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What Roofing System Suits Your Needs?

There are five main types of steep roof systems: asphalt shingles, metal, slate, tile, and wood shake. The most common are asphalt shingles, which are found on many homes.   We would like to take a look at the other four today. Standing seam metal roofs are utilized on commercial, industrial and institutional structures as the […]

In-House Sheet Metal Fabrication Drives Consumer and Company Success

In-House Sheet Metal Fabrication Drives Consumer and Company Success

As we all know, replacing or renovating a roof isn’t a stroll in the park. It’s fairly expensive and often time-consuming – especially if the fitting, detailing and the execution aren’t done right. In an industry that is challenged by the problem of low customer satisfaction ratings, Knickerbocker continues to be a luminary – taking […]

Celebrating 129 Years of History in the Roofing Industry

Today we are taking a look at history, going back 129 years to 1886*. What was happening in both the U.S. and roofing industry in Chicago? Knickerbocker is here to tell all: The Statue of Liberty, “a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States,” was dedicated here in […]

Honored By the Recognition We Have Received as a Leading Contractor in the Roofing, Sheet Metal and Waterproofing Industries

Here at Knickerbocker our progress reflects our birth in 1886. The awards that we have received over the years ultimately recognize us as a leading contractor in the roofing, sheet metal and waterproofing industries. Many industries, including our own, have changed throughout the years, but our company’s mission remains strong: to provide outstanding solutions to […]

Look Up! You’ll Find Examples of Our Work All Around the Chicago Area

It would take us hours, days, weeks, to tell you about all of the projects Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving has completed over the past 125+ years. So, for today’s blog we decided to save you the time and carefully selected a few of our favorite projects from recent years. Mind that if you’re ever in […]

Rebuilding Chicago’s Architectural and Cultural Heritage

We are proud to announce that two recent projects we worked on have won Chicago Landmark Awards. According to the City of Chicago, these prestigious awards recognize companies whose work on landmark building has contributed to historic preservation, revitalization, and to investing in Chicago’s architectural and cultural heritage. Lorado Taft Midway Studios For the first […]