Shinlge Prices

apkole

Grumpy,

I was getting this information last summer during the rapid escalation of prices.

I believe your analysis is pretty much dead on. So, it really does beg the question of Certainteed and the rest of the comp shingle manufacturing community . . . .who currently have no other options . . . .

What direction are they taking the product line? I can't believe they would sit on their hands and wait until demand drops off the cliff before introducing a replacement.

Anyone care to speculate?

Grumpy

Tamko has metal shingles and synethtic shingles for years now.

Has anyone else noticed that while the standard 3 tabs and architecturals are jumping through the roof, the luxury shingles like grand manors haven't changed a bit. Makes me woner what kind of markup they have on those shingles!

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-Grumpy
Chicago Gutters Chicago Roofing

buildpinnacle

I have heard from more than one source that the major manufacturers are eliminating their strip shingle lines. GAF has already ceased production on 20 year 3tabs and 25 year 3tabs are next. I say great...do it. Make 30 year lams the economical roof with starter and manufactured hip/ridge.

In Feb 2008 20 year 3 tab shingles were selling for $31 per square in Tyler TX. 30 year lams were $41.00. Today, the 3tab sells for $72.00 and the 30 year for $90.00. HD and Lowes still have them for a bit cheaper, but that's what the supply houses are trying to get. Amazing.

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