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Franos Roofing
4.9(
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Install or ReplaceAsphalt Shingle Roofing - RepairTraditional Tile Roofing - Install or Replace+26 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"I had wind damage to 3 major areas on my roof. Arek Franos is the way to go for all of your roofing needs. He is courteous, prompt and will give you the honest truth on exactly what needs to be done to properly restore your roof. If there is ever a need for repairs or a total roof job, please consider Franos Roofing. You will not be disappointed. Mike - Merrillville"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Guardian Roofing Systems, LLC
4.9(
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Flat, Foam or Single Ply Roofing - RepairFlat, Foam or Single Ply Roofing - Repair- For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Angelo was helpful, thoughtful, and professional during the entire process. He explained everything thoroughly to make sure we knew what we were getting and communicated every step along the way. We wouldn't hesitate to call Guardian Roofing for any future roofing needs."
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
97 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High Tops Roofing & Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - RepairTraditional Tile Roofing - RepairFlat, Foam or Single Ply Roofing - Repair+3 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"This company is outstanding. They tore off the old roof and replaced a new roof in 9 hours with a crew of 7. Everything was put back in place and cleaned up perfectly. I did not find one nail anywhere after they left. This is the second time High Top Roofing was contracted to do the job in 18 years. Great company and Dan is wonderful to work with."
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IKO Crown Slate
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Andres Roofing & Construction, Inc.
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - RepairInspection - RoofingFlat, Foam or Single Ply Roofing - Repair+2 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andres Roofing was expedient and professional. The chimney flashing was wrapped & sealed as was our fireplace chimney. We had leaks and needed this repaired. They placed a few missing shingles on our roof as well! Thank you & we will hire you again, Harris Family"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roofing questions, answered by experts

Whether you should choose a flat roof or a sloped roof depends on your particular situation. Flat roofs tend to be less expensive to install. However, sloped roofs have longer lifespans and stand up better to heavy snow and other inclement weather.

Keep in mind that even a flat roof needs to have a slight slope, usually around 1/2 inch for every foot. If it is completely flat, water will pool and cause damage, either from weight or leakage or rot.

Chimney caps may be installed by a few different professionals, including a chimney sweep or a mason that specializes in fireplaces and chimneys. A gas fireplace technician is the best person to install a chimney cap on a gas log fireplace vent to be sure the cap is appropriate for the application.

Venting a gas water heater out of the roof is preferable in most cases. Heated exhaust gases naturally rise, so a vertical vent pipe is efficient. If you’re trying to vent through a pipe exiting a wall, the angle of the pipe may be more horizontal than vertical, making the venting system less effective. If you go through a wall, you may need to add a fan to ensure a successful expulsion of the gases outdoors.

You can install solar panels on a flat or pitched roof, but keep in mind that they will need to rest at a 30- to 50-degree tilt for optimal sun absorption. It costs more to install solar panels on a flat roof because you will need to install a framing system and likely hire a structural engineer. If your roof has a pitch of more than 40 degrees, it may not be a good candidate for solar panels.

Thatched roofs are expensive for two main reasons: high labor costs and low supply of available roofers. The labor is more intensive for a thatched roof than other roof materials, so your contractor will work longer and charge more for the installation. There are also few professionals with the specialized skills and experience to install thatched roofs. Since the supply of available professionals is low, the cost of compensation is high.

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