Blog: January 2023

Late Friday afternoon on April 21, 1967, the most destructive of 9 tornadoes in the Midwest touched down in Oak Lawn, IL.  It has been reported that many witnesses saw the funnel cloud kicking up dirt as it destroyed everything in its path.

Neutral siding colors rule the suburbs—they’re safe and sophisticated at the same time. When selecting your home’s exterior hue, it’s important to look around and play off your surroundings. Are other homes on the block neutral? Do tall trees surround your home?

What’s got the look of wood siding and the strength of cement? You guessed it, fiber cement siding. This, now popular building material was developed by James Hardie in the early 1980’s.

Types of Skylights The three basic types of skylights are tube skylights, ventilating skylights and box skylights. Tube skylights are often used in rooms where there is not direct access to the roof.

Proper ventilation of your attic has many benefits for the health of your home and your family. Studies done in recent years has prompted the building codes to require ventilation in every region of the United States, and all asphalt shingle manufacturers will not issue warranties without it.

If it is time to replace your shingles, you may be astounded by the sheer number of choices available. In recent years, roofing product manufacturers have recognized homeowners’ desire to create unique looks for the homes and have started producing more color variations than ever.

You may save money now, but how much will you pay in the long run? The use of subcontractors in the shingle roofing industry is pretty standard. There are three main reasons for this, and each reason impacts the three parties of a roofing project in different ways.

When choosing a new roof for your home, you must take into consideration many factors, including the climate and weather conditions in your area, the desired lifespan of the roof, the cost of roofing materials and your own aesthetic preferences.