Blog: January 2023

Challenge This home in Palos Heights had damaged gutters and shingles. Solution We were able to come in and repair the shingles and the gutters.

Challenge 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.

Challenge 2 years ago, a homeowner discovered small leaks from his roof. At that time, for whatever reason, he decided not to go with us to fix the leak. However, over the next couple years, the leak got worse.

Challenge While our service crew was starting their tear-off of the rotted wood siding, they found rotted plywood substrate behind the wood siding. Solution We installed new plywood substrate  Installed new house wrap Installed new wood siding

Challenge This homeowner found evidence of squirrels in their attic! After looking into it, one of the roof accessories. What happens next is water getting in and no homeowner wants these problems. Solution Our crew installed a mesh around the power fan!

Challenge When the roof is too badly damaged, small repairs will only go so far.  Solution When the damage is too great, consider replacing your roof. 

Challenge This deck was installed only four years ago. Due to multiple reasons including environment and material, this deck quickly rotted away.  Solution The material we're installing is TimberTech Composite Decking.

Challenge In this full roof installation project, the homeowner was unsatisfied with the color of the chimney flashing that we installed. He reached out to our team to address his concerns.

Challenge Gutter guards are a tricky thing. This home in Frankfort had downspout screens installed. Over time, however, muck and leaves built up, blocking the water from passing through. What was installed to help the flow of water end up preventing it?

Challenge It is okay if you are unable to clean your own gutters. Going on the roof is a dangerous job, and we take it very seriously. For some, the fear of heights might hold them back from climbing the ladder. For others, the lack of experience or physical complications may keep them off the roof.