Cornerstone Exteriors is your Best Choice for a Roofing Contractor
The roof is the outer most layer of your home and is the first line of defense against nature’s elements. A proper roofing system prevents wind driven rain from infiltrating under your shingles and causing damage to your home.
We offer an extensive variety of roofing products such as asphalt, cedar, and slate. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the selection of style or color, we will gladly work with you to find custom solutions that fit your needs.
Leak Barrier- using an ice and water shield, as well as proper flashing, provides extra protection at vulnerable areas like valleys, chimneys, skylights, eaves and rakes.
Flat Roof- tired of a buckled, bumpy-looking roof? We’ll guarantee your roof to be flat and clean looking. Not only will it improve the look of your roof, it will also prevent wind blow offs.
Quality Shingles- by using leading manufacturers such as Gaf, Iko, and Owens Corning, your roof is guaranteed against strong winds and heavy rain.
Asphalt shingles are currently the most popular type of residential roof material for a variety of reasons. They are relatively inexpensive and are fairly easy to install. Asphalt shingles come in two basic types: fiber glass and organic. The lifespan of asphalt shingles depends highly upon the environment. Studies have shown that the average lifespan for a 20 year shingle in Chicago, IL is around 19.5 years.
Cedar roofing brings classic early American look. There are two varieties available in the market for cedar shingles. The first option is the regular red cedar shingles. The other one is prepared from the white cedar wood. Shake and wooden shingles are typically cut from salvage logs, dead trees which were left from previous logging operations. Cedar shingles are known for their durability, strength and ability to withstand the elements, including pests and severe weather. They are also prized for their appearance, whether it is the deep red or silvery white variety. The life expectancy of cedar shakes is up to 30 years, if quality materials are used.
Slate roofing is one of the most distinguished building products. It graces many of the most impressive buildings in the world. Cathedrals, palaces, residential homes, and castles have incorporated this long lasting building material as a weathershield. Slate is really nothing more than mud that has been squeezed and heated. Fine particles of clay and silt build up in thin layers at the bottom of shallow seas or at the mouths of large river deltas. Slate roofs are designed to last; it is not uncommon for slate roofs to last up to 50 years.
