Canadian commercial roofing contractors face rising material costs, labour shortages, changing building codes, and unpredictable weather. Despite the challenges, there are also significant growth opportunities in the commercial roofing industry. 

Success in today’s market depends on having skilled crews and a reliable supply partner. That’s where Gibson Building Supplies stands out. We spoke to Jordan Spear, Commercial Sales Manager at Gibson, for insights into how a reliable commercial supplier like Gibson can help commercial contractors deal with current challenges and make the most of opportunities.

Managing Volatile Prices

Price volatility continues to affect virtually every commercial roofing project. At Gibson, transparency is key. Gibson keeps customers informed about market conditions and upcoming price changes whenever possible. This honest communication helps contractors make better purchasing decisions and manage project budgets with greater confidence.

Dealing With Labour Shortages 

Finding experienced roofing crews remains one of the industry’s greatest challenges. Reliable suppliers, like Gibson, help contractors avoid costly delays by ensuring materials are available when the crews are.

Providing Weather-Resistant Roofing Systems

Commercial roofs face increasingly severe weather conditions. Building owners are looking for longer-lasting, higher-performing roof assemblies that reduce maintenance costs while improving energy performance. Gibson provides a range of commercial roofing systems that are warranted to withstand the toughest conditions.

Why Commercial Contractors Choose Gibson Building Supplies

Complete Roofing Systems

Gibson promotes complete system selling, supplying the full range of components needed for successful commercial installations. This simplifies procurement for contractors and ensures compatible products that meet manufacturer warranty requirements.

Gibson’s commercial product offering includes industry-leading manufacturers such as:

Johns Manville: a leading source of Modified Bitumen products with a full line of single-ply options (TPO,EPDM, PVC). Their popular BUR Built-Up Membrane system with its redundant layers gives roofs exceptional resistance to water and weather, making them long-lasting and worry-free.

Polyglass: known for their high-quality Modified Bitumen roofing. They’re a global leader in flameless self-adhered membrane technology, with flameless solutions tailored for both low and steep-slope applications.

Training That Builds Contractor Confidence

As commercial roofing products continue to evolve, training is an essential part of every successful installation. Gibson works closely with its manufacturing partners to provide hands-on product training, classroom sessions, field demonstrations, and installation mock-ups. Contractors can also arrange customized training sessions for their crews, ensuring every installer understands the latest techniques and manufacturer requirements.

Building the Future Together

Gibson continues to invest in its commercial roofing business by expanding its sales team, strengthening manufacturer partnerships, and growing its reach throughout Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

As commercial roofing continues to evolve, Gibson remains committed to helping contractors navigate changing markets with quality products, competitive pricing, technical expertise, and the personal service that has defined the company from the beginning. For commercial roofing contractors looking for more than just another distributor, Gibson Building Supplies builds relationships that last as long as the roofs they help create.

Want to discuss your next project or request a quote? Contact Gibson’s Commercial Roofing team at a location near you.

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