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The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Siding
The feeling of living in a beautiful home is enough to make anyone happy. It seems that people who live their lives surrounded by beauty are happier and healthier than those without. People style and design their houses to create the homes they’ve always dreamed of. A...
Why Lichens Should Be Removed From Your Roof
Green roofing is the new black for modern architecture and anyone who loves green spaces. Green roofs are living, breathing plant systems that add a natural touch to homes. However, if you have moss, algae, and lichen growing on your roof, please note that these are...
What Homeowners Want
Every person is different. Everyone has their own unique style preferences, design aesthetics, and list of priorities for their homes. Most often, homeowners are concerned with the interiors of their homes. This makes sense because it’s where you spend most of your...
How Heat Affects Your Home’s Roofing System
The summer is a time of year that almost everyone looks forward to. The sun makes it easier for you and your friends to spend the day outside, go on vacation if desired, or soak up those happy vibes from doing anything at all in the warm weather. As fun as the summer...
Metal Vs. Cedar Roofing
When it comes to roofing, you need a team that knows what they're doing. A poor material selection can lead your home's structure or color palette down the wrong path, and this is not something that you want if you're going for longevity as well as style! Several...
6/20/21: EF-3 Tornado Sweeps Through Darien, IL
On Sunday, June 20th, while the rest of Illinois was getting ready for bed or preparing for the week to come, the residents of Darien were forced to seek cover as a deadly EF-3 tornado swept through the town. The stormy weather was first spotted at around 9 pm Sunday...
The Dangers Of Moss On Your Roof
Homes in areas with high humidity levels tend to struggle quite a bit with moss growth on their roofing systems. And you may be thinking; it’s just a bit of moss, and that it’s not a big deal. However, while moss growth may look good on some fairytale cottages, in...
Historical Roofing Systems
For a long as human beings have been around, we’ve required some sort of shelter. People needed it to protect themselves from the elements, hide from predators, and simply for a place to settle and call home. To be effective, these shelters required some sort of...
Hip Roof Vs. Gable Roofing
When deciding on a roofing design, it is commonplace to choose between either a gable or a hip roofing system. Gable and hip roofs each come with their unique advantages and disadvantages and an array of styles and variations. Choosing between a hip or gable roof...
3 Reasons To Choose TPO and PVC Roofing
PVC (thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride) and TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) are some of the most sought-after options for commercial roofing in Lake County. These single-ply membranes are used for flat roofing systems, making it a popular roofing option for large,...