Blog Posts in 2016

Hot to Fix an Ice Dam on the Roof

How to Deal with Ice Dams 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. There's no more common place for an Ice Dam to form than a Chicago steep-slope roof in winter. What Is an Ice Dam? Ice dams form when snow melts from the upper portion of a steep-slope roof and then refreezes over the lower portion ...

Local Roofing Firm Receives Annual Award for Excellence

Waukegan Roofing was just honored with the Firestone Partner in Quality Award for the second year in a row! Firestone Building Products Company, one of the leading manufacturers of commercial roofing products, recognizes select Commercial Roofing contractors each year with one of two awards: the Partner in Quality Award and the Inner Circle of Quality Award. Both of these awards are among the most ...

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. ...

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 ...