Articles Tagged with ''residential roofing''

Producer Price Index Percent Change Inputs to Construction Industries graph

ABC: Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January

Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.8% for the month

May 13, 2026

Construction input prices increased 1.7% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released.

Polyglass Highlights Resilient Roofing and Building Solutions at IBS 2026

Polyglass will spotlight roofing and building solutions engineered for resilience against the elements, aligning with FORTIFIED building principles

January 27, 2026

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. will exhibit at the 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS), taking place February 17-19 in Orlando, Florida, at Booth W7459.

MRA Announces New Members

March 22, 2023

Metal Roofing Alliance, the leading nonprofit trade organization representing the residential metal roofing industry in the U.S. and Canada, announced new regional members on the heels of also expanding its national manufacturing member roster earlier this year.

One of the Largest Green Roofs in NYC

June 16, 2017

A remarkable story of adaptive reuse in a largescale residential building

Made in the U.S.A: Duro-Last

Duro-Last Roofing’s Commitment to Tradition, Quality Service Cements Strong Growth Over Nearly Four Decades

Courtney Dobson

July 25, 2016

Family owned and operated since 1978, Duro-Last Roofing has fulfilled a pledge to both customers and tradition since its inception.

Advances in Asphalt Roofing Technology

From technology and durability to worker safety and environmental consciousness, asphalt roofing systems advanced significantly over the past three decades

July 15, 2016

Over the last three to four decades, asphalt roofing systems have made great advances, from technology and durability to worker safety and environmental consciousness.

GAF Study Explores Attic Health

Understanding the Role of Ventilation for Roofing

February 23, 2016

There are a few strategies for dealing with ventilation in an attic. Which is the best to use?

How to Fight Ice Dams

Paul Scelsi

December 1, 2015

Mother Nature usually wins, but these roofing contractors put up a good fight on behalf of homeowners.

Daylighting Offers Holistic Approach for Roofing Contractors

Here Comes the Sun

Jim Hoff

November 4, 2015

I believe residential roofing contractors have the opportunity to sell their customers products they don’t know that they want.

Homeward Bound: The 2014 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project Helps Dallas Community

Rick Damato

September 14, 2015

In the fall of 2014, the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (CWP) with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) continued the annual tradition in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.