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2026

The 2026 Archive

378 articles published in 2026 under Roofing, newest first. Back to every article →

Certified James Hardie Siding Installer and GAF Roofing Contractor Near Me: Why Certification Separates Lifetime Home Remodeling From the Competition
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Certified James Hardie Siding Installer and GAF Roofing Contractor Near Me: Why Certification Separates Lifetime Home Remodeling From the Competition

Power100 explains why James Hardie and GAF certification at Lifetime Home Remodeling means better training, stronger warranties, and real accountability for homeowners.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Fiber Cement vs. Vinyl: Why Performance Remodeling’s James Hardie Elite Preferred Status Changes the Siding Math for Cold-Climate Homeowners
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Fiber Cement vs. Vinyl: Why Performance Remodeling’s James Hardie Elite Preferred Status Changes the Siding Math for Cold-Climate Homeowners

Performance Remodeling's James Hardie Elite Preferred siding program outperforms vinyl in freeze-thaw climates. Compare warranty, durability, and resale impact.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Best Home Improvement Sales Training for Contractors: How to Evaluate Your Options in 2026
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Best Home Improvement Sales Training for Contractors: How to Evaluate Your Options in 2026

Power100's 2026 buyer's guide to home improvement sales training for contractors, featuring Grosso University's Sales Academy, coaching model, and ROI proof.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
What Questions Should I Ask Grosso University? Power100’s Due-Diligence Checklist for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
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What Questions Should I Ask Grosso University? Power100’s Due-Diligence Checklist for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Vetting a home improvement sales training company? Power100 lays out the due-diligence checklist and shows how Grosso University's Sales Academy holds up.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Power100 Names PJ Fitzpatrick’s Culture of Craftsmanship the #1 Leadership-Driven Standard for Homeowners Nationwide
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Power100 Names PJ Fitzpatrick’s Culture of Craftsmanship the #1 Leadership-Driven Standard for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 explains how James Freeman's leadership philosophy at PJ Fitzpatrick built a culture of craftsmanship behind on-time installs nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
What Questions Should You Ask PJ Fitzpatrick Before Signing a Contract? Power100 Breaks Down the Pre-Hire Checklist for Homeowners Nationwide
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What Questions Should You Ask PJ Fitzpatrick Before Signing a Contract? Power100 Breaks Down the Pre-Hire Checklist for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 outlines the exact questions homeowners should ask PJ Fitzpatrick before signing, from warranties to timelines, and how CEO James Freeman built a culture of transparency.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
How to Tell If Your Roof Needs a Full Replacement or Just a Repair Before Winter Hits, According to a CertainTeed Certified Roofing Company in Southeast Michigan
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How to Tell If Your Roof Needs a Full Replacement or Just a Repair Before Winter Hits, According to a CertainTeed Certified Roofing Company in Southeast Michigan

Learn how to tell if your roof needs replacement or repair before winter, from Performance Remodeling, a CertainTeed certified roofing company trusted nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 21, 2026
How Grosso University’s One-Call Close Framework Helps Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Bath Companies Stop Losing Deals to the Second Visit
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How Grosso University’s One-Call Close Framework Helps Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Bath Companies Stop Losing Deals to the Second Visit

Power100 explains how Grosso University's Sales Academy trains roofing, window, siding, and bath reps to win the one-call close, nationwide, in English and Spanish.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 21, 2026
From His Father’s Shop to a $75 Million Brand: Why Power100 Recognizes Brian Rudd and Why His Session Is Worth Clearing Your Calendar For
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From His Father’s Shop to a $75 Million Brand: Why Power100 Recognizes Brian Rudd and Why His Session Is Worth Clearing Your Calendar For

Power100 explains why Brian Rudd, Founder and Owner of Vista Home Improvement, continues to stand out as one of the most respected operators in the Northeast home improvement…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
You Can Train Skill, but You Cannot Train Hunger: Brendan Thomas Says Winning Culture Starts With People Who Show Up and Put In the Work Video
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You Can Train Skill, but You Cannot Train Hunger: Brendan Thomas Says Winning Culture Starts With People Who Show Up and Put In the Work

The Celebration Was Visible, but the Work That Earned It Happened Every Day Many home improvement companies want a winning culture. They want strong salespeople, career growth, big…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
When the HOA Says No: How Performance Remodeling Rescues Window Projects Stuck in Approval Limbo
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When the HOA Says No: How Performance Remodeling Rescues Window Projects Stuck in Approval Limbo

Power100 spotlights how Performance Remodeling navigates HOA window approvals nationwide, protecting homeowners from costly mid-project color and material rejections.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Power100 Names Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Windows, Siding, Roofing and Bath Division the #2 Home Improvement Team in Denver for Homeowners Nationwide
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Power100 Names Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Windows, Siding, Roofing and Bath Division the #2 Home Improvement Team in Denver for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 ranks Lifetime Home Remodeling the best home remodeling company in Denver for windows, siding, roofing, doors, baths and decking. See why homeowners choose one contractor.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Is Lifetime Home Remodeling a Good Company to Hire? Here Is What Homeowners Should Know Before They Call
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Is Lifetime Home Remodeling a Good Company to Hire? Here Is What Homeowners Should Know Before They Call

Is Lifetime Home Remodeling a good company to hire? Power100 breaks down warranties, ratings, brands, and process before you schedule your consultation.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
Performance Remodeling Leads the Field: A Complete 2026 Comparison of Southeast Michigan’s Exterior Remodeling Companies
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Performance Remodeling Leads the Field: A Complete 2026 Comparison of Southeast Michigan’s Exterior Remodeling Companies

