GITNUXREPORT 2026

Residential Commercial Roofing Industry Statistics

The roofing industry is steadily expanding due to both new construction and extensive re-roofing demand.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Commercial low-slope roofing dominates 85% of U.S. commercial market in 2023.

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Average U.S. commercial roof size 45,000 sq ft for replacements 2023.

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TPO single-ply membranes held 42% share of new commercial roofs 2023.

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U.S. commercial roofing market reroofing 68% of activity $8.4 billion 2023.

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EPDM rubber roofing 25% of commercial flat roofs installed 2023.

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Average commercial roof replacement cost $450,000 in 2023 U.S.

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52% of commercial roofs use built-up roofing (BUR) in legacy buildings 2023.

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Metal roofing in commercial sector grew to 15% market share 2023.

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Commercial roof leaks top maintenance issue, 30% of building service calls 2023.

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PVC membranes 18% of new commercial installs in 2023.

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U.S. warehouse/distribution centers 40% of commercial roofing demand 2023.

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Average lifespan commercial TPO roof 20 years, 25% replaced early due to hail 2023.

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Green roofs on 12% new commercial buildings urban areas 2023.

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Commercial roofing jobs average 15 days install time 2023 large projects.

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65% commercial roofs insured, hail claims $2.1 billion 2023.

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Standing seam metal roofs 22% of commercial metal installs 2023.

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Retail strip malls 18% commercial reroof volume 2023.

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Modified bitumen 14% share commercial roofing retrofits 2023.

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Commercial cool roofs mandated 35% states energy codes 2023.

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Office buildings average roof age 22 years needing reroof 2023.

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Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) 5% commercial roof coatings 2023.

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Schools/universities 12% U.S. commercial roofing spend 2023.

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Commercial roof wind uplift failures 8% claims 2023 hurricanes.

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Ballasted roofs declining to 3% new commercial 2023.

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Healthcare facilities roofing $1.2 billion segment 2023.

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Commercial labor costs $3.20 per sq ft average 2023.

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Hotels 9% commercial reroof projects storm-damaged 2023.

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Fully adhered TPO systems 28% preferred commercial 2023.

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45% commercial roofs low-slope under 2:12 pitch 2023.

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Global roofing chemicals market for adhesives/sealants $5.6 billion 2023, adhesives 38% share.

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Cool roof coatings market grew 9.2% to $4.1 billion globally 2023.

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Solar-integrated roofing shingles deployments up 25% in U.S. residential 2023.

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Recycled content in roofing shingles reached 20% average U.S. manufacturers 2023.

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Drone inspections adopted by 42% U.S. roofing contractors 2023.

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AI predictive maintenance for roofs piloted in 15% commercial buildings 2023.

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Bio-based roofing membranes R&D investment $120 million globally 2023.

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Self-healing roof coatings commercialized, 5% market penetration 2023 pilots.

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3D-printed roof tiles production up 18% Europe 2023.

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Nanotechnology coatings for UV resistance 12% new products 2023.

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Modular prefabricated roofing systems 22% faster install, 8% adoption commercial 2023.

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Phase-change materials in roofs for thermal regulation tested 7% projects 2023.

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BIM software usage 65% large roofing contractors design phase 2023.

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Carbon-negative roofing materials launched by 3 major firms 2023.

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Robotic roof installation pilots 4x productivity, 2% firms trialing 2023.

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Aerogel insulation layers in high-end roofs 11% growth 2023.

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Smart sensors for moisture detection 28% new commercial installs 2023.

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Hemp-based roofing composites prototyped, eco-impact 40% lower 2023 studies.

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Holographic roof design tools adopted 18% architects 2023.

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Recyclable TPO membranes 95% rate achieved by leaders 2023.

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Wind tunnel testing standard for 55% new roof designs 2023.

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Mycelium fungal roofing experimental, 3 patents filed 2023.

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UV-cured coatings reduce VOCs 70%, 15% market shift 2023.

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AR/VR training for roofers 35% contractor firms 2023.

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Kinetic energy harvesting roof tiles prototyped 2023.

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Bamboo fiber shingles sustainable alternative, 2% pilot installs 2023.

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Hyperspectral imaging for defect detection 22% inspections 2023.

