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The Importance of Roof Flashings

Tue, Mar 24, 2015 @ 09:53 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

 

Roof flashings serve several purposes. It adds a finished look to your roof while helping to prevent wind and insect damage. However, flashing’s primary purpose is to ensure that your roof remains watertight. This is one roofing element that is sometimes ignored or poorly installed, but aside from the roofing material itself, flashings are the most important roofing components. Once you understand how flashing works, you’ll see why it is crucial to a long-lasting, watertight roof.

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Major Snowfall Causes Ice Damming Gutters

Thu, Mar 12, 2015 @ 08:00 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

Snow has blanketed most of the United States all winter so far. Businesses and homeowners are concerned about the impact this weather will have on their homes and businesses.

 Winter weather extremes such as the events that many areas of the United States experience now, don’t just pose a danger to rooftops; they pose a danger to surrounding property and interior walls, ceilings, and even floors. When there are temperature changes on different parts of a roof, ice dam formation is almost inevitable. Recent television news stories showed footage of roof collapses, particularly in hard-hit New England, all of which resulted from heavy snow accumulation on rooftops.

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Snow and Ice on a Flat Roof

Wed, Mar 11, 2015 @ 08:00 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

With the heavy snow loads we've seen this winter, it's not surprising that the news is full of stories of excessive loads on commercial flat roofs and how flat roof systems can have problems with the weather we've been experiencing. But how do you deal with a heavy snow and ice load on your roof? Let's take a good look at what you need to do about a heavy snow load on your roof:

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The Importance of Snow Guards on Metal Roofs

Wed, Mar 4, 2015 @ 08:00 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

This has been one of the snowiest winters in recent memory. The sheer volume of snow is causing schools, businesses, and government offices to close. Massive snowfall events that New Englanders are experiencing, place an immense amount of stress on rooftops, and the fear of roof collapse is warranted.

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What Causes the Problem of Roof Condensation During Winter?

Mon, Mar 2, 2015 @ 08:00 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

With a slope or flat roof, one of the things that must be kept in mind is the threat of moisture condensation during the late fall, winter, and early spring. Several factors combine to create this problem, which can rot timbers, cause mold growth, aggravate allergies, and more. However, one of the most obvious and disturbing things that can be caused by condensation is the appearance of roof leaks.

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4 Common Problems with Roof Valleys

Fri, Feb 27, 2015 @ 08:00 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

 

When it comes to roofing problems, valleys are some of the most troublesome areas. When you think about the large volume of rain and snow that is channeled through roofing valleys, it’s easy to see how all that wear and tear can lead to leaks. Here are some of the most common problems with roof valleys along with solutions to help you fix leaks or stop them before they start.

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Commercial Metal Roof Coatings for Dummies - What You Need to Know

Tue, Feb 17, 2015 @ 08:00 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

Metal roof coatings are the most cost effective approach of all metal roof repair options. Metal roof coatings allow business owners and facilities managers to extend the life of a commercial metal roof by up to twenty-five years.

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Maintenance and Repair Options for Metal Roof Coatings

Fri, Jan 16, 2015 @ 10:47 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

When you choose a quality metal roof coating with professional installation, you will face fewer worries about repairs and maintenance problems. The right coating for your type of roof and the environment will hold up longer without excessive effort on your part.

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The Purpose and Importance of Metal Roof Coatings

Thu, Jan 15, 2015 @ 08:00 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

Metal roof coatings serve several purposes. Some of the main purposes of a coating are to protect the roofing system from moisture, heat and solar radiation. Coatings can also be used to restore aging or failing metal roofing systems. Different coating products can offer a combination of features to meet individual roofing needs.

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Introduction to the Basics of Metal Roof Coatings

Wed, Jan 14, 2015 @ 01:18 PM | Exterior Pro Roofing

Metal roof coatings come in many types and coatings designed for metal roofs are created in a variety of different fillers and binders. Coatings are a fluid or liquid that is applied to form a heavy film coating that protects the metal and prevents leaks.

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