Products & Services
The launch of Carlisle’s ThermaThin™ 7 at IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn about Carlisle’s new high R-value polyiso insulation and the benefits it offers contractors. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is one of the biggest and most influential trade events for the roofing industry. As such, it is often where companies announce new products and innovations – ...
A closer look at the roofers’ saw
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover what these long-standing products are intended to solve for contractors in the field. Roof penetrations and repair work often expose the small details that can cause long-term problems if they are not handled correctly. From vent pipes to tear-off and reroofing repairs, contractors rely on tools ...
The reroofing and plumbing solution
By The Coffee Shops™. Tubos vent pipe extensions help contractors save time while achieving code compliance. In the article “Where plumbing meets roofing,” Kevin Morris of TUBOS outlines a critical yet often overlooked intersection between plumbing code and roofing practice: vent pipe extensions. Plumbing vent pipes are essential to ...
Installing single-ply roofing in cool weather
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how contractors can successfully install single-ply roofing systems when temperatures fall below 40°F. The arrival of colder weather does not necessarily mean roofing work must stop. Industry guidance from GAF indicates that single-ply systems such as EverGuard® TPO and PVC can still be installed successfully during ...
Owens Corning and Roof Scout introduce Scout, an exclusive virtual sales agent for homeowners and roofing contractors
Scout educates homeowners on the Owens Corning® Total Protection Roofing System® while walking them through the product selection process in an interactive presentation. Owens Corning and Roof Scout, Inc. are introducing Scout, the roofing industry’s first virtual sales agent tailored to homeowners’ buying personas and contractors’ businesses. Bridging the gap between ...
The secret sauce: Innovation, efficiency and cost-effectiveness
By Jenny Yu. At IRE 2026, MetalForming introduced new equipment designed to help contractors streamline operations and expand capabilities. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, contractors came searching for tools and technology that can help them work smarter, faster and more profitably. MetalForming was ready to provide, showcasing their ...
Surge in U.S. home solar installations underscores need for snow retention solutions
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. The Drift Solar Snow Fence provides essential safety for residential solar projects. The United States is experiencing an unprecedented boom in residential solar projects, with homeowners across the nation turning to solar energy to power their lives. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, a new ...
Why roofing color is the first exterior decision homeowners make
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how roofing colors are shaping coordinated exterior choices and contractor consultations for 2026. Deciding on the color of a home’s roof is becoming the starting point for exterior design decisions as contractors and homeowners plan for 2026. This shift is reflected in how Attic Breeze is ...
Why purlins and subpurlins matter in metal retrofit design
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding framing, load paths and real-world testing helps ensure your project is a code-compliant and durable metal-over-metal retrofit. When an existing metal roof reaches the end of its service life, retrofitting is often the easiest, least invasive and most cost-effective replacement strategy. Companies such as Roof Hugger ...
What is tapered roof insulation?
By IKO Industries. Understanding how tapered insulation supports drainage and durability is key for designing long-lasting low-slope roofs. Every high-performing roofing system starts with a well-designed foundation, which includes durable insulation. In commercial construction, especially when working with low-slope or flat roofs, the right combination of tapered roof insulation and ...
