Promar Exteriors has served the Chicagoland community since 2000. It provides services of exceptional quality, specializing in window, siding, roofing, and gutter installation and replacement. Promar Exteriors offers a wide range of exterior remodeling products and services, focusing on material and labor quality, as well as product low maintenance. The company has grown bigger and stronger thanks to the referral system which it greatly values. Pleased customers help Promar Exteriors enlarge the business network and reputation. The word of mouth makes the company stronger and more reliable. The company has extended its service area embracing far north western suburbs of Chicago.

A+ grade on the BBB rating scale means that the highest standards of performance are set and maintained by this siding and roofing company. BBB provides objective and unbiased information on various companies. This business accreditation site monitors more than 3 million businesses in Northern America and it takes lawful action in order to facilitate disputes between customers and businesses. Until today, no complaints against Promar Exteriors have been reported. This exterior remodeling company has been able to establish and sustain a flawless business record since its foundation.

Promar Exteriors also has an excellent reputation on Angie’s List. The latter is an innovative review service which allows homeowners to review the projects performed by the companies they hired under strict regulations. Angie’s List ensures consumer’s integrity by utilizing non-animosity and by letting companies respond to possible allegations. Unlike other rating sites,

Angie’s list is famous for its Certified Data Collection which prevents companies from making reports in their own favor and/or against their competition. Promar Exteriors received great ratings in terms of the quality of the services provided, service price, professionalism, punctuality, and responsiveness.

Lets look a little bit closer at this gutter.

We can see that the calk is missing therefore the droplets of rain can get between brick wall and a gutter. They will find their way around and the wall would be wet and damp.

Solution 1 – use bigger metal splasher

Solution 2 – apply calk around the end of the gutter.

This concludes the first article please let us know what do you think. In the next article we will show you how to locate the leak on the roof.

A roof that is nearly flat or just slightly pitched for water channeling is called a low-slope roof. No roof should be truly “flat”, though it may appear that way from the ground. Every roof should have an intentionally designed slight slope for drainage. Most often, low slope roofing is used in commercial buildings, although residential applications are common. Problems with low slope roofing are common and more difficult to diagnose because the leak area is usually not directly located where the leak is appearing inside the building. The roof should have no areas of standing water. Standing water on the roof is most often caused by sagging or rotted roof decking or improper drainage design.

Promar Exteriors is a highly trained and experienced Chicago area roofing contractor fixing and installing low slope commercial roofing for over 10 years. We’ve seen many interesting issues on many rooftops in Chicago and the Suburbs. Old buildings, new buildings, retro-fit you name it, we’ve seen it and fixed it with exceptional results. We have very strong relationships with the best commercial manufacturers and suppliers. Our stability and long history of fine work provides you with unparalleled quality and guarantees. Call us today for a free analysis and estimate

Composition Shingles (asphalt) are the most common shingle style seen on homes across the country. Approximately 4 out of 5 US homes have composition shingle roofs.

Three tab composition/asphalt shingles come in a strip with notches that creates the look of 3 separate shingles.

Premium Asphalt or composition shingles are called Architectural or dimensional shingles. These shingles are thicker and will cast shadow lines like wood shake. The appearance will be rich and textured rather than the flat surface of standard three tab shingles.

All asphalt shingles are coated with a layer of mineral granuals that protects the shingle from sunlight, color fading and will help resist algae and fungus growth

Promar Exteriors offers a wide selection of designs and colors

We work with the top manufacturers and distributors to provide you with the finest selection of Composition Shingles. The choices can be quite confusing but we can help you sort through your choices with respect to your budget, archetecture, color and preference. Give us a call today to set up a free consultation and estimate

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Promar exteriors is a distinguished and certified roofing contractor for the roofing manufacturers below.

Impact Resistant Roofing shingles and material is a fairly new option for residential and commercial applications. Promar Exteriors believes Impact Resistant can be a great

option for many homeowners. The midwest receives more than it’s fair share of damaging hail and wind, so this is an option that is worth considering.

The storms that hit the Chicago area last year and insurance pay-cuts hit record proportions and wind and hail to the roofs comprises a large portion of this cost. Hail damage to asphalt shingles may include severe granual loss, material loss on the edges, and penetration.

Several manufacturers offer asphalt shingles that are designed to resist impact damage from high winds (Class 4 Standard per UL & ASTM) and severe weather. Different methods are used to protect the shingle, keep the granuals attached to the shingle, and also keep the shingles attached to the sheathing with excessive winds.

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Promar exteriors is a distinguished and certified roofing contractor for the roofing manufacturers below.

Metal roofing is stronger and more durable than asphalt roofing and can last twice as long as most conventional roofs. That is why metal roofing has long been the choice for many school, government, and industrial buildings.

Metal roofing is superior to composition roofing in all types of weather conditions, and will not deteriorate due to sun exposure. High wind and/or hail will destroy a composition roof, but a metal roof can handle wind speeds of up to 120mph. With UL2218 specifications, you can qualify for up to a 35% discount on your homeowners insurance.

