Lead Times...

I wanted to make everyone aware of the “lead times” that are developing in the roofing industry. In the past few weeks, we have seen lead times develop with not only US PLY, but with GP/Densdeck, USG/Securock, ISO producers, fastener manufacturers, and so on. We are also seeing raw material shortages that are affecting fiberglass based products (i.e.: ISO facers, scrim suppliers, etc.) and shortages of raw materials for the manufacturing of roof coatings.

Our order staff is working extremely hard to satisfy your customers’ needs, but sometimes things are out of their hands when dealing with these other manufacturers. I am working diligently on the production schedule to expedite the manufacturing of our modifieds and we are not too far from adding a second shift to our production line.

Also, be aware that the demand for trucking is at a three year high. Trucks are becoming harder and harder to find for last minute shipments. I am telling you this so you can inform your roofing distributors how important it is not to wait until the last minute to place an order and expect immediate delivery. Be advised that when a distributor/roofer moves a delivery date around, it could have a big impact on the next “window of availability” for their new delivery date.

I know that with your continued support and our relentless hard work, we will finish off the rest of 2010 with a pinnacle year for us all.

Until next time…

My Best Regards,