Directory of Roofing-Related Organizations

By Roof Online Staff • Updated May 16, 2024

Introduction

This is a professionally-curated, comprehensive directory of organizations, agencies, industry associations, government laboratories, and professional associations whose work and purposes relate to roofs, roofing work, and the roofing industry, with links to their websites. We ourselves use the resources available on many of these websites.

We’ve taken care to find, research, and include any reputable organizations that may relate to roofing in any way. This list is intended to be a resource for homeowners, property managers, and professionals in construction, architecture, building maintenance, and other construction-related activities.

The organizations in this directory can help you stay informed about the latest roofing developments, connect with construction industry experts, and find guidance on a huge number of specific topics. You should be able to find detailed product specifications, technical guides, industry standards, explanations of industry best practices, and a lot more. These websites also have information about research, educational resources, and networking opportunities within the roofing and building materials industries.

Building Materials Organizations

Links to the websites of organizations and associations which provide information about the materials used in roofing and related industries.

• Adhesives: The Adhesive and Sealant Council
• Aluminum: The Aluminum Association
• Asphalt: Asphalt Institute
• Asphalt: Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
• Brick: Brick Industry Association
• Cast Stone: Cast Stone Institute
• Cedar: Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau
• Cedar: Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
• Cellulose: Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Cement: Portland Cement Association
• Concrete: American Concrete Institute
• Concrete: Expanded Shale, Clay, and Slate Institute
• Concrete: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
• Concrete: International Concrete Repair Institute

• Concrete: National Concrete Masonry Association
• Concrete: National Precast Concrete Association
• Concrete: Tilt-Up Concrete Association
• Copper: Copper Development Association
• EIFS: EIFS Industry Members Association
• EPDM: EPDM Roofing Association
• EPS (Expanded Polystyrene): EPS Industry Alliance
• Fabric: Fabric Structures Association
• Fiberboard: North American Fiberboard Association
• Gypsum: Gypsum Association
• Insulation: National Insulation Association (UK)
• Insulation: North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Iron: American Iron and Steel Institute
• Metal: Metal Construction Association
• Metal: Metal Roofing Alliance

• Mineral Wool: Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Plastics: Plastics Industry Association
• Polyisocyanurate Insulation: Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Polystyrene: EPS Industry Alliance
• Polystyrene: Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association
• Polyurethanes: Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
• Polyurethanes: Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
• Portland Cement: Portland Cement Association
• PVC: Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, Vinyl Roofing Division
• Rubber: U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
• Sealant: The Adhesive and Sealant Council
• Sealant: Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute
• Slag: National Slag Association
• Slate: National Slate Association
• Spray Polyurethane Foam: Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

• Steel: American Institute of Steel Construction
• Steel: American Iron and Steel Institute
• Steel: Steel Deck Institute
• Teflon (PTFE): Fabric Structures Association
• Thatch: Conservation of Traditional Thatch Group
• Tile: Tile Roofing Institute
• Tilt-up Panels: Tilt-Up Concrete Association
• Vinyl: Vinyl Siding Institute
• Wood: Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau
• Wood: Engineered Wood Association
• Wood: Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
• XPS (Extruded Polystyrene): Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association

Codes and Standards Organizations Relevant to Roofing

Links to the websites of organizations, agencies, and associations which provide information about building codes, energy codes, and standards used in the roofing industry.

• American National Standards Institute
• ASTM International
• British Standards Institution
• Building Codes Assistance Project – Dedicated to the adoption, implementation, and advancement of building energy codes.
• Building Code Directory by State (US) – CMD’s (Formerly Reed Construction Data) Building Code Reference Library
• Cool Roof Rating Council
• International Code Council – “dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. Most U.S. communities and many global markets choose the International Codes.”
• Lightning Protection Institute (US) – “The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is a not-for-profit nationwide group founded in 1955 to promote lightning safety, protection and education.”
• Miami-Dade County – Regulatory and Economic Resources
• National House Building Council (UK)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – US Department of Commerce
• National Standards Authority of Ireland
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US)
• Standards Australia
• Standards Council of Canada
• Standards New Zealand
• UpCodes –  View actual, up-to-date codes online. From the website: “UpCodes provides an accessible platform for construction codes. We are working to consolidate building regulations into a single searchable database.”
• U. S. Department of Energy – Building Energy Codes Program

Government Organizations Relevant to Roofing

Links to the websites of government agencies, laboratories, and organizations with information relevant to the roofing industry.

• California Energy Commission
• DSIRE – Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency – A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Energy Star (US Environmental Protection Agency)
• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) (US)
• Miami-Dade County – Regulatory and Economic Resources
• National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – US Department of Commerce
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (US)
• National Research Council Canada
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory (US)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US)
• Texas Department of Insurance (Wind)
• US Department of Energy
• US Department of Energy – Building Energy Codes Program
• US Department of Transportation
• US Environmental Protection Agency
• US General Services Administration (GSA)

Professional Organizations Related to Roofing

Links to the websites of organizations and associations relevant to specific professions which are involved in the roofing industry.

• American Institute of Architects
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Society of Home Inspectors
• Association of Consultant Architects (UK)
• Association for Facilities Engineering
• Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC)
• Chartered Association of Building Engineers (UK)
• IIBEC – International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (formerly RCI, Inc.)
• National Roofing Contractors Association (US)

Roofing Contractor Organizations

Our roofing contractor association directory is very long, so we put it on its own separate page. Click the link below.

Contractor Associations