Roofing in Bolingbrook, IL

Serving Bolingbrook and Surrounding Areas

Common Roof Problems in Bolingbrook

Your roof doesn't fail all at once. It deteriorates. Water wicks into the decking. Shingles curl and lose granules. Flashing separates from the wall. By the time you notice a leak in the attic, damage has spread for months.

Winter Damage

• Ice dams — Water backs up behind frozen gutters and seeps under shingles. Bolingbrook's heavy snow and thaw cycles create perfect conditions for this every February and March.
• Freeze-thaw cracking — Shingles expand and contract violently. Small cracks become large ones. Sealant fails.
• Gutter clogging — Snow and ice block drainage. Water pools on the roof. Rot begins in the roof deck.

Storm Damage

• Hail bruising — Hail doesn't always perforate shingles. It bruises them. Bruised shingles lose their protective granule layer and deteriorate fast.
• Wind tear — Severe thunderstorms lift shingles or tear them entirely. Exposed decking is exposed to rain.
• Tree limb puncture — Branches crack through the roof deck and membrane. Water intrusion follows within hours.

Age and Wear

• Granule loss — Older shingles shed granules. The asphalt underneath oxidizes and becomes brittle.
• Flashing corrosion — Metal flashing around chimneys and vents corrodes. Seams open. Leaks start at the joint, not the shingle.
• Sagging roof deck — Wet rot in the substrate causes the roof to sag. This is structural and urgent.