The manual is composed of five roof covering type-specific sections: asphalt shingle, clay and concrete tile, metal shingle, slate and wood shake and shingle systems. The National Roofing Contractors Association has released "The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems — 2025" to provide the roofing industry with the most comprehensive information ...
Prizes include a 2025 Can-Am Defender, a Traeger grill and Malco shopping sprees. Malco Tools, one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, today announced its 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Entrants have a chance at prizes including a ...
By Emma Peterson. The International Builders’ Show (IBS) is back and better than ever. If you work in the residential building industry, the International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the place to be. Hosted by National Association of Home Builders of the United States, the show will take place in ...
Industry partners are invited to unite in the effort to rebuild and restore. PSMJ Resources, Inc., the global authority on research, education and advisory services for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry together with METALCON, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization ...
Roofing product shipment data is collected from participating manufacturers by an independent third party, Association Research Inc., and aggregated to create this report. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released its Quarterly Product Shipment Report for the final quarter of 2024. The report covers asphalt roofing product shipments in the ...
By Richard S. Duncan, PhD, PE SPFA technical consultant. The SPFA will engage in efforts to educate mortgage companies and provide resources for proper SPF application that will be crucial to maintaining the credibility and reliability of SPF insulation. The issue regarding the denial of home mortgages in the UK due to ...
Expanded product offerings, newly-created training program and industry-leading warranty from GAF to help at-risk communities build resilience against weather-related disasters. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization, ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Innovative underlayment sets a new benchmark in fire resistance and roofing performance. MFM Building Products has reached a notable achievement with its Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® roofing underlayment, now certified with a UL Class A Fire Rating. This recognition highlights the product’s fire resistance, further enhancing its ...
By Dani Sheehan. Instant Roofer is preparing for changes to the TCPA to protect contractors and homeowners alike. Editor’s note: The information contained in this article is for general educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Business owners are strongly encouraged to consult with legal counsel to ensure ...
On January 1, 2025, a complete nationwide ban on the manufacture of HFC closed-cell SPF systems will take effect. Attention spray foam contractors: Many of you are aware that the industry is transitioning from closed-cell foams using HFC blowing agents to systems using low GWP (global warming potential) HFO blowing agents*. The ...