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ABOUT Beacon Roofing Supply 
What is the address of your company headquarters?
Beacon Roofing Supply
One Lakeland Park Dr.
Peabody, MA 01960
 
What is the mission statement for Beacon?
The mission of Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. is to be the leading North American supplier to commercial and residential roofing and exterior building contractors through a family of long-established regional suppliers and to add value to our contractor customers' businesses, to our employees' careers, to our investors' assets, and to our suppliers' products.
 
What are Beacon’s principal areas of business?
Distribution of roofing and related building materials. Our business is well-balanced between new and re-roof applications in both the residential and commercial markets.
 
What are the strengths of Beacon Roofing Supply?
We have grown by expanding our existing regions and by making strategic acquisitions. Our business is well-balanced between new and re-roof applications in both the residential and commercial markets. A highly scalable platform, a proven business model, results-oriented management, a strong people-focused corporate culture and a full enterprise computing function give us a solid foundation for continued growth. These strengths give us the flexibility to grow by expanding existing branches, opening new branches and making acquisitions.
 
Where does Beacon Roofing Supply operate?
Beacon Roofing Supply currently has 177 branch locations in 35 states and three Canadian provinces.
 
If Beacon Roofing Supply is so big why have I never heard the name before?
The Beacon Roofing Supply name is well-known in the investor community. It is a publicly traded stock on the NASDAQ stock market and has been recognized for its superior listing standards by being included on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and the 2008 Forbes 1000. The company will not be universally familiar to all of our customers, however. This is because our strength is to operate under the leading regional brands in each market we serve. Newly-acquired affiliates keep their local/regional identities and maintain or enhance their existing customer relationships. The brands include Beacon Sales, The Roof Center, Shelter Distribution, West End Lumber, Quality Roofing Supply, Best Distributing, Beacon Roofing Supply Canada Company, JGA Beacon, Pacific Supply and North Coast Commercial Roofing Systems. More details can be seen in the Regional Affiliates area of this website.
 
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Does Beacon have a Code of Conduct?
Beacon Roofing Supply has a global Group Code of Ethics.
 
What is the address of your company headquarters?
Beacon Roofing Supply
One Lakeland Park Dr.
Peabody, MA 01960
 
How do I contact someone in the company for further information?
If you need to speak to someone, both the find a branch and investor areas of this site have named contacts and telephone numbers. If you do not need an instant response, use the form in the Contact Us area of this website.
 
Careers 
What type of characteristics does Beacon seek in an employee?
We are looking for the type of person who:
  • Seeks and enjoys a challenge
  • Is willing to work hard to perfect their academic knowledge through hands-on training and experience
  • Wants to work with manufactured products, evolving processes, computer and transportation equipment and a team of diverse people
  • Can combine a passion for personal success with a desire to help customers and vendors succeed in their respective businesses.
What does Beacon Roofing Supply do?
We are distributors, not manufacturers. We supply a diverse range of commercial and residential roofing and exterior building products to meet a wide spectrum of needs. Our customers are drawn from across the industry: commercial roofing contractors, residential roofing contractors, remodeling contractors, home builders and self employed contractors all depend on Beacon's expertise.
 
What products do you distribute?
We distribute products from the leading manufacturers today such as: Tamko, GAF, CertainTeed, Johns Manville, Owens Corning, Elk, Firestone and Carlisle to name a few.  You can learn more about the product we distribute in the products section of the website
 
Why have I never heard of Beacon Roofing Supply?
Our business is built on trade brands, all of which are well-known and trusted in their home marketplaces. So although you may not know Beacon Roofing Supply, you will probably be familiar with at least one of our brand names.
 
What systems does Beacon Roofing Supply have in place to support employee training and development?
Beacon’s sales and management training program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding management or sales career. Built on a sold foundation of prior successful experience that moves you from the academic classroom to the practical world of management and sales working with customers and vendors. We will train you in all aspects of our business and provide you with an opportunity for quick and sustained personal growth. Many of the future leaders in our organization are already with us today.
 
What are the benefits of working at Beacon Roofing Supply?
Beacon’s Health Care Plan is one of the strongest in the industry. Employees also benefit from 100 percent company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.  The Company also provides a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan that includes an employer match.
 
How do I submit a resume?
You can either submit a resume in our careers section of this website or send an email to our human resources department at vstevens@beaconroofingsupply.com.
 
