Top March articles: Regulations and roofing products

By Emma Peterson. 

Here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Coffee Shops™ this month! 

In the industry, March often feels like a preparation month as we all look forward to a new construction season and the business that comes with that. As we look back at the top articles of the month, we can see some of that come through in The Coffee Shops’ readers’ interest in innovative roofing products and changing regulations.  

In one article, Reed Hitchcock, Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) vice president, shares his thoughts about Florida’s Insurance Commissioner, Michael Yaworsky’s comments on the future of asphalt shingles in the state. In another article, Attic Breeze announced the Florida Building Code (FBC)’s approval of their attic fan and ventilation solutions for use in High-velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ). Coffee Shops’ writer Jesse Sanchez’s article on TUBOS' 5-inch vent pipe extension also made our list this month! 

When it comes to talk of regulation shifts and changes, our number four spot was taken by Dani Sheehan’s article, “What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite.” In the article, Dani highlights one of our Coffee Conversations where industry legal expert Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP shares his thoughts about how contractors can navigate the current and constantly changing immigration enforcement actions occurring. Also on the topic of changing regulations, an article about California’s SB 721 mandate by Emma Peterson also made our top five list. The article explains Dr. Xiaomeng (George) Ge’s, a senior condition evaluation engineer, thoughts on the new mandate and how products from roofing companies like Pli-Dek fit into the picture. 

Read all the top articles from March 

Five honorable mentions to check out: 

10 - Attic Breeze expands FBC-approved ventilation solutions for High-velocity Hurricane Zones 

9 - Work smarter not harder with the relaunch of Roofing Passport! by Emma Peterson 

8 - Roofers’ choice: Tubos' 5-inch vent extension earns top honors by Jesse Sanchez 

7 - Rhino Roofers take home the gold! by Trevor Underwood 

6 - A Canadian partnership built to last: Madge Custom Roofing and IKO Industries by Emma Peterson 

And our official March Top 5 list! 

5 - Duro-Last's dedication to growth, quality and connections by Emma Peterson 

4 - What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite by Dani Sheehan 

3 - Elevate announces 2025 Master Contractor Award recipients 

2 - Asphalt shingles have provided an effective, affordable and versatile roofing solution for decades by Reed Hitchcock 

1 - Breaking down California’s balcony inspection law by Emma Peterson