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Hail Damage and a Myth of a Storm Chaser

Roofing is a tough business with lots of competition and, yes, a few bad apples. No wonder that fear of having to deal with a dishonest service provider and the fact that any decision involving roofing systems has major logistical and financial implications, makes homeowners less willing to be proactive and talk to a roofer about potential roof damage.

Just Finished: Granulated Torch Down Roof with Tapered Insulation

Glad to be back to Northbrook! Just completed a granulated torch down roof with tapered insulation. Torch down roofing is made of a rubberized asphalt material that is melted to the roof of a home using a torch.

Storm Damages Roofs in the Willowbrook Area

Storm damage has left families in the Willowbrook area roofless. The areas around Willowbrook, Berwyn and Forest Park likely suffered straight-line wind damage, with likely wind gusts 50 to 60 mph.

Matterhorn Shake Panels in Hampshire, IL

Our crew has just finished a new project in Hampshire, IL. that involves installation of award-winning Matterhorn shake panels.

Can Heavy Rain Cause Damage to the Roof?

This spring has blessed Chicago with plenty of rain, and some folks are getting a little bit tired of the blessings. According to the meteorologist Tom Skilling, it’s rained 15 of the past 22 days, and since April 20 the official rain gauge at O’Hare International Airport has collected 5.01 inches (the norm would be 2.44 inches).

Find ATJs on Twitter and Instagram

ATJ’s Home Improvement is back from the winter hiatus and the first order of business is to step up our social media game. We don’t plan on hiring a fancy social media agency, so don’t expect us to Tweet or post pictures every 2 hours. First and foremost, our job is to serve our clients and do our job well.