The Roofing Resource Blog

Common Indiana Metal roofing Problems

Mon, Mar 17, 2014 @ 09:35 AM | Exterior Pro Roofing

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. 

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Compare the 3 Most Common types of Metal Roofing

Thu, Mar 13, 2014 @ 12:56 PM | Exterior Pro Roofing

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. 

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Indiana Metal Roofing Myths!

Thu, Mar 6, 2014 @ 05:19 PM | Exterior Pro Roofing

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.  

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To Repair Your Roof or Replace It, That is the question

Wed, Feb 19, 2014 @ 06:39 PM | Perry

Our sales and estimating team get asked daily by prospective customers “should we repair our roof or replace it?" As an owner of Exterior Pro I had to think long and hard about what our company response should be. 

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Troubleshooting Roofing Shingle Problems

Tue, Feb 18, 2014 @ 09:39 AM | Perry

  1. Shingles that are cracked, torn, curling on the bottom, and have heavy loss of grit or granules may all be signs that the roof is approaching or has reached the end of its life cycle. The older shingles become the less pliable them become, brittle shingle are easily cracked or torn. In come cases the shingles may curl or lift up on the bottom due age or excessive heat from lack of attic ventilation.

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How to Find Leaks on Metal Roofs

Tue, Feb 11, 2014 @ 08:58 PM | Perry

Chasing leaks on metal roofs is more successful when your efforts are focused and you have an idea of where to look. And although the metal roofing industry encompasses  many different types, profiles, and metal roof systems, these guide lines will help you identify areas of weakness or areas of maintenance and allow you to generate a more specific repair plan. 

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Exterior Pro Inc Earns Metal Roofing Certification from Englert

Mon, Jan 27, 2014 @ 03:40 PM | Perry

  

Commercial roofing company Exterior Pro Inc. , located in southern Indiana, recently earned the Certified metal roof installer / contractor status from metal roofing manufacturer Englert. The program will allow Exterior Pro Inc. to offer it’s customers a weather-tightness warranty on the metal roofs it installs.

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Choose the right Sealant to Maintain and Repair your Commercial Roof

Sat, Jan 4, 2014 @ 08:22 PM | Perry

A primary area of maintenance of any commercial roofing system are sealants and caulking. Often a sealant exposed to the harsh roof top environment will deteriorate before the roofing system has reached the end of it’s lifecycle. Ensuring that sealants are intact and doing their job is a great way to extend the life of the roof on you building. 

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Avoid Common Roof Shingle Installation Mistakes

Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @ 06:43 PM | Perry

Whether you’re going to install your roof yourself or hire a roofing contractor, here are several things to keep in mind when planning your next roofing project.

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