Exterior Wall Renovation "Shell-WALL®" Certified Contractor System Launched, Unstoppable Even with Material Shortages
S-CRAFT Co., Ltd. has launched the "Shell-WALL®" certified contractor system, utilizing US-made vinyl siding, to address material shortages. The system aims to improve profitability in the exterior wall renovation market and expand its reach by providing training, material supply, and promotional support.
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Amidst ongoing material shortages for paints and equipment, the housing renovation industry is seeing a sharp increase in 'projects that cannot be executed despite being desired.'
Particularly in the exterior wall renovation sector, the soaring material prices and unstable supply make it increasingly difficult to secure profits with traditional painting work alone.
Against this backdrop, S-CRAFT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ōamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Takayuki Niihara) has launched the 'Shell-WALL®' certified contractor system as a new exterior wall renovation business designed to cope with the era of material shortages. (Shell-WALL® is an exterior wall renovation business utilizing US-made vinyl siding.)
■Material Problems Deepening in the Housing Renovation Industry
Currently, the renovation industry is facing a 'quadruple whammy':
・Unstable supply of paints
・Delays in delivery of water-related equipment
・Soaring material prices (20-100% price increases from various manufacturers)
・Inability to even issue estimates
This has led to an increasing number of situations where 'orders exist but cannot be executed' and 'sales cannot be generated.' Especially in the exterior wall painting sector, the profit structure is rapidly deteriorating due to both material supply and pricing issues.
■Shell-WALL® Solves the Challenges
Even when exterior wall painting renovations are not feasible, 'renovations that can be proposed to customers' are possible through the exterior wall cover method, which involves 'applying exterior walls.'
What is Shell-WALL®?
Shell-WALL® is an exterior wall renovation system utilizing vinyl siding (※1), characterized by:
・Stable supply due to US manufacturing
・Direct delivery from domestic manufacturers to sites and companies
・No inventory required; order only what is needed
・Can be installed over existing exterior walls (suitable for renovation)
・High durability material with a 30-year manufacturer warranty, requiring no maintenance during that period
These features enable a supply system less susceptible to material supply fluctuations. Vinyl siding is also used in new detached homes, and its market is expanding.
Shell-WALL® is a registered trademark of Neo-Craft Co., Ltd.
■The Potential of Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is a mainstream exterior wall material in North America, known for its excellent durability and ease of maintenance. It is a highly durable exterior wall material with a proven track record in harsh environments throughout the four seasons, including coastal areas and snowy regions.
(Features)
・No painting required (over 30 years of no maintenance)
・Lightweight and suitable for the cover method (less than half the weight of metal exterior walls)
・Long-term maintenance costs can be reduced
Due to these characteristics, it has high suitability for the renovation market.
■Initiatives of the Certified Contractor System
For business owners who have not previously handled vinyl siding, the Shell-WALL® certified contractor system provides:
・Establishment of a construction training system
・Provision of construction know-how
・Establishment of a material supply system
・Utilization of the Shell-WALL® brand, sales promotion support
By undergoing construction training (1-2 days), even painting contractors can perform the work, lowering the barrier to entry for renovation businesses.
■Shift in Revenue Model
For example, compared to traditional exterior wall painting:
(Exterior Wall Painting)
Sales: Approximately 800,000 JPY
Gross Profit: Approximately 200,000 JPY
(Shell-WALL®)
Sales: Approximately 2,000,000 JPY
Gross Profit: Approximately 500,000 JPY
Thus, even within the same category of renovation, there is a difference in the revenue structure.
■The Vinyl Siding Market is Immature
Currently, while exterior wall renovations utilizing vinyl siding are common in North America, the number of construction companies in Japan is still limited. Therefore, there is less competition, and it can be proposed as a differentiated exterior wall renovation option depending on the region.
■How to Apply for the Shell-WALL® Certified Contractor System
Our company has 15 years of construction experience, and inquiries have been increasing recently through platforms like YouTube. We are recruiting certified contractors nationwide for our stable-supply exterior wall renovation business.
