Global Roofing and Insulation Industry

• Publication date: November 2012
• Report size: 754 pages

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing and Insulation in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Roofing Products (Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, & Others), and Insulation Products (Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin Ameri...

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing and Insulation in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Roofing Products (Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, & Others), and Insulation Products (Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 267 companies including many key and niche players such as American Hydrotech, Inc., Atlas Roofing Corporation, BASF SE, GAF Materials Corporation, Icopal Limited, Johns Manville Inc., Knauf Insulation, Inc., Monier Group GmbH, Owens Corning, Royal Group, Inc, Saint-Gobain Corporation, CertainTeed Corporation, Sika Sarnafil, Inc., SIG Plc, The Garland Company, Inc., and The Rockwool Group. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Specialty Contractor Industry in Asia

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Roofing I-4
Asphalt Shingles I-4
Metal Roofing I-4
Elastomeric Roofing I-4
Built-up Roofs I-4
Roofing Tiles I-4
Modified Bitumen I-5
Plastic Roofing I-5
Other Types of Roofing I-5
Wood I-5
Slate Roofs I-5
Cold-applied Roofing and Waterproofing Systems I-5
Liquid-Applied Monolithic Membrane Systems I-5
Single Ply Roofing I-5
Felts I-5
Polyurethane Roofing Systems I-6
Insulation I-6
Foamed Plastics I-6
Fiberglass I-6
Mineral Wool I-6
Other Types of Insulation Materials I-7


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
Global Demand for Roofing Recovers, More Growth Predicted II-1
Developed Nations Continue to Lead, Emerging Regions Close-In II-1
Asphalt Shingles Maintain the Lead II-1
Residential Reroofing Sector to Grow II-2
Table 1: Global Roofing Market - Percentage Share Breakdown
of Major Reasons for Re-roofing (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-2
Insulation Market Continues to Recover and Poised to Grow II-2
Developed Regions Continue to Lead II-3
Emerging Nations Post Strong Demand, Forecast to Grow Faster II-3
Asian Insulation Market Poised to Grow II-3
Insulation Market to Gain from Green House Gas Emission Targets II-3
Key Insulation Materials to Gain Market Share II-4
Foamed Plastic and Fiberglass- Highly Preferred Insulation
Materials II-4
Global Fiberglass Market - An Overview II-4
China - Largest Producer of Fiberglass II-5
High Temperature Insulation Sector to Grow Worldwide II-5
Metal Roofing Gaining Acceptance in Dwellings II-5
Metal Roofing Systems - The Road Ahead II-6
Global BIPV Market II-6
Industry Overview and Outlook II-6
BIPV Market to Gain Substantial Growth II-7
Leading Markets II-7
Cold-Liquid-Applied Membranes - The Next Generation Roofing
Technology II-7
Peeping Into the Future: Retailers and Building Owners’ Viewpoint II-8
Reflective Roofing Choices II-8
The Metal Option II-8

2. MARKET TRENDS II-9
Recent Transformations in the Roofing Market II-9
Roofing and Insulation Embrace e-Commerce II-9
Captivating Customers through TQM II-9
Metal Passion Towering High II-9
Training and Field Supervision: Detailing the Metal’s Success II-10
Contemporary Metal Roofing Designs - The Secret to Market Success II-10
Non-Wovens: Assuming an Increasingly Important Role II-11
'Cool' Breezes Sweep Over Construction Markets II-12
Upscale Products Flying High II-12
Consumer Trends: Best Buys II-12
Popularizing the Cold Applied Roofing Applications II-13
White Roofing Inching Up II-13
Steel Roofing Systems: The New Favorite II-13
Discovering the Success of the Metal II-14

3. MAJOR SEGMENTS - AN OVERVIEW II-15
Bituminous Roofing to Gain from Non-residential Construction II-15
Fastest Overall Gains for Elastomeric and Plastic Roofing II-15
Bright Future for Metal Roofing II-15
Built-Up Roofing Systems to Grow at a Slower Pace II-15
Energy Crisis: Paving Way to an Energetic Growth II-16
Thermal and Acoustical Insulation Market Set to Grow II-16

