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Welcome to Roofer Resource, your one-stop destination for all things roofing. Founded by experienced industry professionals, our mission is to equip roofers with top-quality tools, insightful data, and reliable information to help them excel in their trade. We understand the challenges of running a roofing business, which is why we offer a curated selection of products, along with in-depth resources and expert tips.

Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or just starting out, Roofer Resource is here to support you with innovative solutions designed to boost efficiency, profitability, and job-site safety. Join us and discover how Roofer Resource can help elevate your roofing business to new heights.

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How to Write a Roof Estimate in Xactimate in Under 30 Minutes

How to Write a Roof Estimate in Xactimate in Under 30 Minutes

Most roofers spend 90 minutes or more on every Xactimate estimate — and most of that time is pure waste. This step-by-step workflow breaks the estimate into five timed stages, shows you where the minutes actually disappear, and explains how top estimators use templates, shortcuts, and macros to consistently finish clean, complete roof estimates in under half an hour.

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Two towering office buildings connected by a single bridge shaped like a residential roof, with a tug-of-war rope stretched between the buildings and a gavel resting on the roofline — corporate fight over the roofing middle ground

Verisk vs. AccuLynx: The $2.35 Billion Roofing Software Fight — and What Roofers Should Do About It

The company behind Xactimate agreed to buy AccuLynx — the biggest CRM in residential roofing — for $2.35 billion, then tried to walk away, then got ordered by a Delaware judge to see the deal through. Behind the corporate drama sits a question that matters to every roofing company: what happens when the platform that prices your claims and the platform that runs your business belong to the same company? Here's the full story in plain English, the three ways it could end, and the moves smart roofers are making regardless of the outcome.

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Xactimate Keyboard Shortcuts Every Roofer Should Memorize (2026 Cheat Sheet)

Xactimate Keyboard Shortcuts Every Roofer Should Memorize (2026 Cheat Sheet)

If you're building estimates by clicking through ribbons and menus, you're paying a tax on every single claim. Ten seconds here, fifteen seconds there — across a season of storm work, that's entire days of your life spent mousing around...

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Boost your roofing business with our curated bundles—combining Xactimate macros, desk mats, mousepads, and more—to streamline estimates, stay organized, and enhance overall efficiency.

Macros & Templates18

Pre-built solutions designed exclusively for Xactimate. From roofing systems to kitchen and bathroom remodels, these ready-to-use macros and templates ensure accuracy, consistency, and professional results in every project.

Desk Mats

Desk Mats4

Improve your estimating speed and accuracy with these desk mats, designed for use with Xactimate.

Mouse Pads3

Designed specifically for the roofing industry, these durable mousepads help roofers streamline their estimating process, reduce errors, and boost productivity in Xactimate.

Complete 3 Tab Roof Macro
Complete Steel Shingle Macro
Complete Standing Seam Roof Macro
Complete Slate Roof Macro
Complete Rolled Roof Macro
Complete Patio Cover Macro

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