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Types of Liquid Membrane Roof Systems

Liquid membrane roofing is a monolithic, liquid-based coating that cures to form a rubber-like, elastomeric waterproof membrane. This lightweight roofing membrane has gained popularity with construction professionals, contractors and architects as an alternative to traditional roofing. Below we will discuss the three most common varieties of liquid membrane roofing systems to help readers identify the […]

Liquid Roof Coatings vs. Liquid Membrane Coatings

Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co., Inc. is a premier provider of industrial, commercial, and institutional roofing solutions. Equipped with over 130 years of industry experience, highly skilled employees, and a wide range of roofing materials, we have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to accommodate all of our customer’s roofing needs. One of our core […]

Knickerbocker is Attending IRE March 1st-3rd!

Knickerbocker is Attending IRE March 1st-3rd!

“See new technology. Touch new products. Place orders. Revitalize your business.” The 130th IRE (the International Roofing Expo) is this week March 1st through the 3rd! Held annually, this year at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, this distinguished event hosts construction, maintenance, and roofing professionals throughout each industry. Here, attendees have the […]

Knickerbocker Kicks Off 2017

Knickerbocker Kicks Off 2017

Throughout 2016, we saw the industry continue to rebound, with growth in both commercial and residential construction. For us at Knickerbocker Roofing, this proved to be another successful year, as we proudly promoted workplace safety, responsible building techniques, and seasonal protection solutions. Now, our team is looking ahead as we gear up for what’s sure […]

CRCA Brings the Industry Together Under One Roof

CRCA Brings the Industry Together Under One Roof

What’s the benefit of belonging to a local trade organization? For us here at Knickerbocker, they are many. As a long-standing member of the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), we can testify to the valuable services and resources the CRCA offers its members and the customers we serve. So, what is the CRCA? It’s a […]

End-of-the-Year Recap: A Look Back at 2016

End-of-the-Year Recap: A Look Back at 2016

With the holidays upon us, we at Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving Co., Inc. are taking the time to look back on the past year’s accomplishments. To recap some of our most important news, we’ve highlighted blog posts that detail recent achievements and outline our commitment to sustainable, environmentally friendly roofing solutions. Take a look below: […]

Local Roofing Firm Receives Distinguised Award for Excellence

Local Roofing Firm Receives Distinguised Award for Excellence

2015 Firestone Building Products Master Contractor Award. Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co., Wins the 2015 Firestone Building Products Master Contractor Award. This award recognizes the best contractor firms dedicated to installing roofing systems that help commercial building achieve long-term performance. Download PDF (748KB)

Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving Offers Waterproofing Capabilities

Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving Offers Waterproofing Capabilities

Knickerbocker Roofing has been in business for over 125 years offering industrial, commercial, and institutional roofing solutions, including inverted roof systems and vegetative roof systems. Inverted roof systems are designed to protect the roof from excessive weather conditions which are prevalent in some areas of the country, while vegetative roofing systems are designed to have […]

Prevent Leaks Before the End of Fall and Start of Winter

Prevent Leaks Before the End of Fall and Start of Winter

When you find water dripping into your kitchen, it’s too late – the leaks have already started. Here in Chicago, we start seeing heavy rains coming down in September, which of course leads us to the winter months and the snow that comes with it. Your best bet is to be proactive, and take a […]

Knickerbocker Keeps Kids Safe!

Knickerbocker Keeps Kids Safe!

Knickerbocker Roofing has served the Chicago area for over 125 years. Our family owned company offers roofing services for commercial and industrial markets, while specializing in architectural sheet metal fabrication, low slope, steep slope, green, and roof maintenance services. Although Knickerbocker’s 24-hour service hotline is dedicated to helping with any roofing issues day or night, […]

Natural Sunlight Enhances Interior Spaces

Natural Sunlight Enhances Interior Spaces

The art of roofing combines skill, experience, and insight into each building’s form and function. The skills required to install a high-quality and long lasting roof also include expert sheet metal fabrication and installation. At Knickerbocker, we are experts in all types of roofing installations including taking on the challenges of designers wishing to create […]

Knickerbocker Reviews Fall Safety this June

Worker safety is always at the forefront of what we do here at Knickerbocker Roofing. We want our employees to be aware and alert of the dangers they face on a regular basis and to work with us to reduce the possibility of an accident, minor or major. National Safety Month and OSHA Stand-Down Each […]

Befriend Your Roofing Contractor Before the Storms this Season

After the rough of winter, spring has finally started to blossom across the Midwest. Although the temperatures are growing nicer, damaging storms are still a relevant concern year round. A new report finds that heavy rainfall from storms are continually causing major flooding and tornado clusters are becoming much more frequent. Peak tornado season ranges […]

We Celebrate Responsible Building Practices in April!

In our last post we gave you the ins and outs of Earth Day and how it is a reminder to consider the environment in all decisions we make throughout our daily lives – sound familiar? Since it is finally April and Earth Day is fast approaching we are seizing the opportunity to tell you […]

Earth Day Prompts Us to Save Energy

April 22nd is the worldwide celebration of Earth Day which reminds us all of the importance of taking actions that save energy, the climate, and the Earth. This year marks the 46th anniversary of the movement that spurred us into action to tackle environmental issues in all parts of our lives. A basic campaign of […]

Knickerbocker Attended the International Roofing Expo This Month

The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is a premier roofing construction and maintenance event for roofing professionals that took place February 17th-19th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Annually, this industry event is where professionals get to network with other industry experts, see and learn about new products and innovations, and attend conference […]

Looking Forward to the Year Ahead

The 2015 season is officially over, and now that the first of the year has passed we’re gearing up for what will develop in 2016. Our industry has been rebounding nicely from the recession and 2016 is expected to continue this trend with growth in both commercial and residential construction. According to the Associated Builders […]

Avoid Adding Roofing Problems and Repairs to Your List of Winter Woes

Here in the Midwest, we’re accustomed to the cold winter temperatures, howling winds, snow, and ice, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we like them! Our list of winter woes can be long and we certainly don’t need to add more problems to the list. Hence the reason it is so important to properly maintain and […]