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JANUARY 2026
Volume 46 :: Number 1

PRIVATE EQUITY FALLOUT ROCKS ROOFING

Private-equity failures in home improvement left customers stranded and crews jobless. A Minnesota contractor jumped in to stabilize the market.

Image courtesy of Alex Prothmann

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IRE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS

Take a sneak peek at what the 2026 International Roofing Expo has in store for attendees as it heads back to Las Vegas this month.

CONTRACTOR PROFILE: BUSY BEAVER ROOFING

Find out how a smiling cartoon beaver forever changed the trajectory of a 50-year-old Rhode Island roofing company.

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

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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WHAT ARE ROOFERS ASKING?

Find out the answers to the most-asked questions about attic ventilation with AirVent Inc.

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PROJECT PROFILE: CONTRACTOR VOICES

Roofing contractors share their experiences working with TAMKO’s Proline series of shingles.

TECHOS Y MáS SPECIAL SECTION

¡Pruebe nuestro contenido de Techos y Más, presentado en español para impulsar a los contratistas latinos! (Get a taste of our Techos y Más content, presented in Spanish to elevate Latino contractors!)

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ROOFING PROFILE: COMPASS SALES GROUP

Carlisle celebrates an outstanding manufacturer’s rep with its Carlisle Experience Award.

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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5 GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR 2026

Three high-performing Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractors shared their perspectives on growth.

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A ROOFER’S GUIDE TO SMART DEVICES

Learn nine tips for managing and maximizing company wireless devices.

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EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY TAKE CENTER FIELD AT CERTAINTEED’S DETROIT WORKSHOP

More than 500 roofing contractors spent the day at Ford Field to learn about the latest innovations in roofing.

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

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

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

ABOUT THIS ISSUE

2025 BEST OF SUCCESS

More than 500 roofing professionals gathered in Arlington, Texas, to better themselves and create significant industry connections at the 2025 Best of Success conference. Find out what contractors discovered at this year’s event. Photo by King Harrell Photography