Please visit the dedicated website for details. (https://www.s-craft.group/shellwall/)
Operating Company: S-CRAFT Co., Ltd.
Contact Window: 0475-71-2558 (S-CRAFT Division)
Email for consultation: s-craft@neo-craft.biz
Particularly in the exterior wall renovation sector, the soaring material prices and unstable supply make it increasingly difficult to secure profits with traditional painting work alone.
Against this backdrop, S-CRAFT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ōamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Takayuki Niihara) has launched the 'Shell-WALL®' certified contractor system as a new exterior wall renovation business designed to cope with the era of material shortages. (Shell-WALL® is an exterior wall renovation business utilizing US-made vinyl siding.)
■Material Problems Deepening in the Housing Renovation Industry
Currently, the renovation industry is facing a 'quadruple whammy':
・Unstable supply of paints
・Delays in delivery of water-related equipment
・Soaring material prices (20-100% price increases from various manufacturers)
・Inability to even issue estimates
This has led to an increasing number of situations where 'orders exist but cannot be executed' and 'sales cannot be generated.' Especially in the exterior wall painting sector, the profit structure is rapidly deteriorating due to both material supply and pricing issues.
■Shell-WALL® Solves the Challenges
Even when exterior wall painting renovations are not feasible, 'renovations that can be proposed to customers' are possible through the exterior wall cover method, which involves 'applying exterior walls.'
What is Shell-WALL®?
Shell-WALL® is an exterior wall renovation system utilizing vinyl siding (※1), characterized by:
・Stable supply due to US manufacturing
・Direct delivery from domestic manufacturers to sites and companies
・No inventory required; order only what is needed
・Can be installed over existing exterior walls (suitable for renovation)
・High durability material with a 30-year manufacturer warranty, requiring no maintenance during that period
These features enable a supply system less susceptible to material supply fluctuations. Vinyl siding is also used in new detached homes, and its market is expanding.
Shell-WALL® is a registered trademark of Neo-Craft Co., Ltd.
■The Potential of Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is a mainstream exterior wall material in North America, known for its excellent durability and ease of maintenance. It is a highly durable exterior wall material with a proven track record in harsh environments throughout the four seasons, including coastal areas and snowy regions.
(Features)
・No painting required (over 30 years of no maintenance)
・Lightweight and suitable for the cover method (less than half the weight of metal exterior walls)
・Long-term maintenance costs can be reduced
Due to these characteristics, it has high suitability for the renovation market.
■Initiatives of the Certified Contractor System
For business owners who have not previously handled vinyl siding, the Shell-WALL® certified contractor system provides:
・Establishment of a construction training system
・Provision of construction know-how
・Establishment of a material supply system
・Utilization of the Shell-WALL® brand, sales promotion support
By undergoing construction training (1-2 days), even painting contractors can perform the work, lowering the barrier to entry for renovation businesses.
■Shift in Revenue Model
For example, compared to traditional exterior wall painting:
(Exterior Wall Painting)
Sales: Approximately 800,000 JPY
Gross Profit: Approximately 200,000 JPY
(Shell-WALL®)
Sales: Approximately 2,000,000 JPY
Gross Profit: Approximately 500,000 JPY
Thus, even within the same category of renovation, there is a difference in the revenue structure.
■The Vinyl Siding Market is Immature
Currently, while exterior wall renovations utilizing vinyl siding are common in North America, the number of construction companies in Japan is still limited. Therefore, there is less competition, and it can be proposed as a differentiated exterior wall renovation option depending on the region.
■How to Apply for the Shell-WALL® Certified Contractor System
Our company has 15 years of construction experience, and inquiries have been increasing recently through platforms like YouTube. We are recruiting certified contractors nationwide for our stable-supply exterior wall renovation business.
Please visit the dedicated website for details. (https://www.s-craft.group/shellwall/)
Operating Company: S-CRAFT Co., Ltd.
Contact Window: 0475-71-2558 (S-CRAFT Division)
Email for consultation: s-craft@neo-craft.biz