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Iraq War veteran wins new roof in contest

July 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. This veteran from Newnan, Georgia won a brand-new roof in the Beacon of Hope contest. Matthew Adams, an Iraq war veteran, was having major issues with his roof. After patching it a few times and finding that his repairs weren’t cutting it, he and his wife Syndel ...

Beat the heat at one of Texas’s premier roofing events

July 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ...

Championing women and supporting local communities

July 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

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 ...

Beacon announces acquisition of Roofers Mart of southern California

July 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

This acquisition expands service for commercial contractors in Los Angeles, California. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Roofers Mart of Southern California, Inc. (“Roofers Mart”) located in Walnut, California. Roofers Mart has a 40-year history serving roofing contractors in the Los Angeles metro market. “We are ...

Beacon announces two Florida acquisitions extending service for metal roofing contractors

July 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Bringing together the Beacon and Integrity Metals teams in Florida will be advantageous for employees, customers and suppliers. Beacon, the only publicly traded specialty roofing and complementary products distributor, announced the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators, LLC (“Extreme Metal”) with locations in Key Largo and Palm City, Florida and Integrity Metals, ...

Beacon of Hope provides new roof and renewed hope for Pittsburgh military family

July 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Renewed hope blossoms as Beacon of Hope initiative gifts new roof to this Pittsburgh military family, showcasing the transformative impact of community support. In the heart of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, a ray of hope shone brightly for the Hika family as they received a new roof through ...

Heating up this summer: The importance of fire-resistant materials

June 26, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Help your building owners choose the roof that will stand up to both the elements and the risk of fire. Summer is a bustling season for increased construction project activity; however, it’s also a time when the risk of wildfires becomes more prevalent across the country. In ...

Roofing industry unites to encourage the next generation at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition

June 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition. The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus ...

White roofs are the cool choice

June 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Show your customers compelling evidence for how white roofs improve energy efficiency and explore the most suitable cool roofing solutions for their building. White roofs have gained significant attention for their ability to improve energy efficiency in buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, white or ...