Champion Roofing News & Blog
The Importance of Roof Vents
Everyone knows that a roof keeps the rain and snow out. However, roofs are more complex than many imagine, and even the simplest of roofs contain a number of critical components. Of these, vents serve several roles in keeping roofs functioning correctly and the home...
Common Winter Roofing Problems
With winter always lurking around the corner, it can help to understand the problems that come with it. For many homeowners, their winter preparation and maintenance will stay focused on things like salting their driveway and shoveling snow off of their property. With...
Types of Commercial Roofing
Commercial roofing protects the tops of buildings in business districts. When compared to residential roofing, commercial options have different characteristics. This guide has information about those characteristics and more. Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Spray...
Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems
Modified bitumen roofing is the advancement of built up roofing or BUR as it is commonly referred. Both modified bitumen and BUR systems consist of layers of sheets, hence the term "built-up." The main difference is that the old style BUR systems heavily relied on hot...
Roof Problems To Look Out For
Your roof protects and covers your most treasured assets and family. It pays to know trouble lurking within your roofing system. Luckily, most alarming signals are loud and easily visible to the naked eye. This makes roof maintenance an essential task that should be...
Winterizing A Commercial Roof for Ice, Snow and Cold
Summer isn't the only time you need to think about your roof. With winter fast approaching, soon it'll be time to prep your property for freezing temperatures. But in the process of doing so, a lot of property owners might overlook the roof. In between scorching heat...
Things to Know Before Installing a Skylight
Skylights can offer a multitude of benefits to any space in someone’s home that not only adds a unique design element but also home efficiency and air quality. But before one is installed, there are some things to consider. Sustainable Material All skylights have...
Autumn Roof Maintenance Tips
Autumn is the perfect time to make repairs to both residential & commercial roofing systems, and you should do this before the weather gets too rainy or cold. Here are some of the ways that you should care for a roof. 1: Professional Roof Inspection Contact Champion...
Five Reasons Why You Need Roof Insulation for Your Commercial Roof
You invested a ton of money into putting on a new roof on your commercial building. But, did you forget to make another key investment? Roof insulation is often forgotten in the process. Yet, it can make a difference in keeping the building safe and comfortable. Let's...
Why Autumn is the Ideal Time for Roof Repairs
Working on a roof is a challenging job that is affected by height, weather and temperature. Anyone who is considering hiring a professional company for roof repair or replacement the autumn is the perfect time to do so for the following reasons: Summer Storm Season...
Types of Commercial Roofs
The roof of your commercial building is a very important part of the structure. It protects your entire investment or business. The kind you get will directly impact the structural integrity, as well as protect the occupants inside from the elements. The material you...
6 Ways to Winterize a Commercial Roof
If you are ignoring the roof of your commercial property, then when winter arrives, you risk having serious problems from moisture and high winds. It is essential to winterize a commercial roofing system to avoid having major problems from snow and ice during the...
How Thermal Imaging Is Used For Commercial Roof Inspections
Your roof is one of the most important aspects of your commercial building. It keeps out the elements and protects the people and equipment inside. However, nothing was meant to last forever, and as the roof gets older or is exposed to natural elements, including...
How a Commercial Roofing Leak can Affect Your Business
A roof leak can cause an increase in the maintenance costs for a building, impair the quality of the workplace environment, and affect the potential revenue from your customers. The appearance of your building can be used to influence the opinions of your customers...
8 Common Commercial Roof Problems
Commercial building owners should regularly maintain their commercial roofing for any repairs and maintenance.. The effects of the Chicago weather on commercial roofing is just as rough as it is on residential roofing. Although the problems are similar to what...
Roof Mold and Other Rooftop Problems
Our roofs will come into contact with water no matter what we do. Roofs are designed to keep water from spilling into our homes. However, water can create perfect conditions for mold, algae, moss, and mildew to grow. These unwanted bacteria can cause serious problems...
Signs That You’re Overdue for Roof Maintenance
If you're looking for a sign from above that your roof needs repair, then that's all you might have to do. Looking up at your roof can reveal a lot about its condition. One of the first signs that your roof needs repair or some kind of restoration would be shingles...
