There are many types and profiles of metal roofing for sale in Indiana but here are the three most common types of metal roofs installed in the hoosier state.
ATTIC INSULATION TIPS
- Do I need more attic insulation?
- What is the recommended R-value for the climate I live in?
- What is the best insulation for my attic?
- What tools do I need to install insulation?
- What do I need to know before installing insulation?
- How do I install my new attic insulation properly?
A Metal Roofing Retro-fit is cost effective and high value way for building owners and facility managers to replace a roof without removing the existing metal or disrupting the activities inside the building.
Where Most People Go Wrong and How To Get It Right: Number 1 Reason Why Roofing Systems Fail
The intense physical labor involved in roofing makes the installation process and quality control measures that a company uses or doesn't use easy to overlook. Mainly because when you watch a roofing crew in action, the labor aspect of a project stands out the most, and for good reason. Roofing, whether flat, steep slope, or metal is hard work. But there is more to a roofing project than just hard work, labor is only a small part of the overall success of the job. Installing a long lasting roofing system and keeping the home or building dry isn’t the result of hard work and sweat, it’s the result of a tested and proven installation process and the quality control measures to ensure the process was followed.
Metal roofing has grown in popularity in Indiana over the last several years and for good reason, metal roofs look great, and can last a very long time when the right type of metal is installed correctly. But there are many misconceptions in the hoosier state regarding metal roofs, here are the top 4 we see.
1. What is polyiso roofing insulation?
Polyisocyanurate or Polyiso is a ridged insulation board made of closed cell foam. It is usually manufactured in either 4’ x 4’ or 4’ x 8’ boards and comes in a range of thicknesses from 1” up to 4”. Polyiso is a common commercial roofing product, used under roofing membranes to insulate the building or structure but it can also be use on walls.
Here are 5 tips to ensure you James Hardie siding project looks great and lasts a long time.
Tip 1. Ordering, Waste factor, and the right kind of board
Before you can install any polyiso board you have to figure out what you need and order it. You can go about this two ways:
Commercial roofing used to be all about products but in today’s market it’s about systems. Building owners have figured out that the only real asset they will retain after their project is complete is the roofing system on the building, or lack there of.
