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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - RepairInspection - RoofingFlat, Foam or Single Ply Roofing - Repair+4 more

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"While removing the old roof, the aluminum coverings on our mansard roof dormers were damaged. The roofing crew attempted to repair the damage but the result was not satisfactory. As compensation they deducted a small amount from the total bill."
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Aurora Roofing Company, Inc.
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - RepairFlat, Foam or Single Ply Roofing - RepairMetal Roofing - Repair+4 more

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

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"Just needed a vent cap installed on my roof for a new bathroom vent that was being vented through my ridge vent. Aurora Roofing was on time, professional, and reasonably priced. Would hire again."
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Install or ReplaceTraditional Tile Roofing - Install or ReplaceMetal Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Roofing questions, answered by experts

The easiest type of roof to build is a shed-style or lean-to roof, which features a single sloping plane from one side of the building to the other. Unlike a gable roof with two sides meeting in the middle, a shed roof's single slope makes the construction process more straightforward. The rafters are typically single pieces of wood that span the distance, often without the need for additional supports.

Using an ice and water shield underlayment under a metal roof is a good way to protect the roof and your home from damage in colder climates that see a lot of winter weather. Traditional underlayment isn’t effective underneath a metal roof, though, so be sure to install one specifically made for metal roofs to get the best protection.

The principal, common, and auxiliary rafters are the most frequently used types of rafters. Principal rafters are large and typically appear toward the edges of the roof. Common rafters are smaller than principal rafters. Some people may use a mix of common and principal rafters. The auxiliary rafter is not common, but it provides extra reinforcement for a principal rafter on a large building.

The least suitable roof for solar panels is a wood shake roof. An electrical mishap with your solar panels could start a fire on the roof, so some areas don’t allow solar panels on wood roofs. You don’t have to let a wood roof stop you from going solar. You can replace your wood shakes with shingles. Installing the panels on the ground is another option.

If a roof is not vented, trapped air and moisture have nowhere to go and will cause moisture to build up in the attic. When moisture builds up, it can cause mold and mildew, leaks, and rot. It will make the space hot and stuffy, which can result in higher energy bills as the HVAC system works overtime to regulate the temperature.

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