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Turn custom orders into custom gear
By Emma Peterson. You can turn material and product orders into custom tees, high-visibility shirts, hoodies and more for your crew. QXO is helping gear up your crew with this promotion! Between May 4, 2026, and July 2, 2026, you can earn gear with every U.S. purchase of CertainTeed, GAF, ...
Building storm-ready cities from the top down
By Jesse Sanchez. Science-based roofing standards are helping communities reduce storm damage and improve long-term resilience. Across the United States, communities are confronting a shared and escalating challenge: how to build neighborhoods that can withstand increasingly severe weather. From hurricanes along the Gulf Coast to inland hailstorms and tornadoes, both ...
FRSA 104th Expo brings together networking and community
By Jenny Yu. This year’s convention offers a full lineup of events designed to connect professionals and their families, on and off the show floor. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 104th Convention & Expo is set to return June 10–12, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms ...
Heidi J. Ellsworth joins roofing industry leaders in an LBM Journal feature
By Emma Peterson. Ronn Levine’s article dives into the challenges and opportunities in the roofing industry presented by labor, economic and technology trends. Recently, award-winning writer and editor Ronn Levine wrote an article for LBM Journal diving into the roles technology, relationships and training play in the roofing industry. The ...
Dan Karins appointed head of GAF Commercial Sales
Alma Garnett moves to advisory role as of 2027. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced that Dan Karins will assume responsibility for the full Commercial Sales business, succeeding Alma Garnett, who will step back from her day-to-day responsibilities at the end of ...
GAF partners with Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa to bring FORTIFIED Roof™ systems to homeowners across West Alabama
This collaboration kicks off with providing a new roof for local veteran. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa to provide a new FORTIFIED Roof™ for a Tuscaloosa veteran. This install kicks off a joint effort between GAF, Habitat Tuscaloosa and Strengthen ...
Los asistentes de IRE retribuyen a la comunidad
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Alberto Torres. El 17.º Proyecto Anual de Servicio Comunitario reunió a 30 voluntarios para ayudar a residentes necesitados de Las Vegas. Antes de que expositores y asistentes llenaran el piso de exhibición de la International Roofing Expo, 30 voluntarios se reunieron el lunes 19 de ...
Tecnología que simplifica la gestión de materiales y entregas
Por Alberto Torres. Como Roof Hub está ayudando a los contratistas a organizar mejor sus proyectos de techado. En un Almuerzo y Aprendizaje, Jessica Bravo y Julian Fontanillas de SRS Distribution comparten como la plataforma Roof Hub está cambiando la manera en que los contratistas gestionan sus proyectos de techado. ...
2026 color trends point to smarter, longer-lasting exterior choices
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how the National Association of Home Builders’ 2026 forecast can guide exterior color decisions that prioritize durability and long-term value. The 2026 colors of the year are more than a style update. They reflect how manufacturers are thinking about performance, longevity and curb appeal in one ...
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 ...
