Spring 2026 Illinois Storm Season: County-by-County Damage Patterns From a Licensed Roofing Contractor’s Perspective Coverage period: March 1 through May 31, 2026Geographic focus: Northern and northeastern IllinoisProfessional perspective: Illinois-licensed roofing contractor and NWS SKYWARN-trained storm spotterArticle updated: August 2, 2026 Spring 2026 Illinois storm damage should be evaluated county by county rather than treated as…
July 27, 2026 Orland Park Tornado: EF0 Track, Wind, Hail and Flooding July 27, 2026 Orland Park Tornado: EF0 Track, Wind, Hail and Flooding Article updated July 30, 2026. Event information reflects the National Weather Service Chicago update posted at 2:40 p.m. CDT on July 30. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF0 tornado…
H-Clip Spacing for Roof Sheathing in Illinois | Code Guide Direct answer: When panel edge support is required, APA guidance generally places one H-clip at the unsupported sheathing joint between each pair of rafters or trusses. On framing spaced 24 inches on center, this creates approximately 24-inch H-clip spacing along the joint. On 16-inch framing,…
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…
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