Roofing Contractor & Siding Services in Glen Ellyn, IL
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What Roofing Services Does Royal Craft Offer in Glen Ellyn?
Royal Craft starts each job by finding out what failed. Then it recommends a repair or a replacement based on what the roof shows.
Roof Inspections
Bill or Mauricio walks the roof surface and checks flashing at chimneys, walls, vents and skylights. In the attic, they probe the sheathing underside, read moisture with a meter and check soffit intake and insulation depth. A drone covers slopes that aren’t safe to walk. You get a written recommendation before anyone prices a scope.
Roof Repair in Glen Ellyn, IL
- Missing, cracked or wind-lifted shingles
- Flashing leaks at chimneys and roof-to-wall joints
- Leaks around skylights and vent penetrations
- Storm damage confined to one slope
Roof Replacement in Glen Ellyn, IL
A tear-off strips the roof to bare wood sheathing, so the crew inspects every deck board before anything new goes down. Royal Craft replaces rotted plywood and lays self-adhering ice and water shield along the eaves and valleys. Synthetic underlayment and metal drip edge follow. GAF Timberline HDZ or Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles finish the assembly.
Storm Damage Roof Repair
Wind and hail damage varies by slope, so Royal Craft photographs each affected area and writes a line-item report of the shingle, flashing and component conditions. You can submit that report with your claim. Your insurer decides coverage.
What Does Glen Ellyn Require for a Roofing or Siding Permit?
Glen Ellyn requires a building permit when a roof replacement exceeds 300 square feet or 20% of the existing roof area. Siding and cladding replacement uses the same threshold.
| Item | Village of Glen Ellyn requirement |
| Roofing permit trigger | More than 300 sq. ft. or 20% of the roof |
| Siding permit trigger | More than 300 sq. ft. or 20% of the wall surface |
| Permit designations | EXTR-D40 (roofing), EXTR-D45 (siding) |
| Where to apply | LAMA online permitting portal |
| Reviewing office | Community Development Department, 535 Duane Stl |
| Contractor rules | Village Code §4-1-11: licensing and insurance compliance |
| Landmarked homes | Historic Preservation Commission review |
Royal Craft’s Illinois Roofing License is #104012213. Royal Craft submits the application and posts the permit card at the site.
How Do Historic and Landmarked Homes Change a Roofing Job?
How Do Glen Ellyn Winters Affect a Roof?
The National Weather Service 1991–2020 normals for Chicago O’Hare record 38.4 inches of annual snowfall and 121.3 days a year with a normal low at or below 32°F. Glen Ellyn shares that regional pattern, and a roof here goes through months of snow load, melt and refreeze.
Ice and Water Protection
Heat from the house melts snow on the upper roof. The meltwater runs to the cold eaves and refreezes into a dam, and water backs up under the shingles. Self-adhering ice and water shield seals the deck at the eaves and valleys so that water meets a membrane instead of bare wood.
Soffit Intake and Ridge Exhaust
Soffit vents pull outside air into the attic, and the ridge vent lets it out at the peak. An exhaust vent without enough intake can’t move air through the space. As a baseline, the International Residential Code calls for 1 square foot of net free ventilating area (NFVA) per 150 square feet of attic floor, with 1 per 300 allowed under specific conditions.
Flashing and Drainage
Chimneys, valleys, skylights and roof-to-wall joints each break the roof surface. Each needs its own flashing detail. Gutters and downspouts then carry the water away from the eave and the foundation.
What Roof Details Do Different Glen Ellyn Homes Call For?
| Home type | Detail to plan for | Royal Craft's approach |
| Victorians and Craftsmans near Lake Ellyn | Dormers, chimneys and multiple valleys | Custom-bent metal flashing at every transition |
| Split-levels, such as Foxcroft and Greenbriar Glen | Roof planes that meet taller walls | Step flashing at each roof-to-wall joint |
| Contemporary homes, such as Derby Glen | Steep pitches and complex rooflines | Full tear-off with continuous ridge vent |
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Does Royal Craft Install Siding in Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Royal Craft installs James Hardie fiber-cement siding and insulated vinyl siding, and it inspects the wall behind the old cladding before the new panels go up. Rotted sheathing and a damaged weather barrier get repaired first.
