Cedar Roofing Company

27820 N Irma Lee Circle, Lake Forest, IL 60045, License #104-003386


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Why cleaning your gutters is crucial to protecting your home

In this expanded guide, we’ll look at the risks associated with clogged gutters, how routine maintenance can protect your home, and provide actionable tips for homeowners to keep their gutters in peak...

Let’s talk about low-bidding contractors

Nothing frustrates us more than seeing the aftermath of shoddy work from low-bid contractors. They swoop in with an offer that seems too good to pass up, and homeowners jump on it, thinking they’ve...

Extend The Life of Your Roof: What You Aren’t Thinking About

Have you looked at your roof lately and thought “oh I’ll get around to that”? You don’t realize you’re going to have a problem until it’s inescapable. To that we say, the end of Summer/beginning of...

A Grand Project: 56 Roofs for The Commons of Conway Farms

Recently the Home Association for the Commons of Conway Farms hired us to re-roof 56 of their homes. While it was a big task, we thank them for trusting us with this considerable undertaking!...

Alaskan Yellow Tapersawn Transformation Process

Two characteristics that make Yellow Cedar shingles so popular are its strength and durability. Alaskan Yellow Cedar Shingles contain natural oils and tannins that fight against mold and decay...

What It’s Like To Consider a Re-Roof

A new customer in Wheaton contacted us to check on the condition of their old cedar shake roof. After the inspection CRC’s team determined that replacement would be the best way to move forward...

We’ve got to talk about Storm Damage.

You need help right away and it is difficult to tell the good guys from the bad. Don’t get caught being a double victim, first from the storm and then from a disreputable contractor. Instead, let our...

Supporting a local Scout

Happy National Boy Scout Day! Local Scout, Issac Poulton restored the information stand roofs at Mellody Farm’s Nature Preservation for his Eagle Scout Project. We were happy to help and supply...

How to Choose Roofer

A home is the largest investment most people will make in their lifetime. So, when it’s time to repair or replace your roof, it’s important to protect that investment by hiring the right...