Residential Roofing


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Residential Roofing 

US demand for residential roofing is forecast to rise 0.7% annually to 164.10 million squares in 2024. After a brief contraction in demand to the COVID-19 pandemic, residential roofing demand will be supported by rising housing starts and continuing homeowner interest in repairing or replacing older or worn roofs.

This report covers residential roofing demand by Product, Application, and Subregion, Data are given in dollar value and area (squares) terms.

Residential roofing products covered in the study include:
Asphalt shingles (standard laminated, high-performance laminated, and three-tab shingles)
Metal (standing seam roofing; metal shingles, shakes, and tiles; and corrugated metal panels)
Bituminous (modified bitumen membranes and standard roofing felts)
Roofing tile (concrete and clay)
Wood shingles and shakes
Other products (slate, composite, solar roofing, fiber cement roofing, SPF roofing, green roofing,
plastic roofing, rubber roofing, liquid-applied roof coatings, and other products)

Applications for commercial roofing include:
New construction
Reroofing

Demand is broken out for US Census subregions.
New England
Middle Atlantic
East North Central
West North Central
South Atlantic
East South Central
West South Central
Mountain
Pacific

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US residential roofing market including key trends
in product segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019 with forecasts for 2024
and 2029, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in both area
and dollar value terms. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | US Residential Roofing Market
  • Overview
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 2-1 | Key Trends in the Residential Roofing Market
    • Historical Residential Roofing Market Trends
      • Table Figure 2-2 | Residential Roofing Demand by Application, 2000 – 2019
    • Impact of COVID-19 on Residential Roofing
    • Residential Roofing Area Demand
      • Table Residential Roofing Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Residential Roofing Value Demand
      • Table Residential Roofing Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Production & Trade
      • Shipments, Imports, & Exports
        • Table Residential Roofing Supply & Demand, 2009 – 2029
      • Effects of Tariffs on Trade
  • Factors Impacting Residential Roofing Demand
    • New Housing Trends
    • Weather-Related Reroofing
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Storm-Related Reroofing: Share of Weather-Related Residential Reroofing Demand, 2007 – 2019
    • Roof Slope (Steep-Slope vs. Low-Slope)
      • Table Residential Roofing Demand by Roof Slope, 2009 – 2029
    • Product Pricing Trends (Manufacturers' Level)
      • Table Residential Roofing Average Prices by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Installation Considerations
      • Comparative Installation Costs
        • Table Selected Residential Roofing Installation Costs, 2009 – 2029
      • Shortage of Trained Installers
    • Changing Residential Building Codes
    • Insurer Requirements
    • Energy Efficiency Standards
      • ENERGY STAR
      • LEED
      • Cool Roofing
      • Solar Roofing
  • Asphalt Shingles
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Residential Asphalt Shingle Roofing Market Key Findings
    • Definition & Scope
    • Demand by Product
      • Table Residential Asphalt Shingle Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 4-2 | Residential Asphalt Shingle Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 4-3 | Asphalt Shingles: Product Characteristics
    • Standard Laminated Shingles
      • Table Residential Standard Laminated Asphalt Shingle Demand, 2009 – 2029
    • High-Performance Laminated Shingles
      • Table Residential High-Performance Laminated Asphalt Shingle Demand, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 4-4 | High-Performance Laminated Asphalt Shingles: Product Characteristics
    • Three-Tab Shingles
      • Table Residential Three-Tab Asphalt Shingle Demand, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Application & Housing Type
      • Table Residential Asphalt Shingle Demand by Application & Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 4-5 | Residential Asphalt Shingle Demand by Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Region & Subregion
      • Table Residential Asphalt Shingle Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 4-6 | Asphalt Shingle Roofing Demand by Region, 2009 – 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 4-7 | Residential Asphalt Shingle Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Metal Roofing
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 5-1 | US Residential Metal Roofing Market Key Findings
    • Definition & Scope
      • Table Low- & Steep-Slope Metal Roofing: Product Differences
    • Demand by Product & Roof Slope
      • Table Residential Metal Roofing Demand by Product & Roof Slope, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 5-2 | Metal Roofing: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Standing Seam
        • Table Residential Standing Seam Metal Roofing Demand, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 5-3 | Standing Seam Metal Roofing: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Other Metal Roofing
        • Table Other Metal Residential Roofing Demand, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 5-4 | Metal Shingles, Shakes, & Tiles & Corrugated Panel Roofing: Product Characteristics
    • Demand by Application & Housing Type
      • Table Residential Metal Roofing Demand by Application & Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 5-5 |Residential Metal Roofing Demand by Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Region & Subregion