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-17
Roofing II-17
Types of Roofs II-17
Asphalt Shingles II-17
Production of Roofing Asphalt II-18
Roofing Asphalt is Produced in Three Grades II-18
Metal Roofing II-18
Advantages II-19
Types of Metal Roofs II-20
Standing Seam II-20
Advantages of Standing-Seam Steel Roofing II-20
Shingles- and Tiles-Alike Metal Roofing II-20
Comparative Evaluation of Metal Roofing II-21
Installation Concerns II-21
Residential Applications II-21
Metal Roofing - The Past, The Present and The Future II-22
Metal Retrofit Roofing Concept II-22
Base Clip II-22
Variable Height Post II-22
Purlin II-23
Banding and Bracing II-23
Roof Panels II-23
Accessories II-23
Metal Retrofit Roofing Performance II-23
Future of Metal Retrofit Roofing II-23
Elastomeric Roofing II-23
Built-up Roofs II-24
Roofing Tiles II-24
Metal Tiles II-24
Concrete Tiles II-24
Clay Tiles II-25
Modified Bitumen II-25
Adhesive Application of Modified Bitumen II-25
"Phased Construction" of a Modified Bitumen System - A Concern II-26
Hot- Vs. Cold-Applied Modified Bitumen Systems II-26
Resistance Level of Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems II-26
Metal-Surfaced Modified Bitumen Cap Sheets - Point of
Application II-26
Plastic Roofing II-26
Other Types of Roofing II-27
Wood II-27
Slate Roofs II-27
Cold-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing Systems II-27
Historical Pattern II-27
The Road to Success II-28
Application Methods II-28
Types of Cold-Applied Roofing Systems II-29
Cold-Process Built-Up Roofing System II-29
Liquid-Applied Monolithic Membrane Systems II-29
Advantages II-29
Bituminous Roof Coatings and Cements II-29
Polymeric Roof Coatings and Cements II-30
Polymer Modified Roof Coatings and Cements II-30
Difference Between SBS and APP Modifiers II-30
Single Ply Roofing II-30
Felts II-31
Single-Ply Systems II-31
Polyurethane Roofing Systems II-31
Insulation II-32
Thermal Insulation and its Importance II-32
Insulation Methodology II-32
Different Forms of Insulation II-33
Foamed Plastics II-33
Fiberglass II-34
Substitutes for Fiberglass II-34
Mineral Wool II-34
Other Types of Insulation Materials II-34
Comparison of Thermal Performance of Polyiso and Polystyrene II-35
Thermoset and Thermoplastic Insulations - Identifying Vital
Differences II-35
Blowing Agents II-36
Advantages of Pre-Cut Polyiso Crickets II-36
Sloped Roof Insulation II-36
Synthetic Vitreous Fibers II-36
Thermal Shock II-37
Modern Approach to Measure the Long Term Thermal Resistance
(LTTR) II-38
Benefits of Using LTTR Method II-38
Energy Efficient Compulsion Inflates Emergence of Kiln
Lining Materials II-39
Insulating Firebricks (IFB) II-39
Uses II-39
Bubble Alumina IFB II-39
Ceramic Fiber Modules II-39
Alumina-Silica-Zirconia Composition Fiber modules II-40
Non-Ceramic Fiber Blankets and Modules II-40
Microporous Insulation II-40

5. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES II-41
Fixing the Asbestos Asphyxiation: Nations Ought Wake Up to the
Alarming Problem II-41
Shingle Recycling Rolls On II-41

6. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT II-43
Wood Replacements II-43
Thermal Wood II-43
Compressed Wood II-44
Technical Developments in the Global Roofing Landscape II-44

