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AMA Research has recently published the sixth
edition of the ‘Roofing Market - UK 2007’ report. The
report incorporates original research and provides a comprehensive
review of the market for roofing products in domestic, industrial and
commercial applications
Product areas covered in detail in the report are:-
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Roof
tiling systems – clay, slate, concrete, fibre cement.
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Roof
membranes and under-tile felts – bitumen, liquid, single ply non
bitumen etc.
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Metal
roofing systems and products.
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Roof
glazing systems.
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Others
including, green roofing, solar / energy roofing products etc.
The roofing market is undergoing significant change, with
a substantial increase in the construction of flats and apartments
affecting the performance of the roof tile sector in particular, while a
rise in commercial and industrial construction has benefited the metal
roofing sector. The
overall roofing market is estimated to be worth almost £1.4 billion at
manufacturers’ prices in 2006.
This report provides an analysis of the performance
of the market in recent years and forecasts of future trends in the
short to medium term future. The analysis is qualitative and
quantitative with indications of key trends and key influencing factors.
Areas of Particular Interest:
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Review of
key factors influencing the market – new build apartments/flats,
planning issues, environmental pressures, economic factors.
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Commercial
and industrial construction review - benefiting metal roofing
market.
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Key
drivers within the individual product sectors - roof tiles,
membranes & felt, metal and roof glazing sectors. Future prospects.
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Review of
key distribution channels.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
MARKET OVERVIEW
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Overall
market size and mix between roofing products by value, growth and
changes in market in recent years, market trends since 2000.
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Review of
key driving factors influencing market –product issues, legislative
and regulatory developments, sustainability, construction activity.
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Influence
of the new housebuilding market – mix of new build flats and
apartments.
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Future
prospects – forecasts for the roofing products market up to 2010,
key factors influencing future prospects, key areas of
growth/decline. Influence of renewable energy, the roof as an energy
source, sustainability.
ROOFING
PRODUCT REVIEW
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The
Roofing Market - mix by product - roofing tiles, membranes/underlay
felts, metal roofing and roof glazing.
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The market
for Roofing Tiles by value 2000-2006, key influencing factors,
future prospects, forecasts to 2010.
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Product
mix for roofing tiles – concrete, clay, fibre-cement and slate - by
value. Market characteristics and anticipated future market
development for roof tile sectors.
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Review of
imports and exports of roof tiles 2000-2006.
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Review of
renewable roof-based energy products - solar / photovoltaic
products, also green roofs. Current market issues, future prospects.
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The UK
roof membrane and underlay felts market, by value 2000-2010, Key
product sectors – bitumen, liquid, single ply non bitumen - key
issues, areas of growth, key application areas.
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Metal
roofing product mix, profiled sheeting/tiles and fully supported
roof systems, future prospects. Key influencing factors, changing
profile of UK commercial and domestic construction influencing this
sector etc.
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Roof
glazing market size and trends 2000-2010, key issues, key
applications, product mix, atrium/mall glazing, rooflights, patent
glazing.
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Key
influencing factors – changing mix in new housing (flats/housing),
growth of off site manufacturing, pre-fabrication, commercial
construction etc.
SUPPLY STRUCTURE
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Identification of key suppliers in the roofing products market –
assessment of market share for roofing products, corporate activity,
assessment of significant developments.
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Recent
activity – changing supply structures in roofing materials.
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Leading
Suppliers - Etex Group, Lafarge Roofing, Russell Rooftiles, Sandtoft,
Cembrit Blunn, IKO, Icopal, Kingspan, Corus, Alumasc, Haironville
TAC, Marley, Sarnafil, Euro-Clad, Ash & Lacy and many more…
DISTRIBUTION
/ END USE SECTORS
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Overall
distribution structure of the roofing market.
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Specialist
distributors & roofing centres, DIY outlets, Others.
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Builders
Merchants - their role in roofing products, key merchants, market
shares etc.
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Housebuilders & Contractors.
KEY INFLUENCES/FUTURE PROSPECTS
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Prospects
for the future, short/medium term, new market niches, changes in
distribution, areas of potential growth/decline.
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Key
external influencing factors on the roofing and insulation markets -
property transactions, public sector investment, housing
completions, construction output, etc.
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The
influence of the Olympic Construction programme and the legacy
investment.
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Influence
of Environment / Planning issues.
The
report contains 90+ pages and 40+ tables and charts of ORIGINAL research
and comment on the UK roofing industry and provides an objective,
independent and incisive view into this changing industry.
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