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As performance expectations rise, resilient roofing depends on system design, not individual materials.

Johns Manville announced the launch of JM QuickFoam Adhesive, a two-part, low-rise polyurethane foam adhesive for attaching fleece-backed single ply membranes to insulation boards, insulation boards to each other, or direct to the deck.

Detec Systems announced a stocking distributor partnership with Johns Manville.

As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

As climate threats escalate, experts at METALCON warn that outdated codes and weak materials won’t cut it — metal construction must lead the resilience movement.

In 2022, insured losses from hailstorms topped $10 billion in the United States for the 15^th year in a row. Hailstorms account for 70 percent of the average annual property losses from severe convective storms in the U.S., according to the National Center for Atmospheric Research.