The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations.

The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate business conditions during the first quarter of 2026.

For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps indicate the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. Your response provides valuable insight.

The results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are made available to all survey participants via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics.

For the previous survey that measured business activity during the fourth quarter of 2025, 75% of responses came from roofing contractors and 25% came from roof consultants.

The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing is available at bit.ly/RoofingSurvey. Survey responses may be submitted through April 20.

About National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit www.nrca.net.

The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) supports professionals with advocacy, technical expertise and industry resources. 

The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) into their community.  

Since 1960, the CRCA served as the national voice for industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) roofing professionals across Canada, advocating for collaboration, professional excellence and industry advancement from coast to coast.  

CRCA provides a wide range of services to its more than 400 members, which include some of the most knowledgeable roofing contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and industry consultants in the field. The association is committed to keeping members informed on matters of national and international interest while offering technical support, business resources and advocacy on regulations and policy issues that affect the roofing industry. 

Some of the services and benefits of membership include: 

• Technical support: Roofers, designers and specifiers have access to phone support, bulletins, standards and manuals.  
• Legal support: CRCA members have access to 30 minutes a month of free legal support through Pallett Valo LLP and 15 minutes a month of free operational support through Cotney Consulting Group.  
• Industry information: CRCA stays abreast of the latest industry news and keeps members informed through its website, bulletins and Roofing Canada magazine, for which members automatically receive a subscription  
• Events and networking opportunities: CRCA organizes key events, including the CRCA National Conference and AGM, an Annual Golf Tournament, as well as the Canadian Roofing Exposition CRE. 
• Awards and benefit opportunities: CRCA offers members a range of awards, scholarships and benefits, including the distinguished Roofing Canada Award, which recognizes outstanding workmanship, innovation and exceptional service to both the community and the roofing profession. Alongside this premier award, the CRCA provides additional awards and scholarships to honor remarkable achievements in roofing innovation, further fostering excellence within the industry. Members are also entitled to a variety of benefits that support and acknowledge their ongoing contributions to the sector. For details on all available awards, scholarships and member benefits, please visit the CRCA website. 

The Coffee Shops are proud to welcome the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA)!

A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the third quarter of 2025.

The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

Sixty-one percent of survey responses came from roofing contractors, and 39% of responses came from roof consultants. Forty-nine percent of respondents indicated they primarily work on a blend of low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, 43% indicated they primarily work on low-slope roof systems while 8% indicated they primarily work on steep-slope roof systems.

Participants who identify as roofing contractors were asked to report the number of squares of reroofing material installed by their companies during the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter in 2024. Thirty-seven percent of respondents reported the volume of reroofing materials installed increased, 31% reported no change and 32% reported a decrease in materials installed year-over-year.

Thirty percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased. Thirty-six percent of respondents reported no change in activity, and 34% indicated a decrease. Project contracts increased for 32% of respondents, 36% reported no change in activity and 32% indicated a decrease in project contracts.

Additionally, two indices offer insight regarding customer inquiries and project contracts across market segments. The indices are based on a 0 to 100 scale. A score of 50 or higher suggests expansion or optimism; a score below 50 indicates contraction or pessimism.

• The customer inquiries index score for the total industry decreased to 47.5 compared with 58.7 for the second quarter of 2025. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 43.8, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 45.5, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 50.
• The project contracts index score for the total industry decreased to 50.5 compared with 51.5 for the second quarter of 2025. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 37.5, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 48.9, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 54.

As of October 2025, 27% of respondents reported no project backlogs, 35% indicated project backlogs of one to two months, and 26% indicated backlogs of three to four months. Twelve percent of respondents reported project backlogs of five or more months.

The complete results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are available to those who participate in the survey via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics. Any contractor or consultant who wants to participate in the next quarter’s survey can sign up for a notification at http://bit.ly/37ank7D.

About the National Roofing Contractors Association

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

The survey is an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations.

The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate business conditions during the third quarter of 2025.

For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps give an indication of the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. Your response provides valuable insight.

The results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are made available to all survey participants via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics.

For the previous survey that measured business activity during the second quarter of 2025, 77% of responses came from roofing contractors and 23% came from roof consultants.

The survey is an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing is available at bit.ly/RoofingSurvey. Survey responses may be submitted through October 13.

About National Roofing Contractors Association

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

Forty percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased.

A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the second quarter of 2025.

The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

Seventy-seven percent of survey responses came from roofing contractors, and 23% of responses came from roof consultants. Forty-one percent of respondents indicated they primarily work on a blend of low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, 41% indicated they primarily work on low-slope roof systems while 18% indicated they primarily work on steep-slope roof systems.

