Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Contractors in this industry specialise in all types of roof installation, repair and maintenance. The UK market for roofing services is also contested by general construction contractors (homebuilders) and roof cladding product manufacturers. Roofing installation requires appropriate qualifications and certification of standards for waterproofing and drainage by plumbers. Industry revenue is generated from work done in the housing construction market, contracting specialist roofing services to prime building firms, and work done for social housing networks, homeowners and property managers. The remainder of industry revenue is derived from work done in the non-residential construction market, and subcontracting to prime building contractors or property managers... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
Roofing contractors are primarily concerned with cladding roofs to form waterproof surfaces. This may involve using single ply thermoplastics, slate or concrete roof tiles, and asphaltic materials. Roof slating and tiling is the application of traditional or synthetic slate tiles or pre-fabricated concrete or terracotta roofing tiles, to cover a pitched or gabled roof. Roofing contractors are involved in tile restoration procedures include: changing broken tiles; re-bedding loose ridge and hip capping in cement or flexible acrylic mortar; securing flashings; repairing leaks; applying acrylic or clay tile sealers; and high pressure water cleaning of an entire roof... purchase to read more