Roof Hugger
From problem solving to industry standard
By Jesse Sanchez. A contractor-led idea grew into a widely trusted retrofit approach by responding to real-world challenges and validating performance through decades of testing. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Dale Nelson, founder of Roof Hugger, to trace how a practical field challenge ...
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Why investing in older metal buildings is gaining new momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. With millions of aging metal-roofed structures nationwide, strategic retrofits are reshaping value, resilience and long-term performance. For many owners who built metal facilities in the 1970s and 1980s, the priority at that time was affordability. These buildings were designed to provide what was often described as “shade ...
Single-ply retrofits and smarter metal roof design
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry engineers say single-ply systems perform best when contractors understand water flow and structural loading impacts. The growing use of single-ply membranes to re-cover existing metal roofs has become common across the industry and companies such as Roof Hugger, alongside Force Engineering and Testing Inc., have spent ...
Retrofits bring new momentum to self storage roofing projects
By Jesse Sanchez. Rising demand for durable, energy-efficient roofing drives self storage owners toward retrofits. Aging metal roofs across the self storage sector are prompting a reassessment of how owners manage building longevity. Where owners once defaulted to full roof replacements as the solution, the demand is now shifting toward ...
Before you TPO your metal roof, know the code and cost realities
By Jesse Sanchez. A TPO retrofit might look simple on paper, but contractors warn that code, load and long-term performance details can shift the real value of the project. Before building owners commit to a TPO installation over an existing metal roof, Roof Hugger says the first step is confirming ...
Celebrating industry leadership: MBMA’s Industry Advocate Awards recognize those powering progress in metal building systems
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. MBMA recognizes outstanding industry partners whose involvement supports innovation, safety and sustainability. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) continues to lead the advancement of metal building systems through research, advocacy, technical development and education. One of the most meaningful ways the association highlights this work is through its ...
Less work, more roof
By Jesse Sanchez. This metal-over-metal retrofit system is making life easier for contractors by reducing the hassles of traditional re-roofing. Roof Hugger is giving contractors a smarter way to reroof by offering a metal-over-metal retrofit system that replaces heavy labor with quick and easy installation. From skipping full tear-offs to ...
Cutting costs without cutting corners
By Jesse Sanchez. How Roof Hugger’s retrofit system helps contractors stay competitive in a tight market. Contractors know the bottom line matters, and when it comes to metal roof retrofits, Roof Hugger is helping them protect margins without compromising quality. The Florida-based manufacturer offers a metal-over-metal retrofit system that avoids ...
Fast tracks over old panels
By Roof Hugger. Why smart contractors skip the tear-off and stay ahead of schedule. In the high-stakes world of roofing, time isn’t just money, it’s the whole margin. Delays from weather, labor shortages and complex tear-offs can eat into profits before the first panel is even laid. That’s why a ...
Building strength before the storm
By Dale Nelson, President, Roof Hugger, LLC. Why contractors are turning to retrofit systems to weather economic uncertainty. When the market shifts, contractors who rely solely on new construction often find themselves on shaky ground. But those who diversify, especially by tapping into the steady demand for roof retrofits, build ...
