Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. engages in the distribution of residential and non-residential roofing materials in the United States and Canada. It also distributes other building materials, including siding, windows and specialty lumber products and waterproofing systems for residential and nonresidential building exteriors. It operates through Wholesale Distribution of Building Materials segment, which is the dominant distribution channel for both residential and nonresidential roofing products. The company was founded on August 22, 1997 and is headquartered in Peabody, MA.