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Building for Longevity: How to Choose the Right Materials for Every Climate Zone

Not every roof, wall, or foundation faces the same challenge. The environment you build in has just as much influence on performance as the design itself. What stands up perfectly in Arizona’s heat can fail quickly in Florida’s humidity. Materials behave differently depending on temperature swings, rainfall, sun exposure, and even salt in the air. […]

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CMI Price Increase Announcement:  Mechanically Attached Underlayments

Dear Valued Customer, Effective with container shipments on August 7th, 2025 The White House has announced significant tariff increases on nearly all imported products into the US. The amounts vary based on origin and some are subject to additional changes creating an air of uncertainty.   CMI continues to uphold our firm belief in full transparency

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Why Material Expertise Should Be Part of Every Project Team

Successful construction projects are built on more than just blueprints and budgets—they’re built on smart material choices, specified and sourced by people who understand how those materials perform in the real world. Too often, material selection is based solely on habit or price, with little consideration for long-term performance, maintenance, or code compliance. This is

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Why We Built One of the Strongest Import Networks in Roofing—And What That Means for You

In the construction materials industry, availability can make or break a project. It doesn’t matter how skilled the crew is or how perfectly the schedule is planned—if the materials aren’t on site when needed, deadlines slip and budgets swell. That’s why Continental Materials has spent the last two decades building one of the most robust

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How Oil, Resin, and Asphalt Are Quietly Reshaping Your Material Budget in 2025

Contractors and distributors are seeing it firsthand—material prices are up again, and it’s not always obvious why. While labor shortages and logistics delays often grab the headlines, some of the biggest cost drivers in 2025 are buried deep within the supply chain. Specifically, rising prices in crude oil, resin, and asphalt are reshaping what builders

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Continental Materials, Inc. Welcomes Daniel Godfrey as Product Manager

Dear Valued Customer, Abington, PA (7/7/25) – Continental Materials, Inc. (CMI) continues to expand its team to support the companies long term growth initiatives and is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel Godfrey as Product Manager, effective July 7th. In this new role, Dan will be instrumental in supporting CMI’s strategic initiatives in new

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Price Increase Announcement: Roofing Fiberboard

Territory: NationwideEffective Date: July 28, 2025 Dear Valued Customer, Please be advised that due to rising costs in energy, materials, and transportation, there will be a price increase of 4% to 6% on all fiberboard and cant strip/tapered edge products nationwide effective with shipments July 28, 2025 (regardless of order date). All currently priced fiberboard

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What to Know About AeroTech15™ and the Future of Breathable Underlayments

The evolution of roofing materials is driven by three priorities: performance, safety, and energy efficiency—and breathable underlayments are a direct result of these goals converging. Among them, AeroTech15™ stands out as one of the most forward-looking options available today. For builders, roofers, and specifiers—especially in humid regions like Florida, Georgia, and the Gulf states—breathable synthetic

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