Energy-efficient windows are the best types of windows to invest in. You've probably heard this statement a thousand times, but you're not quite sure why energy-efficient windows are considered good.
Read MoreWith the intense winters that we get in Chicago, everyone knows how much snow can pile on top of your roof. And if you've prepared properly, then typically, it doesn't seem like an issue. However, when the weight of the snow sits for too long, your roof could suffer.
Read MoreChallenge This apartment/condo building needed a new roof. As our crew was completing the tear off, they discovered that the boards were almost all rotted and delaminated. Solution The crew carefully removed all of the bad boards and checked the structure underneath for possibly more rot.
Read MoreChallenge On this siding repair job, we discovered that some trim boards were rotted and many nails were popping out. Solution We replaced the rotted wood and installed new siding.
Read MoreChallenge It's not always the most noticeable when wood siding is rotten. Solution By touching, this homeowner found how squishy and rotten his siding was. We found all rotten siding and replaced it with new wood siding.
Read MoreChallenge When siding starts to become detached from your home, it not only looks horrible, but it can also cause other types of harm to you and your family. Solution Tearing off the siding to reveal the layer of insulation was starting to mold.
Read MoreChallenge We had to strip all rotted wood from the trim edges of this home. Rotting wood can easily create many issues for a homeowner. When wood breaks down, the structure can shift and possibly collapse if not caught soon enough.
Read MoreChallenge Anytime there's wood on the exterior of a house, the homeowner will need to make sure it's all painted or stained. Over time, however, new coats will need to be applied. Solution For this home, they had wooden corner posts painted over to match the siding.
Read MoreChallenge It's important to make sure you go with credible contractors. This homeowner received got repairs from a contractor but wasn't able to reach them when the leak started up again. Solution We pride ourselves on being around for over 50 years.
Read MoreChallenge We will occasionally get hired to install more attic insulation. Depending on where you live, there are different recommendations for how much insulation is needed in your attic. As attic insulation is important, so is its installation of it.
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