The RoofPros Journal

Roofs, siding & exterior how-tos.

Material guides, storm-prep tips, and project stories from the team protecting Indianapolis homes from the weather above.

Suburban Indianapolis asphalt-shingle rooftop at golden hour with mature maples and visible gutters.
Maintenance

Fall Roof Maintenance Checklist for Indiana Homes

Fall roof maintenance can save Indianapolis homeowners from costly winter leaks. Our checklist covers shingles, gutters, attic ventilation, and more—with tips for Meridian-Kessler to Fishers.

Angled golden-hour yard view with gutters, 3x4 downspout, SDR-35 pipe to pop-up emitter and rock basin, turf and slight pooled soil by foundation.
Maintenance

Where Your Downspouts Should Actually Discharge

Downspout drainage in Indianapolis isn’t just about moving water away—it’s about protecting your foundation, basement, and landscaping from our heavy storms and clay soils. Learn where your downspouts should actually discharge and which upgrades actually work.

Indianapolis suburban home at golden hour with new architectural shingle roof and solar panels, vents and conduit visible.
Planning

Replacing a Roof Under Solar Panels: Timing and Cost

Planning to go solar in Indianapolis? Don’t let an old roof derail your project. Here’s how to time your roof replacement with solar panels for the best results—and avoid costly mistakes.

Street-level view of two adjacent houses: standing seam roof next to corrugated roof in warm golden hour light.
Comparison

Standing Seam vs. Corrugated Metal Roofing

A straight-talking breakdown of standing seam vs corrugated metal roofing for Indianapolis homeowners—weather toughness, hidden fasteners vs exposed screws, maintenance realities, and which one makes sense for your home.

Split roof before-and-after: exposed rotted OSB and rafters vs new plywood decking, golden hour suburban Indianapolis.
Planning

Roof Decking Replacement: When Plywood Has to Go Too

Discover when roof decking replacement is a must for your Indianapolis home. We cover signs, materials, Indiana weather challenges, and what a fair process looks like from a local roofer you can trust.