Roofing Repairs and Replacement | Lang Home Exteriors

ROOF TIME?

“Our roof has seen better days, but we might be able to get one more year out of it.”

7 Signs It's Time For A New Roof

IT'S TIME.

“We know we need a new roof. What makes Lang the best roofing company for the job?”

About Lang Home Exteriors

WHEN CAN WE START!

“I want to work with Lang on my new roof! Show me more pictures to help me get a few ideas.”

Take Me To The Gallery

Your New Roof, Start To Finish

Putting off replacing your roof is quite literally waiting for a disaster to happen. We begin with a full inspection and check for these 7 signs that it is time for a new roof, then talk to your insurance company to see if the damage is covered. Depending on the age of your roof, existing material, ventilation and damage to the underlying plywood, we’ll print a proposal for a re-roof or full roof replacement straight from the truck.

When you’re ready to get an expert’s opinion, give us a call or send us a message.

Let’s Get Started

Or read on and learn how a roof is installed from start to finish.

DESIGN &

PLANNING

Design Your Home's New Look

Dream big and enjoy the process. We’ll show you samples and help you weigh the pros and cons of each roofing material and color until we pick a winner. If your home doesn’t already have an Instagram, you’ll want to get on that soon.

Order Materials

We greased a few palms so that we can hook you up with special pricing… Okay fine, we’re just loyal customers who order roofing materials like they’re Giordano’s pizzas – the bottom line is, you score!

Design Your Home's New Look

Dream big and enjoy the process. We’ll show you samples and help you weigh the pros and cons of each roofing material and color until we pick a winner. If your home doesn’t already have an Instagram, you’ll want to get on that soon.

Order Materials

We greased a few palms so that we can hook you up with special pricing… Okay fine, we’re just loyal customers who order roofing materials like they’re Giordano’s pizzas – the bottom line is, you score!

Tear-Off

Out with the old, in with the new. We make tear-off as painless as possible for both you and your home. Landscaping, patio furniture, air conditioning units and that 4-burner stainless steel Weber grill all get covered and protected.

Roof Decking

Plywood spans the home’s rafters to give a roof its structural integrity and handles the weight of our Chicago snow. Wet or rotted out decking creates ‘soft spots’ on the roof and are usually the first areas to cause a roof leak. Most roofs we work on need several sheets of plywood (never OSB), which is one of the main reasons we strongly recommend full roof replacements over re-roofs.

STRUCTURAL

REINFORCEMENT

Tear-Off

Out with the old, in with the new. We make tear-off as painless as possible for both you and your home. Landscaping, patio furniture, air conditioning units and that 4-burner stainless steel Weber grill all get covered and protected.

Roof Decking

Plywood spans the home’s rafters to give a roof its structural integrity and handles the weight of our Chicago snow. Wet or rotted out decking creates ‘soft spots’ on the roof and are usually the first areas to cause a roof leak. Most roofs we work on need several sheets of plywood (never OSB), which is one of the main reasons we strongly recommend full roof replacements over re-roofs.

MOISTURE

BARRIERS

Ice & Water Shield

Ice & Water Shield goes on two key areas of your roof: Eves and Valleys. These areas are particularly susceptible to ice dams and require this extra layer of protection. To extend the life of your roof and bring it up to Lang standards, we also install Ice & Water Shield in other areas that we’ve seen fail, like skylights, chimneys, vents, satellite dishes and other potential trouble areas.

Synthetic Underlayment

Save for the occasional quick morning trip to get your mail with coffee in hand, you wouldn’t usually go commando under a winter coat. A good roof also needs an extra layer to protect the decking from moisture and last through 25+ Chicago winters. Synthetic Underlayment is installed everywhere that Ice & Water Shield is not. If a roofing contractor even attempts to offer you felt underlayment, kindly show him the door.

Ice & Water Shield

Ice & Water Shield goes on two key areas of your roof: Eves and Valleys. These areas are particularly susceptible to ice dams and require this extra layer of protection. To extend the life of your roof and bring it up to Lang standards, we also install Ice & Water Shield in other areas that we’ve seen fail, like skylights, chimneys, vents, satellite dishes and other potential trouble areas.

Synthetic Underlayment

Save for the occasional quick morning trip to get your mail with coffee in hand, you wouldn’t usually go commando under a winter coat. A good roof also needs an extra layer to protect the decking from moisture and last through 25+ Chicago winters. Synthetic Underlayment is installed everywhere that Ice & Water Shield is not. If a roofing contractor even attempts to offer you felt underlayment, kindly show him the door.

Shingles

Weatherproof galvanized roofing nails are used to fasten the sheets of shingles to the roof decking. Installers start on the lower edges of the roof and finish on the ridges leaving no exposed edges or fasteners.

We’ve installed just about every type of roof imaginable, but the most common shingles you’ll find on a Chicago home today are architectural shingles. About 95% of our homeowners choose Architectural shingles over 3-Tab shingles. If your discerning taste in home design calls for a more premium look, we’d be happy to show you examples and samples Asphalt Designer shingles, Cedar Shake, Imitation Shake & Slate or Clay Tile. Each roofing material is available at a different price point, but all are a beautiful improvement that raises the value of your home and your home’s curb appeal.

SHINGLES

Shingles

Weatherproof galvanized roofing nails are used to fasten the sheets of shingles to the roof decking. Installers start on the lower edges of the roof and finish on the ridges leaving no exposed edges or fasteners.

