In the construction industry, as, incidentally, among private traders, roofing material is currently in great demand and popularity as an insulation and roofing material. 
Although it is worth noting that, thanks to the development of modern technologies, there are plenty of analogues of competitors and fundamentally new substitutes for this product on the market for construction products. This fact confirms the relevance of organizing the production of roofing material as an independent business, provided with a sufficient level of demand.
But it is also quite natural that to appear on the specified market as a serious full-fledged competitor is possible only on condition of a high level of technological equipment of the enterprise, capable of ensuring a high level of profitability, productivity and quality of manufactured products that meet modern requirements.
Technological equipment of the enterprise
In order for the roofing material production plant to turn from an idea into a profitable reality, it is necessary to make the right decision on the choice of suppliers offering the appropriate equipment. And it is better if this is done taking into account a number of specific factors:
- Planned output.
- Demand level and potential market potential.
- The degree of manufacturability and automation of production cycles.
- Brand and fame of the manufacturer.
It is important to remember that the roofing material production line can have a different final cost and vary significantly depending on the set parameters and the selected configuration. This is an important fact.
Options and cost
Today, the following prices are available for standard equipment needed:
- Bitumen mixers - from 60,000 r.
- Unwinding devices - from 15000 r.
- Production lines for base impregnation - from 400,000 p.
- Arrangements for layout (winding into rolls) of the finished product - from 400,000 p.
And the undoubted advantage of this configuration is that it allows in addition to roofing material to additionally engage in the production of building parchment.
The financial side of the project
Equipment for the production of roofing material, ensuring the production of 20 rolls of this product per hour, with full automation, characterized by high reliability and durability, can cost up to 1.5 million rubles. Such a complete set will make it possible to exclude the dependence of production successes on the human factor, labor costs for employees, repair and maintenance.
Most often, such equipment for the production of roofing material suggests the possibility, if necessary, of the production of alternative roofing materials. This allows a more flexible response to market demands.
With limited financial capabilities it is more practical to purchase equipment for the production of roofing material for mini-production with a low degree of automation and a productivity of no more than 10 units of production per hour. The cost of this kit may vary within 700 thousand rubles.
Such equipment for the production of roofing material, due to its small size and compactness, will allow enough savings on industrial sites, and in conditions of a seasonal or small level of demand, avoid overproduction and overstocking. This significantly saves money.One way to minimize the initial cost of purchasing a production line is to purchase used equipment.
It depends on individual desire. For example, equipment for the production of roofing material of European manufacturers is the leader in quality and manufacturability. But with a careful study of this issue, one can easily find cheaper Chinese counterparts that have a lower cost due to the untwisted brand.
Raw materials
The main component for the production of rolled roofing materials is a special fabric or paper base (cardboard, fiberglass, etc.). The protective layers of oil roofing bitumen are deposited on this base. Additional raw materials are: talc magnesite or talc, phosphate powder of coarse and fine fractions, sand.
Ruberoid production technology
The manufacturing process of this material is a series of sequential operations:
- Heating the bitumen and drying the spill, followed by backfilling the components into the dispenser.
- Securing the base roll in the feed mechanism.
- Cardboard filling in the mill.
- Starting the production cycle (bitumen deposition).
- The formation of a roll of finished roofing material.
- Packaging and labeling of finished products.
Key aspects of a sample business project
In this case, it is:
- Products: roofing material marked RCP-350.
- Expenditure and revenue items.
- Profitability of the enterprise.
Let's consider this in more detail.
Consumption
The plan includes the following costs:
- A set of equipment with a capacity of up to 10 rolls - about 400 thousand rubles.
- Transportation from the manufacturer and installation, as well as setting up the production line - up to 50 thousand rubles.
- Purchase of raw materials - up to 100 thousand rubles.
- Organizational and overhead costs - 70 thousand rubles.
- Costs of production (rental of premises, remuneration, etc.) - up to 80 thousand rubles.
Income definition
Taking into account the loading of the enterprise in one shift and the available equipment productivity, with a market price of a roll of 280 rubles, the total average monthly income will be 492800 rubles. Moreover, the cost of one roll will be approximately 185 rubles. Thus, the average monthly profit of the enterprise will be within 78 thousand 400 rubles. This is an insignificant fact.
Total
Based on the data obtained, it can be expected that the funds invested in the production of ruberoid will pay off within 10-12 months. Therefore, all of the above indicates that with the right approach, the specified business will be quite profitable.
