Find A Roofer

The Contract:
Understand Roofing Terms
Don't be bamboozled by the industry terms used by a contractor. This list of common roofing terms gives you a quick definition to help you review a contract.
-- From Illinois Roofing Company 

The Contract:

Roofing Calculators

You can estimate the number of squares of your roof and compare it with the estimates from the contractors.

• RenovationExperts.com - Roofing calculator
• ServiceMagic - Roofing calculator
• CyberYard Roofing Shingles Calculator

The Contract:
The Three-Day Right To Cancel
In Illinois, a consumer generally has 3 days to back out of a home remodeling project. See the 3-day right to cancel.
-- From Illinois Attorney General 

The Material:
Research Roofing Material
When you receive a bid, research the roofing material the roofer intends to use. A low bidder may use substandard materials.
-- From BUILDER Online 

The Material:
Using ENERGY STAR® Labeled Roof Products
"This calculator helps you estimate how much energy and money you can save by installing an ENERGY STAR® labeled roof product."

The Material:
Illinois Roofing Manufacturers and Distributors
These are mostly business-to-business companies. However you can contact them for special roofing material.
-- From ThomasNet^®