Considering that we spend a lot of time in our homes and offices, indoor air quality is a subject that should not be taken lightly; it directly affects the health, productivity and comfort of building occupants. Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization recognize

Let’s be honest: if you’re reading this you probably do not do yearly inspections of your roof. I’m sure you have your reasons, like “Nothing seems broken or leaking inside the house”, “I’ve no idea what to look for anyway” or my favorite excuse: “I’ll do it next year.”

Thunderstorms erupted on a hot, steamy Monday afternoon across the Chicago area in which Midway Airport logged its 14th 90-degree day of the year. While many areas received no rain, several locations were hit by strong gusty winds, hail and downpours. A cloudburst inundated Gary with 1.23 inches of rain in just 17 minutes, while 40-50 mph winds downed some trees and limbs in Plainfield, Poplar Grove, Mt. Prospect and Arlington Heights. Marble-size hail pelted Northbrook and Mt. Prospect.

Replacing an old roof is a major investment and a big project even when everything goes as planned. Yet a new roof installation can turn into a real headache (and a very literal one) if bad choices are made and certain procedures are not followed. People with asthma, allergies, migraines and small children are especially susceptible to odors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and noise.

When consumers think of a roof, they tend to think of what can be seen on the outside: shingles or tiles. Like everything else in life, there are things that can be seen with a naked eye, and there are things that require a little bit more insight and attention in order to be identified and understood. Welcome to the world of roofing underlayment!

August in Chicago means long, warm days filled with carelessness, laughter, a mug of craft beer, and a refreshing dip in the Lake Michigan. And yet inevitably the winter is around the corner, even though we may not be ready to welcome it just yet.