The devastation from the COVID-19 pandemic reaches further than the health and well-being of our people. The effects stressed more than hospitals and healthcare staff. And the burden is carried by more than those who have suffered from the illness. Supply chain distribution and the workforce were both turned upside down. And that has been felt everywhere, from the grocery store to the construction industry.
In the roofing industry, specifically, contractors are dealing with higher prices, longer lead times, and overall fewer options when it comes to getting the materials they need to build roofs. While no one has entirely escaped the fallout from the pandemic, metal roofing materials are faring better than most other roofing products.