Abstract
The Western US low-slope roofing market is growing and steep-slope portion of
the commercial roofing market has taken a bigger piece of the market. The
low-slope has captured about half of the market in 2007, closely followed by
steep-slope market. Asphalt shingles are the leading material in steep-slope
roofing applications. The majority of the commercial roofing growth comes from
the high-end fiberglass shingles, most of which is being applied on re-roofing
projects.
Residential roofing demand is primarily driven by replacement market which has
covered a large part of the market whereas new construction drives the market
to a lesser extent. Within the replacement demand, approximately more than
three-fourths is non-discretionary replacements due to deterioration with age
or weather damage.
The report analyses Western US Roofing market with an overview of low slope
roofing, steep slope roofing, residential and commercial roofing market. The
report also discusses overall United States roofing industry with detailed
description of market segments and product segments (Asphalt shingles,
laminated asphalt shingles, conventional asphalt shingles and metal roofing).
It also highlights various industry trends and demand drivers. The report
gives an overview of leading players in the market with significant
development and strategies.
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