U.S. Roofing Demand to Reach 278 Million Squares in 2010 (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
U.S. roofing demand is projected to expand less than one percent per year through 2010 to 278 million squares, with value expected to rise to $14 billion. The nonresidential construction market will provide the best opportunity for gains in the roofing industry, helped by a recovery from declines in the new office, commercial and industrial segments. Furthermore, institutional construction

BMCA Makes Buyout Offer for Building Products Manufacturer ElkCorp (BuildingOnline)
ElkCorp, which manufactures Elk brand premium roofing and building products through its subsidiaries, has become the target of a buyout offer from rival Building Materials Corp. of America (BMCA). BMCA has proposeed to acquire ElkCorp for $35 per share in cash.