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NWIR Announces Changes to Board of Directors

March 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Several changes have been made to the association's leadership. National Women in Roofing (NWiR) is pleased to announce several changes to the association’s leadership on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of NWiR’s mission, strategy ...

GAF Taps Alma Garnett to Lead Commercial Roofing Sales

March 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Alma Garnett will drive the strategic management and growth of the commercial sales organization. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the appointment of Alma Garnett as senior vice president, commercial roofing sales. Reporting to John Altmeyer, executive chairman, GAF Commercial Roofing, ...

ARMA Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards

March 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winning projects in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America based on four categories: Reasons for Selecting Asphalt, ...

John Altmeyer Named Executive Chairman, GAF Commercial Roofing

January 26, 2021 at 12:10 p.m.

GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, today announced the appointment of John Altmeyer as Executive Chairman, GAF Commercial Roofing, effective February 1. Altmeyer previously served for 21 years as President of Carlisle Construction Materials, which he grew to be the largest and most profitable of Carlisle’s ...

Veteran Founds Roof Rescue Program in North Carolina

January 3, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Roof Rescue plans to donate one roof every year to a deserving member of the community. Army veteran Jordan Cox is the owner of Roof Medic in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served as an army combat medic where he developed a passion for helping others. He ...

Scholarship Programs Support the Future of the Industry

December 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Consider supporting an organization that gives back to the roofing industry. This is the time of year that many students are receiving their acceptance letters to different colleges and trade schools. Many of them may be facing challenges securing the money for ...

GAF Timberline HDZ and Timberline CS Roofing Shingles Earn NSF International Environmental Product Declarations

November 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

GAF recognized for its growing commitment to transparency and sustainability in its products. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced two new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its Timberline® HDZ™ and Timberline CS Shingles. NSF International recognized both residential roofing solutions for cradle-to-grave excellence, underscoring GAF’s growing commitment to transparency ...

GAF Roof Views Launches

October 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The new blog on GAF.com is designed with both property owners and professionals in mind. GAF has revamped its blog and branded it GAF Roof Views. According to a company announcement, GAF Roof Views “was created to help homeowners find the information they need ...

It’s Time for ARCA Virtualpalooza!

September 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Don’t miss the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association’s (ARCA) virtual lineup this week which includes a visit from RoofersCoffeeShop®. ARCA explained the concept of their Virtualpalooza in a statement writing, “In an effort to provide educational seminars, that typically are hosted during the annual ...