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-45
Paroc Group to Expand Operations in Russia (Russia) II-45
Guardian Industries and Intermolecular Expand CDP and
Technology Licensing Agreement (US) II-45
Roofing Supply Group Acquires Intermountain Supply (US) II-45
Reichel & Drews Acquires Reiser Technologies (Germany) II-45
GrafTech International Takes Over Fiber Materials (US) II-46
MGM Timber and Steico UK to Enter into Supply Partnership (UK) II-46
Industrial Nanotech Introduces New Clear Cool Roof Coating (
China) II-46
APM Buildings Enters into Partnership with McElroy Metal (US) II-46
Johns Manville Takes Over Industrial Insulation Group (US) II-47
Johns Manville Establishes New Facility for Commercial Roofing
Systems (US) II-47
Applegate Insulation and Williams Sales Enter into Partnership
(US) II-48
Kingspan Acquires ThyssenKrupp's Insulated Panel Division and
Rigidal Industries II-48
Beacon Roofing Supply Takes over Contractors Roofing & Supply
(US) II-48
Bradfords Group Takes over Aspect East Anglia (UK) II-48
Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires Structural Materials (US) II-49
Graham Partners Acquires Henry II-49
Saint-Gobain Takes over Celotex Group II-49
RPM International Takes over Viapol II-50
PrimaLoft Acquires PrimaLoft Product Business of Albany
International II-50
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to Take over Roofing Supply Group (US) II-50
CertainTeed Roofing and Homes for Our Troops Collaborate (US) II-50
National Hickman to Increase Roofing System Production (UK) II-51
Monier Group Acquires Bramac Group (Rest of Europe) II-51
Owens Corning™ Forms Strategic Alliance with Earth911 II-51
Guardian Industries Expands Goole Float Glass Unit II-51
Rockwool International Purchases Fast II-52
Owens Corning Acquires Two FiberTEK Insulation Businesses II-52
Carlisle Companies Purchases PDT Phoenix (Germany) II-52
RCR International Divests Jacobs & Thompson (Canada) II-53
Kingspan Takes Over CRH Insulation Europe (UK) II-53
IKO Industries Takes Over Interest in Metrotile Europe (Europe) II-53
CertainTeed Introduces Training Session with the Launch of
EnerGen™ PV System (US) II-53
CertainTeed Expands Roofing Responsibility™ Program to
Connecticut (US) II-54
One World Trade Center Deploys Impasse® Curtain Wall Hanger
System and Mineral Wool Insulation of Thermafiber (US) II-54
Knauf Insulation Secures Formaldehyde-free Verification (North
America) II-54
Vita Nonwovens Inks Distribution Agreement with Pacific
Insulation (US) II-55
VTI Vintage's Division Signs MoU with Terreal for Concrete
Roofing Tiles (Malaysia) II-55
Saint-Gobain to Setup Glass Wool Manufacturing Facility in
Kansai (Japan) II-55
Saint-Gobain Acquires Linerock II-55
Allied Building Products Took Over Astro Building Supplies (US) II-56
Everest Industries to Establish New Facility in Orissa (India) II-56
Dow Chemical Signs Agreement with ORNL II-56
Insulfoam to Establish EPS Insulation Facility in Pennsylvania
(US) II-56
Safal Group Injects Capital into Joint Venture II-57
Insight Management Takes Over Exclusive Global Rights to
Innovative Solar Panel Technology II-57

8. INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDE II-58
Premier Tech Takes Over Forberg II-58
CCC Globalcom to Take Over Stake in Safetight II-58
Bradco Supply Takes over Insulation Systems II-58
Staroba Plastics Re-acquires EcoStar Roofing Material Division
from Carlisle II-58
Axcel to Buy Trelleborg's Roofing Operations II-59
Rockwool International to Take Over Linerock Stone Wool Plant II-59
Malarkey Roofing Products Acquires Former Rexam Manufacturing
Plant and Additional Land II-59
Solyndra Inks Multi-Year Sales Agreement with Sika Services II-59
Johns Manville Forms Alliance with SolarFrameWorks II-59
CertainTeed Expands ENERGY STAR®-Rated Roofing Product Offerings II-60
CertainTeed to Remodel Ennis Roofing Plant II-60
Falcon Foam Changes Name To Atlas EPS II-60
Beacon Roofing Acquires Independent Building Materials II-61
Bradco Supply Takes Over Insulation Systems II-61
Solyndra and Allied Building Ink Distribution Agreement II-61
Jeantex Group Signs Multiple Agreements II-62
Saint-Gobain Acquires Outstanding Stake in Solarwood Technologies II-62
Architectural Building and Woo Jung Sign Strategic Alliance II-62
Staroba Plastics Takes Over EcoStar Roofing Assets II-63
US LBM Completes Universal Supply Acquisition II-63
Beacon Roofing Acquires Lookout Supply Company II-63
Kingspan Acquires Air-Cell Innovations II-63
Englert Inc Forms an Alliance with Dawn Solar Systems II-64
Quercus Trust Acquires Applied Solar Inc II-64
Johns Manville Inks Partnership Agreement with Crossroads II-64
Owens Corning and The Home Depot Renew Alliance II-64
Saint-Gobain Solar Enters into Partnership with Solaire France II-65
Johns Manville Inks Agreement with Lowe’s Companies II-65
Superior Plus Acquires Specialty Products & Insulation II-65
Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies Merge II-66
Johns Manville Takes Over Corbond Corporation II-66
Euronit Commences Operations at its New Factory Unit II-66
AZMEC Commences Production of Technical Rubber Insulation
Products II-67
Unifrax Takes Over Ceramic Fiber Paper Manufacturer, CRPL II-67
SRS Energy and US Tile Join Forces to Launch Curved Roofing
Solutions II-68
Knauf Insulation Takes Over Australian Building Foils II-68
NAI Forms Alliance with CentiMark II-68
Venture Tape Acquires Compac’s PSA Business II-69
NRCA, BuildSite Collaborate to Set Up Roofing Industry Database II-69
Petersen-Dean Takes Over OCR Solar and Roofing II-69
CertainTeed Insulation Acquires OFI II-70

9. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-71
IKO Unveils Enhanced Edition of ROOFViewer™ Visual Tool II-71
Iko Industries Launches Armourshield Shingles in Nigerian
Building Materials Market II-71
Imperial Sugar and SES Foam Launch SucraSeal Sucrose Based
Spray Foam Insulation II-71
Duro-Last® Unveils Duro-Guard™ Insulation Product Range II-72
Solarcentury Unveils New C21e Solar Electric Plain Roof Tile II-72
Ruukki to Introduce New Ruukki Life Panel II-72
Hunter Panels Introduces New Hunter Xci Product Range II-72
BASF Unveils WALLTITE® Airtight Polyurethane Insulation
Solution in Korea II-73
ACH Foam Technologies Unveils Foam-Control® Plus+™ II-73
Dr. Energy Saver® Westchester Unveils Spray Foam Insulation
Services II-73
Insulation Stop Introduces InfraStop™ Reflective Insulation II-73
Thermafiber Unveils RainBarrier HD Insulation Board II-74
Metal Roofing DE Introduces Cost-Effective Solar Metal Roofing II-74
Everlast Roofing and David Deschaine Roofing Partner to Launch
Everseam Metal Roofing Panel II-74
Bonded Logic and Lowe's Collaborate to Introduce UltraTouch
Denim Insulation II-74
Insulation Stop Unveils Garage Door Insulation Kit II-75
Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nansulate® Diamond II-75
DaVinci Roofscapes® Unveils Bellaforté Shake Polymer Roofing
Tiles II-75
Pactiv Building Products Introduces PLYGOOD R-2 II-76
Insulation Stop Introduces Under Slab Insulation, Linear and
Spiral Pipe Wrap Insulation II-76
Paroc Technical Insulation Launches PAROC Pro Clad II-77
DaVinci Roofscapes Launches Bellaforte II-77
GAF Introduces Monaco™ Lifetime Designer Shingles II-77
CertainTeed Introduces Apollo® and PowerMax® Rooftop Solar
Technologies II-78
Saint-Gobain Construction to Introduce Expanded Polystyrene
and Fire, Sound and Thermal Insulation Materials II-78
Diamond Building Products and Hadley Launch Diamond UltraTruss
Range of Roofing Solutions II-79
Solyndra Introduces 200 Series Metal Roof Solution for
Commercial Rooftop Market II-79
Owens Corning Introduces EcoTouch™ PINK™ FIBERGLAS™ Insulation
Platform with PureFiber™ Technology II-79
IKO Industries Unveils Royal Estate Premium Shingles II-80
SlateTec Rolls Out SlateTec Lightweight Roof Assembly System II-80
Henry® Unveils Blueskin® Roof Low Temp Roofing Underlayment II-80

10. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDE II-81
Henry® Introduces Single-Source Warranties for Entire
Vegetative Roof Assembly® Sytems II-81
CMG Introduces HYDROSTOP Premium Coat Roofing System in Chicago II-81
Huber Engineered Woods Unveils ZIP System® Radiant Barrier
Roof Panels in Texas II-81
Henry® Unveils Blueskin WB™ Window & Door Flashing Membrane II-82
Henry® Introduces Advanced Blueskin VP™ Membrane for
Residential and Commercial Buildings II-82
Icopal Introduces Eco-Activ Waterproofing Membranes II-83
American Hydrotech Unveils Hydrotech Hydrology Tool II-83
Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt Introduces Novel Asphalt and
roofing Solutions II-84
American Hydrotech Offers Garden Roof Technologies and Assemblies II-84
FiberAmerica Introduces Cellulose Fiber Insulation Products in
Several US States II-84
Johns Manville Launches JM Open-Cell Spray Foam Insulation II-85
Roofers Las Vegas Introduces Quality Roofing Solutions II-85
CertainTeed Launches Sustainable Insulation II-85
Ibstock and Rockwool to Introduce BrickShield® Wall Cladding
Solution II-86
Hemp Technology Rolls Out Breathe™ Fibre Insulation II-86
Celotex Unveils New Insulation Board for Flat Roofing
Applications II-87
Propex to Introduce Opus™ Roof Blanket II-88
Dow Chemicals Launches Cost Effective Solar Shingles II-88
ULE to Develop Sustainability Standards for Roof Covering and
Thermal Insulation Materials II-88
Thermafiber® Unveils VersaBoard™ II-89
Duro-Last Introduces Duro-Last Rock-Ply™ Roofing System II-89
Bradford Insulation Launches Ashgrid Spacer II-89
Industrial Nanotech Unveils Novel Roof Coating II-90
Duro-Last Launches Shingle-Ply™ Roofing System II-90
InterWrap Rolls out Synthetic Roofing Underlayment II-90
ACH FOAM Launches SecureTherm Composite Roof Insulation II-91
Thermafiber® Unveils Thermafiber Insolutions™ II-91
Carlisle Energy Services Launches SpectroFlex II-91
Knauf Insulation Unveils Cutting-Edge ECOSE Technology II-92
Owens Corning Launches TruLo® Max and TruLo® Lo Odor Asphalt II-92
Dow Introduces ROOFMATE™ MinK System II-93
Second Nature to Introduce Thermafleece PB20 II-93
IKO Introduces RoofGard-Cool Grey synthetic Underlayment II-94
Owens Corning Launches Duration® Designer Shingles II-94
BASF Showcases Innovative Green Construction Concepts II-94

11. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-95
American Hydrotech, Inc. (US) II-95
Atlas Roofing Corp. (US) II-95
BASF SE (Germany) II-95
GAF Materials Corp. (US) II-96
Icopal Ltd. (UK) II-96
Johns Manville Inc. (US) II-97
Knauf Insulation, Inc. (US) II-97
Monier Group GmbH (Germany) II-97
Owens Corning (US) II-98
Royal Group, Inc. (Canada) II-98
Saint-Gobain Corporation (US) II-99
CertainTeed Corporation (US) II-99
Sika Sarnafil, Inc. (US) II-100
SIG Plc. (UK) II-100
The Garland Company, Inc. (US) II-100
The Rockwool Group (Denmark) II-101

12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-102
Roofing Market II-102
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Roofing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-102

