3 Trends You Need to Know About the Roofing Industry

Industry experts explain what numbers mean and how they affect your roofing project.

The International Roofing Exposition is an annual event held by the National Roofing Contractors Association (IRE). The International Roofing Exposition (IRE) is a gathering of professional contractors, asphalt shingle producers, and other North American roofing product manufacturers. It is a meeting of contractors and homeowners that focuses on the most important topics in roofing.

Roofers fix a roof by putting roofing shingle bundles onto roof roofers. They attach shingles to the roof roofers' roofs by laying underlayment.

While new homes are expected to rise, roofing replacements account for the bulk of residential contractors' work.

Forecasts for Sales

All types of roofs can be replaced or sold. Shingles are the best choice for steep-slope asphalt roofing. Metal roofing comes in second place.

While the residential roofing industry is thrilled about the anticipated increase, what does it mean for homeowners who are looking to replace their roofs?

There are many factors to take into consideration. Asphalt shingle manufacturers Advosy must increase their production to meet the projected demand.

It is important to verify that the Phoenix roof contractor can supply the asphalt shingle profile and color you need. If you don't need immediate repairs, respectable roofers might be very busy.

It is almost impossible to predict the impact of many unknown variables on the price. The price of petroleum-based parts used in asphalt roofing is one example.

Climate change

Everyone has been talking about weather more than usual in the United States and around the world. The term "global warming" was changed to "climate changes" to reflect the extreme cold and snow in subtropical regions.

It is full.

Extremely rare and severe weather caused widespread damage to the country. Georgia and Tennessee were hit hard by hailstones. Tornadoes and twisters ravaged Oklahoma and Kansas. The Sierra Nevada snowpacks in California melted, threatening power dams. This could have led to extensive flooding and ended years of drought.

Extreme weather played a significant role in increasing roof production and sales. Keith Lowe, Vice President Sales at IKO stated that this year was the most severe in four years. There was a lot of roofing demand. This trend will continue into 2017, as storm activity isn’t expected to slow down.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there were 20237 severe storms in 2016. This is a modest increase, but it caused disruption in asphalt supply chains.

When replacing your roof, consider the impact of climate change on your local area. Choose asphalt shingles that are suitable for changing climate conditions.