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  • A contractor carrying GAF materials up to a roof
    Your Home

    Get a FORTIFIED Roof™ to Stand Strong Against Storms

    As intensifying weather events occur across the country, it's increasingly important to take action to protect your home. Even regions outside the traditional hail belt or tornado alley are experiencing extreme storms. As a result, there's a growing interest in and need for resilient roof systems that can withstand high winds, impact from debris, and water intrusions.

    By Annie Crawford

    March 26, 2025

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  • A newly installed GAF TimberSteel™ Premium Metal Roofing System in Rustic Red
    Residential Roofing

    Unpacking the GAF TimberSteel™ System and the Benefits of Premium Metal Roofs

    Thinking of adding metal roofing to your business offerings? Between its high-performance materials, easy installation, and industry-leading warranties, your customers will love getting a new GAF TimberSteel™ premium metal roofing system.

    By Wendy Helfenbaum

    April 25, 2025

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  • Roofers installing tcpp-free polyiso insulation.
    Commercial Roofing

    TCPP-Free Insulation Without the Premium Price

    Tris (chloropropyl) phosphate, commonly referred to as TCPP, has been used for years as a flame retardant in polyurethane foams, like those found in furniture, mattresses, vehicle seats, and certain building materials, such as polyiso insulation. When exposed to heat or high temperatures, TCPP releases chemicals that slow down the combustion process and reduce flames' ability to spread.

    By Karen L Edwards

    March 17, 2025

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  • Three contractors inspecting a GAF cool roof installation
    Building Science

    Cool Roof Performance: 6 Truths About Cool Roofs

    Cool roofs can help save you money on energy bills* in the North as well as the South. Apart from energy savings and lower monthly bills, your building might qualify for certain financial incentives from local and federal governments. Plus, you'll do your part to ensure that your building is more environmentally friendly due to your cool roof performance.

    By Mark Soto

    March 19, 2025

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  • Young roofers pose at the SkillsUSA conference.
    In Your Community

    Roofing Contractor Competition: GAF RA Grad Wins NRCA SkillsUSA Competition

    GAF Roofing Academy helped prepare a Tampa, Florida technical student to win big at the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) SkillsUSA state and national commercial roofing contractor competition and step into a roofing career.

    By Annie Crawford

    March 25, 2025

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Featured Blogs

  • A roofer installing a ridge vent
    Your Home

    Understanding Roof Condensation Solutions

    Similar to how beads of water form on a cool glass of water on a hot summer day, roof condensation occurs when warm, moist air comes into contact with the cooler roof deck. This happens most often during the winter months and cold spells when the outside temperature cools the roof's surface. Left unchecked, roof condensation can lead to mold and mildew growth and potential structural damage from rust and rot.

    By Dawn Killough

    April 07, 2025

  • A house with a metal roof.
    Your Home

    7 Metal Roof Myths Debunked

    If you're one of the many homeowners considering a metal roof for your home, you've probably started looking into the advantages and drawbacks of metal roofs. Unfortunately, despite their growing popularity in the United States—comprising roughly 18% of the total residential roofing market—there's quite a bit of misinformation out there surrounding this durable roofing material. Are they noisy? Do they attract lightning? Will they make your home hotter?

    By Dawn Killough

    March 17, 2025