Roofing in Portage Park, Chicago

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Shingle roof replacement

Chicago, IL

The problem: The homeowner was ready to replace the old shingle roof and wanted it done right, with no insurance claim involved.

What we found: Once we tore off the old shingles, some of the wood decking underneath was damaged and needed to be replaced before the new roof could go on.

How we fixed it: We tore the roof off down to the deck, replaced the damaged sections with new OSB decking, installed new underlayment across the whole roof, then installed new architectural shingles, ridge caps and a new roof vent for attic ventilation.

Homes and roof details

The area includes a recognized bungalow historic district, but that designation does not apply to every home in Portage Park. Bungalows can have hipped roofs, dormers and rear extensions; frame houses may have gables and siding. Matching the repair to these shapes means examining hips, roof-wall joints and the drainage route into a side yard.

Problems worth checking

• Leaves in long bungalow gutters can cause localized overflow even when the shingles are intact.
• Dormer corners concentrate flashing details that a simple shingle patch may not address.
• Loose soffit panels on a frame addition can expose underlying wood to moisture.

Services for these homes

Shingle repairs and replacement suit pitched residential roofs, gutter service addresses eave drainage, and siding/soffit work applies to frame walls and additions. Any existing low-slope rear roof needs its own material and condition assessment.

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