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Roofs in Northbrook take a beating — hail up to 2.75 inches across has been recorded in Cook County in the last 10 years, and the typical home here was built around 1955, so many roofs are on their first or second replacement.
In Cook County, July highs average about 84°F and January lows about 17°F, with roughly 38 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Cook County, with hail up to 2.75 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
The typical home in Cook County was built around 1955, about 71 years ago, and 84% were built before 1980. The most common roofs on record are shingle asphalt and tar gravel. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.
Cook County has had 11 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (2024).
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Look for missing or creased shingles, granules collecting in the gutters, dents on vents and flashing, and new stains on ceilings. A roofer can inspect it and photograph anything they find — book a call and add your photos.
Asphalt shingles usually last 20–25 years, tile and metal much longer. The typical home here was built around 1955, so many roofs in Cook County are due for a close look.
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