What You Should Consider When Replacing Your Roof...

A roof refers to the uppermost covering component or structure of a home or building.  The main purpose of the roof is to protect both the building itself and its interior material from the standard elements of weather, such as rain, snow, sleet and heat.  Roof renovation is referred to as the process of making vital changes to your roof, in order to do either preventive maintenance work or to make it more beautiful, more energy efficient and more valuable.  It is also done to upgrade your home from an investment viewpoint, so that your home's market value goes up.  Since a home's roof is the first line of defense against the different forces and elements that weather brings, it is imperative that a homeowner hires the best roofing contractor possible. At Ameristar Exteriors, we are confident that we are your #1 choice for your roofing, siding, and gutter repairs!

New roofing or upgraded roofing is something you should only need to do once, therefore we encourage our customers to choose wisely when it comes to making repairs to your greatest investment, your home.  Inclement weather cuts no slack for poorly constructed roofs, and over time will find and attack every weak point of an unprofessional construction.

Spring storms frequently blow through neighborhoods and towns leaving costly damage behind from high winds and large hail. You may have damage from recent storms and not know it.  As insurance restoration specialists, we will work directly with your insurance carrier to guarantee you receive the repairs you deserve.  Give us a call today for your FREE NO-OBLIGATION INSPECTION. We'll help you throughout the entire insurance claim process, we'll furnish all the details of our restoration plans, we'll furnish local references who will tell you we perform as promised, and we will install the best product possible for your investment.  Our professional field representatives will be able to educate you on the style and material options that are available to you.

Thank you for considering Ameristar Exteriors!

Reasons to Upgrade Your Roofing System:

• Improve the aesthetics and curb appeal of your home's exterior.
• Increase the re-sale value of your home by as much as 10% or more.
• Increase the resistance to future storm damage (i.e. thicker & stronger shingles, durable siding, etc.)

Helping Nashville Recover

The Home Depot Foundation recently announced it's $115,000 donation to Nashville Flood Clean Up and Rebuilding Efforts. 

If you are interested in making a donation to help the city of Nashville recover from recent floods, please make a donation to Hands On Nashville to support flood-related volunteerism. 

*To read the featured press release click HERE*

Making A Substantial Move Towards "Green"

According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, “Every year, an estimated nine million tons of asphalt roofing waste ends up in our nation's landfills — at a cost of more than $400 million in disposal fees alone. Yet most manufacturing and tear-off waste from asphalt shingles and roll roofing can be economically and effectively recycled into asphalt pavement for roads and highways.”

There is no doubt that recycling is taking prominence throughout the world with individuals and businesses alike. While world-wide industries and national associations are joining forces to build recycling programs to better our environment, we strongly believe that change must happen on a local level as well. At Ameristar Exteriors, we understand that we carry a high responsibility in giving back to our environment.  By taking a leadership stand within our own industry, we are making a  substantial move towards "green," as we actively research how we can properly discard our roofing shingles.

Who Is CMRA?

"Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) promotes the safe and economically feasible recycling of the more than 325 million tons of recoverable construction and demolition (C&D) materials that are generated in the United States annually. These materials include aggregates such as concrete, asphalt, asphalt shingles, gypsum wallboard, wood and metals."

Finding A Recycler...

Click HERE to find local recycling locations.

Choosing a Contractor

At Ameristar Exteriors, we understand first hand that your roofing system is the most critical component of your home or business' structural building when it comes to watertight protection.  We are often questioned as to what important piece of advice we can recommend to anyone seeking to hire a roofing contractor for exterior repairs to their home or business.  Easy.  The most important advice we can offer to all property owners is:

-Make sure to hire a contractor who can be trusted to install the system correctly and stand behind their work.

As a general rule of thumb, you should consider choosing a roofer that has been established for at least three years. A business that has been established for at least three years tends to have overcome many of the obstacles that face newer companies.

It is always best to hire a roofing contractor who is knowledgeable on all aspects of the field, someone who can answer your questions, address your concerns and who completely understands the full range of your expectations.

 

Ask for their credentials and qualifications.  A reputable company will provide you with references, insurance verification, and a copy of their roofing license.

   

Finally, trust your intuition. If a roofer rubs you wrong, even at the contract stage, don’t be afraid to back out before signing and resume your search.  Remember, this is your roof and it protects everything inside your home. It is likely going to be a substantial investment, so make it a wise one.

Join Our Team at Ameristar Exteriors!

Ameristar Exteriors, Inc. was featured on OLX today!

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Nationwide, Ameristar Exteriors is one of the most successful insurance restoration companies specializing in repairing hail and wind damage.

If you are interested in joing our team, please contact us today at (630) 324-8589, or email Anthony Chiovari at achiovari@exteriorsales.com.

Attic Ventilation

A critical component of any good home design is proper attic ventilation. Improper attic ventilation affects energy consumption, and roof life. It also causes water damage, and mildew and mold problems.

Roofing contractors report that 56% of homes they check have poor ventilation, meaning if you are thinking of getting your roof replaced then you're likely to have poor attic ventilation.  The temperature inside a poorly ventilated attic can reach 165 °F during the summer. In the winter, a poor ventilated attic will fail at removing moister from the roof and allow mold and mildew to grow. In addition during the winter, it also increases the likelihood of an ice dam forming on your roof.

Proper attic ventilation on your roof will help you save money on your energy bill during the summer by keeping the attic temperature at about 105 °F. Proper Ventilation will extend the life of your roof while protecting it from algae and mildew damage.

Call Ameristar Exteriors at (630) 324-8589 for a FREE roof inspection.

Spring & Summer Roof Care Tips

 Maintenance Tips for all Roof Types:

• Check all gutters and downspouts to make sure water is flowing freely.

• Clean out all roof drains and gutters from spring time flower blossoms.

• If your roof is over 10 years old or you suspect that your roof is aging badly, call Ameristar Exteriors for a FREE inspection. Our trained field representatives will look specifically for shingle lift -- this is an indication that the shingle adhesive strip is no longer doing its job, exposing your roof to potential leaks and shingle blow off.

• Moss on your roof can be removed by either sweeping it off while it is wet or by first applying a roof moss killer product, available at local hardware stores, and then sweeping it off once the moss has been killed.

• Never walk or sit on your ridge shingles if you have continuous ridge ventilation.

• Pressure washing your roof: We do NOT recommend pressure washing asphalt shingle roofs. If you have asphalt shingles, pressure washing will potentially remove the granules, which serve as the shingles' "sunscreen" material. If you lose that sunscreen layer, you are exposing the asphalt shingle to harsh UV rays which will start premature aging and the shingles will become brittle.