CONTENTS

METAL SPECIAL SECTION

It’s no mystery why metal remains one of the top choices for roofing in a world devastated by severe storms. Learn what you and your customer can gain from this durable roof system.

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OCTOBER 2024
Volume 44 :: Number 10

UNDERSTANDING HAIL

IBHS’ 2024 Field Study on Hail May Help Create Sturdier Roofing Materials.

Cloud, Atmosphere, Plant, Lightning, Window, Building, Sky, Light, Thunder, Water

JOINING FORCES: CORYELL ROOFING, FM APPROVALS PUSH NEW STANDARDS

Commercial Roofer and FM Approvals Creating New Standards for School Roof Systems.

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

Suit trousers, Clothing, Jeans, Human, Chair, Entertainment, Curtain

Dress shirt, Beard, Neck, Tie, Jaw, Sleeve, Gesture, Collar

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

Vision care, Smile, Glasses, Eyewear, Beard

EL VIAJE DE ABAD ZÁRATE

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

Hard hat, Sky, Workwear, Gesture, Slope, Asphalt, Headgear

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

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

Urban design, Building, Plant, Tree, Window, Sky

PROJECT PROFILE: RESTORING A COASTAL GEM

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

Smile, Trousers, Coat, Fashion, Lighting, Tie, Microphone, Suit

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

“IF NOT US, THEN WHO?” ROOFING DAY 2024

More Than 200 Roofing Professionals Took to Capitol Hill to Advocate for the Industry

FTC BANS NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS FOR MOST WORKERS

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney Examines the Ramifications of Noncompete Bans

Flash photography, Face, Skin, Head, Hairstyle, Eye, Smile, Black, Sleeve, Iris

CONTRACTOR Q&A: BUILT STRONG EXTERIORS

Minnesota Contractor Shows Benefits of Dedicated Employees Handling Insurance Supplements

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

STANDING OUT IN A STORM

It’s been a wild ride for Whirlwind Roofing and Construction’s Brooke Laizure in Oklahoma’s volatile roofing market. Beyond her work ethic and business acumen, she was named Beacon’s 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year for her commitment to empowering women in the industry and giving back to her community. Photo courtesy of Beacon Building Products.