O'Hara's Son Roofing Company

Happy Labor Day from O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR)! As we celebrate Labor Day, we first want to take a moment to honor the hard work and dedication of our incredible team. At OSR, we know that every project is a testament to the skill and commitment of our workforce. To our amazing crew and partners, thank you for your relentless effort in keeping our projects safe, durable, and top-notch. Your dedication makes every roof we work on a symbol of quality and excellence. Wishing everyone a restful and well-deserved break this Labor Day. Here’s to the people who roll up their sleeves to keep our nation and communities strong! #LaborDay #RoofingExcellence #TeamWork #ThankYou

Happy National IT Professionals Day! Today, we want to shine a spotlight on our amazing IT professional, Colin Brennan! Colin, a proud Chicago native, graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Forensics and a bachelor’s degree in IT Management. His father was a skilled carpenter, and Colin’s deep respect for skilled trades has seamlessly blended with his passion for technology. At O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR), Colin plays a crucial role in keeping our technology and systems secure and up-to-date. His dedication ensures that everything runs smoothly and safely, reflecting both his technical expertise and the values he learned growing up. Thank you, Colin, for your outstanding contributions and for making our tech environment so secure and reliable! #NationalITProfessionalsDay #TechHero #OSR #Cybersecurity #ITManagement

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! At O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR), we’re proud to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month. From the craftsmanship that inspires our work to the diverse voices that strengthen our team, Hispanic heritage plays a vital role in shaping who we are and how we serve our clients. Join us in recognizing and appreciating the incredible impact of Hispanic culture on our industry and beyond. Share your stories, support local businesses, and let’s celebrate together! #HispanicHeritageMonth #Community #commercialroofing #DiversityAndInclusion

A 90,000 square foot roof replacement over 3.5 years may sound slow, but Rome wasn’t built in a day either! At OSR we prioritize your budget and your schedule. This partial tear-off took 5 mobilizations, consisted of 4 different deck types, and took a lot of coordination with the owners and tenants to make this work for everyone. Excited to close this chapter and move onto the next one.

Is your commercial roof looking a little worse for wear? Don't wait until it's too late! Our team of experts at O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR) is here to handle even the most deteriorated roofs. Whether it's repairs or a complete replacement, we've got you and your roof covered. 📞 Call us today at 844-ROOF-OSR (844-766-3677) and get your roof back in top shape! OSR: Big Roof Pros Coast to Coast #RoofingExperts #CommercialRoofing #BigRoofPros #RoofReplacement #CallThePros

Wall of Shame Friday... No Preventative Maintenance! What happens when you let your roof go for a season without preventative maintenance to at least clear the drains? Weeds' plants, dirt and debris will clog/stop up your drains, water will pond, increased weight will deflect the decking and in some cases collapse the decking. Why is it that most building owners maintain every other item they have but their roof? Remember it is the roof that keeps the rest of the building dry! #buildingowners #propertymanagers, set that date today for your fall-preventative maintenance today. Don't be the one that says "I should have had that maintenance done, it would have prevented this" Call O'Hara's Son Roofing 847-255-3600 or 224-601-4069, https://lnkd.in/g5JWeRF7

Wall of Shame Friday.... One of our travel techs sent this to me.... this has been sitting on the roof for a very long time, there are leaks in this area that finally may cause the building owner to make sure the roof is clean of all debris...Who's responsibility was it to remove this and not let it sit on the roof? Also see a detail in front with EPDM target on a TPO roof, and a TPO boot. no clamping ring or sealant.... Fishmouths in the flange of the boot, no protection pads under the wood supports for the gas line, line sets running through a vent in the background, along with duct work laying on roof...loose PVC drain lines for RTU's and many more... Preventative maintenances catch these things! When will you call and set up your next or maybe your first preventative maintenance to assure your roof doesn't look like this? Call O'Hara's Son Roofing... 847-255-3600 or 224-601-4069, https://lnkd.in/g5JWeRF7

🌟 Project Spotlight 🌟 We’re thrilled to showcase our latest completed project in Sunrise, FL—a stunning JM TPO 60Mil installation! The OSR-Carpentersville team has done it again, delivering top-notch results and keeping the momentum strong. 💪 A big shoutout to our dedicated crew for their hard work and commitment to excellence. Happy customer, happy team! 🎉 #RoofingSuccess #TeamWork #TPORoofing #OSRExcellence #JM #JMTPO #CustomerSatisfaction

For this episode of OSR Safety Spotlight we checked in with Sam Caniglia, OSR’s Director of Service and Maintenance in Chicago. His department in the Chicago area includes both service technicians and a local production team. Since he started with O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR) four years ago, he has been actively involved in weekly safety meetings and toolbox talks. 1. What’s the most unusual safety hazard you’ve ever encountered? One of our maintenance customers, with about 500,000 sq ft of roof area, has several seagull nests. I’ve also seen a Peregrine Falcon nest on a high-rise in Chicago. To stay safe, we schedule maintenance visits after breeding season and when the babies have left the nests, avoiding dive-bombing by the parents. Additionally, both bird species are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, so their safety is also a priority for us. 2. If you could invent a new safety gadget or tool, what would it be? A sky hook...I remember being asked to go find one a long time ago when I was a Boy scout. If I was to design one, it would be strong enough to hold the 5000 lbs OSHA recommends. 3. What’s your favorite safety slogan or motto?  I have been telling our men weekly and it is also printed out on my weekly sheet that I share with all... “As far as OSHA is concerned, there is no safe distance from the edge of a roof, so you must be protected. Always go beyond what is recommended by OSHA”. Also I tell everyone as we depart, “ We (OSR) want to send you all home in the same condition you came, with all your arms, legs, fingers and toes”. 4. Have you ever had a “safety superhero” moment where you swooped in to prevent an accident?  I prevented a fire by conducting a thorough fire watch and using an infrared gun on the flashings of a modified roof installed earlier. Most flashings had cooled to under 100 degrees, but one area was at 158 degrees. I cut open the flashing and discovered it was burning. The fire extinguisher on the roof and a call to 911 helped contain the fire. Thankfully, there was no major damage to the building! 5. What’s your go-to method for reminding forgetful colleagues about safety procedures without being too serious?  The use of “What’s Wrong with This Picture?” during our toolbox talks, some can be quite entertaining. 6. What’s the most memorable safety lesson you’ve learned from your own experience?  1) Fire Extinguishers on the roof!   2) Slow down and think through your next duty or assignment before you move forward to complete it. 7. If you could make safety training as entertaining as a Netflix series, what would the pilot episode be about?  “The Life and Times of ‘Safety Monitor Sam’, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” 8. In a zombie apocalypse, how would you ensure workplace safety while defending against the undead?  Deflector shields, phaser guns or as a last resort...Beam us up Scotty! #safetyfirst #commercialroofing #safety