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METALCON 2025 Top Product Awards

METALCON 2025 Top Product Awards Applications due August 8, 2025 (Newton, Mass., – June 12, 2025) — METALCON, the premier global event for the ...

Medal of Honor Recipient & Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant to Headline as Keynote Speaker at METALCON

(Newton, Mass., – June 3, 2025)— METALCON is honored to welcome Clinton “Clint” Romesha, retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Medal of Honor Recipient, as the featured ...

GAF Timberline HDZ versus Certainteed Landmark Pro | Which Shingle Is Best For Your Roof?

Choosing the right roofing material significantly impacts your home’s durability, appearance, and resale value. Among the most trusted names in North America, GAF and CertainTeed ...

second car crash on roof of veterans hall

Second Car Crashes Into Same Roof Within 3 Months

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — In a shocking repeat of an already unbelievable event, a car went airborne and crashed into the roof of the Clay-Ray ...

METALCON Announces Show Highlights & Programming for Las Vegas

(Newton, Mass., – May 14, 2025) — METALCON announces show highlights for this year’s anticipated annual conference and tradeshow, taking place Tuesday, Oct. 21 through Thursday, Oct. ...

Level Up Your Roofing Business: Sales Secrets from the Big Leagues

Level Up Your Roofing Business: Sales Secrets from the Big Leagues As a roofing contractor, are you looking to boost your sales and take your ...

Discover the Natural Beauty Beyond the Strip, Support Local Veterans & Kick Off METALCON 2025 with Purpose

(Newton, Mass., – May 7, 2024) — METALCON attendees are invited to start their Las Vegas experience a day early by connecting with nature and ...

2025 Asphalt Shingle Brand Comparison

Battle of the Asphalt Shingle Brands: A Comprehensive Comparison of 8 Shingle Manufacturers Shingle Manufacturers Homeowners choosing a new roof often find themselves overwhelmed by ...

Roofing Accident in Maywood Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured

MAYWOOD, NJ — A tragic roofing accident in Maywood, New Jersey, left one worker dead and another critically injured on the evening of Wednesday, April ...

Texas Man Accused of Scamming Elderly Woman Out of $64,000 for Fake Roof Repairs

TYLER, TX — A 71-year-old woman was scammed out of $64,000 after allegedly being targeted by two men posing as roofers—one of whom is now ...

Owens Corning Duration vs GAF HDZ | Which is better?

Comparing GAF Timberline HDZ vs. Owens Corning Duration Shingles When it comes to choosing a new roof, two of the most popular options for architectural ...

Roofing Nails Hidden In Easter Eggs On Road

Henry County, Illinois – Large amounts of roofing nails were discovered on emergency crossovers along Interstate 80, with some placed inside plastic Easter eggs. No ...