The outside of your home has to take a lot of abuse. No matter what type of materials you have on your home’s exterior, they have to be able to withstand the rough Chicago winters, as well as the hot summer sun and all the various extreme weather events in between.
Read MoreThere’s no more important step when planning a renovation in your home than choosing the right contractor. Whichever contractor you choose to perform the work needs to be a good fit for the project, in addition to being capable and trustworthy.
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Double Hung Vs. Casement Windows: How to Decide? On a windy day, do you hear whistling through your windows? During cold days, do you feel a constant draft around your windows? Does it seem that your utility bills have increasingly gotten more expensive over the last couple years?
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The homeowners wanted to update the home’s original single pane windows and cedar siding for better comfort and aesthetics. After several meetings the scope of work drastically changed.
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After a hailstorm, the owners wanted to utilize the insurance money to update their home while replacing the damaged materials. Erdmann Exterior Designs helped the homeowners unify the look of their new windows by installing Navajo Beige trim to match the Navajo Beige siding.
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What do you know about Beechworth Windows? Probably not too much. It is a fairly new product line. But being the sister company of James Hardie it's gotta be pretty good right? We've been installing their products and couldn't be happier with the results.
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This home had aluminum siding and wanted to completely eliminate all of it. The clients wanted to update the look and make the home look like it belongs in the upscale country club neighborhood in which it resides.
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Even though the weather doesn't feel like it winter is just around the corner. I'm all about chunky knits and wool socks but I'd rather not have to wear them inside my house. In a perfect world I would keep my home at a balmy 77 degrees...alas that would be expensive AF.
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Replacing windows may help cut down on the drafts that get into your home in the winter, and they can also create dramatic change for the exterior of your home, particularly when paired with updated siding.
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