Roofing Contractor

10/23/2026

Roofing contractors can enter the solar market by installing systems in-house, subcontracting the work to qualified partners or referring customers to solar providers.

Each approach comes with different costs and operational demands. According to SRS Distribution, Inc., solar projects can take around three months from sale to completion, making it important to choose a model that fits your business.

🔗Explore the three paths into solar:

SRS Distribution says roofers can pursue installation, subcontracting or referral partnerships as solar becomes an increasingly adjacent business opportunity.

10/23/2026

Roofing professionals are gathering at RCAT - Roofing Contractors Association of Texas Annual Conference to share ideas and build connections. Here are a few moments from the conference.

Here’s a glimpse of the people and activity we’ve seen.

10/23/2026

🌎 Technical roofing information in 29 languages.

SOPREMA USA has expanded its translation tools to its website, giving roofing contractors and other building professionals access to more than 3,800 product documents and web pages in 29 languages.

The feature makes it easier to access product, technical and safety information, including in Spanish.

🔗Read more:

Soprema’s website translation feature gives users access to more than 3,800 product documents and web pages in 29 languages, the company says.

10/22/2026

🏗️ Metal roofing is evolving, and technology is changing how contractors work.

At Metalcon 2026 in Orlando, more than 250 exhibitors showcased products, equipment and technology designed to improve fabrication, installation and productivity.

The event also featured hands-on demonstrations and Spanish-language educational sessions to help prepare the next generation of metal construction professionals.

🔗Read the highlights:

METALCON 2026 highlights metal roofing innovation, installation technology and contractor opportunities.

10/22/2026

🏠 Tile roofing could be gaining ground beyond its traditional markets.

Westlake Royal Building Products sees growth opportunities in regions such as Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas and the Mountain West as homeowners and builders pay closer attention to roof durability, severe weather protection and long-term performance.

But installation costs, roof weight and skilled labor remain challenges for contractors looking to expand into tile.

🔗Read the full story:

US Tile executive says severe weather, insurance pressure and demand for longer-lasting roofs could expand concrete and clay tile adoption.

10/21/2026

What does an Ironman triathlon have to do with running a roofing company? More than you’d think. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Miguel Medina, CEO of XYZ Roofing and Restorations, brings “Roofing with Purpose: Aligning Body, Mind and Business” to Best of Success & Techos Y Más. In 13+ years, Miguel has built XYZ into a Platinum Preferred Owens Corning Contractor. He’ll share how the discipline behind his races shapes the way he leads and develops his team.

📅 December 7-9, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, FL
See the agenda 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6zZN

10/21/2026

🎃 Roofers: what’s the strangest thing you’ve found during a tear-off?

A colony of bats? A time capsule? Shingles nailed over shingles over shingles?

With Halloween coming, Roofing Contractor wants your best roofing horror stories: the weird, unexpected, and downright creepy things hiding under old roofs.

🐝 Surprise occupants
🔨 Questionable work from the last guy
💀 Something you definitely didn’t expect

Drop your story below, and add a photo if you have one (blur any addresses, please). We may feature our favorites in an upcoming Halloween story.

10/20/2026

🎤 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT 🎤
Meet Chris Coryell, CEO of Coryell Roofing!

Chris and his wife, Theresa, founded Coryell Roofing in 2011. Since then, he’s built a company where teammates believe in each other, care for each other, and celebrate each other’s wins. His approach to leadership comes down to one idea: serve others.

At , Chris joins Ken Kelly (Kelly Roofing) and Marcos Sierra (Sierra Group Roofing) for “Built to Win: Real Stories, Hard Lessons, Big Breakthroughs.” It’s an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a roofing business that lasts.

📅 Dec 7–9, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs, FL
See the full agenda 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6ylB

10/20/2026

All the info your team needs, whenever and wherever they need it. 🏠

Roof Hub puts your entire operation in one place for roofing contractors who move fast. From the office to the jobsite, your crew stays connected on desktop, tablet, or phone.

With Roof Hub, you can:
• Build estimates with the Roof Hub Estimator
• Place and track material orders
• Search products, item codes, and categories
• Pull up hail data and saved templates on the go

Less time chasing details. More time on roofs.

Are you taking advantage of Roof Hub? Get the app on the App Store or Google Play.

👉 www.roofhub.pro

10/20/2026

🏢 A new partnership aims to expand commercial roofing services.

Roof Restoration Group, backed by private equity firm Banner Capital, has partnered with Oklahoma-based Exterior Solutions Group in its first deal.

ESG founder and CEO Kyle Crawford will continue leading the business, which will gain access to shared financial, procurement, safety and national sales resources while retaining its brand and customer relationships.

🔗Read more about the partnership:

Exterior Solutions Group, or ESG, is a commercial roofing contractor headquartered in Edmond, Okla., serving K-12 school districts, colleges and commercial property owners.