What You Need to Know About Replacing Your Shingle Roof

You spot a strange discoloration on your shingle roof; does that mean you need to look at roof replacement? Your local roofer schedules roof replacement for a Wednesday—will you be able to have a kids’ birthday party Saturday under the new roof?

The Warning Signs You Need Roof Replacement

Roofing experts, including our crews at Adams Roofing, will tell you that discoloration from algae or a little moss is not a sure sign you need a new shingle roof. Widespread moss can harm your shingles, but here are more important warning signs to watch for:

Shingle condition—If, from the ground (never climb on your roof), you see shingle edges curled up, tabs that are cup-shaped, missing pieces, dislodged shingles or cracks, you may need roof replacement
Granule loss—If you can safely check your gutters from an extension ladder, see how much of your roof is in the gutter! A lot of granule loss means your shingles have lost their water resistance; you can also look for bald spots on the roof itself
Age—Most fiberglass-asphalt shingles are designed for two decades of use; if your Elk Grove Village home’s roof is more than 20 years old, contact Adams Roofing for a professional inspection and prognosis
Appearance—Faded color, a general tired, worn look, or a shingle color that just looks outdated can all be reasons to consider roof replacement

The Process of Shingle Roof Replacement

Once you contact Adams Roofing to arrange a new shingle roof, we will send one of our representatives to your Chicagoland home to inspect and estimate the roof. Factors such as square footage, roof pitch (its relative steepness) and accessibility affect how long the job will take.

Though each job site differs, the steps are roughly the same:

1. Protect your plants and landscaping
2. Tear off the old shingles—We clean up after ourselves, too!
3. Inspect the old sheathing—We replace sections as needed and ensure proper nailing throughout
4. Cut sheathing for roof vents if needed
5. Install drip edge—This helps divert water away from your roof
6. Install water and ice shield—An absolute must with Elk Grove Village winters!
7. Install roofing felt or self-adhesive underlayment
8. Install your new fiberglass-asphalt shingles
9. Site cleanup
10. Job inspection

Believe it or not, all those steps usually only take two or three days with our equipment and experienced crews. Contact Adams Roofing today to learn more about what is involved with replacing your home’s shingle roof.

I wanted to let you know about an experience I had with one of your employees. I live at 1200 Knottingham Court in Kingsport Estates and apparently, your company is servicing our condo association. My building has had a leak in the entryway for several months and Eddie was dispatched out to have me show him the source of the leak inside. I met him on Friday, September 21st and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with his friendliness and professionalism. He immediately found the source of the leak and even went up on the roof to show me. He assured me that someone would take care of it as soon as possible and told me he would give the report priority to avoid any further damage. As someone who used to be in Customer Service, I always value a company that hires people that are not only skilled at their trade, but also skilled at interacting with people. Eddie is a great example of that and I wanted you to know so you could tell him what a great job he does! I am so glad that Alma Management chose Adams Roofing to be our roofing contractor!... [more]

Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

Rick H.