The RX Roofing Blog
Straight talk about roofs, storm damage, and insurance claims from our crew here in the Chicago suburbs. Simple tips you can use at home, plus honest answers to the questions we get asked every week.
Storm Damage
What Causes Ice Dams, and What to Do About One
An ice dam forms when heat from inside the house warms the roof and melts the snow on it. The water flows…
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Roofing Materials
TPO, EPDM or PVC: Which Flat Roof Fits Your Building?
For most flat roofs around the Chicago area, TPO is the default pick: a white membrane with welded seams at a fair…
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Insurance Claims
What Does an Insurance Adjuster Look for on a Roof?
An adjuster looks for damage from the storm on your claim, and sorts it from age and wear. They check the shingles…
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Choosing a Contractor
What to Do When a Roofer Damages Your Siding
Take photos of the damage, tell the roofer in writing the same day, and ask them to fix it. In most cases…
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Working With Us
Fiber Cement or Vinyl Siding: Which One Fits Your Home?
Fiber cement is the better pick if you want a harder board that takes paint and stands up to hail. If cost…
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Working With Us
How to Read a Roofing Estimate, Line by Line
Two estimates can be thousands apart and describe completely different jobs. Here is what every line means, and the ones that get…
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Roof Replacement
Is Fall a Good Time to Replace a Roof?
Fall is the best window of the year to replace a roof around here, and the reason is temperature. Here is what…
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Insurance Claims
What Happens During a Commercial Roof Insurance Claim
A commercial roof claim asks more of everyone than a homeowners claim does. Here is what happens at each stage, and where…
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Roofing Materials
Should You Repair or Replace a Cedar Shake Roof?
Cedar fails one shake at a time, which makes the repair or replace question harder than it is on asphalt. Here is…
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Roofing Materials
Is Synthetic Slate as Good as Real Slate?
Synthetic slate copies the look of slate stone without the weight. Here is a plain comparison of the two for homes around…
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