The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing supply chain issues presented multiple challenges for roofing contractors and the companies that serve the entire industry. But that prolonged period also provided a space for many of those companies to innovate. Whether changes to internal processes and workflow or an increased focus on research and development, roofing appears reinvigorated in 2023. That became clear in Dallas at the well-attended and highly energetic 2023 International Roofing Expo.

Each year, RC objectively looks at the new products, ideas and services entering the roofing marketplace on the show floor. We selected a few that stand out for their ingenuity and potential impact – immediate or long-term. It’s called our Editor’s Choice, and while subjective, the chosen products released within the past year could be the difference for some contractors this year and beyond.