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Residing your house step by step

You are getting ready to make a decision regarding residing your home in Naperville, Wheaton or Glen Ellyn.   You need to examine and weigh the pros and cons of each of your options.  Vinyl – Cement Fiber – Wood 1.         Evaluate your neighborhood.  Is it stable or rising in value?  Are people fixing up or […]

Naperville House Makeover with James Hardie Siding

This total home make over in Naperville features: James Hardie plank siding James Hardie trim boards James Hardie soffit James Hardie shake siding Owens Corning shingles Air Krete Foamsulation Attic insulation Versa-Stone front From our happy customers: We are extremely happy with end result of our insulation and siding project. Mike and his team were […]

How to choose the right siding?

We get that question often from our Batavia; Il customers. When choosing siding,  be sure your ideas will give you the results you want both now and later. It is time to update your home’s exterior. You have many home siding options and cannot seem to decide which one to choose. Evaluating the pros and cons of sidings can […]

How long will a window last?

· Most of today’s windows are made from a frame material and an insulating glass “sandwich”-each component subject to wear, weathering, and potential failure. · Weather-stripping in the frame and moving parts can wear out with use. · An insulating glass panel may suffer a broken seal after years of expansion and contraction with temperature […]

What are the best Cleaners to remove stains from my vinyl windows?

Bubble Gum: Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Solution of vinegar(30%), Water(70%), Windex® Crayon: Lestoil® DAP (Oil-Based Caulk) Fantastik® Felt Tip Pen: Fantastik®, water-based cleaners Grass: Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex® Lipstick: Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap® Grease: Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex® Mold and Mildew: Fantastik®, Solution of vinegar(30%), Water(70%), Windex® Motor Oil: Fantastik®, Lysol®, […]

How can I tell if a window is energy efficient?

· Check the window’s NFRC rating label. Quality replacement windows will have an NFRC label adhered to each new window. · The NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) is an independent testing organization that rates the “U-Factor” for replacement windows. · U-Factor is the amount of heat transferred through a material. · The Federal guideline recommendation […]