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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 ...
New cool surfaces toolkit site provides public with resources and knowledge base
The Cool Surfaces Toolkit is designed to make trusted, science-based information on cool roofs, walls and pavements more accessible to a broad range of audiences. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has released a new Cool Surfaces Toolkit microsite featuring informational resources about solar-reflective “cool” roofs, exterior walls and pavements. ...
Trends to track in the trades
By The Coffee Shops™. Software, sustainability, safety and science all drive the construction industry’s future. In the article “Innovations Shaping the Construction Industry,” Dataforma highlights how digital tools, sustainability initiatives and advanced materials are reshaping the future of construction for contractors and trade professionals. As contractors face increasing pressure to ...
Resist panel separation with this fastener
By Jenny Yu. Lakeside Construction Fasteners’s T17 FASTLOK™ system is engineered to help contractors secure metal panels more effectively. In the metal roofing industry, panel separation and overlapping gaps are common challenges contractors face. That’s why Lakeside Construction Fasteners, an international fasteners supplier and manufacturing company, developed its T17 ...
Innovación inspirada en la naturaleza: Una apuesta audaz en la estética del roofing
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Alberto Torres. Redefiniendo el roofing al combinar ingeniería de alto rendimiento con colores inspirados en la naturaleza que transforman el atractivo visual en una impresión duradera. Para los propietarios que buscan elevar el atractivo exterior de su hogar sin comprometer el rendimiento, TAMKO Building ...
FRSA 2026 set to showcase innovation and industry connections
By The Coffee Shops™. Marco Industries will highlight solutions designed to improve roofing performance and contractor efficiency. In the article, "Countdown to Kissimmee!" Marco Industries highlights its anticipation for one of the roofing industry's most anticipated annual events: the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Convention and Expo. ...
A multi-application building system
By Dani Sheehan. From roof decks to wall insulation and everything in between, spray foam is changing the way complex systems are designed and installed. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has long been a staple in roofing systems, but its role in construction is expanding far beyond the rooftop. From insulation ...
