National roofing-trade news for contractors, suppliers, and crews.
Atlanta’s Guaranteed Roof joined Lance Bachmann’s EM Exteriors platform (Sept. 17). PE-backed ops, TN/NC/SC expansion, rejuvenation-first pitch — terms undisclosed.
Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond’s June 2026 Hail Focus lawsuit puts State Farm claim practices under statewide scrutiny. Here’s what storm shops should lock into every file.
From Milwaukee and Metabo HPT cordless coil roofing nailers to SENCO’s CS61H1 cap stapler and Metabo’s September 2026 Cordless Pneumatics lineup, fastening tools keep shedding hoses. What changed for roofing crews.
Category 2 Lowell knocked out power to ~90% of Kauai after Lala ripped roofs on Oahu. Island recovery is a stress test of staging, access, and cash — lessons that travel.
July–August AGC/NCCER survey: 29% of firms felt enforcement effects, 42% in the South. Roofing shops already short on craft labor need a plan that is not wishful thinking.
Oklahoma sued State Farm and Allstate over wind and hail practices. Illinois and California are pressing too. Contingency-only storm contracts are getting dangerous.
Roofing Standards in Placentia stays a local name. Mike Lee stays president. The employees stay. The platform does not.
Freedom Roofing & Construction is the latest add-on since Bertram Capital put money into the Alabama platform in January 2024.
Tingley Roofing in Paris, Illinois, keeps its name. So did the other three Royalty deals this year.
The first 48 hours after a major cell decide margins and reputation. Use this owner and GM checklist to respond with control.
An editorial roundup of five product categories roofing pros should keep on their radar in 2026—not a paid advertorial.
Distributor consolidation changes pricing, allocation, and service. Independents need a deliberate yard strategy.
