One Year Later, Roofing Supplies Still Reflect the Effects of Katrina (PR Web)
One year after Katrina made landfall in late August of 2005, the effects are still rippling through the construction industry, especially the roofing industry. All manner of roofing material and supply prices are up 10 to 20% over the last year. Many are in short supply nation wide. (PRWEB Aug 31, 2006)

Beacon Roofing Supply Buys RSM Supply (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Roofing material distributor Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. said Wednesday it acquired competitor Roofing & Sheet Metal Supply Inc. to extend its presence in the Southwest and Arkansas.