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2025 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT

New survey data shows roofing contractors remain confident about sales volume and improving technology, but worries over workforce persist.

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FEBRUARY 2025
Volume 45 :: Number 2

PROJECT PROFILE: PRESERVING HERITAGE

Boss Roofing-Siding Experts earns a gold award for historic church roof restoration from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.

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CONTRACTOR PROFILE: PELICAN ROOFING

Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux earned the trust of a customer who became his business partner, positioning the company to achieve new heights.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

Whether You Made it to Dallas or Not, View Outstanding Presentations from 2021’s Best of Success Conference with On-Demand

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Q&A: FINESSE & FINANCING

Scott Stiglich with Watercress Financial Breaks Down Why Roofing Contractors Need to Incorporate Financing Solutions into Their Business.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

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EL VIAJE DE ABAD ZÁRATE

La historia de Abad Zárate es de perseverancia, determinación y la encarnación del sueño Americano.

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PROJECT PROFILE: ALL-IN ON FOAM

Luxury Vegas homebuilder goes all in on spray foam roofing.

PVC POPULARITY: THE FACTS ABOUT PVC ROOFING PART I

The experts at Mule-Hide take a deep dive into PVC roofing systems.

CONTRACTOR PROFILE: GREAT LAKES ROOFING

Since receiving the honor, our 2007 Contractor of the Year shares the company journey of new leadership and expansion across hurdles like the Great Recession.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

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IRE 2024 PREVIEW: ROOFING’S RETURN TO LAS VEGAS

One of Roofing’s Biggest Events Returns to Vegas with a Renewed Focus on Diversity, Sustainability

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PROJECT PROFILE: RESTORING A COASTAL GEM

Connecticut-based Contractor Finds Cost-Effective Solution to Protect Condos from Coastal Weather

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AND THE WINNER IS…

Find Out Which Roofing Professionals and Companies Took Home Awards in the Back Half of 2023

UNEARTHING CENTURIES OF BEAUTY AND RESILIENCE

Editorial Director Rick Damato Reports from Europe About the Wonders of Slate Roofing

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CONTRACTOR PROFILE: CE REEVE ROOFING, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY

CE REEVE Roofing, a Tecta America Company, Grew from a Small Roofing Outfit to generating $60 Million in Annual Sales.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS THE HEART OF YOUR ROOFING BUSINESS STRATEGY

Anne Marshall, CMO of Stronghouse Solutions, breaks down how to create repeat customers and referrals.

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THE FACTS ABOUT PVC – PART II

In part II of our in-depth look at PVC, learn about various types, reinforcement and optimal construction.

CONTRACTOR Q&A: ORNDORFF & SPAID

Orndorff & Spaid has grown from three employees and a truck to a commercial roofing company with a dedicated workforce and fleet.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

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ABOUT THIS ISSUE

Restoring the Past & Roofing the Future

Marcos Sierra's versatility has served him well as president of Sierra Group Roofing & Solar, the roofing enterprise he and his wife, Victoria, started in Blytheville, Ark., with $17,000 of personal savings and a lot of passion.