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JUNE 2026
Volume 46 :: Number 6

EXTREME WEATHER 2026

After last year’s relatively slow storm season, roofing contractors are looking to rebound in 2026. Mother Nature has done her part, so far. Our special section examines the strong start to the season, shares the forecasts, and provides some practical advice – with products -- to keep you ahead of the extreme weather events on the horizon.

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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

HOW TO SELL METAL ROOFING TO HOMEOWNERS

Winning homeowner confidence by leading with value and long-term solutions.

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

SELLING METAL ROOFING TO HOMEOWNERS

Roofers are winning homeowner confidence and closing sales by leading with value and long-term solutions.

QXO’s $17B Acquisition of TopBuild Explained

Analysts say the deal expands QXO’s reach beyond roofing distribution into insulation, installation and data-driven contractor relationships, potentially reshaping competition across the building products sector.

PROJECT PROFILE: Spray Foam Roof Revitalization

The Hobie Surf Shop is a historic spot in Dana Point, Calif., in dire need of a roof revitalization for which spray foam and acrylic products were the ideal fit.

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

Water resources, Land lot, Urban design, Residential area, Property, Infrastructure, Window, Landscape

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

BUILDING BETTER ROOFS & BETTER LIVES

The mission instilled at Weddle & Sons, Inc., by brothers Eric and Allyn Weddle, isn’t just about roofing, but building better lives in the communities they serve across the Heartland. Photos courtesy of Weddle & Sons, Inc.