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CO2-sequestering roof paints 9% R&D budget allocation 2023.

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Foldable solar roofing for retrofits 14% growth residential 2023.

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Quantum dot coatings for reflectivity boost 5% efficiency gain 2023 tests.

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The U.S. roofing contractors industry market size was $54.2 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 4.1% through 2028.

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Global roofing market reached $264.5 billion in 2023, expected to hit $368.9 billion by 2030 at 4.9% CAGR driven by urbanization.

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U.S. residential roofing market valued at $24.8 billion in 2022, growing at 3.7% CAGR to 2030 due to housing starts.

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Commercial roofing segment in North America was $12.4 billion in 2023, with 5.2% annual growth forecast.

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Asphalt shingles held 78% share of U.S. roofing market in 2023, valued at $42.3 billion.

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European roofing market size stood at €45.2 billion in 2022, projected 4.3% CAGR to 2028.

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U.S. metal roofing market grew to $6.7 billion in 2023 from $5.9 billion in 2022, 13.6% growth.

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Global flat roofing market was $38.9 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.1% to 2032.

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India roofing market valued at INR 1,200 billion in FY2023, 12% YoY growth.

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U.S. roofing materials market reached $28.5 billion in 2023, up 6.2% from prior year.

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Asia-Pacific roofing market size $112.4 billion in 2023, fastest growing region at 6.8% CAGR.

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Canadian roofing industry market size $8.9 billion CAD in 2023, 4.5% growth.

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Low-slope commercial roofing in U.S. $10.2 billion in 2023.

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Sustainable roofing market globally $15.7 billion in 2023, 7.2% CAGR projected.

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U.S. re-roofing market 70% of total residential roofing spend at $17.4 billion in 2023.

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Latin America roofing market $22.1 billion in 2023, 5.4% CAGR to 2030.

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U.K. roofing market £6.8 billion in 2023, driven by repairs post-storms.

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Solar roofing integrated market $4.2 billion globally in 2023, 18% growth.

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Middle East & Africa roofing $18.9 billion in 2023, urbanization key driver.

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U.S. steep-slope roofing market $18.6 billion in 2023.

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China roofing market RMB 450 billion in 2023, 8.1% YoY increase.

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Australia roofing industry AUD 4.5 billion in 2023, 3.9% growth.

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Green roofing market worldwide $9.8 billion in 2023, 11.5% CAGR.

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U.S. commercial flat roof market $7.9 billion in 2023.

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Global thermoplastic roofing membranes $12.4 billion in 2023.

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Brazil roofing market BRL 35 billion in 2023, housing boom.

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U.S. roofing repair market $15.3 billion in 2023, 60% of total activity.

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EPDM roofing market global $8.7 billion in 2023, 4.8% CAGR.

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Southeast Asia roofing $25.6 billion in 2023.

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U.S. roofing industry total output $62.1 billion in 2023 including materials and labor.

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In 2023, 65% of U.S. single-family homes had asphalt shingle roofs, dominating residential sector.

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Average U.S. residential roof replacement cost $12,458 in 2023, up 8% from 2022.

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5.2 million U.S. homes reroofed in 2023, primarily asphalt shingles.

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42% of residential roofing jobs in U.S. were repairs under $5,000 in 2023.

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Metal roofing installed on 12% of new U.S. single-family homes in 2023.

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Average lifespan of residential asphalt shingle roof 20-25 years, replaced every 22 years on average in 2023 data.

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28% of U.S. homeowners chose architectural shingles for premium residential roofs in 2023.

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Solar panels integrated in 3.5% of new residential roofs in California 2023.

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Hurricane-prone states saw 15% increase in residential metal roofing installs in 2023.

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Average residential roofing job size 2,300 sq ft for replacements in U.S. 2023.

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72% of U.S. residential roofs are pitched/sloped, steep-slope dominant.

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Composite shingles gained 4% market share in residential sector 2023.

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18 million U.S. homes over 30 years old needing potential reroof in 2023.

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Wood shake/shingle roofs on 2.1% of U.S. homes, declining to 1.8% in 2023.

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Average time for residential roof install 2.5 days in 2023 U.S. surveys.

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55% of residential claims from wind damage in U.S. 2023.

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Tile roofs popular in 22% of Southwestern U.S. homes 2023.

