Rising steel and aluminum costs, driven by tariffs and global shifts, are shaking up U.S. construction — especially roofing. Contractors face tough choices: absorb costs, pass them on, or rethink materials.
Rising construction costs in early 2025 were fueled by a rush to buy materials before new tariffs took effect, giving domestic producers more pricing power, the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reports.
Westlake Royal Building Products added two new colors to its Cedar Renditions aluminum siding: Burntwood, a unique stained woodgrain, and Blonde Oak, a multi-tonal premium woodgrain.
Malco Products has been honored with the 2023 Pro Tool Innovation Awards for its innovative Andy Aluminum Handled Offset Left Snips and Adjustable Siding Gauge, designed to enhance efficiency and performance in the building construction trades.
The partnership brings together both companies’ decades of experience in their respective industries, combining Lorin’s expertise in anodized coil aluminum with Isaiah Industries’ experience in roofing and other sectors.