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Tile Roof Replacement in Oak Brook

Replacing a tile roof is a rare occurrence in a homeowner’s life due to the longevity of real tile roofs, but we are always happy to help when the need arises. The replacement of this tile roof in Oak Brook was due to weather related damage, and the homeowner needed to get it done fast. That is where our expert tile installation crews came in.

We began by removing the existing concrete tile from the roof and installing a temporary roof using a high temperature synthetic roofing underlayment. Concrete roofing tile is much more fragile and has a shorter life expectancy than terra cotta, clay, tile due to the fact that concrete tile can absorb moisture with time. This is why the homeowner decided to install new Ludowici clay tile on their home in Oak Brook. Ludowici’s LudoSlate clay tile is a great light weight option for replacement of a concrete tile. LudoSlate offers superior durability, longevity, and a much more refined look that will last much longer than concrete tile would. After installing new copper flashings and trim pieces, our tile installation crew began installing the LudoSlate clay tile. Replacing the existing skylights with new Velux solar powered skylights and custom made Velux curb mounted skylights also helped bring sunlight into the home. New aluminum gutters and downspouts along with a RainDrop leaf guard system will also provide worry and clog free water drainage for this beautiful tile roof. The end result of this tile replacement in Oak Brook speaks for itself.

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor serving Oak Brook and its surrounding suburbs. Select SMART Roofing, Inc. as your Oak Brook Roofing Contractor with plenty of experience with clay tile roofs and concrete tile 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. Contact the roofing experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404 or email us for your residential or commercial roofing needs. To learn more about Ludowici roofing products, visit Ludowici.com. To learn more about Velux skylights, visit Velux.com. To learn more about RainDrop leaf guard, visit raindropgutterguard.com

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Chicago Bungalow Tile Roofs

Some might argue that the greatest Chicago landmark is the bungalow home. With over 80,000 bungalows, roughly 1/3 of all single family homes in the Chicagoland area, it is easy to see why the house style is so important. Smart Roofing Inc. understands this and works hand in hand with homeowners to preserve the natural beauty of the tile roofs that cover many bungalows. Properly maintained tile roofs will last just as long as the house itself, and we are experts at making sure the look and history of the house does not change.

Sourcing tiles to make sure they match the existing tiles on the roof is half of the ordeal. Most, if not all, bungalows were built between 1910 and 1940. This means that some of these tile roofs are over 100 years old! Tile manufacturing changed within those 100 years, and reusing tiles from different roofs is the only way to source matching clay or concrete tiles. The more challenging part of bungalow roof repairs is working with these old tiles. In many cases the tiles are brittle and can crack easily when not carefully handled. The professionals at Smart Roofing Inc. are always up for a challenge, and with our expertise, we make sure that your roof is just as beautiful, if not more, after we finish our work.

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor serving Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Select SMART Roofing, Inc. as your Chicagoland Roofing Contractor. 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. Contact the roofing experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, to learn more about Roof Tile products, or email us for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

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Burr Ridge Tile Roof Installation

Smart Roofing Inc. continues to install tile roofs as a certified Ludowici factory-trained Crown Roofer. Our most recent tile roof installation happened in Burr Ridge on this beautiful home. Ludowici clay tiles are some of the most well known and durable roofing products on the market. Having done dozens of tile roof installations, we know that this roof will last for many years. We used a high-temperature synthetic roofing underlayment along with these clay tiles, which will last just as long as the tiles themselves. No need to worry about the future of your roof when Smart Roofing Inc. is involved.

The only metal that will last as long as a Ludowici tile roof is copper. That is why we installed new copper gutters and downspouts on this home. We also installed copper roofs and a standing seam metal roof, which will accommodate solar panels in the near future. Our sheet metal crews are experts at doing copper gutters, standing seam metal roofs, and rounded copper roofs. The photos do not do it justice, as our architectural sheet metal work is even more stunning in person.

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor serving Burr Ridge and its surrounding suburbs. Select SMART Roofing, Inc. as your Burr Ridge Roofing Contractor. 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. Contact the roofing experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, to learn more about Ludowici Roof Tile products, or email us for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

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Riverside Tile Roof Repair

Did you know that the roofing professionals at SMART Roofing, Inc. are certified as a Ludowici factory-trained Crown Roofer? SMART Roofing, Inc. staff are dedicated to quality and craftsmanship in all types of roof repair and roof replacement. This River Forest – Riverside tile roof repair features the classic Ludowici clay tile, which is some of the finest architectural terra cotta roof tile products in the world. For this River Forest – Riverside tile roof repair, SMART Roofing, Inc. removed the existing Ludowici Classic tiles and replaced deteriorated felt underlayment with new synthetic Titanium PSU-30 ice and water shield. Then, the same Ludowici clay roof tile was reinstalled. This River Forest – Riverside roof repair also included all new hips and ridges, and new copper valleys.

Since 1888, homeowners, commercial and government clients have turned to Ludowici for uniquely beautiful terra cotta roof tile products that stand the test of time. Although this roof tile is 80 years old, these River Forest – Riverside homeowners will now enjoy many more years of useful life from their clay tile roof. Clay tile and slate roofs are just a few of the many products that SMART Roofing, Inc. has installed in River Forest, Riverside, and throughout the Chicago suburbs.

