Category: Roof
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Clay Tile Roof Repairs
Are you one of the lucky people that live in a home with a clay tile roof? Who do you turn to when you need a repair or even a simple inspection? Not a lot of contractors in the Bloomington/Normal area work on clay tile roofs anymore. Carlson Exteriors is one of the only contractors…
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The Preferred Shingle for Home Insurance
We are proud to introduce the Northgate Shingle by CertainTeed. It’s the shingle your insurance company wants you to have! So…. why is this shingle one of the best on the market? The biggest reason is the Northgate shingle has a Class 4 Impact/Hail rating. This is the highest rating possible! Most insurance companies offer…
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Early Signs of Roof Failure
As the snow and ice melt off your roof, it’s a good time to see if your roof sustained any stress or damage from the winter. Brown Spotting or Tea Staining on your ceiling. This is the easiest way for you to catch a small leak early. The spot might not drip or be wet to…
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Not interested in “Just Your Average Shingle”
Remember, choices do exist! Check out this latest job we did in Highland Slate shingles.
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Leaking Roof? Could Be an Easy Fix
Have you noticed a wet or tea-stained ceiling? It could be from a bad or old pipe flashings. The usual life span of a pipe flashing is 10-15 years but depends on your region’s weather conditions. If you keep an eye on all of your pipe flashings it could save you hundreds of dollars repairing any interior…
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Take Notice of Roof Conditions: Post Winter
Winter can be brutal on roofs, especially if the shingles are nearing the end of their life. While this past Central Illinois winter has not been as rough as previous years, the cold, wind, and ice build up could have caused some major roof damage that has yet to be seen. Some roof leaks can…
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2014 Recap of Residential Roof Replacements
Check out a handful of roofs our crew has replaced this year! Such a variety of sizes and colors.
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Out-of-Town Roofing Contractors
Many homeowners in Central Illinois were devastatingly impacted by the storm that arrived last fall- home repairs continue to ensue 6 months later. As a local contractor, it is our responsibility and duty to both inform and educate the Bloomington/Normal area in regards to the risks of out of town contractors, commonly known as “storm chasers”.…