Riverside Roofing Materials

What Riverside Roofing Materials does

Riverside Roofing Materials is a single-location, privately held roofing supply distributor founded in 1994 by Bill Henderson and headquartered at 975 Louisiana Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana. The company distributes residential roofing materials (Certainteed asphalt shingles plus non-warranty shingles), commercial flat-roof membranes (SA, SBS, and APP modified bitumen and TPO single-ply), and a complementary accessory line including Cougar Paws roof-boots, pitch finders and hoppers, ladder stabilizers, fall protection, ShingleGauges, and Leaf Guard Pro gutter protection. It serves roofing contractors as the primary customer and homeowners directly through its showroom, phone-based quoting, and an online 'Start Here' survey.

The business is operated by an eight-person team covering owner, accounting, logistics and inside sales, purchasing and estimating, front-desk sales, forklift operations, and delivery. Revenue is generated through transactional hardware sales of roofing materials distributed via in-person showroom visits, phone and online quote requests, on-site delivery to job sites, and a quick-pickup service averaging a six-minute wait. A free roofing materials estimation and calculation service supports the sales process. The Riverside Trusted Contractor® referral network connects homeowners with vetted installation contractors, who in turn source materials from Riverside — a flywheel that ties material distribution to downstream installation demand.

The company carries no proprietary software platform, no disclosed digital tools beyond a static-content website and online lead-capture form, no outside capital, and no parent company. Competitive positioning rests on 31+ years of local operating history, on-time delivery performance, and multi-brand distribution agreements with four national manufacturers (Certainteed, GAF, IKO, Owens Corning) supplying a roughly 60-mile Northwest Louisiana service area around Shreveport, Bossier City, Longview, and Minden.

Name

Riverside Roofing Materials

Legal name

Riverside Roofing Materials

Website

https://riversideroofingmaterials.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Riverside Roofing Materials is a privately held, single-location roofing supply distributor founded in 1994 in Shreveport, Louisiana. It sells residential shingles, commercial flat-roof membranes, and safety accessories to contractors and homeowners across Northwest Louisiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Materials Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

Keywords

• Roofing materials distribution
• Residential roofing supplies
• Commercial roofing systems
• Roofing safety accessories
• Building materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Roofing Materials Sales: One-time and recurring sales of roofing materials (shingles, modified bitumen, accessories) to contractors and homeowners. Revenue generated through product sales at a physical distribution yard with delivery and pickup options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Riverside Roofing Materials is a single-location roofing supply distributor in Shreveport, Louisiana that sells residential shingles, commercial modified bitumen and TPO membranes, and roofing accessories (Cougar Paws, Ladder Stabilizers, Pitch Finders, Fall Protection). The company complements its product sales with on-time delivery to job sites, quick in-store pickup, and free roofing material estimates for contractors and homeowners.

Product overview

Riverside Roofing Materials is a single-location roofing supply distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial roofing products along with supporting services. The product line consists of residential shingles (Certainteed Shingles and Non-warranty Shingles), commercial flat roofing systems (SA Modified Bitumen, SBS Modified Bitumen, APP Modified Bitumen, and TPO membranes), and safety/convenience accessories (Cougar Paws, Fall Protection, Ladder Stabilizer, Leaf Guard Pro, Pitch Finder, Pitch Hoppers, ShingleGauges). Services include delivery with guaranteed on-time performance, quick pickup with 6-minute average wait times, and free roofing material estimation. The company positions itself as a full-service roofing materials partner serving both contractors and homeowners in the Shreveport, Louisiana area since 1994.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THE RIVERSIDE Advantage®: Company service and quality guarantee brand emphasizing fast delivery, personalized service, quality products, expert team, wide selection, and respectful environment.
• Riverside Trusted Contractor®

