's founder Matt Parks experienced firsthand the operational challenges that home service businesses face every day. ...
How adhesive technology is transforming tile roofing installation
By Eagle Roofing Products. Modern roofing adhesives offer a streamlined alternative to traditional fastening methods while maintaining code compliance. As roofing contractors continue to prioritize speed, performance and compliance, manufacturers are advancing solutions that simplify installation without sacrificing durability. Eagle Roofing Products highlights this shift with systems like APOC’s Polyset® ...
Why class 4 impact-resistant shingles are gaining ground
By Jesse Sanchez. When the skies turn hostile, these high-performance shingles don’t crack under pressure. As climate patterns shift and storms become more unpredictable, the conversation around roofing durability is heating up, and for good reason. Whether you're in hail-prone Texas, wind-battered Kansas or even milder regions that see the ...
Keeping buildings standing when it matters most
By Emma Peterson. Nudura ICFs are engineered and certified for structural integrity in the face of earthquakes. Across the world, seismic activity has been growing more threatening. In 2020 alone there were three major earthquakes across Croatia, Turkey and Greece that not only caused more than 1 billion Euros ...
TPO systems built for performance and efficiency
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how integrated TPO roofing systems are designed to improve installation efficiency, durability and long-term performance in commercial applications. For contractors managing large-scale commercial projects, roofing system selection shapes more than installation; it determines how a building performs over decades. These decisions require a balance between efficiency ...
Metal siding on the rise: How performance, data and design are reshaping exterior walls
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Fire resistance, durability and design innovation are driving new demand. Metal siding is experiencing significant growth across residential and light commercial construction, and the reasons go far beyond aesthetics. In 2026, homeowners and contractors are increasingly choosing metal wall systems because they solve some of the ...
