Category: Roof
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofer
Project Manager Nick Coyle has been in the roofing industry practically his whole life. Nick is an expert at stopping roof leaks, provides honest and detailed roof replacement quotes, and manages roofing crews, I sat down with Nick to find out the most popular questions from homeowners but more importantly the questions homeowners should be…
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How Much Does A Roof Replacement Cost?
It your roof needs replaced, often your first thought is, “How much is my roof replacement?” Great question – but it doesn’t come with an easy answer. There are many different factors that effect the pricing of your roof replacement. Those include:
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Landmark Pro Is Now Impact 3 Resistant!
We have loved offering Landmark Pro as a shingle options for roof replacements. The colors, quality, and durability are a great buy for the price. Starting in 2023 Landmark Pro will now be rated as a Class 3 impact Resistant Shingle. Up until now, the only Impact Resistant shingles Carlson Exteriors offered was the Northgate…
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Roof Replacements: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get a shingle layover? A roof layover, or shingling on top of your existing roof, is not the best option in general. It shortens the life of the new roof and it limits the warranty on the shingles given by the manufacturer, CertainTeed. When you put shingles on top of the older shingles,…
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Which Shingle Should You Put On Your House?
It’s time to replace the roof on your home, which shingle should you pick? Many contractors present you with a “Good, Better, Best” scenario but that is a generalized comparison of the shingles. The specific details are what will help you make your decision. Carlson Exteriors quotes CertainTeed Landmark, Landmark Pro, and Northgate shingles for…
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New Design Service
Have you ever thought about making changes to the exterior of your home, but not sure where to start? If it is difficult for you to envision what your house could look like, you may be interested in one of our new services called Hover. The process is easy, pictures are taken of your home and…
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofer
Project Manager Nick Coyle has been in the roofing industry practically his whole life. He currently manages the roofing crews, meets with homeowners to provide estimates on roof replacements, roof repairs, and stop tricky roof leaks. I sat down with Nick to find out the most popular questions from homeowners but more importantly the questions…
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Liberate Yourself From Bad Contractors
Unfortunately, the construction industry is abound with poor principle. How do you begin to find a contractor that’s trustworthy? I suggest thinking of contractors as employees you are interviewing to potentially work for you/your company. It may seem silly at first, but that mindset will give you the confidence you need to feel like you…
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Carlson Exteriors Named 2nd Roofer in State of Illinois
In April, we happily received this letter stating that we were ranked the 16th roofer in the nation and the 2nd roofer in the State of Illinois in registering roof warranties. So many roofing companies out there promise warranties they cannot deliver. Carlson Exteriors is not one of those. For every roof we install, we…
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New Roof: Tear Off Or Layover Shingles?
When looking to purchase a new roof for their home, many homeowners debate laying new shingles over the existing shingles or just start fresh by tearing off the old shingles. Usually homeowners think about laying over to save some money – but is it worth the saved bucks? Most cases – no. Its worth tearing…