From heavy snow to severe thunderstorms, Chicago's weather can wear down your roof over time. One year, your roof may look fine from the street, but after high winds, you notice missing or cracked shingles. Inside your home, you may see stains on the ceiling. That's when replacing your roof moves from a “someday [...]
Insulation plays a major role in how well your home handles Chicago’s hot summers and cold winters. In most traditional vented attics, the best practice is to insulate the attic floor so the living space stays comfortable while the roof system can still breathe. In some situations—such as a finished attic, cathedral ceiling, or [...]
What is an "Ice Dam"? Ice dams are thick ridges of solid ice that form on the eaves of your home when snowmelt from the top of your roof runs down and refreezes on the lower edges of your roof (which are called ‘eaves’). But what’s the problem with a bit of ice [...]
Energy costs are on the rise. Want to know the secret #1 way to reduce heating and cooling costs for your home? Quick Answer: Warm air rises, and up to 85% of your home’s heat escapes through the attic. Most attics are not sufficiently insulated, which costs you extra money every month as your [...]