      • Table Residential Metal Roofing Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 5-6 | Residential Metal Roofing Demand by Region, 2009 – 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 5-7 | US Residential Metal Roofing Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Bituminous Roofing
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 6-1 | Residential Bituminous Roofing Market Key Findings
    • Definition & Scope
    • Demand by System Type
      • Demand Forecast
        • Table Residential Bituminous Roofing Demand by System Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
        • Table Built-Up Roofing: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Modified Bitumen Systems
        • Table Modified Bitumen Systems: Advantages & Disadvantages
    • Roof Area Covered & Material Consumption
      • Consumption by Material
        • Table Residential Bituminous Roofing Consumption by Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 6-2 | Polymer-Modified Membranes & Standard Roofing Felts: Product Characteristics:
      • Standard Roofing Felts
        • Table Residential Standard Roofing Felt Consumption, 2009 – 2029
      • Polymer-Modified Bitumen Membranes
        • Table Residential Polymer-Modified Bitumen Membrane Consumption by Type, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 6-3 | SBS & APP Bituminous Membranes: Product Characteristics
    • Consumption by Backing Material (Fiberglass vs. Organic)
      • Table Residential Bituminous Roofing Consumption by Backing Material, 2009 – 2029
    • Consumption by Surface (Granular vs. Smooth)
      • Table Residential Bituminous Roofing Consumption by Surface Type, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Application & Housing Type
      • Table Residential Bituminous Roofing Demand by Application & Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 6-4 | Residential Bituminous Roofing Demand by Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Region & Subregion
      • Table Residential Bituminous Roofing Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 6-5 | Residential Bituminous Roofing Demand by Region, 2009 – 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 6-6 | Residential Bituminous Roofing Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Roofing Tile
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 7-1 | US Residential Tile Roofing Market Key Trends
    • Definition & Scope
    • Demand by Product
      • Demand Forecast
        • Table Residential Roofing Tile Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 7-2 | Roofing Tile: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Concrete
        • Table Residential Concrete Roofing Tile Demand, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 7-3 | Concrete Roofing Tile: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Clay
        • Table Residential Clay Roofing Tile Demand, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 7-4 | Clay Roofing Tile: Advantages & Disadvantages
    • Demand by Application & Housing Type
      • Table Residential Roofing Tile Demand by Application & Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 7-5 | Residential Roofing Tile Demand by Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Region & Subregion
      • Table Residential Roofing Tile Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 7-6 | Residential Roofing Tile Demand by Region, 2009 – 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 7-7 | Residential Roofing Tile Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Wood Shingles & Shakes
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 8-1 | US Residential Wood Shingle & Shake Roofing Market Key Trends
    • Definition & Scope
    • Demand by Product
      • Demand Forecast
        • Table Residential Wood Shingle & Shake Roofing Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 8-2 | Wood Shingle & Shake Roofing: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Shingles
        • Table Residential Wood Shingles Roofing Demand, 2009 – 2029
      • Shakes
        • Table Residential Wood Shake Roofing Demand, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Application & Housing Type
      • Table Residential Wood Shingle & Shake Roofing Demand by Application & Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 8-3 | Residential Wood Shingle & Shake Roofing Demand by Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Region & Subregion
      • Table Residential Wood Shingle & Shake Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 8-4 | Residential Wood Shingle & Shake Demand by Region, 2009 – 2029
    • Leading Suppliers
  • Other Roofing Products
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 9-1 | Other Residential Roofing Products Market Key Trends
    • Definition & Scope
    • Demand by Product
      • Table Other Residential Roofing Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 9-2 | Slate, Composite, & Solar Roofing: Product Characteristics
    • Demand by Application & Housing Type
      • Table Other Residential Roofing Product Demand by Application & Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 9-3 | Other Residential Roofing Product Demand by Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Region & Subregion
      • Table Other Residential Roofing Product Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 9-4 | Other Residential Roofing Product Demand by Region, 2009 – 2029
    • Leading Suppliers
  • Applications
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 10-1 | Key Trends in US Residential Roofing Applications
    • Residential Roofing Demand by Application
      • Table Residential Roofing Demand by Application, 2009 – 2029
    • New Residential Construction
      • Market Scope & Outlook
        • Table Figure 10-2 | New Residential Roofing Demand, 2009 – 2029