Media Center 
What is the address of your company headquarters?
Beacon Roofing Supply
One Lakeland Park Dr.
Peabody, MA 01960
 
How do I contact someone in the company about advertising or marketing opportunities?
You should contact the Beacon Sales and Marketing Department at marketing@beaconroofingsupply.com or 703-390-0450. Please provide your name, company name, contact information and information about the development opportunity.
 
How can I obtain corporate images or copies of the corporate logo?
The Beacon Roofing Supply logo or any other logo of the Beacon companies may not be used without the written permission of Beacon Roofing Supply. You should contact the Beacon Sales and Marketing Department at marketing@beaconroofingsupply.com or 703-390-0450.
 
Why have I never heard of Beacon Roofing Supply?
Our business is built on trade brands, all of which are well-known and trusted in their home marketplaces. So although you may not know Beacon Roofing Supply, you will probably be familiar with at least one of our brand names.
 
Roofing
What are some signs that I need a new roof?
  • Do you have leakage in the attic after heavy rains?
  • Do you have ceiling spots inside you home?
  • Do you have damaged or missing shingles?
  • Is the flashing around your chimney, vent pipes or wall junctions missing or bent?
  • Can you see loose or popped nails?
  • Are you shingles buckling or blistering?
  • Are the granules on you shingles missing or show ageing?
  • Do you have unusually high energy bills?
How long does it take to replace a roof?
Replacing a roof, whether on a commercial or residential building, is a labor-intensive project and, depending on the type of roof, could take anywhere from a few days to 2 or more weeks. The time involved is substantially affected by the weather as well. Wind, snow, rain or even just the threat of one of these and will slow the process considerably.
 
What types of roofing systems do you sell?
We sell both residential and commercial roofing systems. To find out more about the roofing products that we sell visit the commercial and residential roofing pages on this website.
 
What product lines do you carry?
We sell roofing materials and accessories from the leading roofing manufacturers such as Tamko, CertainTeed, GAF, Owens Corning, Henry, Alcoa, Atlas, Firestone, Johns Manville and Henry to name a few.  Please contact you nearest branch for detailed information about product availability.
 
How do I select a contractor?
You should always do your research before you select a contactor to do work on your home. By using the following checklist you will great increase your chances of selecting the right contractor for your job.
  • Employ a contractor with an established business in your local area.
  • Check the each contractor with the better Business Bureau to see if there is an adverse file on record.
  • Make sure that your contractor has a current license, liability insurance and offers a warranty.
  • Ask for local homeowner’s references and follow up on them.
  • Interview contractors until you find one you feel comfortable working with, and do not blindly accept the lowest bid.
You can also visit the Find a Contractor section on this website and be refereed to a pre- approved contractor in your area for free.
 
How do I contact a sales rep?
If you need to speak to a sales rep visit the Find A Branch area of this website. You can either contact your nearest branch with the information provided or fill out the Contact Us form and have a sales rep contact you.
 
Siding 
How do I select a contractor?
You should always do your research before you select a contactor to do work on your home. By using the following checklist you will great increase your chances of selecting the right contractor for your job.
  • Employ a contractor with an established business in your local area.
  • Check the each contractor with the better Business Bureau to see if there is an adverse file on record.
  • Make sure that your contractor has a current license, liability insurance and offers a warranty.
  • Ask for local homeowner’s references and follow up on them
  • Interview contractors until you find one you feel comfortable working with, and do not blindly accept the lowest bid.
You can also visit the Find a Contractor section on this website and be refereed to a pre- approved contractor in your area for free.
 
What types of siding systems do you sell?
Among the siding materials available today are vinyl, aluminum, steel and hardboard. Vinyl siding is particularly popular because it adds to the value and beauty of the home, requires minimal upkeep and can be installed over most existing sidewalls. It simulates the appearance of wood, and is the most durable, practical and efficient siding on the market.
 
What product lines do you carry and can I get samples?
We sell siding materials and accessories from the leading manufacturers such as CertainTeed, GAF, Owens Corning, Henry, Alcoa, Atlas, Firestone, Johns Manville and Henry to name a few.  Please contact you nearest branch for detailed information about product availability.
 
How do I contact a sales rep?
If you need to speak to a sales rep visit the Find A Branch area of this website. You can either contact your nearest branch with the information provided or fill out the Contact Us form and have a sales rep contact you.