Table 3: World Historic Review for Roofing by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-103

Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-104
Roofing Market by Product Segment II-105
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Asphalt Shingles Roofing by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-105

Table 6: World Historic Review for Asphalt Shingles Roofing
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-106

Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Asphalt Shingles
Roofing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years
2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-107

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Metal Roofing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-108

Table 9: World Historic Review for Metal Roofing by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-109

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Metal Roofing by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-110

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Elastomeric Roofing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, &Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-111

Table 12: World Historic Review for Elastomeric Roofing by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-112

Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Elastomeric Roofing
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years
2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-113

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Built-Up Roofing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-114

Table 15: World Historic Review for Built-Up Roofing by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-115

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Built-Up Roofing by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-116

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Roofing Tile by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117

Table 18: World Historic Review for Roofing Tile by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-118

Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Roofing Tile by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-119

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Modified Bitumen Roofing by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-120

Table 21: World Historic Review for Modified Bitumen Roofing
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-121

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Modified Bitumen
Roofing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years
2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-122

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Plastic Roofing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-123

Table 24: World Historic Review for Plastic Roofing by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-124

Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Roofing by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-125

Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Roofing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-126

Table 27: World Historic Review for Other Roofing by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-127

Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Roofing by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-128
Insulation Market II-129
Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-129

Table 30: World Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-130

Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-131
Insulation Market by Product Segment II-132
Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
&Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-132

Table 33: World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics
Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-133

Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics
Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-134

Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,&
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-135

Table 36: World Historic Review for Fiberglass Insulation by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-136

Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiberglass Insulation
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years
2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-137

Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,&
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-138

Table 39: World Historic Review for Mineral Wool Insulation
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-139

Table 40: World 15-Year Perspective for Mineral Wool
Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-140

Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-141

Table 42: World Historic Review for Other Insulation by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-142

Table 43: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Insulation by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-143


III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Growth in Construction Sector to Drive the Demand for
Roofing Market III-1
Eco-friendly Products to Back the Growth in Roofing Market III-2
Insulation Market to Gain from Green House Gas Emission Targets III-2
Thermal Insulation Market Poised to Grow in US III-2
Housing Starts in the US III-2
Table 44: Housing Starts in the United States (2009-2011):
Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In ‘000
Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2

