If you’re traditionally more familiar with pitched and flat roofing projects, you may think this article is for specialist industrial roof and wall cladding contractors only, and not for you…however, read on and you’ll see it’s a great opportunity.
You might also think that industrial roofing is a bit of a minefield and consequently steer away from taking on such projects. However, our customers tell us that with the help of a distribution expert that specialises in industrial roofing and wall cladding, these projects are easily manageable. So, whether you’re called upon to install individual industrial roofing components, or you’re simply looking for a more cohesive supply chain, please continue.
Sourcing and understanding
When approaching industrial roofing projects, contractors often self-source all the components for the structure from a variety of suppliers. This can be no small task, as the complexities of multi-sourcing materials and collaborating deliveries from the various suppliers that are required for some industrial roof and wall cladding projects can be truly vast. By choosing a distributor expert, we feel you can reap the rewards of a cohesive supply chain that provides peace of mind for all involved.
There are many benefits of using a distribution expert; they don’t actually manufacture the products, but they have invested time and energies in sourcing and understanding the most appropriate and most competitively priced products available. They can deliver these at speed through local branch networks or to site, as well as guaranteeing continuity of supply – no more headaches when products go out of stock halfway through the project. Balance all of this against having to source the products yourself and deal with multiple suppliers, and you will see that industrial projects are more accessible than you think.
What’s more, distribution experts can also provide sound, straightforward advice and training, as well as technical support. Support will provide solutions for all products, from sheeting to fixings, along with both accessibility and compatibility information. Plus, the responsibility for ensuring that components are CE marked is the worry of the supply expert, not you – that’s another thing off your to-do list!
No project too small
Hopefully by now you can see the benefits of dealing with a distribution expert, but do you still think that industrial projects are not for you? Or perhaps you think that your requirements are too small to call on their services? This needn’t be a worry. Distributors of industrial roofing and cladding products spend a lot of their time working with contractors on small to medium sized contracts – and yes, a lot of the time this can be with roofers who are more experienced in other elements of roofing.
Contractors can also expect to receive a much better level of service, guidance and support from a distribution expert. As a business, they are perfectly placed to invest the resources needed to support and service customers at both ends of the spectrum. A good distributor of industrial and cladding products will excel in working with the contractor, irrespective of the size of the project or their level of knowledge or experience. Whatever challenges and opportunities present themselves during your project, a distribution expert will have the breadth of range and agility of service to deliver what you need, when you need it.
When you enlist the support of SIG Industrial Roofing, for example, you automatically have a dedicated contact at our Industrial Roofing Centre to provide impartial help and advice. As well as providing assurance of quality materials – we only work with and supply materials from leading manufacturers in the industry – you also have peace of mind from manufacturers’ warranties and support.
Whatever your dilemma, we work with you to resolve it. If there are problems with material shade variations, or the sheets and fillers sourced from various suppliers do not match, or perhaps the fixings aren’t suitable for application, as a distribution expert we can help. From sourcing discontinued product, and profile and colour matching, to materials calculations, we guarantee you support every step of the way.
So, whether you are new to industrial roofing and cladding, or you just want to improve your current services, the moral of the story is to choose a distribution expert. Make sure you choose an experienced distributor, backed up by reputable suppliers that the industry knows and trusts.
By choosing a reputable distributor that will do all the leg work on your behalf, you get to save both time and money. Then you can concentrate on completing the project, and thereafter you can sit back and watch your business grow.
