Roof Education Center

If you're in the market for a new roof, it's important to remember that not all roofing contractors are the same. Industry regulations have been established in the interest of protecting consumers, but many "storm chasers" or people who do roofing work on the side do not comply with these regulations. To learn more about how to choose a roofing contractor, click the button below.

Our area has been hit hard with storms over the last several years and some roofs have sustained weather-related damage. If you think your roof may have been impacted, check out the link below.

Your roof is a system and like all systems, if one aspect fails, it causes negative impacts downstream. Repairing a leak can be straightforward, but usually it takes trial and error with various troubleshooting steps to ensure the root cause of the problem is identified and rectified. To learn more about leaks and how we identify solutions, click the link below to read more.

Over the last decade, roof reflectivity and emissivity have become buzzwords for environmentalists who have pushed the notion that cool roofs (aka single-ply) should be the new standard in the roofing industry due to their potential energy savings. There's no disputing that reflectivity and emissivity have the ability to save money, but warm climate do tend to see larger savings than areas with a more balanced climate, like Central Illinois. If you're interesting in learning more about how your roof color might impact your energy bill, click the link below to read both sides of the story.

Sometimes less is more and sometimes bigger is better. Knowing what's best for your building can be overwhelming. Here's a primer on our single-ply roofing systems to help you understand when a thicker roof is the best choice for your building.