Dark/black roofing is one of the major contributors to what is called "the urban heat island". This means urban areas tend to reach temperatures of 3 - 8 degrees higher than in neighboring rural areas. The other factors are dark pavements and the lack of green vegetation in towns and cities.
Metal roof coatings are an invaluable business asset. It might not seem like it, but the right metal roof coating installed by the right contractor can help you protect your building for years to come. Your building, after all, is an investment, and you've worked hard for it. It deserves the best so it can stay in tip-top shape for many years to come.
If you own a commercial building, you may be wondering why you should consider EPDM rubber roofing to help protect it. Here at Exterior Pro, Inc., we are often asked this question, which is why we would like to ensure you know the benefits.
You don’t have to a master carpenter or even understand the angles of a gable roof to correctly and efficacy install james Hardi siding. With a couple of quick tricks you will be hanging Hardi siding on gable ends like an old pro
We meet very few building owners in Indiana or Kentucky that are willing make the sizable investment required to replace a flat roof before it begins to leak. Generally speaking, building owners make several repair attempts after the building’s roof begin to leak and only after the leaking roof cannot be controlled or repaired any longer does the owner finally accept the fact that the roof needs to be replaced.
These are the top 4 Factors that dictate the cost of a flat roofing project in 2015. By understanding what drives cost in flat roofing you can more accurately plan and budget for your next re-roofing project.
Each year intense Indiana weather leaves many homeowners and building owners with roof damage. But most Hoosiers are unfamiliar with the insurance claim process. Here are the Do’s and Don’ts of filing an insurance claim in indiana should your roof sustain damage from hail or high wind.
Often building owners and Manufacturing facilities in Indiana choose metal roofs to cover their business and to keep their warehouses dry. Metal can lower initial construction cost and offers superior protection against fire. However the weather in Indiana, extreme expansion- contraction cycles, and rust and corrosion can take its toll on metal and diminish the roofs performance over time. As a result leaking metal roofs are very common in Indiana.
Each year approximately 6 million sq. feet of rubber roofing are installed in Indiana and it’s not only because Firestone, a major rubber roofing manufacture, is located in Indiana, a properly installed and maintained rubber roof can last for many years. EPDM Rubber roofing is typically installed in Indiana in one of three ways, loose laid and held down by river stone or Ballasted, Mechanically attached with screws and bars, or fully adhered or glued down. Regardless of how your EPDM roof was installed, these tips will help you do a better job inspecting your flat roof.
