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The 2026 Western Roofing Expo has something for everyone
By Emma Peterson. From the fairway to the expo floor, WRE 2026 offers roofing professionals countless ways to learn, connect and grow. We’re less than two months away from the 2026 Western Roofing Expo (WRE)! This show, which will be hosted from Sunday, September 27, 2026, to Tuesday, September 29, ...
GAF and East Coast Roofing complete first Project Honor roof donation for South Jersey veteran
Launched in 2026, Project Honor was created by East Coast Roofing in recognition of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. What: GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer and East Coast Roofing, Siding & Windows has completed the first roof installation through East Coast Roofing’s initiative, Project Honor, which is focused ...
Interactive Spec Advisor for LEED v5 & Green Globes
The tool serves as a living, continuously updated repository, ensuring that industry professionals always have instant access to GAF's most current sustainability data to streamline their project certification workflows. GAF has unveiled its newly updated Spec Advisor, an interactive digital tool designed to help architects, designers and roofing professionals effortlessly navigate ...
Optimizing material staging on roofing projects
By Emma Peterson. Strategic material staging and supplier partnerships can be the difference between a profitable project and costly delays. In roofing, the old adage that “time is money” couldn’t be truer. As Ashley Pietsch of Integrity Insurance and Bonding puts it, “After years of working alongside roofing contractors, I ...
GAF launches Roof of the Year contest elevating roofing excellence across the U.S.
The contest includes five distinct award categories highlighting achievements that range from technical complexity to community impact. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, has announced the launch of the 2026 GAF Roof of the Year contest, designed to recognize outstanding roofing projects completed ...
The lowest bid isn't always the best roof: 5 things to ask before you sign
By V.C. Veterans Contracting. Check if a contractor is licensed, insured and certified before signing any contracts. Getting a new roof is one of the largest investments you'll make in your home or building. Whether you're replacing aging shingles on a family home or overseeing a commercial re-roof, the process usually starts ...
That’s a wrap on National Roofing Week 2026
By Emma Peterson. We had a great time sharing stories and photos over social media with our roofing community! National Roofing Week is an annual event hosted by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) that aims to raise awareness of the roofing professionals who keep our communities safe and ...
Lo mejor de FRSA 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Un vistazo a las conexiones, conversaciones y el sentido de comunidad que se vivieron en FRSA 2026. A principios de junio, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) celebró su esperada Convención y Expo. Considerado el evento regional de roofing más grande ...
FRSA 2026 highlights
By Emma Peterson. A look at the connections, conversations and community at FRSA 2026. At the beginning of June, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) held their much-anticipated Convention and Expo. The biggest regional roofing show in the United States, the event saw hundreds of exhibitors and ...
Veterans find new opportunities through roofing training
By GAF. Tuition-free roofing education programs are helping military veterans transition into stable careers while supporting workforce development across the industry. GAF is helping address two ongoing challenges at once: the roofing industry’s demand for skilled labor and the difficult transition many military veterans face when entering civilian careers. Through ...
