Helpful Roofing Articles & Information

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15 November 2025
Future In Roofing Maintenance
Future In Roofing Maintenance
Key Roofing Market Trends in the United States 1. Steady Re-Roofing Demand from Aging Housing Stock A. Mordor Intelligence has said that a big driver is the re-roofing cycle: many homes in the Northeast and Midwest were built decades ago, and as they age, they’re approaching maintenance needs to full roof replacement. B. According to Mordor Intelligence over 80%…
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14 October 2025
Owens Corning New Shingle Color “Evergreen Mist” for 2026
Owens Corning New Shingle Color “Evergreen Mist” for 2026
“Evergreen Mist” has been officially announced as the 2026 Shingle Color of the Year for its TruDefinition Duration shingles by Owens Corning Understanding the significance of color in roofing materials can enhance your choice. For instance, lighter colors can help reduce heat absorption, leading to cooler attic temperatures, which can ultimately save energy costs. Conversely,…
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10 October 2025
GAF and IBHS Also Create FORTIFIED Roof Standards
GAF and IBHS Also Create FORTIFIED Roof Standards
What is the FORTIFIED Program? The FORTIFIED program is a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance the resilience of homes against the increasingly severe impacts of natural disasters. Launched by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), this program represents a significant shift in how we approach home construction and renovations. Traditional building codes…
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9 October 2025
Shingle That Won The Good Housekeeping Seal
Shingle That Won The Good Housekeeping Seal
CertainTeed’s Landmark PRO Awarded Good Housekeeping Seal for “Reliable Roofing” CertainTeed announced that Landmark® PRO was named the winner in the Reliable Roofing category of Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Home Reno Awards. Good Housekeeping’s evaluation process involved more than 10,000 hours of hands‑on testing, including lab performance, safety, durability, and real‑world use trials. In the lab tests,…
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6 October 2025
CertainTeed’s FORTIFIED Roof
CertainTeed’s FORTIFIED Roof
What is CertainTeed’s FORTIFIED Roof FORTIFIED (or “FORTIFIED Home”) is a voluntary resilient-building program developed and administered by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). The idea is to go beyond standard building codes, using specific materials plus stricter installation practices, to strengthen homes against extreme weather — e.g. high winds, hail, heavy…
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4 October 2025
Federal Solar Tax Credits
Federal Solar Tax Credits
Federal Solar Tax Credits Requirement Summary This is a summary of what the IRS currently says (as of mid‑2025) about the Federal Solar Tax Credit (sometimes called the solar/home energy tax credit) and key issues you should know. This is general info — always check with a tax professional for your situation. On October 3, 2008, President…
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