Products and services

• Certainteed Shingles Premium asphalt shingles designed for wind resistance and algae protection, suitable for Shreveport's humid climate. Sold to roofing contractors and homeowners for residential roof installations and replacements.
• Non-warranty Shingles Standard asphalt shingles offered for residential roofing projects without extended manufacturer warranty coverage. Aimed at budget-conscious reroof and repair jobs.
• SA Modified Bitumen Self-adhesive modified bitumen roofing membrane used for commercial and industrial flat or low-slope roof applications.
• SBS Modified Bitumen Styrene-butadiene-styrene modified bitumen roofing membrane providing enhanced flexibility and temperature resistance for commercial roofing systems.
• APP Modified Bitumen Atactic polypropylene modified bitumen roofing membrane with superior UV and heat resistance, used in commercial flat-roof applications.
• TPO Roofing Membrane Thermoplastic polyolefin single-ply roofing membrane for commercial flat-roof installations, offering energy efficiency and durability.
• Cougar Paws Roofing safety footwear providing secure footing and traction for contractors during roof installation and maintenance.
• Pitch Hoppers Roofing tool used to measure and indicate roof pitch angles during installation planning and estimating.
• Leaf Guard Pro Gutter protection system designed to prevent leaf and debris buildup on residential roofing.
• ShingleGauges Measuring tool used to determine shingle exposure and alignment during roof installation.
• Pitch Finder Tool for accurately measuring roof slope and pitch angles, used by contractors for installation and estimating.
• Ladder Stabilizer Safety equipment that provides stable and secure ladder attachment to roof edges during roof access.
• Fall Protection Safety harness and fall-prevention equipment for roofing work performed at heights.
• Delivery Service Guaranteed on-time delivery of roofing materials directly to construction sites with professional unloading by experienced specialists. Targeted at contractors with active job sites.
• Quick Pickup Service Fast in-store pickup service at the Shreveport yard with average 6-minute wait time for customers collecting materials on their own schedule.
• Free Roofing Estimate and Material Calculation Free roofing materials estimation service providing comprehensive material lists and cost estimates within one business day, covering new residential construction and re-roofing projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-minute average wait time for quick pickup
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CertainteedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor shingle manufacturer whose products are prominently featured in Riverside's residential catalog. Products designed for wind resistance and algae protection, suited for Shreveport's wet climate.
• GAFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading roofing manufacturer featured among Riverside's supplier partners. One of the manufacturers supplying quality products to Riverside's distribution network.
• IKOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoofing materials manufacturer included in Riverside's supplier network, providing additional product options for residential and commercial applications.
• Owens CorningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor roofing materials manufacturer whose products are distributed through Riverside's Shreveport location as part of the company's multi-brand supplier strategy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Allied Building Products: Roofing and exterior building products distributor serving professional contractors with shingles, membranes, and accessories. Now part of SRS Distribution but historically a directly comparable regional distributor competing in the same contractor supply category.
• SRS Distribution: Large roofing and building products distributor with a growing network of branches serving residential and commercial contractors. Comparable because it sells the same shingle and membrane product lines (including Certainteed, GAF, IKO, Owens Corning) and competes for the same contractor customer base.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty exterior building products distributor focused on roofing, siding, windows, and insulation serving contractors. Comparable because of overlapping product categories and contractor-led sales motion, though Lansing operates across multiple regional markets.

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's for Pros: Big-box competitor serving professional contractors and homeowners with building materials including roofing. Comparable as an alternative procurement channel for the same contractor customers, with stronger digital ordering infrastructure than Riverside.
• Home Depot Pro: Big-box retailer with a dedicated Pro desk and Pro Xtra loyalty program targeting the same contractor audience Riverside serves. Comparable as a competing supply channel for residential shingles and accessories, with materially larger assortment and digital tooling.
• ABC Supply Co. The largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other exterior building products in North America. Directly comparable as a roofing supply distributor serving contractors, but operates at national scale with thousands of branches versus Riverside's single-yard footprint.
• Beacon Building Products: Major publicly traded roofing and complementary building products distributor in North America. Comparable as a multi-branch roofing supply distributor serving contractors with shingles, membranes, and accessories, though at materially greater scale than Riverside.

Others

• Certainteed (Saint-Gobain): Major roofing materials manufacturer and a core supplier partner of Riverside. Comparable as a vertically adjacent participant in the roofing value chain — it supplies the shingles Riverside distributes — and an indirect competitor via its own contractor programs.
• GAF Materials: North America's largest roofing manufacturer and a Riverside supplier partner. Comparable as a key upstream brand in Riverside's portfolio, and adjacent because GAF's own certified contractor network competes for the same homeowner referral relationships Riverside curates.
• IKO: Global roofing and waterproofing manufacturer also among Riverside's supplier partners. Comparable because IKO directly competes with Certainteed, GAF, and Owens Corning for share of shelf at distributor yards like Riverside.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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