"We had a new roof put on our house in early August, 2021 by Community Roofing. They did an excellent job; there was hardly any waiting, they did it all in a day, the clean-up was great, and the roof looks good. Among the few cost estimates we had considered, Community Roofingâ s was the lowest, which caused us to be somewhat skeptical at first. But after a chat with the company president, we felt comfortable and did hire actually them. As of today, we are glad that Community Roofing replaced our roof and would warmly recommend them."
"I would very much recommend Westside Construction , they did my roof a week ago and they did a GREAT JOB! Kristen was great from the start , the communication was wonderful and very professional , the workers were very professional and got in and got out in a timely manner it is a great company highly recommend them !"
"I had a shingle roof, fascia, soffits, gutters and drain pipes replaced. The entire job took less than week! The crews showed up early and worked until dark. They were skilled and answered all my questions. The roof and all the metal work are beautiful. I had several estimates before I selected Zeller. The estimate Mario put together was detailed. He spent at least an hour looking at my roof and took about 50 pictures of my roof and attic. When he was done he explained what I needed to do and answered all my questions. At this point I decided if their estimate was competitive I would go with Zeller. Once the job started he kept in contact just making sure that the work was going well. Putting a roof on my house is the most expensive home improvement I have had done. I was a little apprehensive. It was a great experience. I recommend Zeller to anyone thinking about a new roof."
"When it comes to roofing, Perfect Choice is the ultimate choice. Their team provided a very good experience and a durable, attractive roof. We are extremely happy!"
"Recovery Roofing did an amazing job! We started with my roof and had them continue to come out and help with more! Very efficient, affordable and always does an amazing job!"
"Central Illinois Roofing and Renovation got the job done in two days removing our old roof and replacing it with a new medal roof. They were so professional in the business part and even more professional in their work and politeness. My Wife and I are very happy with them and our new roof. They also did a very good job cleaning up all leftover debris. We're looking forward to calling them again on other needed projects in the future. Thank you for have them on your list. P. Young"
"Came out. Evaluated the work to be done. Quoted a price. Since I was moving shortly, fit me in their schedule. Excellent work. Even sealed along the edge of the roof, which was above and beyond what they had committed to do. Don't hesitate to hire these guys."
16-gauge galvanized steel staples with a minimum crown of 15/16 inches or 24 millimeters are occasionally used to install shingles. However, most shingle manufacturers or residential building codes don’t recommend staples as a roofing fastener. Roofing nails are preferred in most cases, especially in areas that get a lot of heavy wind.
The roof overhang, also known as the eaves, does count as part of the roof’s square footage because it must be covered with the roofing material. The overhang is one of the reasons why you can’t base your roof's square footage on the square footage of the house. The roof square footage must also account for the pitch of the roof as well as the eaves.
The common formula for measuring a roof is length x width equals square footage. Professional roofers measure the length and width of your roof, including dormers, and determine its pitch and rafter sizes. If a roof surface is a triangle, they’ll divide that square footage by two, then add up the square footage of each surface to get the total for the roof.
Unfortunately, there’s no definitive answer to this question, but the wind rating of your shingles will give you a good idea of what wind speeds can damage your roof. If you’re concerned about damage, inspect your roof following windy conditions to look for signs of wind damage to your shingles. When in doubt, consider hiring a professional who fixes roofs to carry out an expert inspection. Remember that hurricanes, tropical storms, and tornadoes are likely to cause the most damage, but even severe thunderstorms can bring winds that compromise your roofing system.
The best style of chimney cap for a brick chimney is one that fits tightly around the brick top of the chimney. The cap should have a screen to fully enclose it to keep animals out. The best materials include stainless steel, copper, or aluminum that fit tightly or are custom fabricated for a perfect fit on your chimney.
The Chatham, IL homeowners’ guide to roofing services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
A new roof improves curb appeal, increases home value and keeps your living space protected from the elements. Learn about average roof replacement costs to set your budget.
Roof leaks are an emergency, so knowing who can tarp your roof quickly and correctly can save you from major water damage if you ever experience a leak.