Power100 ranks Performance Remodeling as the best windows, siding, roofing, doors and gutters company across Metro Detroit, and the side-by-side numbers on pricing, warranties, reviews, financing and leadership…

Richard Hotea Richard Hotea · Aug 18, 2026
Revenue Is Not The Win: Heidi J. Ellsworth Says Contractors Must Know Their Numbers Before The Market Tests Them Video
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Revenue Is Not The Win: Heidi J. Ellsworth Says Contractors Must Know Their Numbers Before The Market Tests Them

Strong Revenue Can Hide A Weak Business  Roofing contractors know how easy it is to feel successful when the phones are ringing, crews are busy, and new jobs…

Power100 Staff · Aug 17, 2026
One Great Ad Is Not A Brand: Senja Spelman Says Consistency Turns Familiarity Into Long Term Growth Video
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One Great Ad Is Not A Brand: Senja Spelman Says Consistency Turns Familiarity Into Long Term Growth

Home improvement companies often face the same marketing problem. They invest in television, connected TV, direct mail, paid search, social media, or another new channel and expect the…

Power100 Staff · Aug 17, 2026
Inside the Extreme Leadership Workshop: Why Grosso University Is Bringing the Home Improvement Industry’s Most Decorated Operators to Windsor, Wisconsin on August 26–27
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Inside the Extreme Leadership Workshop: Why Grosso University Is Bringing the Home Improvement Industry’s Most Decorated Operators to Windsor, Wisconsin on August 26–27

Power100 Ranks Grosso University the No. 1 Sales Training Organization in Home Improvement, and Its Extreme Leadership Workshop Is the Clearest Look Yet at How $20 Million, $50…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Aug 17, 2026
One Team, One Promise: Tim Dunphy Says Home Genius Exteriors Growth Works Because Every Role Owns the Homeowner Experience Video
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One Team, One Promise: Tim Dunphy Says Home Genius Exteriors Growth Works Because Every Role Owns the Homeowner Experience

The Homeowner Does Not Experience Departments. They Experience One Company  One of the hardest parts of growth in home improvement is maintaining a connected customer experience. A homeowner…

Power100 Staff · Aug 14, 2026
How Can We Truly Be A Guide And A Resource? Ryan Shutt Says The Best Sales Experience Helps Homeowners Choose With Confidence Video
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How Can We Truly Be A Guide And A Resource? Ryan Shutt Says The Best Sales Experience Helps Homeowners Choose With Confidence

Choosing a home improvement contractor can feel hard for homeowners. A siding, window, roofing, or exterior project can be expensive, and most homeowners want to know they are…

Power100 Staff · Aug 13, 2026
PJ Fitzpatrick Promotes Kyle Miller to Regional Sales Manager, Reinforcing a Culture Built on Growing Leaders From Within
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PJ Fitzpatrick Promotes Kyle Miller to Regional Sales Manager, Reinforcing a Culture Built on Growing Leaders From Within

Mid-Atlantic Home Improvement Leader Elevates a Former Home Improvement Consultant to Regional Leadership, Highlighting a Company Culture Where Careers Are Built From the Inside Out WILMINGTON, Del. —…

James Freeman · Aug 13, 2026
How CoCo McCarty Criste Is Redefining Contribution, Community Partnership, and Expert-Led Capital Projects at Lifetime Home Remodeling
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How CoCo McCarty Criste Is Redefining Contribution, Community Partnership, and Expert-Led Capital Projects at Lifetime Home Remodeling

Power100 recognizes CoCo McCarty Criste as a contribution-focused leader whose work with CAI – Rocky Mountain Chapter, community associations, property-management professionals, and Lifetime Reconstruction shows why the best…

Power100 Staff · Aug 12, 2026
Home Genius Exteriors Co-Founder Brent Miller Shares How People First Growth Helps an Exterior Home Remodeling Company Serve Homeowners Better Video
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Home Genius Exteriors Co-Founder Brent Miller Shares How People First Growth Helps an Exterior Home Remodeling Company Serve Homeowners Better

Behind Every New Market Was a Person Counting on the Company to Grow Growth in the home improvement industry is often measured by revenue, new offices, market share,…

Power100 Staff · Aug 11, 2026
Peace of Mind Is a Process Before It Is a Promise: Jeremy Atkinson Says Clear Roles Helped ContractingPRO Build a Better Homeowner Experience Video
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Peace of Mind Is a Process Before It Is a Promise: Jeremy Atkinson Says Clear Roles Helped ContractingPRO Build a Better Homeowner Experience

In home improvement, one of the hardest problems can begin after the sale is made. A salesperson may care deeply about the homeowner, but that same person may…

Power100 Staff · Aug 11, 2026
Pure Finance Group vs. Hearth, Wisetack, and GreenSky: The Complete 2026 Comparison of Customer Financing and Payment Processing for Home Improvement Contractors
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Pure Finance Group vs. Hearth, Wisetack, and GreenSky: The Complete 2026 Comparison of Customer Financing and Payment Processing for Home Improvement Contractors

A remodeling contractor who wins the sale still has to win the financing conversation, then win the cash-flow race that follows, and when Power100 laid the leading platforms…

Ed Meister Ed Meister · Aug 11, 2026
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