Exteriors Plus
- Roofing Contractor serving Akron, Ohio — based at 2910 S Main St, Akron, OH 44319.
- Services: emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Exteriors Plus against the Ohio record
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Hail record for Akron and Summit County
Count the hail entries NOAA recorded for Summit County since 2017 and you reach 40. Quarter-sized stones or bigger were logged on 11 days. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger turned up on 2 days, and the largest stone measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. The latest golf-ball day in the record is in 2020.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Exteriors Plus, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Within 25 miles of Akron, the last 90 days produced 10 NOAA hail reports.
57 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 30 percent. In 5 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
Among 21 Ohio counties with enough reports to compare, Summit County places 4 by density: 128.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 11 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Density rank in state | 4 of 21 |
| Busiest month | May |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Hail reports, all years | 54 |
The largest single day in the record is March 28, 2020: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Akron.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.75 |
Housing around Akron
Akron's median year built is 1954, which makes the typical home 72 years old. 83.5 percent of homes in Akron were built before 1980. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1954 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 9 percent of the median home value of $111,200.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family share | 71.1% |
| Typical household income | $48,544 |
| Typical home value | $111,200 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.8% |
| Homes counted | 93,503 |
What a new roof costs in Akron
Prices in Akron run about 9 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,370 to $14,105. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. 55 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,740 to $23,660 | $730 | $18,200 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650 to $24,570 | $420 | $19,110 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840 to $36,400 | $490 | $29,120 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280 to $14,560 | $550 | $10,920 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470 to $27,300 | $390 | $21,385 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190 to $14,105 | $410 | $11,148 |
Questions about roofing in Akron
- What is the biggest hail on record for Summit County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- What does a new roof cost in Akron?
- Expect $6,370 to $14,105 for a standard asphalt job in Akron; the midpoint is $10,237.
- Where can I look up the license for Exteriors Plus?
- Look up the Ohio record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What is the typical house age in Akron?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1954. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- When is hail season in Akron?
- 57 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May alone has 30 percent.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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