Residential building materials

In 2025, the nation experienced 23 weather and climate disasters causing an estimated 276 fatalities and $115 billion in total damages, making it the third-highest year on record for billion-dollar disasters. Ranging from the devastating wildfires in southern California to severe storms and tornado outbreaks in the East, Southeast, Central, and North Central regions of the country, the message is clear: We must adapt to the intensifying effects of severe weather.

When asked what they want to be when they grow up, most children don't say "a roofer!" But as student loan debt rises and the demand for skilled trades hits an all-time high, that perception is changing. The next generation realizes that a roofing salary can provide a long-term career with solid pay and benefits, along with a clear path to grow and advance.

If you live in a cool climate that's prone to severe weather, such as high winds and hail, standard asphalt shingles may not perform as well as you'd like. Asphalt becomes brittle and stiff when temperatures drop, leaving your roof vulnerable to hail and wind damage.