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Local contractors present new roof to veteran in need
By Hannah Ford. These roofers offered support to a veteran while he helped his granddaughter as she battled leukemia. Bruce Suggs, a hard-working veteran living in Cook County, Illinois, had an old roof in need of replacement. To fix this issue, many companies joined together to replace Bruce’s roof ...
3 rooftop rescues
By Hannah Ford. How collaboration is helping homeowners in need, one roof at a time. Roofs are expensive renovations that take money, time and energy. Coordinating, budgeting and finding the right roofer can be a struggle for homeowners with busy lives; however, sometimes they urgently need a new roof after ...
3 rooftop rescues
By Hannah Ford. How collaboration is helping homeowners in need, one roof at a time. Roofs are expensive renovations that take money, time and energy. Coordinating, budgeting and finding the right roofer can be a struggle for homeowners with busy lives; however, sometimes they urgently need a new roof after ...
The gift of a new roof
By Jessica Bravo. From service to support. Bruce Suggs, a Chicago native, served six years of active duty in the Air Force before receiving an honorable discharge in 1993. After returning to his hometown, he continued to serve his community by working for and eventually retiring from the ...
Adapting roofing for the Amazon age
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Owens Corning and ROOFLE are empowering contractors and giving consumers a more streamlined experience. Since the 1990s, the technological world seems to be accelerating faster than ever. With the advent of social media, online commerce and AI tools, we do not interact with each other ...
A roof for a hero
By Hannah Ford. Father of seven wins free roof in special giveaway. It was a complete shock and surprise for Robert when representatives from Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC. knocked on his door to tell him he was getting a free roof. “One day the doorbell rang, and my ...
Changing lives through roofing
By Hannah Ford. Contractors work together to help community members in need. For some, the thought of buying or repairing a roof is a significant burden. Prices can be high depending on how much damage is incurred, and over time, the struggle becomes larger as the roof deteriorates. These ...
In-depth with Florida’s roofing experts
By Dani Sheehan. From recycled materials to supply chain solutions, learn market insights and key takeaways from the FRSA trade show this year. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) held its 102nd annual convention and trade show June 5-7, 2024, in Kissimmee, Florida, and once again saw ...
4 stories of roofers giving back to their community’s
By Hannah Ford. These contractors donated their time and materials to help provide people in need of new roofs with a safe space. For many in the roofing industry, helping others is top of mind. The following four contractors saw community members who were struggling with their roofs and used their skill ...
A second career in roofing: From the field to the classroom
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. When the Roofing Alliance developed a curriculum and provided funding for roofing education at the college level, Tom Urich, who originally had a teaching degree before entering the industry, was a perfect fit. A career in roofing is often seen as a path marked by hands-on work, but ...
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