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18 | April 5, 2018 | 22nd century media home & garden
22ndCenturyMedia.com
Spring is here.
Now is a good time to check
for roof problems that may have
developed or worsened over the
winter months. It is wise to address
roof problems while they
are still minor, before they develop
into major problems that
can cause significant damage to
the inside of a home.
Prusak Roofing Inc. developed
this checklist to ensure the roof
is in good condition to withstand
spring storms.
Outside roof check
• Loose nails, loose or missing
shingles
• Finding nails on the ground
• Split or curled shingles, or
those missing granules
• Sagging or bulging areas on the
roof
• Signs of animal activity
• Damaged/rusted/missing flashing
• Damaged gutters or downspouts
• Rotted or damaged fascia board
• Hail or wind damaged areas of
roofing, siding and fascia
Is the roof ready for spring storms?
Inside roof/attic check
• Leaks around chimney or vents
• Water stains on ceilings or
walls
• Proper ventilation
• Sagging between rafters
• Visible light from outside
Minor problems can develop
quickly into major issues with
spring storms. If one suspects
there might be a roof problem,
a professional assessment is recommended.
Spring storms, with wind and
hail, may cause both visible
and unseen damage to the roof.
Homeowners should check roofs
and siding following a severe
storm. Finding shingles on the
ground is an indication of a problem,
but many roof problems are
not detected by the homeowner
until interior damage occurs. If a
homeowner believes there may
be damage following a storm,
contact Prusak Roofing — storm
damage experts.
The business will respond
quickly, inspect the roof, show
photographs of any damaged
areas and, if repair is needed,
provide homeowners with an estimate
for repair.
Prusak Roofing is a familyowned
business with 55 years of
experience in roofing, siding and
gutters. The business considers
it a privilege to be able to serve
customers, and realizes the best
recommendation is when customers
refer us to their families,
friends and neighbors. Prusak
Roofing has an A+ rating with
the Better Business Bureau. It is
licensed, bonded and insured.
Selecting the right contractor
is the most important factor to a
successful home repair. Customers
should consider the contractor’s
reputation, length of time
in business, quality of work, the
guarantee of work being completed
as expected, honest and
fair pricing, and the promise
from the company to stand behind
its work. Prusak Roofing’s
success have been built on these
principles, and would like to
show area residents who it is the
company of choice for thousands
of homeowners.
Submitted by Prusak Roofing. For
more information, call (708) 422-
2624 or visit www.prusakroofing.
com.
Schaaf continues to provide best value to customers
Since its inception in
1959, Schaaf Window Co.
Inc. has prided itself on
providing the highest quality
and best valued products
to its customers.
This philosophy has
helped grow Schaaf Window
Co. into an industry
leader, distributing a wide
range of quality windows
and related products
throughout the Chicago
area.
As many satisfied customers
have come to
know, Schaaf Window offers
not only products and
services on which customers
can depend but also a
long-lasting partnership
with every one of its customers,
both builders and
homeowners alike.
A family-owned business,
Schaaf Window
began with a focus on
customer satisfaction. Today,
it maintains that unwavering
commitment to
superior service, offering
a wide range of products
and services to builders,
contractors and homeowners
throughout the Chicago
area.
Schaaf Window is a onestop
distributor of highquality
windows (wood,
wood clad, and vinyl),
exterior doors (wood, fiberglass
and steel, with
many glass options), interior
doors (hardwood,
MDF and molded composite),
skylights, millwork,
mirrors, glass and shower
doors. It backs up its products
with years of technical
experience and a courteous
customer service staff.
Schaaf offers installation
of windows, doors
and shower doors using
its own employees, who
are trained to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
They will meet customers
at their homes or job sites
for a no-cost estimate.
From its facility in Tinley
Park, Schaaf serves
homeowners and a wide
range of builders, from
tract to custom to highend.
Its 91,000-squarefoot
facility is a home
base for its employees to
serve all of Chicagoland.
They serve each customer
personally, with a suite of
professional resources to
offer.
As the business has continued
to grow, so has the
reach. Schaaf recently acquired
Area Glass out of
St. John, Indiana, which
has allowed it to reach a
whole new set of customers
and expand the business
capabilities. It also
has moved onto many social
media platforms, such
as Facebook and Instagram,
where it encourages
interested homeowners to
follow and check out the
variety of products it has
to offer.
Submitted by Schaaf Window
Co. Inc., 18445 Thompson
Court in Tinley Park. For
more information, call (708)
342-0900 or visit www.
schaafwindow.com.