Wimsatt Building Materials

What Wimsatt Building Materials does

Wimsatt Building Materials is a U.S. building materials distributor founded in 1936, headquartered in Wyoming and operating a multi-branch physical distribution network. Its core offering is steep-slope and low-slope roofing products, supplemented by adjacent categories including siding, commercial roofing and waterproofing products, solar products, and the company's own TopShield line. The customer base consists of professional roofing contractors and construction professionals who source materials through account-based purchasing with credit terms, invoicing, and bill-pay functionality supported by an online portal (Roof Hub).

The business model is a traditional hardware distribution model: revenue is generated through the sale of roofing and building materials via company-owned branches, with pricing conducted on a quote basis for contractor accounts rather than through published price lists. The company supplements the physical distribution footprint with a digital account platform (Roof Hub), supplier co-marketing programs with key manufacturers (GAF, Owens Corning, Carlisle, TAMKO, Metal-Era), and a targeted bilingual loyalty initiative (SRS Para Latinos / Programa De Lealtad) aimed at Latino contractors. The find-a-branch locator and nationwide search radius suggest coverage that extends beyond the company's Wyoming base, indicating operation within a larger multi-brand distribution platform.

From a technology standpoint, the company is a low-tech physical distributor. Its principal technology surface is the Roof Hub web portal for account management, ordering, and payments; no proprietary AI/ML systems, data platforms, APIs, or developer-facing integrations are disclosed. End markets served are residential reroofing, new residential construction, commercial roofing, and the emerging residential solar installation channel, with growth initiatives concentrated in solar, commercial, and multicultural contractor segments rather than in software or data products.

Name

Wimsatt Building Materials

Legal name

SRS Distribution, Inc.

Website

https://wimsattdirect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wimsatt Building Materials is a U.S. roofing and building materials distributor founded in 1936, serving professional roofing contractors through a multi-branch physical network with account-based purchasing, an online portal, and partnerships with major shingle and roofing manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Roofing supplies
• Steep slope roofing
• Low slope roofing
• Siding products

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyoming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Revenue generated through distribution of roofing supplies, siding, commercial products, solar products, and related building materials to contractors through physical branch locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wimsatt Building Materials is a building materials distributor offering steep slope and low slope roofing products, siding, commercial products, and solar products to roofing contractors and construction professionals. The company sells roofing shingles, underlayment, and related building materials sourced through key supplier partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roof Hub: Roofing supply products and services
• Commercial Distribution Specialists
• SRS Para Latinos
• Programa De Lealtad

Products and services

• Steep Slope Roofing Products Roofing products designed for steep slope applications including shingles, underlayment, and related materials sourced from key suppliers for residential roofing contractors.
• Low Slope Roofing Products Roofing materials designed for low slope and flat roof applications, including commercial roofing systems and waterproofing products.
• Siding Siding products for residential and commercial building exteriors, distributed to contractors for installation projects.
• Commercial Products Commercial-grade roofing and building materials, including commercial roofing edge metals and accessories for commercial construction projects.
• Solar Products Solar product offerings for contractors installing rooftop solar systems as part of building and roofing projects.
• TopShield TopShield brand roofing products offered as part of the company's proprietary product line for roofing contractors.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GAFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey supplier partner for roofing shingles and related roofing materials. Featured prominently in Key Suppliers section of the SRS Distribution website.
• Owens CorningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey supplier partner for roofing and insulation products. Listed as a key supplier relationship on SRS Distribution platform.
• CarlislecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey supplier partner for commercial roofing and waterproofing products.
• TAMKOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey supplier partner for residential and commercial roofing products including shingles.
• Metal-EracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey supplier partner for commercial roofing edge metals and accessories.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• GAF: GAF is one of North America's largest roofing manufacturers and a key supplier partner of Wimsatt. While not a direct distributor, GAF operates its own contractor programs and digital tools that intersect with distributor relationships, making it a strategically relevant ecosystem player.
• TAMKO Building Products: TAMKO is a major manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing shingles and a listed key supplier of Wimsatt. It is comparable as an upstream supplier whose product portfolio and contracting terms directly shape Wimsatt's competitive offering.

Broad incumbents

• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is the parent/affiliated organization of the Wimsatt brand and operates a national network of roofing supply branches under acquired regional brand names. It is comparable as a broad incumbent in the same distribution space with a similar supplier roster (GAF, Owens Corning, Carlisle, TAMKO, Metal-Era) and Roof Hub online portal referenced in Wimsatt's data.
• The Home Depot Pro / The Home Depot: The Home Depot is the largest U.S. retailer of building materials and operates a Pro-focused program aimed at professional contractors. While it sells roofing materials across many categories including some overlap with Wimsatt's steep slope line, it is a broad home-improvement incumbent rather than a roofing-only distributor and competes on convenience and price rather than specialist service.

Direct peers

• Roofing Corp of America: Roofing Corp of America is a U.S. roofing and building products distributor built through the rollup of regional roofing supply companies. Like Wimsatt, it serves professional contractors via branch-based distribution and offers a multi-brand portfolio focused on steep and low slope roofing products.
• Lansing Building Products: Lansing is a U.S. specialty distributor of exterior building products including siding, windows, and roofing accessories serving professional contractors. It is comparable to Wimsatt in its contractor-led distribution model and in stocking multiple complementary exterior envelope categories rather than focusing on roofing alone.
• Beacon Building Products: Beacon is a major national distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products serving residential and non-residential contractors. Following its acquisition of Allied Building Products, Beacon operates one of the largest U.S. roofing distribution footprints and competes head-to-head with Wimsatt's branches.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest U.S. distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and related building materials, operating an extensive branch network that serves professional roofing contractors. It is the most direct comparable to Wimsatt in terms of products stocked, contractor-focused service model, and emphasis on physical branch coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2424369

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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