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.
Roofing Materials
Cedar Shake or Composite: How to Choose
One is wood and the other copies wood convincingly. Here is how they compare on upkeep, hail, fire and how long each…
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Choosing a Contractor
How to Tell a Local Roofer From a Storm Chaser
One of our customers was visited by at least fifty roofing companies after a storm. Here are the seven questions that sort…
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Roof Replacement
Why the Plywood Count Can Change Once the Old Roof Is Off
Your roof deck is the one part of the job nobody can inspect until the old roof is already off. Here is…
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Storm Damage
What Does Hail Damage Look Like on a Roof?
Hail damage almost never leaks the same week. Here is what to look for on the roof, on the gutters and on…
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Insurance Claims
How a Roof Insurance Claim Works, Step by Step
Five steps, from the first inspection to the finished roof. Here is who does what at each one, and the two places…
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