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Best Outdoor Improvement Project: A New Roof

A 105% return! This home improvement project pays off the most!

The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of the Remolding Industry recently came out with the “Remodeling Impact Report,” which surveyed contractors and Realtors, looked at cost spent and the impact on home values by the project.

Based on that data, CNBC came up with some tips on which projects homeowners might want to follow as they pursue their quest for the perfect home.

Best Outdoor Improvement Project: A New Roof

When it comes to the outside of the home, buyers apparently value structural over decorative improvements to the interior. The No. 1 exterior renovation was a new roof, as nearly one-third of Realtors surveyed said that the project helped close a sale on a home. Plus, this is a renovation that more than pays for itself.

Getting a new roof may run about $7,600 on average, while the value you are able to recover from doing this project may be as much as $8,000. You can recoup as much as 105 percent of your investment!

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full service roofing contractor serving Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. 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.

excerpt from CNBC – On the Money – Home Improvement IS Booming – Best Renovations for Your Buck

April 2016 Chicago Roofing Hail Damage Experts

Identifying whether your roof, siding or windows have sustained damage from a hail storm may be difficult. The experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. can help! Also, many insurance companies will consider paying for storm or hail damage. SMART Roofing, Inc. has helped thousands of customers in the Chicago suburbs navigate the insurance roof claim process. Call us at 847.797.0404 or email contactus@smartroofers.com today!

Chicago Hail Storm Damage – Hail from a 1/2-inch to 1 inch fell as the storm passed through Elgin, Arlington Heights, and other northwest suburbs, according to the weather service. The second line of storms hit suburbs including Arlington Heights and points east to near Lake Bluff. According to the National Weather Service, there were damaging winds in excess of 60 mph.

Hail was reported in the following areas:

1.00 INCH IN LINCOLN PARK.
.75 INCH IN LAKEVIEW SECTION OF CHICAGO.
1.00 INCH NEAR IRVING PARK AND PULASKI.
1.00 INCH NEAR MONTROSE AND OTTAWA IN CHICAGO
.88 INCH IN WOOD DALE.
.88 INCH IN WILMETTE.
.88 INCH IN HUNTLEY.
1.00 INCH IN ALGONQUIN.
1.25 INCH IN VERNON HILLS.
1.00 INCH IN MUNDELEIN.
1.75 INCH IN WAUCONDA.
1.00 INCH IN GLENVIEW.
.50 INCH IN MOUNT PROSPECT.
.50 INCH IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS.
.88 INCH IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE.
.88 INCH IN CRYSTAL LAKE.
.75 INCH IN STREAMWOOD.
1.00 INCH IN ELGIN.

If you have or suspect you have hail damage to your home or commercial building, contact the roofing hail damage experts at Smart Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com.

Park Ridge New Construction – Standing Seam Residential Metal Roof

Smart Roofing, Inc. is pleased to share photos of this Park Ridge new construction where a standing seam, curved panel metal roof is being installed.

Not Just Metal, But Standing Seam – There’s metal roofing, and then there’s a particular type called standing seam metal roofing.

Houses in your neighborhood with metal roofs most likely are of the standing seam variety. Continuous panels run from the ridge of the roof all the way down to the eaves. Between the panels are seams connected by fasteners which are raised above the level of the metal roofing. This is where we get the term standing seam, because the seam is raised or standing, as opposed to flush-mounted.

Your Windy City Roofing Experts

ABC 7/CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago area is in for a windy Wednesday. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph are expected in most of the area during the day, with potential for wind gusts greater than 55 mph, ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler said.

A High Wind Warning will be in effect for Cook, DuPage, Kane, DeKalb, McHenry and Lake counties in Illinois and all of southern Wisconsin from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. A High Wind Advisory will be in effect for counties along I-80 and south of I-80 during the same time period.

The weather service said the strong west winds could make travel difficult Wednesday, especially for high-profile vehicles on north-south roads. Property damage is also possible.

If you have or suspect you have damage to your home or commercial building, contact the roofing experts at Smart Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com.

Ludowici LudoSlate Roof In Progress

The roofing professionals at Smart Roofing, Inc. are completing another beautiful roofing project in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs using LudoSlate by Ludowici.

LudoSlate interlocking tile has the texture and varied thickness of natural hand-split slate and can be laid staggered for a more rustic look. The tile have a ceramic finish that comes in 11 standard colors as well as custom colors or blends and is warranted for 75 years in all climates. Unlike rubber or plastic slates, LudoSlate has 120 years of proven technology behind it, is Class A fire resistant and will never curl or fade. LudoSlate is lightweight, easy to install, and maintenance-free.

