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Fasten right, build strong
By Hunter Panels. From selecting the correct SIP fastener to dialing in drill speeds, understanding the specifics can make all the difference in your Xci Ply installation. When it comes to high-performance polyiso panels, Hunter Panels doesn't just deliver product, they deliver answers. Whether you're securing Xci Ply, Xci ...
Why cheap tools can cost you more
By Equipter. Contractors who invest in high-quality roofing equipment ensure safer jobs and higher customer satisfaction. Choosing budget tools may seem like a smart and economic decision, but cheap roofing equipment often leads to more serious and expensive problems in the future. From safety risks to high replacement costs, ...
Metal roof disasters: Why repairs fail and what works
By FAR®. Provide long-lasting repairs that protect your customer's investment and solidify your reputation. Every experienced roofer has seen it: a metal roof plagued by failing patches. From layers of caulk and sealants, to mismatched coatings and even random patches of incompatible roofing membranes, these repairs are often a short-term fix that ...
The vapor barrier designed for Florida’s storms
By Dani Sheehan. BlockShield® SA Plus delivered watertight security, storm performance and fast installation on a complex hospital reroof. A local hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida needed to have the roof replaced on its science technology building, and the project team faced a tough set of requirements. The building housed ...
Winter is coming: It’s time to seal roof penetrations
By Jenny Yu. Ensuring vent pipes are fully sealed and safeguard jobs this winter season. As temperatures drop and the possibility of the first rain or snowfall looms, roofing contractors must ensure their clients’ roof systems are fully sealed and ready for winter challenges. Proper roof maintenance is ...
Starter shingles 101
By Lori Jerome, PABCO Roofing. The importance of a starter shingle and how to explain it to your clients. When many home and business owners look at their roofs, they often see a bunch of shingles that look the same to them. But as a roofer, you know that ...
Why end-of-year purchasing makes sense
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Take advantage of this holiday sale and learn how Tubos helps contractors win in 2026. The final weeks of the year are one of the smartest times for contractors and distributors to invest in materials and tools that will strengthen operations in the year ahead. Whether you want ...
Step-by-step product support
By Emma Peterson. Westlake recently released updated installation guides for their Unified Steel products. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions is a well-known name in the roofing industry. With brands like DaVinci composite roofing, Newpoint concrete and Universal Steel, they provide roofing and reroofing solutions to architects, designers, contractors and ...
Modern roofing companies are winning with digital tools and real talk
By Jesse Sanchez. Emerging roofing companies are using digital tools to build trust and outperform more established competitors. In an industry where traditional operations consisted of a boots-on-the-roof mentality, a new generation of roofing professionals are rewriting the playbook. Backed by smart technology, social media savvy and a deep focus ...
Centerpoint Connect launches production module in native apps, completing end-to-end platform for roofing
The update brings project access, daily production reporting, photo documentation, job costs, estimates and a centralized project record into one streamlined workflow designed for real jobsite use. Centerpoint Connect today announced the release of its new Production Module within its native mobile applications, expanding the platform beyond service and sales to ...
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