Roofing Contractor Releases 2025 State of the Industry Report
The February Edition of Roofing Contractor’s eMagazine features the 2025 Edition of RC’s annual State of the Industry Report, and, as always, it is a must read for industry pros.
The 2025 report surveyed roofing contractors nationwide last fall when many corners of the country were dealing with some devastating natural disasters including the unprecedented damage from Hurricane Milton, the second-most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded over the Gulf of America.
Despite those storms and uncertainty over the outcome of the presidential election, commercial and roofing contractors expressed growing optimism over a whole host of issues ranging from supply chain and enhanced training to new service offerings and emerging technology.
For those attending the IRE next week in San Diego, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese will present “Deep Dive: State of the Industry 2025” on Wednesday, February 19 at 8:15. For those unable to attend, RC will host a deep dive webinar with Trent Cotney on February 27.
Visit Roofing Contractor and the official IRE website for more information.
FinTech Partnership Seeks To Bridge The Gap In Roofing Claims
A Georgia-based fintech company has teamed up with a Florida-based claims platform specifically designed for the storm restoration industry in an effort to bridge the gap in roofing claims.
This week Sandy Springs-based Momnt announced a partnership with Hallandale Beach-based Your Virtual Adjuster (YVA) to address a critical challenge facing roofing contractors: Reaching a wider customer base by offering a complete solution that includes both insurance claims management and flexible financing options.
From the roofing contractor’s standpoint, the stated goals of the partnership are to increase deal closure rates, expand your customer base, improve customer satisfaction and streamline operations.
YVA Co-Founder Vince Lefton explained the significance of the partnership from the homeowner’s point of view:
“With this collaboration, homeowners can avoid the disruption and financial strain associated with unexpected roof damage. They can now quickly get their roofs repaired, choose from a range of financing options to cover the out-of-pocket costs, and even finance their deductibles, making the entire process more manageable.” – Vince Lefton
For more information, visit yourvirtualadjuster.com.
What Is The Future For Asphalt Shingles In Florida?
In December, Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky made headlines attending a Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit in Orlando when he said, “It’s probably time to look past asphalt shingles. They don’t last for 30 years in Florida. They just don’t.”
Today, six weeks after those original comments, Orlando’s Channel 6 News posed the question, “What’s Next for Asphalt Shingles in Florida?” directly to Commissioner Yaworsky in an interview that covers several pressing issues for homeowners and roofing contractors alike.
On the positive side, last week the Governor’s Office announced that 11 new insurance companies have entered the Florida market, 60% of Florida’s top 10 carriers have expanded their business, and 40% have filed for rate decreases.
To watch the Channel 6 interview with Commissioner Yaworsky, visit clickorlando.com.
Metal Roofing Alliance Releases Q&A For Homeowners
This month, the Metal Roofing Alliance, seized on the wave of contractor and homeowner speculation prompted by Yaworksy’s comments above, and issued a press release highlighting the wave of rising consumer demand for metal roofs.
Asphalt Shingles Are So 2015 is the headline of the MRA’s not-so-subtle salvo aimed at asphalt shingles which remain the most preferred roofing material in both the U.S. and Canada.
- In making their case for metal roofs to homeowners, the MRA Q&A answers the following questions:
- What are the biggest benefits of metal roofs?
- What styles are available? Will it match my home’s architecture?
- What about drawbacks like noise?
- What about costs? Are metal roofs a lot more expensive?
The report also addresses the other major concern for coastal and inland residents still reeling from the 2024 Hurricane Season:
“In hurricane, tornado and thunderstorm regions, metal roofs are the gold standard for protecting a home. When installed properly, metal roofs are rated to stand up to F2 tornado wind speeds (113-157 mph). – Metal Roofing Alliance
For more information, visit metalroofing.com.
Musick Roofing Awards New Roofs To School District Employees
A well known Lakeland roofing contractor is giving back to several teachers in one of the Central Florida communities they have served for over two decades.
This week Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) announced that Musick Roofing is going to completely replace damaged roofs, at no charge, for five PCPS employees who teach at five different elementary schools across the county.
According to the official press release, Musick Roofing reviewed many applications and inspected the roofs of all finalists before announcing the five PCPS employees whose damaged roofs will be completely replaced.
The School District noted the significance of the contribution not only for their elementary school teachers but also for Musick Roofing President Mike Musick, whose father was an educator for over 50 years.
For more information, visit musickroofing.com.
Gulf Western Selected To Install 410 Roofs In Punta Gorda Community
This week Gulf Western Roofing announced that the company has been selected to install over 400 new roofs in Esplanade at Starling, a new Taylor Morrison community being built in Punta Gorda.
According to the official press release, Gulf Western Roofing’s scope of work features the installation of Eagle Roofing Tile including advanced Polyglass underlayment for added protection and longevity to withstand extreme weather conditions in Southwest Florida.
Gulf Wester Roofing President and CEO Joseph K. Lamb, Jr. explained the significance of being selected for a Taylor Morrison community uniquely positioned between GWR’s main offices in Bonita Springs and Orlando:
“We’re proud to partner with Taylor Morrison on Esplanade at Starling, bringing 25+ years of expertise to deliver durable, high-quality roofs that enhance homeowners’ lives.” – Joseph K. Lamb, Jr.
For more information visit gulfwesternroofing.com.
International Roofing Expo Returns to San Antonio
The International Roofing Expo begins next week, and the largest roofing and exteriors event in North America is retuning to San Antonio for the 2025 edition.
Taking place from February 19-21 IRE 2025 will give residential and commercial roofing professionals the chance to meet suppliers, discover new products, network with the global industry and improve how they run their businesses.
IRE 2025 will introduce industry pros to a wide variety of educational and skill building opportunities along with new content and AI-enabled translation tools to more effectively connect with the Spanish-speaking community that comprises 30% of the industry’s workforce.
Show Director Rich Russo says IRE 2025 will play host to over 600 exhibitors offering a wide variety roofing and exterior solutions to help industry pros boost their bottom line, expand operations and adapt to an ever-changing regulatory environment.
“Our expanded content, education and show floor space reflect the rapid growth in roofing and exteriors along with regulatory changes and infrastructure demands within the construction sector.” – Rich Russo
The International Roofing Expo is owned and operated by Informa Markets. The official show sponsor is NRCA and the official show publication is Roofing Contractor. For more information, visit www.theroofingexpo.com.
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