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Eco-friendly residential roofing choices up 12% in 2023 consumer surveys.

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1.8 million new residential roofs installed in U.S. 2023 tied to housing starts.

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Insurance-driven residential reroofs 25% of total in hail-heavy Midwest 2023.

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Synthetic slate adoption 6% in high-end residential 2023.

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Residential roof leaks caused 14% of U.S. home insurance claims in 2023.

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35% of millennials prefer metal roofs for homes in 2023 polls.

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Average residential shingle roof weight 2.5 lbs per sq ft in 2023 specs.

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Florida residential flat roofs only 5% due to hurricane codes 2023.

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48% residential roofs asphalt 3-tab shingles in budget segment 2023.

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TPO membranes used in 8% residential low-slope roofs 2023.

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22% increase in residential cool roof coatings 2023 Southwest.

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U.S. residential roofing labor costs averaged $4.50 per sq ft in 2023.

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7.2 million sq ft average annual residential roofing per contractor firm 2023.

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61% of residential roofs in Northeast asphalt fiberglass 2023.

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U.S. roofing industry employed 128,000 workers in 2023, up 2.4% YoY.

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Average roofer wage $26.47 per hour in U.S. 2023, median $55,100 annual.

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Roofing contractors labor shortage 25% unfilled positions 2023 survey.

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4.1% unemployment rate in U.S. roofing sector Q4 2023.

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Women comprise 2.8% of U.S. roofers in 2023, up from 1.9% 2020.

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Training apprenticeships 18,500 enrolled roofing programs 2023.

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Roofing industry contributed $12.4 billion to U.S. GDP 2023.

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65% roofers Hispanic/Latino in U.S. workforce 2023.

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Overtime hours averaged 12% of total roofer pay 2023 storm seasons.

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Unionized roofers 22% in commercial sector 2023.

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Injury rate 4.2 per 100 workers roofing industry 2023 OSHA.

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Average age U.S. roofer 42.3 years 2023, aging workforce concern.

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Immigration 35% new roofing workforce entrants 2023.

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Roofing firm average employees 15.2 per contractor 2023.

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Wage growth 5.8% YoY for roofers amid inflation 2023.

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Safety training compliance 92% large firms 2023.

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Turnover rate 28% roofing contractors high-demand areas 2023.

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Benefits package 78% firms offer health insurance roofers 2023.

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Peak season employment surge 22% summer months 2023.

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Certifications held 45% roofers NRCA or GAF 2023.

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Remote monitoring jobs cut on-site labor 15% commercial 2023.

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Entry-level roofer starting wage $19.50/hour 2023.

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1.2 million work hours lost to injuries roofing 2023.

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Diversity training 52% firms implemented 2023.

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Contractor bankruptcy rate 3.1% roofing industry 2023 recession fears.

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Overtime premiums 1.5x rate paid 88% firms 2023.

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Veteran hiring 12% roofing workforce 2023 initiatives.

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While roofs may seem static, the industry above them is a dynamic, multi-billion-dollar skyline in its own right, with the U.S. residential and commercial roofing market alone generating over $62 billion in output in 2023 amidst rapid technological innovation and shifting global demand.

Key Takeaways

The U.S. roofing contractors industry market size was $54.2 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 4.1% through 2028.
Global roofing market reached $264.5 billion in 2023, expected to hit $368.9 billion by 2030 at 4.9% CAGR driven by urbanization.
U.S. residential roofing market valued at $24.8 billion in 2022, growing at 3.7% CAGR to 2030 due to housing starts.
In 2023, 65% of U.S. single-family homes had asphalt shingle roofs, dominating residential sector.
Average U.S. residential roof replacement cost $12,458 in 2023, up 8% from 2022.
5.2 million U.S. homes reroofed in 2023, primarily asphalt shingles.
Commercial low-slope roofing dominates 85% of U.S. commercial market in 2023.
Average U.S. commercial roof size 45,000 sq ft for replacements 2023.
TPO single-ply membranes held 42% share of new commercial roofs 2023.
Global roofing chemicals market for adhesives/sealants $5.6 billion 2023, adhesives 38% share.
Cool roof coatings market grew 9.2% to $4.1 billion globally 2023.
Solar-integrated roofing shingles deployments up 25% in U.S. residential 2023.
U.S. roofing industry employed 128,000 workers in 2023, up 2.4% YoY.
Average roofer wage $26.47 per hour in U.S. 2023, median $55,100 annual.
Roofing contractors labor shortage 25% unfilled positions 2023 survey.

