Roofing Insights

This week on The Roofing Report... Michigan Strike: Roofers and management fight over a $1 raise. New Plant: Construction has started on IKO’s shingle factory. Heat Waves: There’s a new tool to help monitor heat risk. Unlicensed: An Apex contractor is accused of adjusting without a license. Roofer Sentenced: A contractor has been sentenced after moving the body of a crew member. Award Winners: Congratulations to the next generation.  

This week on The Roofing Report... Michigan Strike: Roofers and management fight over a $1 raise. New Plant: Construction has started on IKO’s shingle factory. Heat Waves: There’s a new tool to help monitor heat risk. Unlicensed: An Apex contractor is accused of adjusting without a license. Roofer Sentenced: A contractor has been sentenced after moving the body of a crew member. Award Winners: Congratulations to the next generation.  

This week on The Roofing Report.... Coach or Fraud? A contractor filed for bankruptcy in January, but he’s still giving out advice.   Roofing Robot: Rufus the Robot will be out on job sites this summer. Solar Tariffs: The pause is over. How will it affect solar contractors? Texas vs. Stonewater: The Texas Supreme Court rejected Stonewater Roofing’s argument. Good News: A family in Maryland is counting their blessings.  

This week on The Roofing Report.... Coach or Fraud? A contractor filed for bankruptcy in January, but he’s still giving out advice.   Roofing Robot: Rufus the Robot will be out on job sites this summer. Solar Tariffs: The pause is over. How will it affect solar contractors? Texas vs. Stonewater: The Texas Supreme Court rejected Stonewater Roofing’s argument. Good News: A family in Maryland is counting their blessings.  

This week on The Roofing Report... Dis-Honest Abe:  The fallout from Honest Abe Roofing in Tampa continues.   CertainTeed Shortage: Why the company is stopping production of 34 siding colors. The Solar Race:  GAF is officially the largest “solar roofing producer.” Hurricane Season:  It could be a busy year for storm-chasers. Fortified Roofs:  The Louisiana program faces more challenges. Is it worth it? International Scammers:  Two “traveling conmen” have been charged with racketeering. Roof The Block:  A HGTV show is raising money to help Detroit homeowners. 

This week on The Roofing Report... Dis-Honest Abe:  The fallout from Honest Abe Roofing in Tampa continues.   CertainTeed Shortage: Why the company is stopping production of 34 siding colors. The Solar Race:  GAF is officially the largest “solar roofing producer.” Hurricane Season:  It could be a busy year for storm-chasers. Fortified Roofs:  The Louisiana program faces more challenges. Is it worth it? International Scammers:  Two “traveling conmen” have been charged with racketeering. Roof The Block:  A HGTV show is raising money to help Detroit homeowners. 

This week on The Roofing Report... New Hampshire Vs. Southers Construction: Southers is accused of a “Ponzi scheme,” breaking the Consumer Protection Act.  AI vs. Insurance Crisis: Are AI roof scans helping insurance companies cut premiums? MTS Fire Controversy: Rumors swirled that MTS Construction set fire to their building. We looked into it. Tesla Solar Roofs: Tesla gave their Q1 update, and things are not looking good for the solar roof. $1M Workforce Grant: SkillsUSA is helping to train the next generation with a new grant award. Good News: A Seattle roofing company and NWIR teamed up to help a woman in need.

This week on The Roofing Report... Allstate Returns: Allstate says they will return to California when new insurance rules take effect.     Non-Compete Ban: The FTC has banned non-compete clauses. What it means for the roofing industry. Fortified Roof Controversy: Louisiana debates whether to require a 20% insurance discount. Fines, Scams & Jail Time: A mother and son are charged with embezzlement. A solar contractor is accused of a $250K fraud. $7B Solar Funding: The Biden administration announced solar grant recipients in all 50 states. Good News: A Florida roofing company is training the next generation.

This week on The Roofing Report.... Adjuster Fraud: Two public adjusters are charged with conning homeowners and insurance companies. Steven Badger says things need to change.   Residential Solar: The Texas market is booming, rivaling California- even without local incentives. Product Review Day: Roofing Insights is hosting our annual product test & review day on May 30th. International Scam: Men with ties to the UK and Ireland are scamming homeowners across the U.S. Rate Cuts: The Florida insurance market shows another small sign of improvement. Tools & Tech: How insurance companies are using AI to scan aerial images. Good News: Spotlight on Builders Care, a nonprofit replacing roofs for those in need. #roofing #roofers #insurance #contractor #homeimprovement #solar