How to Identify Hail Damage Patterns Asphalt
How to Identify Hail Damage Patterns Asphalt. Learn about Hail Damage Patterns on Asphalt Shingles: What Contractors Need to Recognize and Document. for...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 66 min read
David Patterson
Roofing Industry Analyst
18 years in commercial and residential roofing. NRCA member. Specializing in material science and building codes. Based in Chicago, IL.
Explaining Asphalt Shingle Manufacturing to Homeowners
Explaining Asphalt Shingle Manufacturing to Homeowners. Learn about How to Explain Asphalt Shingle Manufacturing to a Homeowner in Two Minutes. for roof...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 61 min read
Maximize Sales: Shingle Over Shingle vs Tear-Off Presentation
Maximize Sales: Shingle Over Shingle vs Tear-Off Presentation. Learn about Shingle Over Shingle vs Tear-Off: How to Present the Right Option Honestly to...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 80 min read
Granule Loss Shingles: Storm Damage vs Weathering
Granule Loss Shingles: Storm Damage vs Weathering. Learn about Granule Loss on Shingles: Normal Weathering vs Storm Damage vs Manufacturing Defect. for ...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 64 min read
Documenting Wind Damage: Shingles Inspection Tips
Documenting Wind Damage: Shingles Inspection Tips. Learn about Wind Damage Patterns on Shingles: Lifted Tabs, Missing Shingles, Creasing — Documentation...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 66 min read
How Class 4 Impact Resistant Shingles Dominate Specific Roofing Markets
How Class 4 Impact Resistant Shingles Dominate Specific Roofing Markets. Learn about Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles: Which Markets They Work In and W...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 81 min read
Shingle Color Selection Guide for Homeowners
Shingle Color Selection Guide for Homeowners. Learn about Shingle Color Selection: How to Guide Homeowners Through Color Choices Without Losing the Deal...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 65 min read
What is Lifetime Warranty? A Contractor's Guide to Shingle Warranty
What is Lifetime Warranty? A Contractor's Guide to Shingle Warranty. Learn about Shingle Warranty Comparison: What Lifetime Actually Means and How to Us...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 89 min read
5 Key Architectural Shingle Installation Tips for Contractors
5 Key Architectural Shingle Installation Tips for Contractors. Learn about Architectural Shingle Installation Best Practices Contractors Need for Warran...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 73 min read
Maximize Sales: Algae Resistant Shingles Upsell Contractor Pitch
Maximize Sales: Algae Resistant Shingles Upsell Contractor Pitch. Learn about Algae-Resistant Shingles: When to Upsell and How to Pitch It to Homeowners...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 70 min read
Hip Ridge Cap Shingles Upsell: A Contractor's Guide
Hip Ridge Cap Shingles Upsell: A Contractor's Guide. Learn about Hip and Ridge Cap Shingles: The Upsell Opportunity Most Contractors Miss. for roofers-c...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 60 min read
50 Year vs 30 Year: Winning Conversation Tips
50 Year vs 30 Year: Winning Conversation Tips. Learn about How to Sell 50-Year Shingles Over Standard 30-Year in a Single Conversation. for roofers-cont...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 53 min read
Unlock Profits: 3-Tab vs Architectural vs Designer Shingles Contractor Sales
Unlock Profits: 3-Tab vs Architectural vs Designer Shingles Contractor Sales. Learn about 3-Tab vs Architectural vs Designer Shingles: The Roofing Contr...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 60 min read
Avoid Starter Strip Shingles Warranty Violation
Avoid Starter Strip Shingles Warranty Violation. Learn about Starter Strip Shingles: Why Skipping Them Is a Warranty Violation and How to Explain It. fo...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 80 min read
Impact Resistant Shingles Insurance Discount: A Contractor's Guide
Impact Resistant Shingles Insurance Discount: A Contractor's Guide. Learn about Impact-Resistant Shingles: How to Sell the Insurance Discount Angle to H...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 66 min read
Wind Rated Shingles 130 MPH 150 MPH: Insurance Impact
Wind Rated Shingles 130 MPH 150 MPH: Insurance Impact. Learn about Wind-Rated Shingles: How 130 MPH vs 150 MPH Wind Ratings Affect Insurance and Sales. ...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 69 min read
Manufacturer Shingle Warranty 101: Education for Contractors
Manufacturer Shingle Warranty 101: Education for Contractors. Learn about How Manufacturer Shingle Warranties Work and What Voids Them: Contractor Educa...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 63 min read
Maximize HOA Roofing Sunbelt States Contractor Market Comparison
Maximize HOA Roofing Sunbelt States Contractor Market Comparison. Learn about HOA Roofing in Sunbelt States: Florida, Texas, and Arizona Market Comparis...
David Patterson · Apr 4, 2026 · 72 min read