Blog | Glenview, IL Roofing Company & Exterior Remodeling

Blog | Glenview, IL Roofing Company & Exterior Remodeling http://www.rsfive.com/blog/ Read the latest Roofing, Siding, and Gutter news in Glenview and the North Shore of Chicago. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT en-us 5 Signs Your Glenview Home Needs a New Roof http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260818003/5-signs-your-glenview-home-needs-a-new-roof/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260818003/5-signs-your-glenview-home-needs-a-new-roof/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to Read Your Homeowners Insurance Policy Before Storm Season http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260818002/how-to-read-your-homeowners-insurance-policy-before-storm-season/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260818002/how-to-read-your-homeowners-insurance-policy-before-storm-season/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Metal Roofing vs. Asphalt Shingles: A Full Comparison http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260818001/metal-roofing-vs-asphalt-shingles-a-full-comparison/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260818001/metal-roofing-vs-asphalt-shingles-a-full-comparison/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT How Many Layers of Shingles Can a Roof Have? http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260818000/how-many-layers-of-shingles-can-a-roof-have/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260818000/how-many-layers-of-shingles-can-a-roof-have/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Roof Replacement in Schaumburg, IL: Cost, Timeline, and What to Expect http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812008/roof-replacement-in-schaumburg-il-cost-timeline-and-what-to-expect/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812008/roof-replacement-in-schaumburg-il-cost-timeline-and-what-to-expect/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Should You Get a Second Opinion After an Insurance Adjuster's Roof Inspection? http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812007/should-you-get-a-second-opinion-after-an-insurance-adjusters-roof-inspection/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812007/should-you-get-a-second-opinion-after-an-insurance-adjusters-roof-inspection/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Synthetic Slate vs. Natural Slate: Which Is Right for Your Home? http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812006/synthetic-slate-vs-natural-slate-which-is-right-for-your-home/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812006/synthetic-slate-vs-natural-slate-which-is-right-for-your-home/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT How Do I Know If I Need a Roof Repair or a Full Replacement? http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812005/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-roof-repair-or-a-full-replacement/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812005/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-roof-repair-or-a-full-replacement/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Roof Replacement in Naperville, IL: Cost, Timeline, and What to Expect http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812004/roof-replacement-in-naperville-il-cost-timeline-and-what-to-expect/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812004/roof-replacement-in-naperville-il-cost-timeline-and-what-to-expect/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT RS Five's Insurance Claims Process, Step by Step http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812003/rs-fives-insurance-claims-process-step-by-step/ http://www.rsfive.com/blog/p.260812003/rs-fives-insurance-claims-process-step-by-step/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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<![CDATA[ The most reliable signs a Glenview home needs a new roof: shingles curling or losing their flat profile, granules collecting heavily in the gutters, visible daylight through the attic roof deck, a roof approaching or past 20-25 years old, and repeated leaks or repairs in different spots. ]]>

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<![CDATA[ Before storm season, not after, pull out your policy's declarations page and check four things: your dwelling coverage amount, your deductible type (flat dollar or percentage), whether your roof is covered at Replacement Cost or Actual Cash Value, and whether a separate wind/hail deductible applies. Each one changes what a storm claim actually looks ]]>

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<title>Metal Roofing vs. Asphalt Shingles: A Full Comparison</title>

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<![CDATA[ Asphalt shingles cost less upfront ($4.50–$7.50/sq ft installed) and remain the most common choice for Chicago-area homes. ]]>

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<title>How Many Layers of Shingles Can a Roof Have?</title>

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<![CDATA[ Most building codes, including those most Chicago-area municipalities follow, allow a maximum of two layers of asphalt shingles before a full tear-off is required. ]]>

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<![CDATA[ Most Schaumburg homeowners replacing a standard asphalt shingle roof pay roughly $12,000 to $25,000+ installed, with the tear-off-and-install work itself typically taking one to three days. ]]>

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<title>Should You Get a Second Opinion After an Insurance Adjuster's Roof Inspection?</title>

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<![CDATA[ Yes, if any of this sounds familiar: the adjuster's visit felt rushed, the estimate came back noticeably lower than your own contractor's inspection found, or damage you documented beforehand wasn't reflected in the report. ]]>

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<title>Synthetic Slate vs. Natural Slate: Which Is Right for Your Home?</title>

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<![CDATA[ Synthetic slate delivers roughly the look of natural slate at about half the cost and a fraction of the weight — RS Five's DaVinci synthetic tiles carry a 60-year lifespan, Class 4 impact resistance, and a Class A fire rating, without the structural reinforcement natural slate often requires. ]]>

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<title>How Do I Know If I Need a Roof Repair or a Full Replacement?</title>

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<![CDATA[ In general: repair makes sense when damage is localized, your roof is under about 15 years old, and this isn't the second or third repair in recent years. ]]>

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<title>Roof Replacement in Naperville, IL: Cost, Timeline, and What to Expect</title>

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<![CDATA[ Most Naperville homeowners replacing a standard asphalt shingle roof pay roughly $12,000 to $25,000+ installed, with the tear-off-and-install work itself typically taking one to three days. ]]>

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<title>RS Five's Insurance Claims Process, Step by Step</title>

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<![CDATA[ RS Five's approach to insurance claims follows a consistent process: a free documented inspection first, then support through filing, an on-site advocate during the adjuster's visit, a review of the resulting scope and estimate, and follow-through on any underpaid items — all before work begins, so you know what's actually covered before committing to ]]>

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