What Quarrix Building Products does

Quarrix Building Products is a manufacturer of specialty building products for residential and commercial construction, organized into three categories: Attic Protection (ridge vents and soffit vents), Roof Protection (composite HDPE roofing tile, pipe flashing, roof patches, battens), and Wall Protection (furring strips and siding starters). The company was founded in 1985 and operates as a subsidiary of Liberty Diversified International (LDI), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its core technical differentiator is a patented StormStop spun-bound weather-blocker membrane that prevents rain, snow, sand, and insects from entering attic spaces while permitting ventilation, and proprietary High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) composite roofing tiles that are 67% lighter than traditional clay tile, Class 4 impact rated, and carry a 50-year warranty. The product portfolio is engineered to function as a complete system for ventilation, roof deck protection, and wall rainscreen applications.

The company sells exclusively through a two-tier channel: authorized dealers and regional product sales representatives covering all 50 US states and Canadian provinces and territories. Customers are primarily professional roofing contractors and homeowners undertaking roof replacement or new construction, with a secondary regional dimension addressing climate-specific needs (ice dams in the Northeast, hail in the Midwest, hurricanes in the Southeast, heat and dust in the Southwest). Quarrix supports demand generation through content marketing (blog, photo gallery, spec library), interactive tools (Ventilation Calculator, Roof Design Tool), podcast appearances, trade show participation at the International Builders' Show, and active social media presence.

Quarrix operates within a long-tail distribution model with no individually dominant customer accounts based on available data. The company has 51-100 employees and no publicly disclosed revenue figures; it is privately held as a subsidiary of LDI, with no venture funding, institutional investment, or public ownership evidenced. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of manufactured building products at margins typical of specialty plastics-based construction components.

Name

Quarrix Building Products

Legal name

Quarrix Building Products

Website

https://quarrix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quarrix Building Products is a 1985-founded US manufacturer of attic ventilation, roof protection, and wall protection products, selling HDPE composite roofing tiles, ridge vents, and flashing systems through dealer networks and regional sales reps across all 50 US states and Canada as a subsidiary of Liberty Diversified International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Products - Roofing Ventilation and Protection

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Attic Insulation, Air Sealing & Ventilation Upgrades (HSAPACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roof Ventilation & Attic Venting Upgrades (HSAPAKAI), Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH), Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• Attic ventilation products
• Ridge vent systems
• Composite roofing tiles
• Roof protection accessories
• Rainscreen wall protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnesota City

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Building Products Sales: Quarrix generates revenue through the sale of roofing ventilation products, composite roofing tiles, roof protection accessories, and wall protection products to roofing contractors, builders, and homeowners through dealer networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quarrix Building Products manufactures and sells attic ventilation products (ridge vents and soffit vents), roof protection accessories (pipe flashing, roof patches, battens, composite roofing tiles), and wall protection/rainscreen systems (furring strips, siding starters). Products are built around proprietary StormStop weather-blocker membrane technology and HDPE composite materials, packaged as a complete building protection system for residential and light commercial construction.

Product overview

Quarrix Building Products offers a unified portfolio of durable, efficient roofing solutions and building products organized into three categories: Attic Protection (ridge vents and soffit vents), Roof Protection (pipe flashing, roof patches, battens, and composite roofing tiles), and Wall Protection (furring strips and siding starters). The product line centers on ventilation systems featuring patented StormStop weather-resistant membrane technology, complemented by composite tile roofing with a 50-year warranty. The offering is a multi-product portfolio rather than a single platform, with products designed to work together as complete roof and wall protection systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quarrix: Primary brand name for building products including ventilation, roof protection, and wall protection products.