      • Demand by Product
        • Table New Residential Roofing Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Demand by Region & Subregion
        • Table New Residential Roofing Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
    • Reroofing
      • Market Scope & Outlook
        • Table Figure 10-3 | Age-Related Residential Reroofing Demand, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 10-4 | Residential Reroofing Demand by Reason for Replacement, 2009 – 2024
      • Demand by Product
        • Table Residential Reroofing Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Demand by Region & Subregion
        • Table Residential Reroofing Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
    • Residential Roofing Demand by Housing Type
      • Demand Forecast
        • Table Residential Roofing Demand by Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Single-Family
        • Table Single-Family Housing Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Multifamily
        • Table Multifamily Housing Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Manufactured Housing
        • Table Manufactured Housing Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
  • Regions
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 11-1 | US Regional Residential Roofing Markets
    • Demand by Region
      • Table Residential Roofing Demand by Region, 2009 – 2029
    • Northeast
      • Residential Roofing Demand by Subregion
        • Table Northeast Residential Roofing Demand by Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • New England
        • Table New England Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-2 | New England Residential Roofing Market
      • Middle Atlantic
        • Table Middle Atlantic Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-3 | Middle Atlantic Residential Roofing Market
    • Midwest
      • Residential Roofing Demand by Subregion
        • Table Midwest Residential Roofing Demand by Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • East North Central
        • Table East North Central Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-4 | East North Central Residential Roofing Market
      • West North Central
        • Table West North Central Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-5 | West North Central Residential Roofing Market
    • South
      • Residential Roofing Demand by Subregion
        • Table South Residential Roofing Demand by Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • South Atlantic
        • Table South Atlantic Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-6 | South Atlantic Residential Roofing Market
      • East South Central
        • Table East South Central Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-7 | East South Central Residential Roofing Market
      • West South Central
        • Table West South Central Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-8 | West South Central Residential Roofing Market
    • West
      • Residential Roofing Demand by Subregion
        • Table West Residential Roofing Demand by Subregion, 2009 – 2029
      • Mountain
        • Table Mountain Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-9 | Mountain Residential Roofing Market
      • Pacific
        • Table Pacific Residential Roofing Demand by Application & Product, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 11-10 | Pacific Residential Roofing Market
  • Industry Structure
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
      • Table US Residential Roofing Sales by Company, 2019
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 12-1 | US Residential Roofing Market Share by Company, 2019
      • Table Figure 12-2 |US Residential Roofing Market: Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Figure 12-3 | US Residential Roofing Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Figure 12-4 | US Residential Roofing Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2019
    • Distribution Overview
      • Distribution Channels
      • Leading Distributors
    • Key Competitive Strategies
      • Vertical & Horizontal Integration
      • New Product Development
      • Preferred Contractor Programs
      • Mergers & Acquisitions
        • Table Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Cooperative Agreements
        • Table Selected Cooperative Agreements
    • Marketing
    • List of Industry Participants
      • Table Selected Industry Participants
  • Appendix
    • Scope
      • Table Study Scope: US Geographic Regions & Subregions
      • Table Relevant Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant HS Codes
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
      • Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 13-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 – 2019, Compared to 1980 – 2005 Average
      • Demographic Trends
        • Table Population & Households, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 13-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 – 2019
      • Consumer Spending
        • Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Consumer Financing
        • Table Consumer Financing Environment, 2009 – 2019
      • Building Construction
        • Table Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Residential Building Construction
        • Table Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Residential Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Housing Starts
        • Table New Housing Indicators, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 13-3 | New Housing Square Footage by Housing Type, 2004 – 2019
      • Housing Stock
        • Table Housing Stock by Type, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 13-4 | Housing Stock by Year of Construction, 2019

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