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Changing lives through roofing
By Hannah Ford. Contractors work together to help community members in need. For some, the thought of buying or repairing a roof is a significant burden. Prices can be high depending on how much damage is incurred, and over time, the struggle becomes larger as the roof deteriorates. These ...
In-depth with Florida’s roofing experts
By Dani Sheehan. From recycled materials to supply chain solutions, learn market insights and key takeaways from the FRSA trade show this year. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) held its 102nd annual convention and trade show June 5-7, 2024, in Kissimmee, Florida, and once again saw ...
4 stories of roofers giving back to their community’s
By Hannah Ford. These contractors donated their time and materials to help provide people in need of new roofs with a safe space. For many in the roofing industry, helping others is top of mind. The following four contractors saw community members who were struggling with their roofs and used their skill ...
A second career in roofing: From the field to the classroom
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. When the Roofing Alliance developed a curriculum and provided funding for roofing education at the college level, Tom Urich, who originally had a teaching degree before entering the industry, was a perfect fit. A career in roofing is often seen as a path marked by hands-on work, but ...
Everyday roofing heroes helping the community
By Hannah Ford. These roofers see a need and support their community’s one roof at a time. Local roofers and their standout roofing companies across the country are fulfilling good deeds from West Virginia to Louisiana and Illinois. They repair and replace roofs for many deserving members of their community, ...
Beat the heat at one of Texas’s premier roofing events
By Dani Sheehan. Discover the latest trends and innovations in roofing at NTRCA’s Not So Mini Trade Show. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, the Not So Mini Trade Show, on August 8, 2024, at the Hilton DFW Lakes in ...
Building hope while building homes
By Hannah Ford. Local Vietnam veteran gifted new roof in heartwarming donation. Michael Johnson had been wanting a new roof for a lengthy time and when he least expected it, his dream came true. After the Vietnam veteran had dedicated much of his life to his country, Schoenherr Roofing ...
Championing women and supporting local communities
By Dani Sheehan. She Build provides critical repairs for women-headed households and women-focused community spaces to empower women to maintain safe and healthy homes, make a difference in their communities and build a supportive community network. On April 27, 2024, the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Seattle Council got together ...
United under one roof
By Hannah Ford. Local roofers come together to restore a veteran’s roof. In an honorable act of kindness, AmeriPro Roofing and Owens Corning joined together to give back to a deserving veteran and member of the Fremont County community in Colorado, John Lemons. Upkeep of a home can be ...
ARMA announces Accident Prevention Contest winners
Asphalt Roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 81 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2023 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
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