A Wrench in the Housing Works
Thanks a lot, Owens Corning (OC). If there could be a worse-timed update of business for one of the keystone names in the housing recovery, I don't know when it would be.
How many ways was it disappointing? First, demand seems to have slacked off for roofing, something that can't be if we are building or fixing up our houses, which is what you do when home pricing gets better and inventory runs short....150 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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