The roofing industry is steadily expanding due to both new construction and extensive re-roofing demand.

Commercial Roofing Statistics

Commercial low-slope roofing dominates 85% of U.S. commercial market in 2023.
Average U.S. commercial roof size 45,000 sq ft for replacements 2023.
TPO single-ply membranes held 42% share of new commercial roofs 2023.
U.S. commercial roofing market reroofing 68% of activity $8.4 billion 2023.
EPDM rubber roofing 25% of commercial flat roofs installed 2023.
Average commercial roof replacement cost $450,000 in 2023 U.S.
52% of commercial roofs use built-up roofing (BUR) in legacy buildings 2023.
Metal roofing in commercial sector grew to 15% market share 2023.
Commercial roof leaks top maintenance issue, 30% of building service calls 2023.
PVC membranes 18% of new commercial installs in 2023.
U.S. warehouse/distribution centers 40% of commercial roofing demand 2023.
Average lifespan commercial TPO roof 20 years, 25% replaced early due to hail 2023.
Green roofs on 12% new commercial buildings urban areas 2023.
Commercial roofing jobs average 15 days install time 2023 large projects.
65% commercial roofs insured, hail claims $2.1 billion 2023.
Standing seam metal roofs 22% of commercial metal installs 2023.
Retail strip malls 18% commercial reroof volume 2023.
Modified bitumen 14% share commercial roofing retrofits 2023.
Commercial cool roofs mandated 35% states energy codes 2023.
Office buildings average roof age 22 years needing reroof 2023.
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) 5% commercial roof coatings 2023.
Schools/universities 12% U.S. commercial roofing spend 2023.
Commercial roof wind uplift failures 8% claims 2023 hurricanes.
Ballasted roofs declining to 3% new commercial 2023.
Healthcare facilities roofing $1.2 billion segment 2023.
Commercial labor costs $3.20 per sq ft average 2023.
Hotels 9% commercial reroof projects storm-damaged 2023.
Fully adhered TPO systems 28% preferred commercial 2023.
45% commercial roofs low-slope under 2:12 pitch 2023.

Commercial Roofing Statistics Interpretation

America may be focused on the digital cloud, but with 68% of a booming $8.4 billion market dedicated to reroofing, it’s clear the nation’s actual rooftops—aging, leaking, and increasingly expensive to fix—are the literal foundation keeping commerce dry.

Industry Trends and Innovations

Global roofing chemicals market for adhesives/sealants $5.6 billion 2023, adhesives 38% share.
Cool roof coatings market grew 9.2% to $4.1 billion globally 2023.
Solar-integrated roofing shingles deployments up 25% in U.S. residential 2023.
Recycled content in roofing shingles reached 20% average U.S. manufacturers 2023.
Drone inspections adopted by 42% U.S. roofing contractors 2023.
AI predictive maintenance for roofs piloted in 15% commercial buildings 2023.
Bio-based roofing membranes R&D investment $120 million globally 2023.
Self-healing roof coatings commercialized, 5% market penetration 2023 pilots.
3D-printed roof tiles production up 18% Europe 2023.
Nanotechnology coatings for UV resistance 12% new products 2023.
Modular prefabricated roofing systems 22% faster install, 8% adoption commercial 2023.
Phase-change materials in roofs for thermal regulation tested 7% projects 2023.
BIM software usage 65% large roofing contractors design phase 2023.
Carbon-negative roofing materials launched by 3 major firms 2023.
Robotic roof installation pilots 4x productivity, 2% firms trialing 2023.
Aerogel insulation layers in high-end roofs 11% growth 2023.
Smart sensors for moisture detection 28% new commercial installs 2023.
Hemp-based roofing composites prototyped, eco-impact 40% lower 2023 studies.
Holographic roof design tools adopted 18% architects 2023.
Recyclable TPO membranes 95% rate achieved by leaders 2023.
Wind tunnel testing standard for 55% new roof designs 2023.
Mycelium fungal roofing experimental, 3 patents filed 2023.
UV-cured coatings reduce VOCs 70%, 15% market shift 2023.
AR/VR training for roofers 35% contractor firms 2023.
Kinetic energy harvesting roof tiles prototyped 2023.
Bamboo fiber shingles sustainable alternative, 2% pilot installs 2023.
Hyperspectral imaging for defect detection 22% inspections 2023.
CO2-sequestering roof paints 9% R&D budget allocation 2023.
Foldable solar roofing for retrofits 14% growth residential 2023.
Quantum dot coatings for reflectivity boost 5% efficiency gain 2023 tests.

