What You Need to Consider When Waterproofing a Roof

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On average, the Chicago, Illinois, area gets about 38 inches of rain and 35 inches of snow each year. With so much precipitation to contend with, waterproofing your roof is a must. You can’t afford to have the building you manage shut down due to major water damage. But if you’re not a roofing professional, you most likely don’t…

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Do You Know How Often You Should Be Replacing Your Roof?

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It’s estimated that every year, building owners spend about $12 billion replacing their roofing. Replacing your commercial roof might seem like a daunting task, and you might be wondering how often to replace your roof and what your options might be. There are a lot of factors that go into deciding when you need a new roof.…

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Avoid Making These 5 Commercial Roofing Mistakes

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Avoid Making These 5 Commercial Roofing Mistakes Keeping up with the maintenance on your commercial roof is supposed to extend the lifespan of the roofing materials and prevent possible problems with leaks or damage. However, making mistakes when taking care of a roof can lead to repairs that could have been avoided. There are several…

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Steps To Prepare for a Spring Roof Replacement

Steps To Prepare for a Spring Roof Replacement Your roofing system is vital to your business’s success. This region experiences everything from legendary snowstorms to heavy rains to high winds. A quality roof is essential. Getting a new roof is an investment that will pay off for many years to come.  At Great Lakes Roofing,…

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How To Prep Your Roofing System for Winter

How To Prep Your Roofing System for Winter While you may not look at your commercial roof every day, it is still one of the most critical components of your building. At Great Lakes Roofing, we understand the havoc winter can wreak on your roofing structure. It’s better to prepare in advance than scramble to…

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Three Advantages of a Commercial Roof Inspection

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Three Advantages of a Commercial Roof Inspection   Although rarely given much thought until it starts underperforming, a commercial roof is the key to ensuring employee and consumer safety. Your roof serves as protection from rain, snow, sleet, hail, and burning rays from the sun. Therefore a failing roof can put your building and those…

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