Participants who identify as roofing contractors were asked to report the number of squares of reroofing material installed by their companies during the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter in 2024. Thirty-four percent of respondents reported the volume of reroofing materials installed increased, 28% reported no change and 38% reported a decrease in materials installed year-over-year.

Forty percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased. Thirty-eight percent of respondents reported no change in activity, and 22% indicated a decrease. Project contracts increased for 35% of respondents, 33% reported no change in activity and 32% indicated a decrease in project contracts.

Additionally, two indices offer insight regarding customer inquiries and project contracts across market segments. The indices are based on a 0 to 100 scale. A score of 50 or higher suggests expansion or optimism; a score below 50 indicates contraction or pessimism.

• The customer inquiries index score for the total industry increased to 58.7 compared with 53.6 for the first quarter of 2025. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 63.2, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 57.1, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 58.3.
• The project contracts index score for the total industry increased to 51.5 compared with 50.4 for the first quarter of 2025. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 68.4, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 50, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 45.2.

As of July 2025, 32% of respondents reported no project backlogs, 41% indicated project backlogs of one to two months, and 17% indicated backlogs of three to four months. Ten percent of respondents reported project backlogs of five or more months.

The complete results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are available to those who participate in the survey via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics. Any contractor or consultant who wants to participate in the next quarter’s survey can sign up for a notification at http://bit.ly/37ank7D.

About NRCA

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors, manufacturers, distributors, architects, consultants, engineers, building owners and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations.

The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate business conditions during the second quarter of 2025.

For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps give an indication of the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. Your response provides valuable insight.

The results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are made available to all survey participants via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics.

For the previous survey that measured business activity during the first quarter of 2025, 86% of responses came from roofing contractors and 14% came from roof consultants.

The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing is available at bit.ly/RoofingSurvey. Survey responses may be submitted through July 14.

About NRCA

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.
 

Reroofing survey shows rising customer inquiries but slight drop in project contracts for Q1 2025.

A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2025.

The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

Eighty-six percent of survey responses came from roofing contractors and 14% of responses came from roof consultants. Thirty-nine percent of respondents indicated they primarily work on a blend of low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, 44% indicated they primarily work on low-slope roof systems while 17% indicated they primarily work on steep-slope roof systems.

Participants who identify as roofing contractors were asked to report the number of squares of reroofing material installed by their companies during the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter in 2024. Thirty-five percent of respondents reported the volume of reroofing materials installed increased, 29% reported no change and 36% reported a decrease in materials installed year-over-year.

Thirty-four percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased. Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported no change in activity and 27% indicated a decrease. Project contracts increased for 33% of respondents, 36% reported no change in activity and 31% indicated a decrease in project contracts.

Additionally, two indices offer insight regarding customer inquiries and project contracts across market segments. The indices are based on a 0 to 100 scale. A score of 50 or higher suggests expansion or optimism; a score below 50 indicates contraction or pessimism.

• The customer inquiries index score for the total industry increased to 53.6 compared with 47 for the fourth quarter of 2024. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 57.1, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 50.9 and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 55.1.
• The project contracts index score for the total industry decreased to 50.4 compared with 52 for the fourth quarter of 2024. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 66.7, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 44.6 and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 50.

As of April 2025, 28% of respondents reported no project backlogs, 41% indicated project backlogs of one to two months and 19% indicated backlogs of three to four months. Twelve percent of respondents reported project backlogs of five or more months.

The complete results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are available to those who participate in the survey via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics. Any contractor or consultant who wants to participate in the next quarter’s survey can sign up for a notification at http://bit.ly/37ank7D.
 
About National Roofing Contractors Association

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions.

The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate business conditions during the first quarter of 2025.

For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps give an indication of the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. Your response provides valuable insight.

The results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are made available to all survey participants via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics.

For the previous survey that measured business activity during the fourth quarter of 2024, 78% of responses came from roofing contractors and 22% came from roof consultants.

The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Assocation Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing is available at bit.ly/RoofingSurvey. Survey responses may be submitted through April 14.

About the NRCA

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

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This CRCA roofing manual is a core national training and upgrading manual. It provides the theoretical and technical information required to perform the tasks set out in the national training standards for both apprentices and journey persons. It supplements existing roofing training material and current methods. The manual is divided into four separate books. It is an ideal reference for use on the job site and to supplement other information that roofers require to do their jobs safely, effectively and efficiently.

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