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The roofing contractors market is highly fragmented
comprising mainly of small companies (with less than 10 employees)
and only a few companies operating nationally. The recent tough
trading conditions saw many companies undertaking a range of
initiatives including cost-cutting exercises, cutting jobs and
competitive pricing, with some operating around or just above cost
price.
The
non-domestic sector provides the majority of opportunities for
roofing contractors installing a range of products including
membranes & felts, metal roofing systems and roof glazing. Roofing
tiling systems are predominately installed in domestic
applications, with the domestic sector accounting for around 42% of
the roofing contractors market.
Direct supply is the main source of roofing materials for roofing
contractors, accounting for an estimated 60% of the market. Roofing
merchants, dominated by SIG, are also a key source for roofing
materials.
There are concerns about the continuing skills shortage in the
roofing contractors market, which has been exacerbated by the loss
of experienced roofers during the recession. This is likely to
support the development of products aimed at easy installation and
off site construction that will negatively impact on the roofing
contractors market. |
