The management of Ameristar Exteriors, Inc. believes in educating our customers with the knowledge that our experience and expertise has taught us throughout the years. We would like to welcome you to our company blog where you can explore breaking news, cutting-edge technology, business management and industry trends — as well as the lighter side of life in the roofing industry. Feel free to add your comments to a post, e-mail us about new topics to look into, or direct any questions to us that we can help answer.


"We are with you from start to finish! It's more than just a promise, it's our guarantee!"

Monday, October 25, 2010

About Us


Ameristar Exteriors, Inc. is a nation-wide construction firm specializing in insurance restoration and storm damage recovery and repair. We are a team of experienced professionals who work hard to maintain excellent relationships with customers, manufacturers, suppliers, insurance companies, and adjusting firms throughout the nation.

Ameristar Exteriors, Inc. is proud to assist communities throughout the nation as they repair storm damage to their properties and rebuild from natural disasters. We are licensed, bonded, insured, and maintain an "A" rating with the Better Business Bureau at all locations we have worked.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Roof Longevity



At Ameristar Exteriors, we truly believe in the power of knowledge.  The foundation and success of our company is highly credited to the knowledge and experience that our expertise has taught us throughout the years. We are committed to a standard of excellence in all that we do. As one of the top leading roofing, siding, and gutters contractors nationwide, we understand that it is our priority to spread the knowledge about how homeowners can protect their greatest investment and preserve the integrity of their exterior home systems, i.e. roof, siding, gutters, etc.

Occasionally, we come across articles that we feel will be beneficial to our readers. John D’Annunzio has written a series of articles for FacilitiesNet discussing factors that determine roof longevity. Below is a brief description and link to each article.


This first article discusses key components to proper design that include wind uplift calculations, drainage design, thermal factors, perimeter edge design, and existing building conditions. It also discusses the selection of materials and systems that are compatible with existing building conditions. Proper design should always focus on providing a long-term roofing system.


The second installment explains that not all roof materials are the same and not all materials are suitable for all buildings. Applied materials should be new, free of all excess moisture, and manufactured in compliance with ASTM standards. Proper material storage at the project site is also required.

In addition, the roof is one of the only major building components that is partially or fully constructed on-site. A large percentage of premature roof failures occur due to improper workmanship.


Finally, the third article describes how applications of roofing materials in conditions not suitable to the material’s constraints (too hot, too cold, in wet weather) will contribute to premature failure.

No matter the roof type, all roofs require a certain level of attention. Roofs are exposed to the elements 24 hours a day, every day of the year. One of the most important reasons to implement an annual roof maintenance program is to extend the service life of the existing roof system.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Severe Storms

Thursday, August 19, 2010

How To Detect Roof Hail Damage

eHow recently featured an insightful article on How To Detect Roof Hail Damage. We recommend  clicking here to read the full article and to learn more about how you can protect your greatest investment from the damaging effects of hail.


To read the eHow article in its entirety click here.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Customer Evaluation Survey


"We understand that the trust and faith that our customers place in our company is not to be regarded lightly. Our objective is to provide impeccable honesty and integrity to all of our customers while surpassing their expectations."

-Owner, Anthony Chiovari

We value your opinion at Ameristar Exteriors. We kindly invite you to let us know how we are doing by taking a moment to complete our Customer Evaluation Survey. Please copy and paste the form below into Word and email to sales@exteriorsales.com. It is important for our team to maintain our goal of 100% customer satisfaction, therefore, if you feel there is any way we could have improved our service, please let us know. We are always interested in taking care of each and every customer as though they were a member of our extended family. 

Thank you for your feedback and referrals!

Customer Evaluation Survey
As a customer of Ameristar Exteriors, your feedback is very important to the success of our company.  Please take a few minutes to tell us about your experience with Ameristar Exteriors.

The project was for a: Home____  Business____

Initial Contact
~ How did you first find out about Ameristar Exteriors? Website____  Flyer/Handout____ 
Yard Sign____  Truck____  Referral- please list name____________________________
Other-please explain_________________________________________________

~ Was it easy to get information about our company and the services we provide? Yes____  No____
What could have been better:_______________________________________________________

~Were you pleased with the quality and professionalism of the company documents that were presented to you (i.e. folders, paperwork, business cards, yard signs, etc.)?
Yes____  No____

~ Who were you working with: Contact person:_________________________________________

~ Was the field representative courteous, prompt, and responsive to your needs and questions?_____
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~ Were you given a clear idea of the installation process and material samples to facilitate your decision?
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~ Any other comments about the information and sales process:_____________________________
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Installation
~ Were your exterior improvements/repairs installed in a timely manner?
_____________________________________________________________________________

~ Did we deliver what you were promised in terms of materials and quality craftsmanship?______
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~ Was your property left in clean and tidy condition after work was complete?__________________
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~ Were there any problems during any part of the installation process?________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

~ If so, were they resolved to your satisfaction? _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

~ Would you recommend Ameristar Exteriors to a friend, neighbor, or associate?________________
If no, why not?__________________________________________________________________

Any other comments:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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May we use your name and/or comments in our publicity? Yes____  No____
(If no, your information will be kept confidential.)

Customer Name:                                          Dated:
______________________________        ________________________________

Address:
______________________________

Mail to: Ameristar Exteriors, 2605 S. Clearbrook Dr., Arlington Heights IL 60005