Glenview Roof Replacement

The roofing professionals at Smart Roofing, Inc. completed another beautiful roofing project in the Chicago Northwest Suburb of Glenview, Illinois. This new roof features GAF Timberline Architectural Shingles.

GAF Timberline Architectural Shingles with advanced protection technology are the #1-selling shingles in all of North America. Choosing GAF Timberline Architectural Shingles will not only protect your most valuable asset – they’ll beautify your home for years to come.

Contact the roofing professionals at Smart Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

Storm and Rain Roof Damage

The Chicago area got soaked by heavy rain Thursday night and early Friday, with some suburbs getting more than 3 inches of rain. Identifying whether your roof, gutters, siding or windows have sustained damage from a storm may be difficult. The experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. can help! Call us at 847.797.0404 or email contactus@smartroofers.com today!

Below are the 24-hour rainfall amounts from the National Weather Service for areas with over 1-1/2″ of rain:

LINCOLNWOOD – 2.80
EVANSTON – 2.63
WOODSTOCK – 2.63
GURNEE – 2.62
WAUKEGAN – 2.61
LINCOLNWOOD – 2.59
MOUNT PROSPECT – 2.57
CHICAGO – 2.32
HARWOOD HEIGHTS – 2.17
LAKE BLUFF – 2.14
MUNDELEIN – 2.00
HARVARD – 1.95
LAKE FOREST – 1.86
WHEELING – 1.86
PARK RIDGE – 1.85
OAK PARK – 1.73
BOTANIC GARDENS – 1.69
OHARE – 1.65
HIGHWOOD – 1.58
WORTH – 1.50
SCHAUMBURG – 1.49

Time For A New Roof?

Summer is over, and the kids are back to school. Like you, we’re sad to see the longer days and warm sunshine fade away, but we want to help you get your roof ready for the Chicago winter ahead. Believe it or not, NOW is the time to schedule your roofing repairs or new roof replacement. With the cooler temperatures, this is the perfect time of year for roof repairs and maintenance or a new roof. Contact Smart Roofing, Inc. today at (847) 797-0404, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

Roof Damage – Severe Storms & Hail

Residents of the Chicago suburbs are all too familiar with the type of damage that hail storms can cause, but when it comes to roof hail damage, you may need to call a professional.

Many homeowners make the mistake of only looking for damage in the form of missing shingles. However, there could be damage underneath the shingles which can cause leaks to occur well after the storm has passed. If you are unsure of whether your roof or gutters have been damaged, look around at your landscaping to see if hail has blistered any nearby trees or shrubs. When hail is strong enough to do damage to these elements, chances are, you also have some sort of roof hail damage.

Golf ball-sized hail and 60-mph winds were recorded in the severe storm blast. Identifying whether your roof, siding or windows have sustained damage from a hail storm may be difficult. The experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. can help! Also, many insurance companies will consider paying for storm or hail damage. SMART Roofing, Inc. has helped thousands of customers in the Chicago suburbs navigate the insurance roof claim process. Call us at 847.797.0404 or email contactus@smartroofers.com today!

Strong winds, heavy rainfall and hail dime to golf ball size hail were reported around the following Chicago suburbs:

Roselle 1.75″

Crystal Lake 1.75″

Palatine 1.5″

Bartlett 1.5″

Algonquin 1.5″

Barrington 1.25″

Arlington Heights 1.0″

Evanston 1.0″

St. Charles 1.0″

Bloomingdale 1.0″

In Rosemont, high winds and hail damage brought down a sports dome. The strong storm cell downed power lines and left at least one person injured in north suburban Evanston as well as Rogers Park and Montrose Harbor on the North Side of Chicago. (Fox News)

Your Chicago Area GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor

Asking the Right Questions is the Key to Selecting the Right Roofing Contractor. . .

To become factory-certified as a GAF Master Elite® contractor, a roofing contractor needs to show that they are:

Properly Licensed – Licensed by their state (or province) to perform roofing work

Adequately Insured – for your protection

Have a Proven Reputation – for providing quality roofing services throughout the community

Committed to Ongoing Professional Training – to ensure quality installation

Because of GAF’s stringent standards, only 3% of all roofing contractors have qualified as Master Elite® contractors!

Choosing a GAF Master Elite® contractor is your assurance that you’ll be dealing with a quality, reputable, and dependable professional contractor — not some “fly-by-nighter.”

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