Industry Trends and Innovations Interpretation

The roofing industry is frantically evolving from sticky glues to sophisticated, self-healing solar shingles as if collectively deciding the best way to save the planet is by starting from the top down.

Market Size and Growth

The U.S. roofing contractors industry market size was $54.2 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 4.1% through 2028.
Global roofing market reached $264.5 billion in 2023, expected to hit $368.9 billion by 2030 at 4.9% CAGR driven by urbanization.
U.S. residential roofing market valued at $24.8 billion in 2022, growing at 3.7% CAGR to 2030 due to housing starts.
Commercial roofing segment in North America was $12.4 billion in 2023, with 5.2% annual growth forecast.
Asphalt shingles held 78% share of U.S. roofing market in 2023, valued at $42.3 billion.
European roofing market size stood at €45.2 billion in 2022, projected 4.3% CAGR to 2028.
U.S. metal roofing market grew to $6.7 billion in 2023 from $5.9 billion in 2022, 13.6% growth.
Global flat roofing market was $38.9 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.1% to 2032.
India roofing market valued at INR 1,200 billion in FY2023, 12% YoY growth.
U.S. roofing materials market reached $28.5 billion in 2023, up 6.2% from prior year.
Asia-Pacific roofing market size $112.4 billion in 2023, fastest growing region at 6.8% CAGR.
Canadian roofing industry market size $8.9 billion CAD in 2023, 4.5% growth.
Low-slope commercial roofing in U.S. $10.2 billion in 2023.
Sustainable roofing market globally $15.7 billion in 2023, 7.2% CAGR projected.
U.S. re-roofing market 70% of total residential roofing spend at $17.4 billion in 2023.
Latin America roofing market $22.1 billion in 2023, 5.4% CAGR to 2030.
U.K. roofing market £6.8 billion in 2023, driven by repairs post-storms.
Solar roofing integrated market $4.2 billion globally in 2023, 18% growth.
Middle East & Africa roofing $18.9 billion in 2023, urbanization key driver.
U.S. steep-slope roofing market $18.6 billion in 2023.
China roofing market RMB 450 billion in 2023, 8.1% YoY increase.
Australia roofing industry AUD 4.5 billion in 2023, 3.9% growth.
Green roofing market worldwide $9.8 billion in 2023, 11.5% CAGR.
U.S. commercial flat roof market $7.9 billion in 2023.
Global thermoplastic roofing membranes $12.4 billion in 2023.
Brazil roofing market BRL 35 billion in 2023, housing boom.
U.S. roofing repair market $15.3 billion in 2023, 60% of total activity.
EPDM roofing market global $8.7 billion in 2023, 4.8% CAGR.
Southeast Asia roofing $25.6 billion in 2023.
U.S. roofing industry total output $62.1 billion in 2023 including materials and labor.

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While roofs over our heads may seem humble, the $62.1 billion U.S. industry beneath them reveals a world of serious growth, where asphalt shingles still reign supreme, metal is on a hot streak, and the global market, driven by relentless urbanization, is quite literally ascending at a rate that would make any contractor look up and take notice.

