As the economy continues to rebound from the recent recession, the strength of the recovery has been an endless source of debate. It might be anecdotal evidence for economists, but the number of recent announcements from roofing materials manufacturers about investments in new plants and major upgrades to existing facilities can only be seen as a positive sign for the U.S. economy and the health of the roofing industry in particular.
Economic trends and consumer demand are tough enough to forecast in any sector of the economy. In the roofing industry, unpredictability is an even bigger part of the equation. Storm activity can make it almost impossible to forecast the demand for roofing products. At a moment’s notice, manufacturers, distributors and contractors can be called on to deliver and install large quantities of products in a big hurry.