James Hardie Fiber-Cement Siding
Royal Craft installs the HZ5 formulation, which James Hardie designed for climates with freezing temperatures and freeze-thaw cycling. It comes in lap profiles, accent profiles and vertical panels. Royal Craft holds James Hardie Alliance Preferred status.
Insulated Vinyl Siding
Vinyl suits homeowners who want lower upfront cost and an insulated wall. Installers fasten it to the manufacturer’s tolerances so the panels can expand and contract with temperature.
Windows and Doors
Siding meets every window and door opening. Royal Craft flashes each one so water drains outward instead of running behind the cladding.
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What Happens During a Glen Ellyn Roof Replacement?
1. On-Site Physical and Thermal Audit
Bill Cantalupo or Mauricio Moran walks the roof and attic and writes up what they find.
2. Site Protection and LAMA Permitting
Royal Craft files the permit through LAMA, tarps the landscaping and shields the property with plywood. The permit card goes up where the Village inspector can see it.
3. Tear-Off and Deck Repair
The crew strips the roof to the structural substrate. Soft or rotted plywood comes out and new panels go in.
4. Water Barriers, Flashing and Shingles
Installers lay ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment, then fabricate metal flashing for the valleys and walls. Shingles go on to the manufacturer’s fastening pattern, and the ridge vent finishes the roof.
5. Magnet Sweep, Inspection and Walkthrough
Crews sweep the lawn, driveway and walks with a magnet more than once. The Village building inspector signs off, and you receive photos of the work, including the layers hidden under the shingles.
What Warranties Come With a Royal Craft Roof?
A roof carries two separate warranties, and each covers different things.
| Royal Craft workmanship warranty | GAF factory warranty | |
| Issued by | Royal Craft | GAF |
| Term | 10 years | Set by the warranty issued |
| Covers | Labor, flashing integrity, ice and water shield installation | Manufacturer-backed coverage under GAF's stated terms |
| Example | Installation workmanship | System Plus Limited Warranty on eligible GAF systems installed by qualifying certified contractors |
Your warranty documents list the exact terms, exclusions and transfer rules for your roof.
Can I Finance a Roof Replacement in Glen Ellyn?
Royal Craft offers GreenSky® financing for qualifying residential exterior projects. Prequalification uses a soft credit inquiry that doesn’t affect your score, while a full application uses a hard inquiry that can. On approved projects, funds release as milestones finish and you authorize each draw.
Glen Ellyn Roofing FAQ
Do I need a building permit for roof replacement in Glen Ellyn, IL?
Yes, when the work exceeds 300 square feet or 20% of the existing roof area. Applications go through the Village’s LAMA portal under designation EXTR-D40. Royal Craft files it for you.
How do I know if my Glen Ellyn home needs a roof repair or a full replacement?
Repair fits isolated shingle or flashing damage over dry, sound decking. Replacement fits widespread granule loss, recurring leaks on several planes, soft sheathing or an asphalt roof past 20 years. An inspection of the roof and attic settles it.
What special requirements apply to roofing historic or landmarked homes in Glen Ellyn?
A home with a landmark designation can need Historic Preservation Commission approval before the Village issues a building permit. The Village publishes alteration guidelines for these properties.
How does proper attic ventilation help prevent winter ice dams?
Soffit intake pulls cold outside air along the underside of the deck, and ridge exhaust releases it at the peak. That airflow keeps the roof surface near outdoor temperature, so snow melts less and refreezes less at the eaves. Air sealing and insulation at the attic floor cut the heat that reaches the deck.
What is included in a complete roof replacement tear-off?
The crew removes the old roofing to bare sheathing and replaces damaged decking. Installers then add ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, architectural shingles and ridge ventilation. A magnet sweep and a final walkthrough close the job.
How does the 10-year workmanship warranty interact with GAF factory warranties?
Royal Craft’s warranty covers its own labor, flashing integrity and ice and water shield installation. GAF’s warranty covers the product and follows the terms of the specific warranty registered for your roof, such as System Plus on eligible systems. The two work side by side and neither replaces the other.
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