Chicago is nicknamed the Windy City for a reason – the northeastern area of Illinois gets over 50 storms a year, some of which are devastating tornadoes and hurricanes. The special climate conditions put tremendous stress on local roofs, wet and windy weather being among the harshest challenges that Chicago roofs must stand up to. Here are the roofing materials that work best for Crystal Lake roofing:
- Impact-resistant shingles – these special, high-end shingle varieties can stand up not only to the impact caused by hail or by large airborne debris, such as torn-off tree limbs, but to high winds as well. They are a little more expensive than conventional shingles, but still affordable;
- Metal roofing systems – these materials come in many different types, seamless variants included. Seamless metal panels have no protrusions that winds can grab and the alloys they are made from can stand up to heavy rains and thick layers of snow, too, therefore they are perfect for Chicago roofs;
- Clay or cement tiles – these high-end materials can withstand almost any weather and they can provide adequate weather protection for over 70 years. If the option appeals to you, you need to have in mind that both clay and cement are heavy materials, so it is important to check whether your building can bear the extra weight before you make the final decision.
