Ed Lundin started his career in the roofing business while still in high school, working weekends and summers. He and his father introduced spray polyurethane foam roofing systems to the Louisiana construction market in 1965, and, in 1968, installed their first "single ply" roof system using E.P.D.M. In the late 60's and early 70's, they pioneered the use of silicones, acrylics, epoxies, vinyls and other plastic materials for commercial and industrial use in roofing, waterproofing, and spray polyurethane coatings.

In 1974 Lionel Hotstream joined the company and, within a few years, became the field superintendent. He helped develop field quality control and safety procedures for the spray polyurethane foam industry that are still in use today.

In 1983, Ed Lundin, Sr. sold the business, and after working for the new management for two years, Ed Jr. decided to start his own roofing and sheet metal business.

Ed Jr. and Lionel incorporated Lundin Roofing in June of 1985 and started operations in August of the same year. Even with initial start-up costs the company managed a small profit in 1985 and has been profitable every year since.

From the company's inception, Ed and Lionel recognized the need for a professional roofing company that trained its employees to install quality roofing systems. They also recognized the need to charge a fair price for their services, so that they could keep their highly trained employees and maintain the quality and safety that their customers demanded. These are the fundamental business practices upon which Lundin Roofing was founded. They hold true today.