In order to protect your employees and tenants, now is the time to think about preparing your Venice commercial roofing systems for hurricane season. […]
Commercial Roofing
While most homeowners are not involved in determining their home's roof slope, understanding the structure permits smart maintenance decisions. […]
Over the years, Roofing Contractor.com has reported on the issues and trends facing both residential and commercial roofing professionals across the country. Their State of the Industry Report, now in its 11th year, outlines the challenges and issues faced by roofing professionals, as well as the residential and commercial roofing trends being observed. Overall, it appears that the optimism of the past few years is continuing, and roofing professionals remain bullish. However, there is one persistent issue which is still causing angst – the workforce shortage. Commercial Roofing Trends – The Statistics 10 years ago, things looked bad for the roofing industry. The economy was struggling and the housing market was failing – leaving roofers trying to figure out what was next, and how to survive the recession. By the end of 2018, however, market research indicated that things were definitely looking up. Clear Seas Research / BNP Media took a long, hard look into the commercial aspects of America’s roofing industry. Respondents represented hundreds of companies across the United States, which ranged from between $1 million and $19.9 million in revenue last year. Sales were strong in 2018, and commercial roofing trends are expected to remain positive for the foreseeable future. 2/3 of respondents reported sales and revenue growth in 2018, and more than half expected growth to continue in 2019. 78 percent of roofing professionals reported optimism that commercial roofing sales growth would continue to increase into 2021. 88 percent of survey respondents indicated that their company sold single-ply roofing. 82 percent sold commercial metal roofing, and 67 percent dealt in roof coatings. Single ply roofing accounts for 42 percent of overall sales revenue annually, while metal and coatings together represent approximately 25% of sales. What is Next? Commercial roofing trends seem fairly consistent across the respondents to the survey. What products do roofing professionals expect to generate sales and revenue in the coming years – and what technology will become essential? 67 percent of respondents expected a steady revenue stream from steep slope asphalt shingle sales, compared to 60 percent stating the same about metal roofing. Single-ply roofing and metal roofing have both increased in sales over the last 12 months, and the increase is expected to continue. 68 percent of surveys returned reported that industry professionals and expecting solar-related sales to remain consistent, with only 25 percent expecting the green option to experience any significant growth. Nearly the exact same percentages were reported for garden roofing options. The least amount of optimism as to any expected growth surrounded polymer/synthetics, slate, concrete tile, and wood shakes – all between 14-19%. Mobile devices and wearable communication devices have already been adopted by 29 percent of respondents, and this is a trend likely to explode. Integrating cloud services into the business model has occurred at 22 percent of companies, and 18 percent utilize drones currently, with another 22% actively considering adding this hi-tech tool. Estimating software is currently in use by 57 percent of roofing professionals, and 43 percent […][…]
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Like many capital improvements, the cost of a Venice commercial roof replacement can be justified by the very real benefits of a new roof. […]
High winds are a way of life in Sarasota, especially for buildings located close to the Gulf. Can strategic commercial roof design keep your building safe? […]
Property owners need to provide protection around their commercial rooftop area, in order to safeguard residents, employees and workers. […]
Commercial roofing, such as that installed on an office building, presents a unique set of challenges when it comes to maintenance.[…]
With so many demands on your annual budget, how do you convince the board to pay for a new commercial roof? Here are some ideas. […]