Roofing Supplies Are Going Through the Roof!
Many roofing suppliers are raising their prices on roofing supplies, shingles, gutters, windows, siding and accessories. The price increases began in March 2014 and are expected to increase pricing again in April or May 2014. Pricing is expected to increase between 7% up to 10%. May roofing contractors are receiving letters from their suppliers about the increase in roofing supplies. 
Why the Increase in Roofing Supplies?
Due to market conditions and other related issues, manufacturers and roofing supply companies are forced to increase their prices on roofing materials. Manufacturers are shipping roofing shingles to areas where homes have either been hit or devastated by tornados or hurricanes which is leaving a smaller supply for other areas.
Should Homeowners Be Concerned?
Unfortunately, yes. When manufacturers and roofing suppliers increase their pricing, roofing contractors have no other choice but to pass it on to the homeowner. This is why it is even more important for a homeowner to hire a roofing contractor who is a reputable roofing company.
Homeowners will need to be more careful in their choosing of a roofing company. A reputable roofing contractor should be able to provide the homeowner with reliable references. Homeowners should be aware of the type of products that are being used on their home. Some roofers may try to use seconds or damaged products and charge you for the price you should pay for quality products. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to hire a qualified roofing contractor. Homeowners, do you homework. Don’t hire someone who simply walks up to your house after a bad storm offering roofing services. Hire a roofing contractor who is local and responsible.
List of Manufacturer’s Price Increase:
Due to ongoing increases in transportation, raw materials, labor and energy, many manufacturers have released price and freight fuel surcharge increases.
Atlas Roofing
Effective: May 1, 2014
Increase: 6 -8% price increase on all shingles and underlayment.
CertainTeed
Effective: March 1, 2014
Increase: CertainTeed is increasing the prices of the following products:
- CertainTeed Polymer Shakes, Vinyl Siding, Soffit and Accessories – 6-8%
- Vytec Vinyl Siding, Soffit and Accessories – 6-8%
- Restoration Millwork®/CertaTrim – 3-6%
- EverNew® Railing – 3-6%
- EverNew® Decking – 8-10%
- CertainTeed Selects™ Fence – 3-5%
- CertaWrap™ Weather Resistant Barrier – 3-5%
CertainTeed
Effective: May 5, 2014
Increase: 5% on all residential roofing products
GAF
Effective: January 2, 2014
Increase: GAF will implement a price increase of 5% on ISO Insulation including flat and tapered.
GAF
Effective: April 4, 2014
Increase: 5 – 7% on all TPO Single-Ply Roofing, Modified Bitumen and ISO Insulation.
GAF
Effective: April 28, 2014
Increase: 5 – 7% on all steep slope roofing.
Owens Corning
Effective: April 15, 2014
Increase: Owens Corning is announcing a price increase of 5-7% on all roofing products and accessories.
Tamko
Effective: May 12, 2014
Increase: All steep slope roofing materials 7-10%
- Roll products – All markets
- Organic Felt –6‐8%
- Quick‐Stick Self‐Adhered –7%
- Ply and Base sheets –5%
Northwest Roofing is a reliable and professional roofing company. We have been in the roofing business for over 15+ years. We have a BBB Business Rating of A+. We are locally owned and operated in Haslet, TX. Our customers highly recommend Northwest Roofing. We use only the highest quality roofing materials. We also offer other services.
Statement of the Owner of Northwest Roofing:
At Northwest Roofing our goal is to make every customer a happy homeowner by providing professionalism and expert workmanship in your roof repair or replacement or other repair work you may need. We do this for a fair market value under the guidelines of doing the best work possible, without cutting corners and using the best roof repair materials available. Our residential roofing materials are of the highest quality and standards.
~ Don Rutherford, Owner and Roofing Contractor