International Roofing Expo | New Orleans  February 1-3, 2022 

The premier roofing and exteriors event, the International Roofing Expo (IRE), is headed back to New Orleans from February 1-3, 2022. The show is taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. 

Each year the IRE brings together thousands of residential and commercial roofing and exterior construction professionals to help them grow their careers and expand their businesses. This year’s event will feature the industry’s top suppliers and manufacturers, 60+ educational sessions taught by leading industry experts, and various networking events. To view the current floor plan and exhibitor list, visit www.theroofingexpo.com. 

During the three-day event, attendees will connect with their peers while experiencing a full range of educational sessions and activities, including the return of the keynote session. The IRE is excited to have the honorable Reid Ribble, NRCA CEO, as the keynote speaker for IRE 2022.

Attendees that purchase a Conference Super Pass will have access to 45 conference sessions, 20+ show floor educational sessions, the exhibit hall, keynote session, and the welcome party. The Expo Hall Pass includes access to the exhibit hall, 20+ show floor educational sessions, and the keynote session. In addition, attendees can participate in NRCA special events and training classes for an additional fee. 

Register today and get a FREE Expo Hall Pass or 10% Off a Conference Super Pass. Click Here to Register

Guided by Informa AllSecure, the International Roofing Expo aims to deliver the highest levels of hygiene and safety at its event. To learn more about Informa AllSecure, and the IRE’s health and safety measures, visit our Health & Safety Page. 

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Return on Investment (ROI) is the annual return you receive on an investment, displayed as a percentage. For example, if the bank is offering a 5% interest rate, then you intuitively know a deposit of $100 today will return an additional $5 a year from now, making the ROI 5%.  

Payback Period is nothing more than time needed before you recover your investment. Let’s go back to our $100 investment, but make the annual return $50 (or a 50% ROI). If you receive $50 every year, it will take two years to recover your $100 investment, making your Payback Period two years.  

ROI and Payback Period Calculator

Below is a calculator that will help you understand the potential revenue by adding NRCIA inspections to your services offered for clients.  

Learn how you can add to and expand your revenue streams. NRCIA’s patented inspection and certification process provide your clients with peace of mind and your company with additional opportunities to generate revenue.    

Joining the NRCIA is not always a decision for one person to make. We’ve put together a simple slide deck for you to share with your team and colleagues. It provides an overview of the NRCIA for those interested in what the NRCIA has to offer for members.

Earning your certification is a straightforward process. Complete our training, conduct a practice inspection, and meet with an Instructor.

The full onboarding process generally takes about 2 – 4 weeks depending on your schedule. Onboarding is fully online, so you can earn your certification on your time. To learn more about the education program, visit: https://nrcia.org/nrcia-membership/education-training/

Below is an onboarding checklist for new inspectors. Please note that NRCIA Affiliates do not complete the same onboarding process. Feel free to download the checklist and share with your team!

Have questions? Send us a message at memberships@nrcia.org to contact an NRCIA representative or schedule a demo.

Many property owners, homeowner associations, and 55+ communities are asking whether roof rejuvenation products are a smart alternative to full replacement. With commercials and marketing promising years of added roof life, it’s natural to wonder if this option could save money.

At the National Roof Certification and Inspection Association (NRCIA), our role is to provide unbiased guidance. NRCIA does not test or endorse rejuvenation products. Instead, we rely on the collective expertise of our certified inspectors and more than 30 years of case studies.

What Roof Rejuvenation Products Do

These treatments are designed to restore pliability in asphalt shingles, helping them resist brittleness as they age. In select cases, they may help a roof continue functioning until its expected lifespan is met.

Key Considerations Before Using Rejuvenation

Shingle Type and Life Expectancy

• 3-Tab: ~15 -20 years

• Dimensional: ~25–30 years

• High-Definition/Luxury: ~30–35 years

Warranties Are Limited
Rejuvenation warranties usually last 5 years and focus only on shingle flexibility—not on preventing roof leaks.

Cost vs. Value
NRCIA field data shows that, in many cases, the money spent on rejuvenation can instead be invested in repairs and a LeakFREE® Roof Certification, which actually protects against leaks.

The NRCIA Approach: Inspect, Repair & Certify™

Our recommendation is always to start with a professional inspection. Out of most recent 6,460 roof inspections conducted nationwide, over 66% of roofs either qualify or can be repaired to qualify for a LeakFREE® Roof Certification. This certification provides assurance against leaks—something rejuvenation products generally do not offer. This data is slightly skewed as more than 19% of the remaining portion did not have a qualifying inspection performed, basically meaning that the 19.1% of inspections can be disregarded as these inspections were performed to see if the roof was in serviceable condition to receive solar, were installed according to manufacture specifications and local building codes or to determine the proximate cause of loss as it relates to an insurance claim to name a few.

Bottom Line

Roof rejuvenation may be an option in limited circumstances, but it should not replace proper inspection, repair, and certification. Deferring a replacement for too long often increases long-term costs.

If you’re considering this option for your community, schedule a certified NRCIA inspection first to establish the true condition of your roof system. Find a certified inspector near you through our Member Directory.

Today’s Inspection… Tomorrow’s Protection®