Know The Facts About Your Roof Warranty
Once a roofing contractor completes your new roof, you are ecstatic. You have a warranty on your new roof and you feel secure. But do you really understand the document and what the coverage will entail? When a homeowner has a new roof installed, it is important to...
Chimney Flashing and Repair
Your roof is the single most important resource for safeguarding your family's comfort and safety. It's easy to take a roof over your head for granted, but a watertight roof is critical for keeping you dry, warm, protected and even financially secure. Flashing...
How To Choose The Right Shingle Color
If you’re building a new home or replacing the roof on your current residence, you have several very important choices to make. There’s selecting the right roofing contractor, picking the appropriate shingle style, and selecting the grade of shingle that fits your...
Roof Maintenance
When you own a home, a major priority should be to have a roof inspection regularly to resolve the minor issues found before they become major issues. Some roofing problems are more evident than others, like a storm ripping shingles off the rooftop or gutters being...
Benefits of Attic Ventilation
Many homeowners do not visit their attic, which is why this part of the house is often neglected. However, it is important that you know its condition. This way, you can determine whether or not it requires improvement. Believe it or not, the attic and its ventilation...
An Annual Roof Inspection Extends the Life of Your Roof
Your roof is your home's main protection from water, wind, and ice damage caused by the elements of nature. If it was installed correctly with high-quality materials, it should last you at least 25 years, if not a little longer. But, there will be a little maintenance...
How To Choose A Skylight For Your Home
The very idea of adding a skylight to your home can be exciting. It’s a feature that can completely change the appearance of a room because it infuses light, and adds a tremendous amount of character. There are even cost-saving opportunities with skylights because...
Vinyl Siding vs Aluminum Siding
In keeping the home insulated and protected, some materials are better than others. One of the most common questions regarding siding, is which is better? Vinyl or aluminum siding. When deciding on the siding material, various questions linger in many homeowners...
Types of Commercial Roofing
A commercial building’s roof is a lot different than a residential roof. Most commercial buildings utilize a flat roofing system because they’re easier to install and maintain. Commercial flat roofs also provide a variety of solutions for HVAC units and other...
Commercial Flat Roof Repair
If you are a business owner or facility manager, choosing the right roof for your commercial building is crucial. Flat roofs offer a range of benefits that can easily improve the efficiency of the building as well as provide a long-lasting, durable alternative to...
Masonry Contractor for Commercial or Residential
Whether it is residential or landscape masonry, adding a touch of stonework to your property is essential for improving its aesthetic appeal and value. You can choose between gorgeous fireplace and fire pit additions on the inside or outside of your home, or you can...
Gutter Repair vs. Gutter Replacement
Deciding whether to repair or fix your gutters can be a tough decision. You do not want to spend money on unnecessary replacements, but you do not also want to make a repair that will not last long. The following guidelines will help you decide whether to replace or...
Types of Gutters and Gutter Guards
There are several types of gutters based on materials, styles, and shapes. If you wish to replace or install new gutters, knowing the different types will help you make an informed choice. Here are different gutter profiles and their applications. Once you learn the...
Common Types of Roof Leaks
If you have a leaking roof, you will need to repair it immediately before it compromises your house's health, becomes a bigger problem, and can potentially cost a lot more money than a small repair. No matter how small the leaks might appear, if not fixed in time,...
Do Solar Panels Damage Your Roof?
If you own a residential home or commercial property, you've likely been approached once, or more, by a Solar Energy company offering to install panels for free on your roof and save you loads of money on your energy bills in no time. It does seem like a no-brainer...
Choosing The Best Roof: Five Roof Types
Decision, decisions, decisions. Whether it's time to put up a new roof, or you're in the design and selection phase of a new construction project, choosing the type of roof to put up is not one of those “no-brainer” decisions. The roof over your head is more than just...
4 Red Flags That It’s Time For a New Roof
If the signs are clear that the time has come to replace your roof rather than just repair it, you're looking at a cost in the thousands (think national averages somewhere between $5-10K), versus a few hundred or so for an average roof repair bill. The actual price of...
Four Winter Roof Repair Problems
Old Man Winter can be tough to handle. The sub-zero temperatures, strong winds, ice and snow (and repeated thawing) can wreak havoc on humans, automobiles, sidewalks, roadways, and of course, your roof. While most of these common winter roof repair issues may not be a...