Table 45: Housing Starts in the United States (2009-2011):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts by
Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Market Outlook III-3
Re-roofing Applications Dominate III-3
High-Growth Roofing Products III-4
Asphalt Shingles to Retain Market Dominance III-4
Table 46: US Roofing Market by Type of Material (2011):
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Asphalt Shingles,
Metal Roofing, Elastomeric Roofing, Built-Up Roofing,
Modified Bitumen Roofing, Plastic Roofing, Roofing Tile,
Wood Shingles & Shakes and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4
Roofing Tile and Other Products to Grow Significantly III-5
Western Region Offers the Best Potential III-5
Metal Roofs - Larger Penetration in Commercial Segment III-5
Table 47: Non-Residential Construction Volume in the US by
Type (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Educational, Highway
& Street, Power, Manufacturing, Office Commercial,
Healthcare, Transportation, Sewage & Waste disposal, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Metal Roofs - Expensive, Yet Preferred III-6
Design Transformation Contributing to Market Growth III-6
Steel as a Roofing Material - A US Scenario III-6
Competitive Scenario III-7
Table 48: Leading Roofing Contractors in the US: Annual
Revenues for the year 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7
Asphalt Shingles Market III-8
Table 49: Asphalt Shingles Market in the US (2000-2010):
Percentage Breakdown by Type - Laminates and Strip
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8
Insulation Market III-8
Insulation Materials Manufacturers - Key Challenges III-9
Energy Conservation Regulations Propel Insulation Materials
Market III-9
Table 50: Energy Consumption in the US (2011): Percentage
Share Breakdown by Category (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 51: US Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings
(2011): Percentage Share Breakdown by End-Use (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Thermal Insulation Materials - Market Dynamics III-10
Increasing Focus on Energy Conservation Drives Thermal
Insulation Market III-11
Market Trends III-11
US EPDM Roofing Market Share Declines; TPO Continues to Grow III-11
Eco-Friendly Roofing Offerings to Experience Major Growth III-11
Asphalt Shingles Giving Way to Other Roofing Options III-12
Laminated Shingles Keep Up Growth Momentum III-12
PVC and TPO Fuel Growth in Single Ply Low-Slope Roofing
Systems III-12
Vegetative Roofs on the Growth Path III-13
EPDM Leads the Low-Slope Roofing Market III-13
Construction Market to Boost Demand for Foamed Plastics III-13
Table 52: US Spray Foam Production by End-Use Application:
2011 (in Million lbs) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14
Implementation of Building Codes Drive Insulation Demand III-14
US Roofing Market 'Coolly' Moves On III-14
The Trickiest Part III-15
Hot Demand for Cool Roofs III-15
North American Roofing & Insulation Market III-16
North American Residential Roofing Materials Market to Recover III-16
North American Residential Roofing Industry - An Overview III-16
North American Commercial Roofing Market - An Overview III-16
Commercial and Residential Insulation Market III-16
North American Green Roof Sales Galore Despite Recession III-17
Table 53: Green Roof Installation in North America by
Leading Cities in the Recent Past: 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
Leading Players III-18
Asphalt Shingle Market III-18
Insulation Market III-18
Strategic Corporate Developments III-18
Product Launches III-25
Key Players III-32
B.Market Analytics III-39
Table 54: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Roofing by Product Segment - Asphalt Shingles, Metal,
Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,
Plastic, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 55: US Historic Review for Roofing by Product Segment-
Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing
Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 56: US 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Asphalt
Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile,
Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Others Markets for Years
2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 57: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass,
Mineral Wool, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 58: US Historic Review for Insulation by Product
Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and
Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 59: US 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed
Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

2. CANADA III-45
A.Market Analysis III-45
Current and Future Analysis III-45
Government Stimulus and New Regulatory Requirements to Boost
Growth III-45
Green Top Phenomenon Catching On III-45
Strategic Corporate Development III-46
Product Launch III-46
Key Players III-46
B.Market Analytics III-48
Table 60: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Roofing by Product Segment - Asphalt Shingles, Metal,
Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,
Plastic, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 61: Canadian Historic Review for Roofing by Product
Segment - Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up,
Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 62: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing
Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Others Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 63: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics,
Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 64: Canadian Historic Review for Insulation by Product
Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and
Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 65: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others
Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-53

3. JAPAN III-54
A.Market Analysis III-54
Current and Future Analysis III-54
Strategic Corporate Development III-54
Key Players III-54
B.Market Analytics III-56
Table 66: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Roofing by Product Segment - Asphalt Shingles, Metal,
Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,
Plastic, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 Through
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 67: Japanese Historic Review for Roofing by Product
Segment - Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up,
Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 68: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing
Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Others Markets for
Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 69: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics,
Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 70: Japanese Historic Review for Insulation by Product
Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and
Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 71: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others
Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-61

4. EUROPE III-62
A.Market Analysis III-62
Current and Future Analysis III-62
Housing Scenario in Europe III-62
New Energy Regulations: Opportunities Abound the Insulation
Market III-62
Energy Efficiency Regulations to Propel Growth III-63
New EU Legislation Brings Good News for Insulation Market III-63
Large Stock of Underinsulated Buildings to Trigger Demand
for Insulation Products III-64
European Insulation Market - A Recent Past Perspective III-64
Renovation Market - A Major Driver for Insulation III-64
France III-65
Germany III-65
UK III-65
Sweden III-65
Insulation and Building Needs Drive Demand for Polyurethane III-65
Central and Eastern Europe - The New Focus for Growth III-65
Wall Insulation Materials Remain Popular III-66
European Residential Metal Roofing Gaining Momentum III-66
Competitive Scenario III-66
Wool Insulation - A Highly Consolidated Industry III-66
Foam Insulation Industry Continues to Remain Fragmented III-67
B.Market Analytics III-68
Table 72: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Roofing by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK,
Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart)