At a glance: John Beal Roofing replaced the roof on Henry Street in Gillespie, IL 62033, finishing September 30, 2026. 20.67 squares of GAF GAF Royal Sovereign, installed over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. Handled by our St. Louis office (314-429-6000).
On Henry Street in Gillespie, IL (a Macoupin County city in Illinois, northeast of the Metro East), the crew tore off and replaced a 20.67-square roof (2,067 square feet), about what a standard ranch house carries. It was our only Gillespie roof of September. On top: GAF Royal Sovereign. Underneath: synthetic underlayment across the full deck plus ice and water membrane where water collects.
Project details
| Location | Henry Street (Gillespie, IL 62033) |
|---|---|
| Completed | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Opened to completed | 16 days |
| Roof size | 20.67 squares (about 2,067 sq ft) |
| Scope of work | Full tear-off and roof replacement |
| Shingle | GAF — GAF Royal Sovereign |
| Underlayment | JBI Synthetic |
| Ice & water | Ice & water membrane |
| Starter course | Factory starter |
| Hip & ridge | GAF Hip & Ridge |
| Ventilation | Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent |
| Warranty | Lifetime workmanship warranty |
| Project number | STL091426013 |
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What went on this roof
GAF Royal Sovereign is a traditional three-tab shingle, a flat, uniform look that suits smaller sections, outbuildings and homes originally built with three-tab. Every one of our replacements is a system, not just shingles. On this roof, from the deck up:
- Synthetic underlayment over the whole deck. It’s stronger and more tear-resistant than felt, and it lies flat if weather rolls in during the tear-off.
- Ice and water shield in the valleys and along the eaves. Those are the two places a Midwest roof takes on water first, from ice dams in January and heavy runoff in spring storms.
- Factory starter at the eaves and rakes. It’s a purpose-made starter strip with factory adhesive, not cut-up field shingles, so the edges stay sealed.
- GAF Hip & Ridge cap. Pre-formed cap that seals the hips and ridge.
- Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent. Continuous exhaust at the peak. Together with the soffit intake, it moves heat and moisture out of the attic.
Who installed it
John Beal Roofing crews out of our St. Louis office installed this roof. The job was opened in our system on September 14, 2026 and the crew finished on September 30, 2026, 16 days later. We’ve been family-owned since 1947. We run our own crews, and every roof comes with our lifetime workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer’s material coverage. We answer the phone around the clock, storms included. See 24/7 emergency service.
Need a roof in Gillespie?
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Common questions about this job
What shingle was installed on this Gillespie roof?
GAF GAF Royal Sovereign, over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. The full system is in the project details table above.
How long did this project take from start to finish?
16 days from the day the job was opened to the day the crew finished. Most of that time is scheduling, material ordering and any insurance paperwork. The tear-off and install usually take a day or two on a house this size.
How big was the roof on Henry Street?
20.67 squares, or about 2,067 square feet of roof surface. A roofing square is 100 square feet. Roofs are measured and priced that way, not by the square footage of the floor plan.
Does John Beal Roofing work in Gillespie, IL?
Yes. Gillespie is served by our St. Louis office. Call 314-429-6000 for a free inspection.
Who do I call about a roof in Gillespie?
Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000. A person answers 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.