How Has the Roofing Underlayment Market Evolved Historically and What is its Current Size?
The roofing underlayment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Recent years have seen a significant expansion in the roofing underlayment market. The growth is predicted to continue, with increases from $28.01 billion in 2024 to $29.64 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
Several factors have contributed to this historic growth, including advancements in roofing materials, rises in both residential and commercial construction, improved weatherproofing and moisture control, stringent building codes and regulations, increased roof repair and maintenance, and a shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable underlayment materials.
What is the Forecasted Market Size and CAGR for the Roofing UnderlaymentMarket?
The roofing underlayment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The size of the roofing underlayment market is forecasted to significantly increase over the coming years, reaching a value of $38.62 billion by 2029 with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
This rapid growth within the projected period can be credited to factors such as the acceptance of energy-efficient roofing systems, impact-resistant underlayment materials, integration of smart roofing underlayment solutions, the rise of green and cool roofing, retrofitting and renovation endeavours, along with an ageing building infrastructure. Trends to watch for during the forecasting period include self-adhesive and peel-and-stick underlayment, synthetic and high-functioning underlayment materials, integration of solar power within roofing underlayment, digitalised observations and remote diagnostics, the production of underlayment with fire-resistant properties, and the utilisation of drones for roof inspections.
What Key Factors and Trends are Driving the Growth of the Roofing Underlayment Market?
The expansion in both residential and non-residential building construction is predicted to fuel the growth of the roofing underlayment market. Construction involves the assembly and establishment of structures that cater to residential or commercial needs. All residential and commercial structures use roofing underlayments, which function as a shield between the framing material and the top shingle layer in roof construction to prevent water leakage. For example, according to the American Institute of Architects, a professional architects organization based in the US, non-residential building construction is anticipated to rise by 5.4% in 2022 and reach 6.1% by 2023. Furthermore, the U.S. Census Bureau, a government agency of the US, reported an increase in monthly residential construction activities in 2022. Thus, the construction industry's development is spurring the growth of the roofing underlayment market.
What are the Market Segments in the Roofing Underlayment Market?
The roofing underlayment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Asphalt-Saturated Felt, Rubberized Asphalt, Non-Bitumen Synthetic
2) By Installation Method: Self-Adhesive, Mechanically Attached
3) By Barrier Property: Water-Resistant, Waterproof
4) By Application: Residential Construction, Commercial, Non-Residential Construction
Subsegments:
1) By Asphalt-Saturated Felt: Organic Felt, Fiberglass Felt
2) By Rubberized Asphalt: Self-Adhering Rubberized Asphalt, Non-Self-Adhering Rubberized Asphalt
3) By Non-Bitumen Synthetic: Polypropylene-Based, Polyethylene-Based
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What Trends are Shaping the Roofing Underlayment Market?
Advancements in technology are becoming increasingly prominent in the roofing underlayment market. Major industry players are honing their focus on technological innovation to cater to consumer needs and solidify their market standing. Boral Roofing, an American manufacturer of construction materials and roofing products, introduced their Sol-R-Skin Blue roofing underlayment that comes with distinctive features like UV protection and a glare coating. This product not only safeguards homes from UV rays but also enhances energy efficiency with its heat-reflective aluminum barrier and a fiberglass mat that boosts heat resistance. Additionally, it also provides waterproofing and insulation advantages.
Who Are the Key Players in the Roofing Underlayment Market?
Major companies operating in the roofing underlayment market include:
• DowDuPont
• Atlas Roofing Industries Inc.
• Monier Roofing Pvt Ltd.
• Carlisle Companies Incorporated
• CertainTeed Corporation
• GAF Materials Corporation
• Owens Corning
• Johns Manville
• Duro-Last Inc.
• MFM Building Products Corp.
• Polyglass USA Inc.
• TAMKO Building Products Inc.
• IKO Industries Ltd.
• VaproShield LLC
• Braas Monier Building Group Services GmbH
• Grace Construction Products
• Soprema Group
• Firestone Building Products
• Garland Industries Inc.
• Siplast Inc.
• Sika AG
• Sarnafil Inc.
• Boral Limited
• Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.
• Protecto Wrap Company
• Rmax Operating LLC
• Tarco Roofing Materials Inc.
• InterWrap Inc.
• Novia Ltd.
• Polyguard Products Inc.
What are the Regional Insights into the Roofing Underlayment Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the roofing underlayment market in 2024. The regions covered in the roofing underlayment market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
