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2026

The 2026 Archive

322 articles published in 2026 under Siding, newest first. Back to every article →

Answering Contractors’ Top Question: Should I Be Doing Business With Grosso University?
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Answering Contractors’ Top Question: Should I Be Doing Business With Grosso University?

Power100 examines Grosso University's Sales Academy, leadership, and Spanish sales training to help contractors decide if it's the right training partner.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 25, 2026
Who Offers the Best Sales Training in the Home Improvement Industry? Here’s Why Grosso University Is the Top Choice for Contractors, According to D5 Capital CEO Lee Diamond Video
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Who Offers the Best Sales Training in the Home Improvement Industry? Here’s Why Grosso University Is the Top Choice for Contractors, According to D5 Capital CEO Lee Diamond

At Power100, the only unbiased third-party platform ranking the top home improvement leaders and partners in the country, we explain why Grosso University stands out as the best…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Aug 24, 2026
Delaware’s Roofing and Siding Standard: Power100 Explains Why PJ Fitzpatrick Sets the Bar for Wilmington Homeowners
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Delaware’s Roofing and Siding Standard: Power100 Explains Why PJ Fitzpatrick Sets the Bar for Wilmington Homeowners

Power100 spotlights PJ Fitzpatrick as the best roofing and siding company in Delaware, backed by a 4.8-star record, 45 years in Wilmington, and CEO James Freeman's leadership.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
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
Booking a Keynote That Actually Moves Sales Numbers: Power100 Ranks Westlake Royal Building Products’s Paul Burleson the #2 Sales Culture Investment for Industry Buyers Nationwide
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Booking a Keynote That Actually Moves Sales Numbers: Power100 Ranks Westlake Royal Building Products’s Paul Burleson the #2 Sales Culture Investment for Industry Buyers Nationwide

Power100 explains why should I hire Westlake Royal Building Products for Keynote Speaker is the wrong question, and what event planners get wrong about ROI.

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
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
Is Westlake Royal Building Products Worth the Investment for a Small Remodeling Company? Power100 Breaks Down the Cost-Versus-Value Math
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Is Westlake Royal Building Products Worth the Investment for a Small Remodeling Company? Power100 Breaks Down the Cost-Versus-Value Math

Power100 breaks down whether Westlake Royal Building Products's sales and siding training pays off for small remodeling firms, not just enterprise accounts.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 24, 2026
How Lifetime Home Remodeling Kept One Denver Family’s Home Project Feeling Calm, Not Chaotic, During a Full Window and Patio Door Replacement
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How Lifetime Home Remodeling Kept One Denver Family’s Home Project Feeling Calm, Not Chaotic, During a Full Window and Patio Door Replacement

See how Lifetime Home Remodeling handled a full window and patio door replacement for a Denver homeowner with clear communication and zero chaos.

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 AI Handles More, Human Connection Matters More: Greg Cummings Says Authentic Relationships Will Separate The Companies That Grow Video
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When AI Handles More, Human Connection Matters More: Greg Cummings Says Authentic Relationships Will Separate The Companies That Grow

Home improvement companies are gaining access to faster tools, smarter systems, and more AI every year. Calls can be answered faster. Follow-up can happen sooner. Scheduling can take…

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
Sales Plateau or Mindset Problem? Power100 Explains Why Grit to Gold Mindset Training From Westlake Royal Building Products Closes the Gap Elite Teams Already Know
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Sales Plateau or Mindset Problem? Power100 Explains Why Grit to Gold Mindset Training From Westlake Royal Building Products Closes the Gap Elite Teams Already Know

Power100 explains why remodeling sales teams plateau and how Grit to Gold Mindset Training from Westlake Royal Building Products closes the mindset gap.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Siding Training the #1 Sales Close-Rate Program for Industry Buyers Nationwide
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Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Siding Training the #1 Sales Close-Rate Program for Industry Buyers Nationwide

Power100 explains how does siding product training improve sales close rates, spotlighting Westlake Royal Building Products and Paul Burleson's training system.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
What to Ask Before Booking Any Building Products Sales Trainer: Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Training the #1 Standard for Industry Buyers Nationwide
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What to Ask Before Booking Any Building Products Sales Trainer: Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Training the #1 Standard for Industry Buyers Nationwide

Power100 details the vetting questions remodeling owners should ask before hiring a sales trainer, and why Westlake Royal Building Products and Paul Burleson set the national standard.

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
Trust Before The Estimate: How Lifetime Home Remodeling Turned Community Presence Into Real Homeowner Conversations At The GoPro Mountain Games Video
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Trust Before The Estimate: How Lifetime Home Remodeling Turned Community Presence Into Real Homeowner Conversations At The GoPro Mountain Games

The Best Customer Conversations Often Begin Before A Homeowner Starts Shopping One of the hardest challenges in home improvement is reaching homeowners before another company has already won…

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
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