Blog Posts in 2016

'TIS THE SEASON FOR AN ICE DAM

It’s that time of year again…Furnaces are cranking. Fireplaces are working overtime. Snow is in the air. You guessed it: it’s Ice Dam Season. And there’s no better place to cultivate an Ice Dam than a Chicago steep-slope roof in winter. Let’s first look at what an Ice Dam is. Ice dams form when snow melts from the upper portion of a steep-slope roof and then refreezes over the lower portion of the ...

Waukegan Roofing Supports National Safety Stand-Down June 2-6

Sure, most contractors talk about having safe jobsites, but what do they do to back that up? At Waukegan Roofing, Jobsite Safety is more than just a fun catch-phrase we use with customers and around the office. It's a mantra. It's part of our Mission Statement and Guiding Principles. It's our culture, our way of life. It's a DAILY COMMITMENT we make to our employees, their families and our ...

RISE™ announces Certified Solar Roofing Professionals™

Roof Integrated Solar Energy™ (RISE) Inc. has announced its newest Certified Solar Roofing Professionals (CSRPs™). The CSRP designation is a voluntary certification for professionals who plan and oversee the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems. The credential evaluates whether candidates have the underlying knowledge required to successfully install roof-mounted PV systems. ...

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It's that time of year again....the windows and doors are open. Kids are playing outside. Homeowners and business owners alike are standing in front of their properties taking stock of what looks good and what needs attention. Now is the time to arm yourself with the Top 5 Questions to ask before hiring a roofing contractor . Now, even though this article is referencing hiring roofing contractors ...