Low slope and flat roofs use different roofing materials where for pitched roofs are normally in metal of some kind or shingles. Low slope roofs have many different options. Check out our recent blog on the most common types of flat roofing systems. 

Many home and building owners know that there can always be problems with roofs and it either is the roofing material itself being broken, damaged, old and many other things or something that happens to the roof like a tree falling on it. But otherwise there are usually four areas that commonly develop issues and cause leaks and further damage to roofs. We previously covered the components of roofs; there is more to your roof than just the materials that are covering the decking and structure of the roof. 

Here in Southern Indiana, many of us are not surprised by hail damage considering we are prone to hail in storms or in severe thunderstorms. We have already seen 3 or 4 storms with hail so far this spring and more than likely we will see some more before winter kicks in. There really is not a full way to protect your roof from hail but there are roofing materials that have a better resistance than others. Shingles have begun to be thicker to provide more resistance as well as other roofing systems most commonly found on commercial buildings. The best way to protect your home or business is by doing some research on roofing materials and on the Institute for Business and home Safety (IBHS) website.http://www.disastersafety.org

Trying to choose a contractor can be exhausting sometimes. There is so much you have consider like licensing and insurance. When you contact a roofing contractor to get an estimate, there are some costs that are included or should be included when the contractor does his estimate. You should ask questions to see if you are getting what you paid for.

Many homeowners and building owners call roofing contractors before they call their insurance company when they think it may be an insurance claim. Sometimes roofing contractors can help with this process to let you know if you should call your insurance company.

Every policy is different for everyone. One may cover wind damage while another covers wind and hail. It is best to talk to your insurance company and have a clarity on your home coverage and what it is includes and the process for a claim. 

More and more people are wanting or thinking about a metal roof. We get a lot of calls for a new roof and we find that many are thinking of metal roofs. Previously this year we wrote a blog on different types of metal roofs http://www.exteriorproinc.com/blog/bid/338750/Compare-the-3-Most-Common-types-of-metal-roofing-Installed-in-Indiana  These are the most common metal roofs you find on commercial, agricultural and residential buildings. One thing we are asked are pros and cons to metal roofs. While there are lots of advantages and disadvantages, here are a few that seems to be the most important to anyone thinking about a metal roof.

Here at Exterior Pro we knowledge ourselves in every aspect we service. We send our crew to professional training sessions in each area of service we offer and the best way to train is having some hands on training sessions so they can see the product, learn about it, and physically install it.

Sometimes you can actually have a condensation build up and not a leak. Both leave staining on the ceiling but there is a way to tell whether it is a leak or condensation build-up. Both are problems, while a leak is an instant problem you need to attend to quickly, condensation can cause bigger problems later down the road so it is just as important to tend to it before it gets more costly.

When you are either deciding to build a home or deciding on getting a new roof, one question that the roofing contractor might ask you is the shape of your roof. This helps also in deciding what type of roofing material you would want to have on your roof. Some designs or shapes, do better with certain materials and some materials do not do so well with certain shapes. Knowing this information is helpful to your contractor and informative to you to learn something about your home. Each shape gives a different characteristics and many are more popular with variances to them from historic homes and now in present unique designs. For now let’s cover the basic shapes.

After the harsh winter many local businesses started seeing damaging results from the ice the area received and when the first big rain for spring time came in, so did the leaks. There was so much freezing temperatures which causedmuch ice built up on roofs this past winter. Adding the storms they will be getting this spring many business owners will probably see some kind of damage. One of these businesses is DPI Printing. The owner contacted Exterior Pro for help.