Products and services

• StormStop Ridge Vent Premium ridge vent featuring patented weather-blocker membrane that prevents rain, snow, sand, and bugs from entering attic spaces while allowing ventilation. Made from crush-resistant HDPE, gun-nailable for fast installation, compatible with asphalt shingles, cedar shakes, standing seam metal, and slate.
• FlowThru Ridge Vent Ridge vent product for attic ventilation systems, designed to allow continuous airflow along the roof ridge.
• AtticDefense Ridge Vent Ridge vent product for attic protection and ventilation, providing defense against weather infiltration while maintaining airflow.
• OffRidge Intake & Exhaust Vent Multi-use ventilation product using patented StormStop membrane for solid airflow while preventing rain or snow leakage. Eliminates the need for large box vents.
• ContinU Flow Soffit Vent Soffit vent product for intake ventilation in balanced attic airflow systems.
• SmartPlug Roof Patch Roof patch product for sealing holes left by old vents to maintain proper airflow passage when installing new ventilation systems.
• ProBoot Pipe Flashing All-steel pipe flashing without lead, designed to prevent squirrel damage. Features TightLOCK Top for quick installation, all-steel construction resists corrosion and rust, no rubber gasket to fail.
• DryRoof Roof Batten Roof batten product for roof deck protection and proper ventilation spacing.
• Composite Roofing Lightweight composite roof tiles made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) engineered to mimic authentic clay and slate. Features 50-year warranty, Class 4 impact rating, 67% lighter than traditional tile, interlocking design with pre-drilled holes and alignment marks for easy installation. Available in Double Roman and Classic Spanish profiles.
• Composite Roofing Components Complete system of tile accessories including Tile Ridge Vent, Tile Flashing, Tile Battens, Furring Strips, and High-Low Roofing Screws for proper composite tile installation.
• ProTect Furring Strip Furring strip product for wall protection and rainscreen systems, providing an invisible line of defense to keep walls dry and prevent trapped moisture from accumulating behind cladding.
• ProTect Siding Starter Siding starter product for wall protection systems, providing the foundation for proper siding installation and moisture management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of homes across the United States are not correctly ventilated (per industry survey cited by Senior Product Manager Nick Nobbe)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022WSRCA is referenced as an industry organization whose recommended practices and technical standards Quarrix aligns with for installation guidelines. Quarrix provides information based on Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) standards recommended by WSRCA.
• Tile Roofing Institute (TRI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuarrix composite roofing installations follow TRI industry standards and guidelines. The institute provides training and certification frameworks that Quarrix references in its installation documentation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GAF (Standard Industries): North America's largest roofing manufacturer, offering ridge vents, composite shingles, and total roofing systems through big-box retailers and contractors. Overlaps with Quarrix across attic ventilation, flashing, and roof accessories as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Owens Corning: Diversified building products leader with a major Roofing division offering ridge vents, underlayment, and full roofing systems. Competes with Quarrix in attic ventilation and roof protection as part of an extensive product portfolio.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Major roofing and building products manufacturer offering ridge vents, roofing shingles, and integrated roof systems. Directly overlaps with Quarrix's roof protection and attic ventilation categories within a much wider building envelope portfolio.
• Boral Roofing: Manufacturer of concrete and clay roofing tiles plus roof accessories, serving residential and commercial markets. Overlaps with Quarrix's composite tile and roof protection categories within a broader global building materials portfolio.

Direct peers

• Air Vent Inc. Manufacturer of ridge vents, roof vents, and attic ventilation products serving roofing contractors and homeowners. Directly competes with Quarrix in the same attic protection category with overlapping product functionality.
• EDCO Products: Manufacturer of steel roofing, siding, and related building products for residential and light commercial markets. Comparable to Quarrix in building products manufacturing, contractor channel, and residential focus, with overlapping roof and wall product categories.
• DaVinci Roofscapes: Manufacturer of composite polymer roofing tiles designed to mimic natural slate and shake with impact and weather resistance. Closely comparable to Quarrix's HDPE composite roofing tile line in product category, target market, and value proposition.
• Benjamin Obdyke: Manufacturer of wall protection and rainscreen systems (Home Slicker, HydroGap) plus roof ventilation products. Directly comparable to Quarrix's Wall Protection line and overlaps in roof ventilation categories.
• Cor-A-Vent: Manufacturer of roof ventilation products including ridge vents and baffles for residential and commercial roofing. Directly competes with Quarrix in specialty attic ventilation for contractors and builders.
• Lomanco (Bristow Resources): Specialty manufacturer of attic vents, roof louvers, and ventilation products for residential roofing. Directly comparable to Quarrix's attic protection line with similar contractor and homeowner target customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Quarrix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quarrix-building-products
• Instagraminstagram.com/quarrixbuildingproducts
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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