We’ve installed just about every type of roof imaginable, but the most common shingles you’ll find on a Chicago home today are ‘Architectural’ shingles. About 95% of our homeowners choose Architectural shingles over 3-Tab shingles. If your discerning taste in home design calls for a more premium look, we’d be happy to show you examples and samples Asphalt Designer shingles, Cedar Shake, Imitation Shake & Slate or Clay Tile. Each roofing material is available at a different price point, but all are a beautiful improvement that raises the value of your home and your home’s curb appeal.

VENTILATION

Ventilation

Air enters the roof through vented soffit on the eves of the roof and exhausts through vents placed higher on the roof or Ridge Vent.

In summer, a properly ventilated roof stays cool, reducing your air conditioning costs and preventing the roof from being damaged over time from excess heat. During the winter months, ventilation keeps the roof from heating up too much and melting snow. Snowmelt runs down to the eaves and re-freezes, creating Ice Dams and damaging the edges of your roof. All year round, attic vents exhaust moisture from those long showers (bathroom fans) and allows the underside of the roof decking to dry out should it ever get wet.

Ventilation

Air enters the roof through vented soffit on the eves of the roof and exhausts through vents placed higher on the roof or Ridge Vent.

In summer, a properly ventilated roof stays cool, reducing your air conditioning costs and preventing the roof from being damaged over time from excess heat. During the winter months, ventilation keeps the roof from heating up too much and melting snow. Snowmelt runs down to the eaves and re-freezes, creating Ice Dams and damaging the edges of your roof. All year round, attic vents exhaust moisture from those long showers (bathroom fans) and allows the underside of the roof decking to dry out should it ever get wet.

Clean Up

We make it a habit to clean up our messes, and consistently surprise homeowners with our tidiness when the job is complete. We pick up all scrap materials and even sweep landscaping and lawns with a handheld magnet to pick up loose nails and haul away all of the mess.

We call this a job well done, but yes, you’re allowed to love us just a little bit more!

HIGH FIVE

Clean Up

We make it a habit to clean up our messes, and consistently surprise homeowners with our tidiness when the job is complete. We pick up all scrap materials and even sweep landscaping and lawns with a handheld magnet to pick up loose nails and haul away all of the mess.

We call this a job well done, but yes, you’re allowed to love us just a little bit more!

Our Roofing & Skylight Partners

HOMEOWNER LOVE

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Bill provided an estimate for a new roof with options and an accurate time frame for scheduling the work. The foreman and the workers were very courteous and professional. I was amazed at how organized and hard working the crew moved for the 2 days that job took to complete!
Then the good part happened. After they left, my yard was immaculate. I did not find one piece of material left behind! I have been a homeowner for 25+ years and have used many contractors over those years. Lang Home Exteriors is a notch, no 2 notches above the standard contractor.
Around a week after the job was complete we had our first hard rain. Bill called me the next day and asked me to check everywhere for any signs of leaks. This company is truly concerned about their customers.”

Robert, Hinsdale, IL

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Excellent, professional sales and service with years of experience. My roof is 10 years old now and still looks new. It has held strong through some tough windy winters here in Chicagoland! I have recommended Lang to others, all of whom have had the same 5 star service!”

Clara, Oak Forest, IL

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Lang Home Exteriors replaced our singles, gutters, downspouts, soffit and facia. I recommend them to anybody wanting to get this type of work done. Everyone in this organization is very knowledgeable, professional, courteous and helpful. It was a pleasure working with everyone involved with this company, from Daniel, my salesman, to the contracting teams that did the labor, to the delivery drivers. We are extremely happy with the end results!”

Peotone Park District

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Fantastic company to work with. Our main building needed a major facelift. We went to Bill, he was very knowledgeable and gave us the right suggestions for what we were looking for. He helped bring our ideas to reality. Bill came out throughout the week to keep us updated and having his presence throughout the project was very comforting, explaining what was being put where and why. The project was completed in a week and they were great to work with. I highly recommend this company for any business or residential projects. Wonderful job all around!”

Ralph, Palos Park, IL

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Bill Lang has been a business partner of our restoration company for the last couple of years. We have confidence that Bill and his crew will provide our customers with the same level of quality service that we offer. We have never received any negative feedback on their quality of work and are happy to continue to recommend Lang Home Exteriors to our customers as an extension of our services. They are prompt, efficient and are reasonably priced.”

Nikki, Lansing, IL

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great company! They gave a few options in written quotes, answered all our questions completely and offered their recommendations. They treated us with respect and completed the job as discussed, in the manner promised. Would recommend!”

William, Mokena, IL

HOMEOWNER TIPS

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How To Prevent Ice Dams
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Hi, I’m Bill Lang.

And where I come from, roofing estimates are always free.

Every project starts with a question, so ask away!

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Get Excited, It’s Roofing Season

ROOF TIME?

IT'S TIME.

WHEN CAN WE START!

Your New Roof, Start To Finish

DESIGN &

PLANNING

Design Your Home's New Look

Order Materials

Design Your Home's New Look

Order Materials

Tear-Off

Roof Decking

STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT

Tear-Off

Roof Decking

MOISTURE BARRIERS

Ice & Water Shield

Synthetic Underlayment

Ice & Water Shield

Synthetic Underlayment

Shingles

SHINGLES

Shingles

VENTILATION

Ventilation

Ventilation

Clean Up

HIGH FIVE

Clean Up

Our Roofing & Skylight Partners

HOMEOWNER LOVE

HOMEOWNER TIPS

5 Reasons To Upgrade Your Roof Before Selling Your Home

Understanding Roof Warranties 101

How To Prevent Ice Dams

Hi, I’m Bill Lang.

And where I come from, roofing estimates are always free.

Every project starts with a question, so ask away!

STRUCTURAL

REINFORCEMENT

MOISTURE

BARRIERS