Residential Roofing Statistics

In 2023, 65% of U.S. single-family homes had asphalt shingle roofs, dominating residential sector.
Average U.S. residential roof replacement cost $12,458 in 2023, up 8% from 2022.
5.2 million U.S. homes reroofed in 2023, primarily asphalt shingles.
42% of residential roofing jobs in U.S. were repairs under $5,000 in 2023.
Metal roofing installed on 12% of new U.S. single-family homes in 2023.
Average lifespan of residential asphalt shingle roof 20-25 years, replaced every 22 years on average in 2023 data.
28% of U.S. homeowners chose architectural shingles for premium residential roofs in 2023.
Solar panels integrated in 3.5% of new residential roofs in California 2023.
Hurricane-prone states saw 15% increase in residential metal roofing installs in 2023.
Average residential roofing job size 2,300 sq ft for replacements in U.S. 2023.
72% of U.S. residential roofs are pitched/sloped, steep-slope dominant.
Composite shingles gained 4% market share in residential sector 2023.
18 million U.S. homes over 30 years old needing potential reroof in 2023.
Wood shake/shingle roofs on 2.1% of U.S. homes, declining to 1.8% in 2023.
Average time for residential roof install 2.5 days in 2023 U.S. surveys.
55% of residential claims from wind damage in U.S. 2023.
Tile roofs popular in 22% of Southwestern U.S. homes 2023.
Eco-friendly residential roofing choices up 12% in 2023 consumer surveys.
1.8 million new residential roofs installed in U.S. 2023 tied to housing starts.
Insurance-driven residential reroofs 25% of total in hail-heavy Midwest 2023.
Synthetic slate adoption 6% in high-end residential 2023.
Residential roof leaks caused 14% of U.S. home insurance claims in 2023.
35% of millennials prefer metal roofs for homes in 2023 polls.
Average residential shingle roof weight 2.5 lbs per sq ft in 2023 specs.
Florida residential flat roofs only 5% due to hurricane codes 2023.
48% residential roofs asphalt 3-tab shingles in budget segment 2023.
TPO membranes used in 8% residential low-slope roofs 2023.
22% increase in residential cool roof coatings 2023 Southwest.
U.S. residential roofing labor costs averaged $4.50 per sq ft in 2023.
7.2 million sq ft average annual residential roofing per contractor firm 2023.
61% of residential roofs in Northeast asphalt fiberglass 2023.

Residential Roofing Statistics Interpretation

Asphalt shingles continue their reign as America's predictable yet pricey roofing crown, proving that while innovation and storms nudge us toward metal and eco-options, our national roofscape is still overwhelmingly a 2,300-square-foot, rapidly aging, and increasingly expensive patchwork of dependable black slopes.

Workforce and Economic Impact

U.S. roofing industry employed 128,000 workers in 2023, up 2.4% YoY.
Average roofer wage $26.47 per hour in U.S. 2023, median $55,100 annual.
Roofing contractors labor shortage 25% unfilled positions 2023 survey.
4.1% unemployment rate in U.S. roofing sector Q4 2023.
Women comprise 2.8% of U.S. roofers in 2023, up from 1.9% 2020.
Training apprenticeships 18,500 enrolled roofing programs 2023.
Roofing industry contributed $12.4 billion to U.S. GDP 2023.
65% roofers Hispanic/Latino in U.S. workforce 2023.
Overtime hours averaged 12% of total roofer pay 2023 storm seasons.
Unionized roofers 22% in commercial sector 2023.
Injury rate 4.2 per 100 workers roofing industry 2023 OSHA.
Average age U.S. roofer 42.3 years 2023, aging workforce concern.
Immigration 35% new roofing workforce entrants 2023.
Roofing firm average employees 15.2 per contractor 2023.
Wage growth 5.8% YoY for roofers amid inflation 2023.
Safety training compliance 92% large firms 2023.
Turnover rate 28% roofing contractors high-demand areas 2023.
Benefits package 78% firms offer health insurance roofers 2023.
Peak season employment surge 22% summer months 2023.
Certifications held 45% roofers NRCA or GAF 2023.
Remote monitoring jobs cut on-site labor 15% commercial 2023.
Entry-level roofer starting wage $19.50/hour 2023.
1.2 million work hours lost to injuries roofing 2023.
Diversity training 52% firms implemented 2023.
Contractor bankruptcy rate 3.1% roofing industry 2023 recession fears.
Overtime premiums 1.5x rate paid 88% firms 2023.
Veteran hiring 12% roofing workforce 2023 initiatives.

Workforce and Economic Impact Interpretation

Despite adding jobs and raising wages, the U.S. roofing industry is precariously balanced on a steep pitch of chronic labor shortages, an aging workforce, and persistent safety risks, all while trying to build a more stable and diverse future from the ground up.

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