If you don't currently do attic inspections as part of your process for selling roofing, read on. An attic inspection will not only yield important information about the state of the roof, it will also set your company apart from the competition. More
Demand nationwide for roofing will rise 3.5% per year through 2017, reaching 268 million squares worth $27.2 billion, the†Freedonia Group†forecast. More
Firing 72 barrels from a dozen "hail cannons," researchers sent some 10,000 ice balls onto the roof of a full-scale house. It was the first-ever indoor hailstorm, designed to evaluate how well roofing and other building materials can withstand the ravages of a full-blown hailstorm. More
Eligible for LEED points, StrongSeal roofing underlayment is made from recycled tire rubber. More
New asphalt shingle color combinations open up options for exterior accent colors. More
RoofLiner is a lightweight synthetic roofing underlayment designed to offer protection against leaks and resistance to mold growth. More
Eligible for a 30% tax credit up to $1,500, Landmark Solaris reflective asphalt roofing shingles help reduce energy costs by lowering the temperature of a home's roof. More
Tax credits can offset upgrades to energy-efficient metal and asphalt roofs. More
Composed of 100% recycled synthetic rubber, Eco-Joint multipurpose expansion joint filler is flexible, lightweight, chemical-resistant, ultraviolet-stable, and contains no asphalt, the maker says. More
Products from Temple-Inland, Goldblatt Tool Co., Polyglass USA, Serious Materials, and WR Meadows. More
