Most major manufacturers (e.g., GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed) do not sell directly to contractors or the public. Instead, they utilize a two-step distribution model:
Contractors establish accounts with these distributors to access "master price sheets" and negotiate lower rates based on volume. buy roofing shingles wholesale
These companies (like Carolina Atlantic or Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply ) act as the middleman, managing inventory, logistics, and credit risk for contractors. Most major manufacturers (e