Roofing Specialties

Generally, roofing types and roofing products are typically divided up into two primary categories, steep slope roofing and low slope roofing.

The terms low slope and steep slope describe roof slope. The slope of a roof is often referred to as the pitch. The slope, or pitch, of the roof is determined by the vertical rise in inches for every horizontal twelve inch (12") length (called the "run"). 

Steep slope roofing is sometimes referred to as “residential roofing” because most single-family homes in the U.S. are constructed with some sort of pitch or slope to the roof. 

Low slope roofing is often synonymous with “commercial roofing”. This is because commercial buildings typically have “flat” roof design, but many apartment buildings and townhouses have low slope roofs.

Steep Slope Roofing:
Steep slope roofing usually refers roofs that have slopes of 2” in 12” (2:12) or greater. This means for every 12 horizontal inches; the roof rise is two vertical inches or greater Read More...

Low Slope Roofing:
Professional Roofing Contractors perform new construction, roof replacement, roof recover and repair services on many flat or low sloped reflective, ballasted, vegetative or photovoltaic covered rooftops, throughout the Chicagoland area. Read More...

Waterproofing & Dampproofing:
Waterproofing work requires special expertise in detailing and system configuration to be effective for either horizontal or vertical surfaces. Dampproofing systems are typically used on walls of buildings where water pressure buildup is not expected, such as some residential construction. Read More...