Lighter color metal roofs are Energy Efficient. The sun’s UV rays are reflected, which will keep your house cooler and lower energy costs. The recycled content of steel in metal roofing is much higher than in asphalt shingles. Also, metal roofing is about 1/2 the weight of asphalt shingles and in many cases it can be installed directly over your existing roof which is environmentally friendly as it saves on the cost of removal and disposal.

If the look and durability of metal roofing interests you, our team at Promar Exteriors will help guide you through the array of choices and options. We have over 10 years of experience as a Chciago Area roofing contractor that installs metal roofing in Chicago and all suburbs with first hand experience. We know what works best, from materials to installation.

Call us today to arrange an appointment to meet with a professional consultant at your home or office.

Asphalt Roll Roofing: Used since the 1890′s, asphalt rolled roofing consists of one layer of asphalt-saturated organic or fiberglass base felts, applied over roof felt with nails and cold asphalt cement and usually covered with a roofing compound. Roll asphalt lasts about 10 years.

Single-ply membranes: The most common materials in single-ply roofs are thermoset, thermoplastic, and modified bitumen. These are generally less expensive to install, more durable, lighter in weight and more energy efficient than built up roofs. Single-ply materials can be attached chemically, mechanically, or held in place with a gravel or aggregate ballast. Single ply roofs last between 10 and 20 years depending on material used and service conditions. Single ply includes both light and dark colored materials, products that are highly reflective should be selected for heat island reduction and energy savings. Some products now are made with mold resistant polymers to maintain solar reflectance. Examples of single-ply products include:

Built-up roofs: A built up roof(BUR) consists of the roof deck, vapor retarder, insulation, membrane and surfacing material. The roofing membrane is composed of two components- bitumens and felts. Bitumens provide the waterproofing agents and adhesive properties of the system. The roofing membrane is strengthened and stabilized by the felts. The roofing membrane is protected from the elements by a surfacing layer, either a cap sheet or gravel embedded in bitumen or coating material. BUR’s have a low albedo, so they must be finished with a reflective coating to achieve temperature reduction and realize energy savings. BUR’s require application of a new top layer every 10 years. Properly maintained, a BUR can last 10-30 years before it must be completely torn off and a new roof installed. While some components of a BUR system contain recycled materials, a BUR is generally not recyclable.

Metal Roofing: There are two basic classifications of metal roofing; structural and non-structural(architectural). Structural metal roofing attaches directly to the lathe boards and does not require any sort of solid support beneath it. Non-structural metal roofing will require a solid substrate beneath it, typically plywood, oriented strand board or a metal roof deck. Metal roof systems typically vary from 40-150lbs per 100 square feet, making them among the lowest weight roofing products available. This places fewer demands on a building’s structure, making metal roofing a great choice for retrofit projects. Low-slope structural metal roofing consists of interlocking panles (standing seam) that run vertically on the roof surface.  These products may have a painted finish, mill finish or clear acrylic finish. Some products may require machine seaming during installation.

Most metal roofing manufacturers will have guarantees of 20 – 50yrs. However, most products have been designed so they can be refurbished onsite once the original finish reaches it’s useful limit. Metal roofing materials are 100% recyclable in the event they are ever removed. The long life and low maintenance, combined with the energy savings makes metal roofing a great value.

Cool Roof Coatings: Cool roof coatings are usually white liquids applied over an existing roof structure. They can be applied over a traditional roof to achieve energy savings, an extended lifespan, and protection from the weather and UV radiation. Since these coatings reduce the temperature of the substrate, they can extend the life of the material due to reduced thermal shock and reduced expansion and contraction of the roof structure. The roof coatings are able to retain solar reflectance over time and the new surface can last 10-20 years or more.

Promar Exteriors is certified to install quality products from several manufacturers, including:

With over a century of performance in the field and enhancements, tile roofing provides the longest record of performance compared to other roofing materials like asphalt. Advances in engineering provide natural shedding and ventilation features, allowing tile to be the main roofing covering in warm and cold climates.

Promar Exteriors works with the top manufacturers and the roof styles come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Due to modern innovations, concrete and clay roof tile manufacturers can produce tiles to suit any architectural style from old world and historic to contemporary. The possibilities are virtually limitless.

Tile is fast becoming the re-roofing product of choice due to the durability, beauty and ease of maintenance. Single tiles are much easier to repair than other roofing materials. Due to it’s resistance to severe weather, concrete and clay tiles continue to be the preferred roofing material among homeowners in areas with frequent wind and hail storms like we have here in the midwest. Tile roofing is one of a few select roofing systems to withstand sustained winds of 150mph.

Clay and concrete tile roofs are one of the most cost effective choices because of the long lifespan expected – 100 years or more. Many structures with clay roof tiles have remained intact, functional and beautiful for centuries.

All roofing systems require some maintenance, but under normal conditions tile roofs maintenance is restricted to gutters, protrusion flashings, and venting. With other roofing systems maintenance may include coating, painting, cleaning or sealing the majority of the surface.

Promar Exteriors will help you choose the tile that best suites your taste and will enhance the beauty and architectural requirements of your home. Call us today for a few consultation and estimate.