Preferred Exterior Corp.: Case Study

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Preferred Exterior Corp. is a commercial and residential exteriors contractor that is located in New Hyde Park, New York. This business was established in 1969. Preferred Exterior Corp. offers residential roofing and siding services and commercial roofing services. Their residential services include copper chimney and wall flashings, residential flat roofing, standing seam roofing, seamless gutters and leaders, all types of ventilation systems, siding and aluminum trim, and more. Preferred Exterior Corp. has won the 2012 Best of the Best Award.

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