Frequently Asked Questions

​Yes, but the preferred method is removal. Removal allows for inspection of the substrate, and the elimination of any wet, rough, and/or unstable existing materials.​

Material warranties are usually issued by the manufacturers for periods of 5 years to Lifetime (50 years). Stan's Roofing & Siding installs roofing materials from CertainTeed, offering the industry’s best roofing warranties.

We can install a roof year ‘round, with only minor adjustments due to severe weather conditions.

All debris is taken to a landfill and disposed of properly.

We will inspect your home to determine the best methods, materials, warranties, and prices for your individual building.

Cleanliness is very important. Yes, we clean our work area and the surrounding yard area at the conclusion of every workday.

No, we provide free estimates for roofing projects in and around Southwest Suburbs of Chicago.

​ Dark shingles should last as long as lighter shingles given that they are installed on a house that has a properly vented attic. Proper attic ventilation is the key component to a longer lasting roof.

The ridge is the top of your roof, which runs level to the ground (does not have slope). The ridge is usually covered with ridge caps (short shingles laid in a straight line) or, preferably, with a ridge vent.​

 Basic shingle types are:

• 3-tab shingle – Least expensive shingle on the market
  Has a single layer minimum coverage. Good for customers primarily concerned with price.
• Dimensional / Architectural Shingle (lifetime)
  Has a double layer minimum coverage. Higher quality shingle composed of two layers of material per shingle.
• Designer
  Beautiful, stylish, and exceptionally durable, Designer lifetime shingles will make your home the envy of the neighborhood!

A valley is created when two main roof decks intersect each other. The resulting junction resembles a valley.

The cost of your roof replacement will depend on Size, Shape, Slope and of the existing roof.