Once again roofing contractors are faced with a building spree of epic proportions. The frequency and severity of hurricanes are having an impact far beyond the regions directly affected. Factor in the growth in the Sunbelt, particularly in Florida and Texas, that is undeterred by the prospects of material, fuel and labor crunches, and there's a perfect storm of hyperactivity brewing.
The intense rebuilding that follows a hurricane means all aspects of a roofing contractor's daily business speed up enormously, while employees are dealing with their own personal trauma and basic items like gas, phones and electricity become luxuries. Recovery can take a year and temper reroofing for years to come. The old saying goes that roofing is best done when the sun is shining, but in the aftermath of a storm it takes planning to make sure the company doesn't get burned.