Author Archives: Renee Doerr

We’ve seen the headlines from hail and storm damage in Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, and Itasca —”High Winds Rip Roof From Building”.  Heavy hail and strong winds damaged not only roofs, but vinyl siding, screens and windows throughout the Northwest … Continue reading →

Smart Roofing, Inc. is proud to share this beautiful Western Red Cedar Shake roof installation in Glencoe, Illinois. This residential roof features Certi-Guard® cedar shakes made from Western Red Cedar.

Smart Roofing, Inc. recently repaired this commercial TPO roof in Chicago where the original roof was blown off by the wind. (Windy City, indeed!) This 4-story roof repair was an insurance claim which also included masonry repairs to the building. … Continue reading →

This month, we are featuring the installation of this beautiful English Skylight, by Town & Country Conservatories, in the garden room. Read more here: http://www.smartgroupbuilders.com/news/smart-builders-lake-forest-custom-home-in-progress-3/ Check back often for information and pictures of our projects in Glenview, Lake Forest, Winnetka, … Continue reading →

mart Roofing, Inc., a Ludowici Crown Roofer, recently replaced the 90-year-old Ludowici Brittany shingle clay tile roof on this Lake Forest home. A dramatic textured terra cotta tile in irregular lengths with the feel of aged stone, Brittany shingle roof … Continue reading →

You’re already drinking hot cocoa and pumpkin spice lattes, but is your home prepared for the onset of cold weather? Use this checklist of fall home maintenance tips to ensure that your home is as ready as you are for … Continue reading →

The roofing professionals at Smart Roofing, Inc. are pleased to enhance a home in St. Charles with the GAF Glenwood®Lifetime Designer Shingles from the GAF Ultra-Premium Collection. Read more here: http://www.smartroofers.com/smart-roofing-inc-coming-soon-to-st-charles-gaf-glenwoodlifetime-designer-shingles/

Few places in the country are considered free from flooding, so protect your home and family. If you believe water will begin to accumulate in your home, shut off power at the main electrical panel in your home. However, never … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Do you love the distinct and attractive look of roof tiles? If the answer is yes, then you are among a growing number of homeowners who pick tiles as the roofing material of choice. While initially tile roofs can be … Continue reading →