April, 12, 2021 by admin

Commercial Roofing Industry Facing Challenges Head On

The construction industry is facing challenges, what else is new? Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in 2020, the industry has faced a range of obstacles including navigating COVID-19 safety protocols, project shutdowns, layoffs, winter storms, and rising material costs. Now as vaccination efforts are underway and the economy attempts to rebound from the pandemic, the construction industry has a new set of challenges to overcome.

NEW CHALLENGES

Raw material shortages 
ARTICLE: Everywhere You Look, the Global Supply Chain is a Mess
 
Texas storms from February and March
ARTICLE: Texas Freeze Triggers Global Plastic Shortage
 
Material price increase
ARTICLE: U.S. Construction Material Cost Shock Escalates
 
Overall commercial construction labor shortages 
ARTICLE: Construction Labor Shortage: Study Finds 430,000 Workers Needed
 
Overall metal material shortages 
ARTICLE: U.S. manufacturers grapple with steel shortages, soaring prices

Accelerated Recovery from the COVID-19 projected delays from 2020
ARTICLE: 10% GDP growth? The U.S. economy is on fire, and is about to get stocked even more
 
Trucking industry shortages and delays 
ARTICLE: Driver shortage not eased by 2020's reshuffled labor market

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SOLUTIONS HERE!

With all the challenges the industry is facing, here are a few suggestions for roofing contractors.

JM/WINDSMART VENTED ROOF SYSTEM VS "TRADITIONAL" SYSTEMS
windsmartguy.jpgMechanically-attached systems may have extended lead times due to plate and fastener shortages the roofing industry is currently experiencing. However, a possible solution may be found in a communication we sent to you earlier this year....a Johns Manville/WindSmart Vented Roof System. Click here to read Breezing into the New Year with Johns Manville and WindSmart®
 
Given that JM/WindSmart Vented Roof Systems DO NOT require fasteners, plates or adhesives for system attachment, this time tested, proven roofing system is a great alternative to combat the current material availability issues. 

In addition to a possible solution like JM/WindSmart Vented Roof System and regardless of project type, please consider the following:

  • Plan early and plan accordingly: Lead times continue to extend, especially on plates and fasteners.
  • Discuss alternate roof assemblies: Fully-adhered, JM/WindSmart Vented Roof System, polymer vs. metal insulation plates.
  • Reach out to your local JM sales representative, the Larimer/Shannon Group. We are here to help!

We greatly appreciate your patience in working with us through this difficult time. The Larimer/Shannon Group and Johns Manville thanks you for your patience and appreciates your business. Please contact your territory sales manager with any questions.

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