Highland Park Area of Roofing Services

Commercial Multi-Family EPDM Flat Roof Replacement in Highland Park

The north suburbs are almost our second home. Having done many roof replacements in Highland Park, Winnetka, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Evanston, Glencoe, and Kenilworth, we know exactly how important roofs are. While the classic residential homes are some of the most well designed anywhere in the Chicagoland area,  commercial and multi-family buildings are just as important to the north suburbs. Housing many of the local residents, the flat roofs on these commercial buildings need to be perfect. That is precisely where the expertise of Smart Roofing Inc. comes in.

One of our recent commercial flat roof replacements in the north suburbs was in Highland Park. A multi-family property had issues with the existing modified bitumen roof leaking in multiple spots. The roof being over 25 years old, it was due time for a replacement. Having worked with associations, property managers, and roof consultants before, this project was right up our alley. We met with the roof consultant and helped with the initial roof assessment. After receiving the written specifications, we met with all necessary parties, and proceeded with the commercial roof replacement.

As a multi-family flat roof, there were many elements involved that needed additional flashings and details. From multiple air conditioning units, to skylights, to the roof hatch, and flat roof drains, our experienced crews knew exactly what they were getting into. Tearing off the roof in sections to ensure that none of the famous Chicagoland weather would catch us by surprise, we made quick work of the multi-family flat roof replacement. Since the northern suburbs, and Highland Park specifically, have high standards for roofing, we needed to be efficient and safe. Once the old modified bitumen flat roof was torn off, our crews proceeded to install tapered polyiso insulation, creating proper roof slopes, and covering the roof with Carlisle EPDM flat roof membrane. During this process we also had to work with several other trades that made sure the roof would work with their respective elements. HVAC contractors were necessary to disconnect and connect the air conditioning units, while plumbers were necessary to renovate the old commercial flat roof drains. One the flat roof membrane was done, and all the penetrations were properly flashed in, the perimeter flashings were left. Sheet metal work is one of our strongest points, along with general roof replacements, and sheet metal copings for commercial flat roofs are something of a specialty. This project required copings in different sizes, colors, and angles, and our sheet metal crew had no hesitations with fabricating those custom copings. Once installed, and tying in the whole flat roof together, we were very proud of our work.

With a final inspection with the roof consultant approved and out of the way, the only thing left was for Smart Roofing Inc. to look back at this commercial flat roof replacement in Highland Park, and appreciate the opportunity for show our respect for the North Shore area, and its attention to quality.

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor serving Highland and its surrounding suburbs. Select SMART Roofing, Inc. as your North Shore Roofing Contractor with plenty of experience with commercial and multi-family flat roofs. From roof assessments and repairs, to installations of virtually every type of new residential roof and commercial roof, our commitment to excellence, stellar customer service, and exceptional results are the “SMART” roofing difference.

Installed Standing Seam Roof in Highland Park

The roofing experts at Smart Roofing, Inc. have recently installed a standing seam metal roof system in Highland Park, Illinois. A standing seam metal roof system is a succession of vertical sheet metal panels connected side-by-side by a vertical locking mechanism called the seam. The seams can be seen from the ridge of a roof all the way down to the eaves. The locked seam is raised by an inch or two above the panels in order to maintain water-tightness of the system. The raised seam also provides for a unique and distinctive appearance. As with most metal roofs featuring concealed fasteners, standing seam roofs are virtually maintenance-free, fire-retardant and resistant to strong winds, and are just as quiet as asphalt shingles, clay tiles, or wooden shingles/shakes when it rains provided you have solid sheathing underneath the panels and well insulated attic space. The Highland Park homeowner recently wrote:

From my very first conversation with you, to the last standing seam panel your expert crew installed, my experience with Smart Roofing was, in a word, fantastic.

Smart Roofing's attention to detail and care for my home was evident in every member of your crew, right down to the impeccable cleanup. Everyone was courteous, not only to me, but to each other, and answered each of my 10,125 questions and dealt with all my concerns as if they were working on their own home. Their craftsmanship is evident in even the smallest details, which I especially appreciate.

As you promised, the new roof is well·engineered, because my house is cooler on these hot summer days. And, as you also promised, it is aesthetically beautiful, as evidenced by the many compliments I've received.

Thank you for truly improving my home- and for fulfilling my dream of at last having a standing seam roof.

If you are ready for a new roof, contact Smart Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com for your ALL of your residential or commercial roofing needs.   -Excerpts and photo from roofcalc.net

Ed S., Highland Park, Illinois

"Outstanding Work and Customer Service..." in Highland Park - New Roof & Gutters Installation

Dear Stan, I am writing to let you know how much I appreciate the outstanding work and customer service that you and your staff provided last month. A complete tear down of the old roof at our house was done with such care for the surroundings by your staff that my wife, who is extremely picky with her garden and with cleanliness, did not even notice that a FULL ROOF had been taken down during the day! From the start, through the sale and contract process, you showed extreme professionalism, and I appreciated that very much. However, that was just the beginning of a very good experience. The staff that was at the house working on the roof was extremely professional, hard working, knowledgeable, and polite. Because of your, and their efforts, my home has a beautiful new and improved roof and gutters that I know will last for many years. Please let the other team members know that their efforts did not go unnoticed. You have a great team that makes customers feel respected and valued. I will not hesitate to refer anyone that asks about a roofing contractor to you and to Smart Roofing"