How well do you know your roof? While the roof is the single most important protective feature of a home, very few homeowners actually know what makes their roofs tick. What's more, they may not know about some important rules regarding ventilation that are essential for protecting their homes from mold, moisture damage, and [...]
Does your home in the Chicago area need gutter guards? Just take a look around your yard for the answer. It's easy for things like leaves, pine needles, small branches, and nests from rodents and birds to get stuck in your gutters. Gutter guards protect your home and gutters by blocking debris. Unfortunately, if [...]
Did you know that up to 85% of a home's heat can escape through an improperly insulated attic? It's true, and what's even more important is that you can prevent much of that loss with proper attic insulation. Your home's attic sits between the roof deck and the ceiling of the floors below. No [...]
From the very cold and snowy winters to the warm, humid summers, your home's siding faces a constant battle to maintain its durability, aesthetics, and efficiency. Like all materials, there will be a time when it needs to be replaced. Knowing a few siding replacement indicators can help you know when it's time to [...]
When the skies turn gray, and hailstones start to bombard your neighborhood, the first casualty is often your roof. These icy projectiles, whether pea-sized or as large as a baseball, can plummet toward your home at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Hail that ranges from the size of a quarter to the size of a [...]
It’s not just the gas and groceries. Let’s discuss the elephant in the room: the increasing cost of roofing materials due to the ongoing challenges posed by inflation. We’re certainly not a fan of the increases any more than our homeowners are, but we’ve sharpened our pencils and will continue to deliver the best [...]
Thinking about making your next move and selling your home? We've been there, and we know the to-do list can get long. Should you update the house or leave it mostly as is, leaving the next buyer with these decisions? Which upgrades will make it easier to sell your home? Which investments have the [...]
A good roof will last for decades, but a lot will happen over those next 50 or so years. When it comes to your roof's warranty, it's important to know that not all warranties are created equal, and the kind of warranty you receive could end up saving (or costing you) thousands of dollars [...]
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 [...]
Your roof has seen better days. Your shingles are looking tired, and you may have a leak or two to deal with. It's probably time for your home to get a new roof, but maybe you can get another year or two out of it. Will repairs be sufficient, or is it time for [...]
