CTV Ottawa Published Thursday, March 5, 2015 4:17PM EST Last Updated Thursday, March 5, 2015 5:04PM EST

From snow and ice to frigid then more seasonal temperatures, the weather so far this winter is keeping roofing companies busy.

Sanderson Roofing crews are trying to keep up with calls from numerous customers reporting leaky roofs and condensation problems.

Whats happening is were getting a large build-up of ice at the perimeter of the roof and when the snow melts and tries to run off the roof it cant get away, its dammed by the ice and it forces its way up under the shingles and people get water entry into the house, said Donald Mann with Sanderson Roofing.

In terms of damage, Mann said this winter has been one of the worst in decades.

Experts suggest that homeowners dont take it upon themselves to remove the snow and ice from their roof because if any damage occurs, it could affect the warranty.

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Roofing, siding and sheet metal services have a buyer power score of 2.6 out of 5, indicating a moderate level of buyer negotiating power. During the three years to 2014, buyer purchasing power has declined mainly due to rising prices.

Prices for these services are heavily dependent on trends in the construction sector. The values of both residential and nonresidential construction have increased rapidly during the three years to 2014 as the economy rebounded, according to IBISWorld business research analyst Deonta Smith. In addition, spending on home improvements has grown at a moderate rate. These trends have driven demand growth for roofing, siding and sheet metal services, causing moderate price growth and negatively affecting buyers. In the three years to 2017, prices are forecast to continue growing as construction activity accelerates. However, prices are expected to grow at a slower pace due to an expected decline in suppliers' roofing material costs. Nevertheless, rising demand will further restrain buyers' ability to negotiate favorable prices.

Apart from increasing demand, other market characteristics negatively impact buyer power. The moderate costs buyers will incur when switching suppliers and a low availability of substitutes further hurt buyers, giving suppliers more leverage to establish prices.

However, buyers benefit from these services' low level of specialization, making it easier to locate suppliers capable of satisfying their specific project requirements, says Smith. Likewise, high market fragmentation and mounting competition have also benefited buyers by giving them a larger pool of suppliers to choose from. Suppliers are increasingly engaging in price-based competition to win new customers and maintain or gain market share. In recent years, this trend has allowed buyers to pit multiple suppliers against each other to obtain a more favorable price. Major vendors include Centimark Corporation, Tecta America Corporation and Aspen Contracting. For more information, visit IBISWorlds Roofing, Siding & Sheet Metal Services procurement category market research report page.

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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics

This report is intended to assist buyers of roofing, siding and sheet metal services. Services included within the scope of this market are roofing, gutter, downspout and skylight installation, ceiling erection and repair, and siding installation and repair. Roofing, siding and sheet metal services are procured by a wide range of buyers, including residential contractors, nonresidential contractors and property managers. This report excludes building fireproofing and waterproofing services. Executive Summary Pricing Environment Price Fundamentals Benchmark Price Pricing Model Price Drivers Recent Price Trend Price Forecast Product Characteristics Product Life Cycle Total Cost of Ownership Product Specialization Substitute Goods Regulation Quality Control Supply Chain & Vendors Supply Chain Dynamics Supply Chain Risk Imports Competitive Environment Market Share Concentration Market Profitability Switching Costs Purchasing Process Buying Basics Buying Lead Time Selection Process Key RFP Elements Negotiation Questions Buyer Power Factors Key Statistics

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March 4, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL) Utica Comets UTICA, N.Y. - The Utica Comets (33-18-5-1) needed a shoot out on Wednesday night as they defeated the Rochester Americans (24-29-5-1) in a six-round shootout at The Utica Memorial Auditorium for their first shootout-win of the season, which brought an end to their three-game losing streak.

Bobby Sanguinetti (1-0-1) found the night's game winning goal in the shootout along with the second Comets goal of the game. The Comets most recent additions, Cory Conacher (0-1-1), and Sven Baertschi (0-1-1), both found a point in their first game with the Utica hockey club.

The Comets started off the first period hot and heavy with a multitude of offensive pressure within the first few minutes. The back of the net was eventually found at 10:52 after Alex Friesen made a pass from the corner that met Andrey Pedan just above the slot. Pedan sniped one on Matt Hackett's blocker side and pinged off both posts before landing in the net for the 1-0 lead.

A two-goal lead was achieved at the end of period after Bobby Sanguinetti was set up at the blue line from a pass along the left boards from the Comets most recent addition, Baertschi. A shot from the blue line snuck past Hackett for a power-play goal that made it 2-0 at 18:41.

Despite having outshot the Americans 12-5 in the second period, Rochester found the only goal of the period at 8:58 to keep the game within one. A modest wrist shot from Mikhail Grigorenko slinked past the glove side of Joacim Eriksson with assists going to William Carrier and Chad Ruhwedel.

The Americans didn't make the game any easier for the Comets once they found the equalizer halfway into the third stanza. Brodie Reid guided the puck into the net to make it 2-2 after an awkward bounce off the backboards pulled Eriksson out of position.

A slew of overtime drama led to a six-round shootout. Rochester's Jerome Leduc found the back of the net in the fourth round immediately after Alexandre Grenier deked one past Hackett. Sanguinetti eventually found the game-winner in the sixth round secure the two points and the 3-2 win the Comets had been so desperately craving all game.

It's off to Hamilton, Ontario as the Comets prepare to face the Bulldogs this Saturday as they begin their five-game road trip.

Three Stars: 1. UTI Bobby Sanguinetti (1 Goal, 1 Shootout Goal) 2. UTI Cal O'Reilly 3. RCH William Carrier (2 Assists)

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