The general consensus seems to be that while business is improving, material shortages and prices increases-not to mention insurance woes-will keep roofing contractors on their toes in 2005.
It's that time of year again. Each January, Roofing Contractor talks to industry leaders to get their thoughts on what lies ahead. We spoke to several contractor and manufacturer organizations to see what was on their agenda, what business was looking like in their arena, and what challenges are facing the industry this year. The general consensus seems to be that while business is improving, material shortages and prices increases-not to mention insurance woes-will keep roofing contractors on their toes in 2005.
"There are hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings that need new roofs," he says. On the plus side, this means that the economic outlook for contractors in Florida this year-and for the next couple years-is "Unbelievable." According to Munnell. "Every roofing contractor in this state has a huge backlog." The main problem in Florida is materials. When we spoke to Munnell, he said that the FRSA's most recent survey indicated that shingles were four to five weeks behind.