The survey’s market indices, measured on a scale of zero to 100, showed a sharper divide between roofing segments. A score of 50 or higher indicates expansion or optimism, while a score below 50 signals contraction or pessimism.

The customer inquiries index reached 60.2 for low-slope reroofing and 52.4 for contractors working in both low- and steep-slope markets. The steep-slope index registered 31.8.

Project contracts followed a similar pattern. Low-slope reroofing scored 63.3, while steep-slope work came in at 40.9. The blended market scored 48.8, slightly below the expansion threshold.

Backlogs also varied among roofing contractors. Thirty percent reported having no project backlog, while 32% had one to two months of work scheduled. Another 24% reported backlogs of three to four months, and 13% had five months or more.

Material installation volume declined slightly overall. Thirty-five percent of respondents said the amount of material installed increased year over year, while 37% reported a decrease and 28% reported no change.

Contractors accounted for 68% of survey responses, with roof consultants representing the remaining 32%.

The quarterly survey is conducted by a coalition of roofing and building-envelope organizations, including the National Roofing Contractors Association, Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, National Women in Roofing and several roofing material trade groups.

Complete results are available through an online dashboard to participating contractors and consultants, who can filter the findings by region and other measures.