Supply Chain disruptions, why is this happening? With #RolfTheRoofingGuy

Supply Chain disruptions, why is this happening?
And how does this affect your construction choices this year?
When speaking with clients over the last few months, I hear some common themes, they are:
· Frustrated because materials are not available, and they can’t proceed with roofing projects.
· Concerned about material price inflation: we’ve seen predictions of a 10% increase per quarter for this year.
· Worried, because a project, if not purchased in the next month may not happen until 2023.

The first question I typically hear is: “Why is this happening?”
I have my thoughts, which may not be popular, but I believe they all contributed:
· 2021 Texas winter blast:
Shut down many chemical plants.
· Keystone XL cancellation:
Affected the futures markets, fuel cost up 50% last year.
· Suez Canal blockage:
Affected worldwide shipping.
· Ships waiting at LA and Long Beach ports:
Holding up raw materials.
Container rental costs up 800%.
· Red Tape:
Raw materials: we import may, EPA regs.

Those are some of the contributing factors.

The next question I hear is: “I need roofing help this year, does it may make sense to look at alternate solutions in lieu of simply reroofing?”
Yes, and there are multiple options, including:
· Service/Repairs/Maintenance/Asset Management.
· Coatings and Restoration.
Which of these will work on specific building can only be determined through a review of actual site conditions.

If any of this resonates with you, let me know.

Rolf Snobeck, RRC
630-514-1867
#RolfTheRoofingGuy, Helping you make better #roofing (and #assetmanagement) decisions
Tecta America Commercial Roofing

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