Residential Roofing: United States

Residential Roofing: United States

This report forecasts to 2020 US residential roofing demand in squares (one square equals 100 square feet), and demand and shipments in US dollars at the manufacturers' level. Total demand in squares is segmented by product in terms of: asphalt shingle, steep-slope metal roofing, roofing tile, wood shingle and shake, other steep-slope roofing products, and low-slope roofing products. Total demand in squares is also segmented by market as follows: reroofing and new residential.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand in both area and value terms is provided in annual series from 2005 to 2015; shipments and the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2010 and 2015. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical trends, key economic indicators, environmental and regulatory factors, distribution, and key drivers of demand. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines products and markets, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product and market segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and identifies the leading firms competing to serve US demand, as well as their market share. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 30-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.