What PABCO Roofing Products does

PABCO Roofing Products, founded in 1984 and headquartered at 1476 Thorne Rd, Tacoma, Washington, is a family-owned manufacturer of premium asphalt roofing shingles for residential steep-slope roofing. Operating as a division of PABCO Building Products, L.L.C. under the family-owned Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc., the company maintains a six-product portfolio organized into three categories: architectural shingles (PABCO Premier, PABCO Prestige), solar reflective shingles (Premier Radiance), and signature-cut shingles (Paramount, Paramount Advantage, and the U.S. patented diamond-shaped Cascade). The product line is complemented by accessories including starter shingles, ridge caps (Shadow Cap and Shadow Cap Wide), and a proprietary Algae Defender algae-resistant technology backed by a 20-year warranty.

The underlying technology relies on proprietary granule formulations delivering differentiated performance: UL790 Class A fire resistance, UL 2218 Class 3 or Class 4 impact resistance, CRRC-rated solar reflectance for California Title 24 compliance, and algae/moss protection. Manufacturing is anchored at the Tacoma Port of Tacoma facility, which is also the corporate headquarters. PABCO supplements its physical product with a third-party AI-powered roof visualizer (Renoworks integration) that allows homeowners to preview shingle styles and colors on their homes.

PABCO's go-to-market combines wholesale distribution through roofing specialty stores and lumber yards nationwide with a Preferred Contractor program that refers vetted installers to homeowners, and dedicated technical-documentation and CSI-specification support for architects and specifiers. Pricing is per shingle bundle with tiered positioning from $ to $$$$ across the product range. The company's three customer segments are homeowners, professional roofing contractors, and architects/specifiers, with regional concentration in the Northwest and Mountain Regions of the United States and Western Canada, complemented by a nationwide distributor footprint.

Name

PABCO Roofing Products

Legal name

PABCO Building Products, L.L.C.

Website

https://pabcoroofing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PABCO Roofing Products, a Tacoma, Washington-based family-owned manufacturer founded in 1984, makes premium asphalt shingles for residential steep-slope roofs. It sells a six-product portfolio via nationwide roofing distributors, a Preferred Contractor program, and architects/specifiers, with Western U.S. and Western Canada focus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asphalt Roofing Shingles

NAICS

Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Asphalt Shingles (IMADAFAA)

Keywords

• Asphalt roofing shingles
• Architectural shingles
• Solar reflective shingles
• Roofing accessories
• Steep slope roofing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Asphalt Shingle Sales: PABCO generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of premium asphalt roofing shingles and accessories. Products are sold through distributors and roofing specialty retailers to contractors and homeowners for residential roofing applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PABCO Roofing Products manufactures premium asphalt roofing shingles for residential and commercial steep-slope applications, operating a Tacoma, Washington production facility. Its portfolio spans six shingle lines — architectural (PABCO Premier, PABCO Prestige), solar-reflective (Premier Radiance), and signature-cut (Paramount, Paramount Advantage, Cascade) — plus accessory products such as Algae Defender protection, starter strips, and ridge caps. Products are sold through roofing specialty stores, lumber yards, and distributors nationwide.

Product overview

PABCO Roofing Products is a family-owned manufacturer of premium asphalt roofing shingles, operating since 1984. The product portfolio consists of six main shingle product lines organized into three categories: Architectural Shingles (PABCO Premier and PABCO Prestige), Solar Reflective Shingles (Premier Radiance), and Signature Cut Shingles (Paramount, Paramount Advantage, and Cascade). The company also offers a suite of accessories including Algae Defender protection, Paramount Starter, Shadow Cap, Shadow Cap Wide, and Universal Starter. All products are designed for steep-slope roofing applications in residential, commercial, and historical renovation projects, with distribution through roofing specialty stores and lumber yards nationwide. The company provides an AI-powered roof visualizer tool to help homeowners preview different shingle styles and colors on their homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PABCO Premier: Premium laminated architectural shingle available in 8 colors, featuring Class A fire resistance and Limited Lifetime warranty.
• PABCO Prestige
• Premier Radiance
• Paramount
• Paramount Advantage
• Cascade
• Algae Defender
• Paramount Starter
• Shadow Cap
• Shadow Cap Wide
• Universal Starter

