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The backbone of roof durability
By Jesse Sanchez. Waterproofing isn’t just an afterthought — it's the foundation of a long-lasting roof, protecting homes from the hidden damage of water infiltration. In the roofing industry, waterproofing products play a critical role in safeguarding buildings from water damage in the long run. While many homeowners may focus on shingles ...
Shining a beacon of light on veterans
By Emma Peterson. Meet four of the 2024 Beacon of Hope winners who will receive a free installation and/or repair for their roofs. Like many organizations and individuals in our industry, Beacon Building Products is dedicated to “Building Better for its Communities.” One of the ways they do this is through their ...
Women in roofing unite
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to lead and learn at NWIR Days 2025! If you haven’t already gotten your ticket to the 2025 National Women In Roofing (NWIR) Days, make sure you do! NWIR Days is a premier conference for women in the roofing industry to come together and learn. This year’s ...
Beacon announces annual Supplier Partner Award winners
Following a robust review of supplier performance, we could not be more pleased to award the best of the best. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the leading publicly-traded specialty wholesale distributor of roofing, waterproofing and related exterior products, announced today that it has awarded five supplier partners with awards for their service commitment ...
Roofing materials that are chill in the cold
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the top three materials to use when reroofing in the off-season. Most people try to organize their reroofing projects around the summer months, when the weather is warmer and easier to work in. But not every reroof sticks to a neat timeline and some homeowners might need ...
Beacon confirms receipt and reiterates rejection of unsolicited proposal
Proposal significantly undervalues the company and is not in the best interests of Beacon and its shareholders. On multiple occasions Beacon sought substantive engagement with QXO to demonstrate path to value; QXO Refused. Beacon to hold Investor Day on March 13, 2025, where the company will provide 2028 long-term financial targets. Shareholders do ...
Celebrating veterans and community
By Dani Sheehan. Since the program’s inception, the Beacon of Hope contest has installed over 50 roofs, restoring confidence and pride to veterans’ homes. Since it was established in 2019, Beacon of Hope, a program by Beacon Building Products, continues to make a profound impact by providing deserving military veterans and their ...
Metal roofs that can withstand winter weather
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to help homeowners avoid issues with ice and snow this winter through proper design and installation. Metal roofing systems have been steadily growing in popularity over the years for their durability and longevity in a variety of climates and environments. For example, they are known to be ...
From estimate to order: How this integration simplifies roofing workflows
By Emma Peterson. The new partnership between Beacon and Leap revolutionizes material ordering to save contractors time and money. Make your ordering process seamless with this partnership between Beacon Building Products and Leap! Through this partnership, you can access live pricing and direct ordering of Beacon products from within Leap’s ...
The year in trends
By Emma Peterson. Take a look back at 2024 through the lens of The Coffee Shops’ Trends Report on the roofing industry. As the year comes to a close, it is natural to start looking back. Whether you’re reflecting on those New Year’s resolutions you made, examining a curated playlist ...
