Blog Posts in August, 2016

We all know that some organizations are better than others at their given specialization. Take, for example, your car. If money was no object, you would get the very best car you could get for your dollar. You would look at the comfortability and how it

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 ...

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 ...

Roofing Magazine Features Waukegan Roofing in May/June 2014 Issue

Just got our May/June issue of Roofing Magazine, a national publication that "unravels, investigates and analyzes how to properly design, install and maintain a roof system" (www.roofingmagazine.com). This newest issue is chock full of some tasty morsels - some of which we will feature here in the next few weeks. But our favorite part of this issue? The feature on page 66. Christina Koch has ...

Not All Roofing Contractors Are Created Equal - What to Look For When Searching for a Roofing Contractor

We all know that some organizations are better than others at their given specialization. Take, for example, your car. If money was no object, you would get the very best car you could get for your dollar. You would look at the comfortability and how it handles, the gas mileage or it's carbon footprint. You'd likely study the warranty. And of course there's the aesthetics of the vehicle, because ...

Commercial Project Manager Celebrates Two Years with Waukegan Roofing

July 17 th – This week marks the second anniversary of Sam Caniglia joining the Waukegan Roofing Commercial Roofing team. Now, that may not sound like big news to most, but it is to us! Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his craft with him. His vast knowledge of manufacturers, their products, and their warranties, as well as his dedication to superior customer service, has helped to ...

It's Just A Little Water....Why You Need Roof Maintenance

Once the building process is completed, most building owners (and homeowners) don’t think about their roof again. That is, until it leaks, but by then it may be too late . But don’t worry! There are steps you can take to ensure you NEVER have to experience the frustration you’ll feel when your floor is covered in buckets that are quickly filling with water – water that is leaking from your roof. ...

Commercial Roof Maintenance

1) Know the Present condition of your Roof System and be pro active in doing all you can do to extend the life of roof. Most building owners never think about their roof until it leaks. By then it may be too late. Do you know that when your building was new, the roof cost was only 5% of that construction cost? And yes it keeps the other 95% Dry! It is important to know what’s Up with your roof. ...

NRCA's 2014 National Roofing Week A Success

Waukegan Roofing took part in the July 6-12, 2014, first annual NRCA National Roofing Week , and by all accounts it was a huge success. The importance of your roof often gets swept aside by homeowners and business owners alike. Rarely do we take notice of the system that is continuously working above our heads - that is, we don't think about it until the system fails. In an ongoing campaign to ...

"Rooferfoods" - Superfoods for your Roof

It wasn’t that long ago that I was standing in line at my local grocery store, when the cover of a popular men’s health magazine caught my eye. It was touting the health benefits of “Superfoods”. You know, goji berries, salmon, kale, quinoa (yes, I pronounce it kwee-noh-ah). So, it got me thinking: what are the so-called “Superfoods” for your roof, or “Rooferfoods” ? Superfoods by definition – a ...

Not Your Grandma's Roof Coatings

“Man, we seem to be getting a lot of requests for commercial roof coatings over the last few years,” was the general theme at a staff meeting not too long ago. And then, we just happened to read an article in a recent issue of MRCA’s Midwest Roofer Magazine talking about just that: Current Trends in Roof Coatings . The article speaks to the departure over the past 20 years from long-standing ...

Excuse Us...We Need to Vent

Ever wonder what those funny little squares are on top of your roof? Or maybe your roof doesn’t have any, but your neighbor - who just replaced his roof and didn’t have any before the replacement – now has them all along the ridge of his house. What gives? And why do some properties have those louver-type windows in the attic? The answer is simple: attic ventilation . Why is this important? The ...

Waukegan Roofing Completes Commercial Roof Project at Northwestern School of Law

Waukegan Roofing project manager, Sam Caniglia, recently worked with SRI Consultants Inc. to replace the roof on the Northwestern School of Law . Some projects are like a puzzle: complicated with many steps you have to put together in just the right way to get the job done. Our recent commercial roof project at the Northwestern School of Law was one such project. The building, located at the ...