Products and services

• PABCO Premier Shingles Dimensional laminated architectural shingle offering Class A fire resistance, UL 2218 Class 3 impact resistance, Limited Lifetime warranty, 8 color options, and optional Algae Defender protection; favored by contractors and homeowners for new construction and roof replacements.
• PABCO Prestige Shingles Heavyweight laminated architectural shingle designed for custom homes, commercial steep-slope installations, and demanding environments; UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating, Class A fire resistance, Limited Lifetime warranty, 8 colors, Algae Defender protection.
• Premier Radiance Shingles Solar-reflective shingles with heat-producing UV ray deflection; Cool Roof Rating Council compliant, UL 2218 Class 3 impact resistance, UL790 Class A Fire Resistance, Limited Lifetime warranty, designed for California Title 24 energy code compliance.
• Paramount Shingles Original signature-cut open-tooth architectural shingle with UL790 Class A fire resistance, Limited Lifetime warranty, 4 colors, and Algae Defender protection.
• Paramount Advantage Shingles Top-of-the-line heavyweight open-tooth architectural shingle with bold appearance often specified by homeowners' associations; UL790 Class A fire resistance, Limited Lifetime warranty, 4 colors, Algae Defender protection.
• Cascade Shingles Diamond-shaped signature-cut shingle with U.S. patented design for historical-style homes and steeply-sloped roofs; UL790 Class A fire resistance, Limited Lifetime warranty, 3 classic colors, Algae Defender protection.
• Algae Defender Protection Algae- and moss-resistant technology that prevents black streaks on shingles; backed by a 20-year warranty and available on PABCO Premier, PABCO Prestige, Premier Radiance, Paramount, Paramount Advantage, and Cascade lines.
• Paramount Starter Shingles Starter shingle applied over Universal Starter and beneath the first course of Signature Cut Shingles to provide a double-layer base with proper color blend.
• Shadow Cap Ridge Shingles Ridge cap shingles with self-seal strip for wind resistance and a bold shadow line to add depth to hips and ridges.
• Shadow Cap Wide Ridge Shingles Expanded ridge cap solution for varied roofline styles, including vented ridge applications, with 31 linear feet of coverage per bundle and color matching for all PABCO Roofing Products lines.
• Universal Starter Shingles Universal starter shingle compatible with all PABCO asphalt shingles; designed with improved perforation for faster installation and a sealant stripe for wind resistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Warranty coverage of 20-year non-prorated protection exceeds industry standard of 10-15 years

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kitsap RoofingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partnership for community service projects. Kitsap Roofing provides labor while PABCO donates materials for roof replacements at local charitable organizations. Collaborated on Family Renewal Shelter roof replacement project in Gig Harbor, Washington.
• ABC SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Major roofing materials distributor contributing to community projects. ABC Supply provided additional material donations for the Family Renewal Shelter roof replacement project.
• Pioneer Builders Supply Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Building materials supplier contributing materials to community charitable projects alongside PABCO and Kitsap Roofing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Owens Corning: Owens Corning is a major asphalt roofing shingle producer with a national contractor program and broad product portfolio, making it a direct competitor to PABCO in residential steep-slope roofing.
• TAMKO Building Products: TAMKO is a privately-held asphalt shingle manufacturer offering architectural and specialty shingles, competing with PABCO across contractor distribution and product positioning.
• GAF: GAF is North America's largest asphalt shingle manufacturer with a comprehensive residential steep-slope product line, directly competing with PABCO across architectural, impact-resistant, and solar-reflective shingle categories.
• Atlas Roofing Corporation: Atlas Roofing manufactures architectural asphalt shingles including algae-resistant and impact-resistant product lines that overlap directly with PABCO's Premier, Prestige, and Algae Defender offerings.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): CertainTeed manufactures a broad portfolio of asphalt roofing shingles including architectural, luxury, and impact-resistant lines, competing directly with PABCO across contractor and homeowner channels.
• IKO: IKO is a global asphalt shingle manufacturer with a significant North American presence, competing directly with PABCO in architectural and impact-resistant steep-slope roofing.
• Malarkey Roofing Products: Malarkey is a family-owned U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturer of similar size and positioning to PABCO, with comparable regional roots and a comparable premium residential product strategy.

Regional players

• BP Canada (BP Roofing): BP Roofing is a Canadian asphalt shingle manufacturer that overlaps with PABCO's Western Canadian market footprint, competing for the same regional contractor and distributor relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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