What's the best way to handle increasing shingle prices?

With the price of shingles on the rise, it can be tough to cost out a job correctly. The following link takes you to a letter written by John Reese about 'Strategies for Dealing with Rapidly Increasing Asphalt Shingle Prices'.

Strategies for Dealing with Rapidly Increasing Asphalt Shingle Prices

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List of Reese Wholesale price increases:

• September 1: Vinyl Siding Price Raise
• August 15: 3tab and 30 year Laminate Price Raise
• August 4: Speciality Shingle Price Raise
• July 15: All Shingles Increase

A new Owens Corning Oakridge shingle is coming soon.

The new Oakridge shingle will be easier to cut, have improved flexibilty and will be longer in length (39 3/8" versus 38 3/4"). OC says contractors have told them their new shingles handle better, are more flexible and improve productivity. The following links contain a full list of what's changing.

• New Oakridge Specifications
• New Oakridge Q and A

New Outlet Center open on 46th st in Indianapolis

A new Reese Wholesale Outlet Center is now located on 46th street in Indianapolis. The Outlet Center houses material that has been discontinued or damaged. Inventory changes daily so check back often. Most of the material in the Bargain Bin is located at 46th street. The Bargain Bin contains thousands of items selling for 25% to 75% off.

Take me to the Bargain Bin!