We Honor and Thank Thee

Liberty. Justice for All. Land of the Free, Home of the Brave. Few words define our nation better than these. The inalienable rights that we, as Americans, take for granted would not be in the mouths of a nation without the hard work, dedication, selflessness, and sacrifice of the men and women who serve in the various military branches of our United States of America. Our great nation would not ...

2014 MRCA Silver Medal Safety Award Presented to Waukegan Roofing

Waukegan Roofing is honored to receive the 2014 MRCA Silver Medal Safety Award at the MRCA Annual Convention in Dallas, TX this week. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association® (MRCA) is an association of roofing contractors that have joined together to develop and administer programs and services that help member companies build their business, save them money while continually working to ...

Waukegan Roofing Gives Back Program 2014

Did you catch the Meredith Vieira Show today ? She honored a local man who is raising his two kids by himself with the surprise of a lifetime, Drew Davis. Oh...did we forget to mention that Drew Davis is the recipient of the Waukegan Roofing Gives Back Program 2014 ? Each year, Waukegan Roofing teams with local communities to identify worthy individuals in need in order to provide some much needed ...

Local Feel Good Story...

Sometimes, you meet people who just touch your heart. People who do so much, give so much to others, and who just deserve wonderful things. Watch the Meredith Vieira Show today 1-2pm on Channel 5 to see one of these stories that honors one of these wonderful individuals...and he's local too! http://meredithvieirashow.com/ 2014/11/17/andy-cohen/

'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 ...

The Perfect Time of Year for Winter Roofing?

Chicago, winter is here – time for your snow shovel, your bag of salt and your roofer. What? Your roofer can’t diagnose – let alone fix – roofing issues you may be experiencing due to the season in the middle of winter. Or can he? The problems that winter brings aren’t limited strictly to the roads. Often times, winter can highlight the inefficiencies of your roof system in a multitude of ways. ...

Waukegan Roofing Project Featured in Roofing Magazine

Waukegan Roofing has completed some interesting projects over the years. In the current issue of Roofing, The Industry's Voice , the publication highlights a recent Waukegan Roofing project at Ressurection Health Care in Wheeling, IL. This project featured an existing building where their existing roof system, a coal-tar pitch and gravel roof system, was installed directly on the roof deck WITHOUT ...

Buyer Beware: Low-Cost Roofing Decisions Can Have Consequences

It's the age old question: if you buy based on price alone, what is the value of what you're really getting? I was recently in the market for a new vehicle. I knew roughly what I was looking for, and so approached three different dealerships - all carrying the same makes and models - looking to compare offers. I assumed each was selling essentially the same car, so low-cost price shopping was a ...

It's Not Easy Being Green...Or Is It? Green Roofing Series - Part 1

While at a 4th of July parade this weekend watching the strangest, little 100% electric car parade past, it hit me: the movement towards "Going Green" is here to stay . Roofing manufacturers are offering more and more "Green Roofing" Systems. Tiny little Smart cars and hybrids are around every turn boasting impressive mpgs. 100% locally sourced restaurants are thriving. Low-VOC paint options can ...

It's Not Easy Being Green...Or Is It? Green Roofing - Part 2

Previously, we took a look at “Going Green vs. Sustainability”, answering the question of what each phrase means. This article will delve into how each phrase relates to roofing and the various options each provides for those looking for Green Roofing solutions. You were asked to consider the following questions: What does "going green" mean to you? Is your goal to be “Green” or is it to be ...

Waukegan Gives Back

Each year, Waukegan Roofing participates in the Waukegan Roofing Gives Back program where we identify one deserving individual or family who is in need of a new roof – and then we surprise them with a FREE ROOF! It’s our way of saying “Thank you” for all that they do to better the world and the lives of those around them. This year’s recipient of the WRC Gives Back Project is the Scalzo Family of ...