Hurricane Isaias Wind Speed Probabilities Issued by NHC: Advisory 12, October 9, 2026
NHC Advisory 12 places Hurricane Isaias near 27.7N 87.3W with 105 kt (120 mph) winds. See the 34, 50, and 64 kt cumulative probability tables through 120 hours.
What Tesla’s Solar Roof Left Behind for Roofing Contractors
Tesla discontinued its Solar Roof after a decade, but its impact on roofing continues. Here is what contractors gained from the experiment.
Sunstone Credit Launches Flex Loan for Roofing and Other Commercial Energy Projects
Sunstone Credit’s new Flex financing product helps commercial contractors close roofing, HVAC, and energy projects up to $6 million with no property liens.
Roofing Estimating Class Set for Oct. 13
A roofing estimating class is scheduled for Oct. 13, aimed at helping contractors price jobs more accurately and protect their margins.
Hurricane Hunters fly into Tropical Storm Isaias to gather National Hurricane Center data
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew a WC-130J Hercules into Tropical Storm Isaias, sending dropsonde and wing data to the National Hurricane Center.
How to Read the National Hurricane Center Forecast Cone
Learn what the NHC forecast cone shows, how it is built, and why the storm’s wind field often reaches far beyond the cone itself.
Two-Day Metal Roofing Systems Course Returns to UW-Madison
A two-day Metal Roofing Systems course returns to UW-Madison Dec. 3-4, 2026, covering design, installation, troubleshooting and CEUs.
AkzoNobel to Spotlight TRINAR CORE and CERAM-A-STAR 1050 Select at METALCON 2026
AkzoNobel will showcase TRINAR CORE, CERAM-A-STAR 1050 Select, weathered test panels, and its IONOMY renewable energy curing program at METALCON 2026 in
2026 Metal Roofing Products: Standing Seam Screws, Zinc, Edge Metal and Snow Retention
A roundup of new metal roofing products for 2026, including a standing seam fastener, an architectural zinc line, ES-1 edge metal profiles, and a two-pipe snow
Metal Roofing 2026 Outlook: Growth Drivers Through 2030
Metal roofing shipments are projected to rise sharply through 2030, with residential replacements, standing seam adoption, and weather resilience leading the