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor serving Riverside and its surrounding suburbs. Select SMART Roofing, Inc. as your River Forest and Riverside Roofing Contractor. 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. Contact the roofing experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, to learn more about Ludowici Roof Tile products, or email us for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

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Oak Brook Roof Replacement – Ludowici Clay Roof Tiles

Snow, rain, and frigid temperatures can’t slow down the roofing professionals at SMART Roofing, Inc. This tile roof replacement in Oak Brook was recently completed – yes, during this challenging Chicago winter! Although warmer seasons are typically popular times to think about roofing service, roof repairs, or roofing maintenance, waiting could possibly worsen existing problems.  SMART Roofing, Inc. provides roof service, roof maintenance, and roof installation year-round!

Smart Roofing Inc. replaced the old concrete tile roof of this Oak Brook residence with Ludowici clay roof tiles, LudoSlate. Ludowici’s LudoSlate interlocking clay tile is covered by a 75-year material warranty and is one of the many products that SMART Roofing, Inc. has installed in Oak Brook, and throughout the Chicago suburbs.

SMART Roofing, Inc. also installed six new Velux skylights featuring solar-powered blinds. These Oak Brook homeowners will now be able to control the amount of lighting coming through the Velux skylights by using a battery-powered remote control, which is charged by the sun.

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor serving Oak Brook and its surrounding suburbs. Select SMART Roofing, Inc. as your Oak Brook Roofing Contractor. 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. Contact the roofing experts at SMART Roofing, Inc. at (847) 797-0404, to learn more about Ludowici Roof Tile products, or email us for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

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Ludowici Clay Tile Roof in Burr Ridge

The roofing professionals at SMART Roofing recently completed the installation of this LudoShake Premier terra cotta roof tile. This lightweight interlocking terra cotta roof tile features the texture and varied thickness of hand-split wood; however, unlike wood, rubber or plastic shakes, LudoShake clay tiles are Class A fire resistant, maintenance-free, and are covered by a 75-year warranty. The roof system also includes IB Roof Systems PVC membrane, and Interwrap Titanium PSU-30 ice and water shield. These products provide superior protection from wind-driven rain, water, snow and ice dams.

SMART Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor serving Burr Ridge 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. Contact the roofing experts at SMART Roofing, Inc.at (847) 797-0404, to learn more about Ludowici Roof Tile products, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

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Hail Damaged Tile Roof Replacement in Schaumburg

The roofing professionals at SMART Roofing, Inc. recently replaced the hail-damaged tile roof of this Schaumburg home with Ludowici Brittany clay shingle roof tiles. Ludowici Roof Tiles have a long-trusted reputation for exceptionally beautiful architectural terra cotta that lasts for centuries. The Brittany shingle roof tile is a dramatic textured terra cotta tile in irregular lengths with the feel of aged stone. Unlike other roofing materials, Ludowici terra cotta tiles have a life expectancy of over 100 years. In addition, the Titanium PSU-30 ice shield roofing underlayment installed by SMART Roofing, Inc. will provide protection from wind-driven rain, water, snow, and ice dams that come with Chicago weather. To further enhance the old world artisan craftsmanship of this spectacular clay tile roof, ornamental copper work by Chicago Metal Supply was installed by SMART Roofing, Inc.

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. Contact the roofing experts at SMART Roofing, Inc.at (847) 797-0404, to learn more about Ludowici Roof Tile products, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com for your residential or commercial roofing needs.

Tesla Announces Solar Roof

Tesla announces it’s Solar Roof – are you ready?

These roof tiles are actually made of textured glass. From most viewing angles, they look just like ordinary shingles, but they allow light to pass through from above onto a standard flat solar cell. Other shingle options being featured resemble Tuscan clay tile shingles, slate shingles, and textured shingles that resemble wood shake shingles.

Availability of this roofing system to be determined.  In the meantime, contact the roofing experts at Smart Roofing, Inc.at (847) 797-0404, to learn more about our roof products and services, or email us at contactus@smartroofers.com for your other residential or commercial roofing needs.  

Your Chicagoland Ludowici Roof Tile Crown Roofer

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Smart Roofing, Inc. is proud to announce it’s certification as a Ludowici Roof Tile Crown Roofer.

A quality roof system is no accident. It takes quality products and expert installation to protect your property against the elements for years. Since 1888 Ludowici has been protecting buildings large and small.  Clay tile roofs have been the preferred choice of discerning architects, designers and owners for centuries because of the natural warmth and permanent beauty of clay. Ludowici’s clay roof tiles provide 126 years of proven ability, limitless product offerings and the Industry’s best warranty.

The Ludowici Crown Roofer training program requires partner roofing contractors to learn the company’s wide selection of roofing tiles, trim fittings, underlayment and fasteners, and train in how to work and detail each one. This detailed hands-on training includes measuring, layout, cutting, notching and roof tile replacement. It’s a process that ensures that the high-quality Ludowici clay roof tiles are installed according to the highest standards. Equipped with time-tested know-how, factory-trained Ludowici Crown Roofers like Smart Roofing, Inc. are roofing contractors who use the best roofing components and materials available.

 

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.

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