Roofing Code Compliance: Illinois Homeowner Guide to 2021 IRC Roof Requirements
Direct Answer: What Is Roofing Code Compliance? Roofing code compliance means a roof repair, roof…
Roofing Code Compliance: Illinois Homeowner Guide to 2021 IRC Roof Requirements
Direct Answer: What Is Roofing Code Compliance? Roofing code compliance means a roof repair, roof replacement, or storm restoration project is completed according to the building code adopted by the local jurisdiction, the manufacturer’s installation instructions, permit requirements, and the roof system’s required safety and performance standards. For Illinois homeowners, roofing code compliance often involves…
Illinois Roof Deck Replacement Requirements: When the IRC and IL Energy Code Require Full Sheathing Replacement
Direct Answer: When Is Roof Deck Replacement Required in Illinois? In Illinois, roof deck replacement may be required when the existing roof sheathing is not a code-compliant base for the new roof covering. Under the 2018 International Residential Code, asphalt shingles must be installed over a solidly sheathed deck, fasteners must properly penetrate the deck,…
Alside Charter Oak D4.5 Dutch Lap Siding Discontinued: What Illinois Insurers Owe Homeowners When Matching Siding Is Unavailable
Direct Answer: Is Illinois a Matching State for Siding Claims? Illinois is generally not considered a statutory “matching state” in the way some states are. Illinois does not have a broad, simple rule that automatically requires an insurance carrier to replace every undamaged siding elevation whenever one wall is damaged. But that does not mean…
GAF Timberline HDZ Wind Warranty in Illinois: Why Your Installation Method Determines Whether Your Warranty Will Hold
Direct Answer: Does GAF Timberline HDZ Have a Strong Wind Warranty? GAF Timberline HDZ shingles have been marketed by GAF as eligible for enhanced wind warranty coverage, including GAF’s WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, when installed according to GAF’s requirements and with the required qualifying GAF accessory products. GAF describes Timberline HDZ as using LayerLock Technology…
Storm Damage Guide for Illinois Homeowners: What to Do After Hail, Wind, Tornado, or Water Damage
Direct Answer: What Should You Do First After Storm Damage? After storm damage, Illinois homeowners should first make sure everyone is safe, avoid unsafe areas, prevent further damage when it can be done safely, document the property with photos and videos, contact the insurance carrier, and call a qualified storm damage restoration contractor for inspection…
