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Theory of snow retention: A must-have free course for architects and designers
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Elevate your roofing expertise with this AIA-approved CES course. Are you an architect or designer looking to deepen your understanding of snow retention systems and their vital role in roof safety? Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, one of the nation’s leading snow retention manufacturers, now offers a complimentary ...
Keeping over 700 veterans safe
By Emma Peterson. Hear two of the hundreds of stories about how the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project is helping veterans across the U.S. In 2024, the National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) reported that over 32,000 veterans were without stable housing. And that number isn’t counting the many veterans who ...
Replacing roofs and touching hearts
By Jenny Yu. One Idaho veteran received an unexpected gift this holiday season. Since its founding in 2014, Roof Rescue in Idaho Falls, Idaho, has prioritized giving back to the local communities it serves through Operation Roof Rescue. For every 100 roof replacements they complete in each of their ...
New roofs for the holidays
By Jenny Yu. Enjoy these heartwarming stories of roofing companies giving back to veterans in their communities. It’s truly been a season of giving in the roofing world over the last few months. From Michigan and Montana to Massachusetts and New York, these four roofing companies selflessly spent ...
Chemcote Roofing and GAF partner to repair roof of Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Community Center
After 15 years of persistent leaking issues, the new roof will ensure that young individuals can learn and grow in a safe and dry environment. The Junior Achievement of Central Ohio, an organization empowering youth in the community to prepare for their futures, received much-needed roof repairs at its community center ...
EAS Roofing is the January R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. This contractor is keeping customers happy and crews safe no matter what the Pittsburgh weather throws at them. Every month, we highlight one of the incredible members of our R-Club roofing community as our Roofer of the Month. This title not only comes with some bragging ...
Two leading Northern Georgia roofing contractors merge to form BDI Roofing Group
BDI Roofing Group brings together Bone Dry Roofing, based in Athens, Georgia, and Innovative Roofing Group (IRG), based in Atlanta. Roofing Corp of America, the home for America’s premier roofing contractors, has announced the merger of two of its North Georgia companies. The new combined organization — BDI Roofing Group — ...
When quality, design and warranty align: Raising the standard for snow retention
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. TRA Snow and Sun explains why engineering and attachment matter more than weight alone. With winter in full swing, contractors begin hearing from building owners who suddenly realize their roofs need snow retention before major storms arrive. Although these systems are ideally installed earlier in the season, late-fall ...
Craftsmanship meets preservation at the Settlemier House
By HER Roofing. HER Roofing blended modern materials with historic sensitivity on a demanding cone roof project. It was early November 2024 when HER Roofing signed the contract to roof the Settlemier House, in Woodburn, Oregon. Built in 1892, the historic house had wood shakes and needed to be converted to ...
GAF and Wichita Habitat for Humanity partner to support the Rock the Block Piatt community revitalization effort
Wichita Habitat for Humanity has named GAF the 2025 recipient of The Outstanding Community Partner Award. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, has partnered with Wichita Habitat for Humanity and GAF Master Elite® contractors Rhoden Roofing, Farha Roofing and Partridge Roofing Services to support Rock the Block Piatt, a ...
