Savvy homeowners take the necessary steps to keep their roofs clean throughout the winter months. While it’s falling, snow may look pretty and delicate, but it can be just as destructive as high winds or flood waters. Allowing snow to accumulate on your Lake...
The winter weather can be quite a challenge for your roof and home. Because of this, we here at Cittrix Roofing are proud to offer our winter services to home and business owners every winter. Our team has been able to grow to become the authority when it comes to...
When winter arrives in the Midwest it brings brutally cold weather with it, and this kind of weather can wreak havoc on your Lake County roof. Let’s take a look at what ice dams are and the problems they can cause for your roof. What is an Ice Dam? You may be...
Green roofing is the new black for modern architecture and anyone who loves green spaces. Green roofs are living, breathing plant systems that add a natural touch to homes. However, if you have moss, algae, and lichen growing on your roof, please note that these are...
Homes in areas with high humidity levels tend to struggle quite a bit with moss growth on their roofing systems. And you may be thinking; it’s just a bit of moss, and that it’s not a big deal. However, while moss growth may look good on some fairytale cottages, in...
Mundelein is no stranger to extreme weather swings. We have howling snows and blizzards in winter, and sweltering heat in summer. Unpredictable weather is one of the constants in the life of Mundelein residents. High winds and thunderstorms bring down trees all the...
Hail causes an average of $1.42 billion in property and crop damage every year in the United States. Those icy balls of sleet can dent cars, break windows, and damage roofing. States in the Great Plains receive the most receive storms per year, mainly during the...
A flat roof is commonplace among Chicago businesses. It is cheaper to install, has less risk than a sloped roof, and requires little upkeep or maintenance. Of course, even the best flat roofs come with some drawbacks. Flat roofs are prone to collecting water and...
