When brick mold trim becomes soft, spongy, or crumbly to the touch, you’re dealing with wood rot—a serious form of moisture damage that requires section replacement. In Wicker Park, Chicago, where older homes, two-flats, and converted lofts are common, brick mold rot is a frequent finding. The brick-to-siding transition is one of the most vulnerable […]
Brick mold trim that is cracked or chipped is both a cosmetic and a functional problem. The cracks and chips create entry points for water, which can get behind the trim and cause rot in the wood framing or damage to the siding. In Bucktown, Chicago, where older homes, two-flats, and converted industrial buildings are […]
Brick mold trim is the decorative molding that frames the bottom of brick veneer where it meets the siding on your home’s exterior. In West Town, Chicago, where older homes, two-flats, and converted lofts are common, brick mold trim is frequently loosened by Chicago’s powerful windstorms. When the trim pulls away from the wall, it […]
Paint peeling or blistering around an old cable hole in your Portage Park home’s siding or trim is a sign of moisture intrusion. Water that has been entering through the gap around the cable penetrates behind the paint film, causing it to lift, bubble, and eventually peel away. What starts as a cosmetic issue is […]
If you hear a flapping, slapping, or rattling noise coming from the exterior of your Albany Park home when the wind blows, the culprit may be an old cable hole in the siding. When the seal around a cable penetration degrades, the coaxial cable gains enough freedom to move back and forth in the wind, […]
A gap around an old cable hole in your Logan Square home’s siding is one of the most common entry points for both water and pests. Mice can squeeze through holes as small as 1/4 inch, and even smaller gaps let in rain-driven wind, insects, and drafts. In Logan Square, Chicago—a neighborhood dense with older […]
When the wood trim or siding around an old cable hole becomes soft, spongy, or crumbly to the touch, you’re dealing with wood rot—a serious form of moisture damage that weakens the structural integrity of your home’s exterior. In Lincoln Square, Chicago, where older homes and two-flats are common, cable penetrations that were sealed with […]
An old cable hole in your Lake View home’s siding can develop cracks and chips over time due to impact damage, weather exposure, and the natural aging of the siding material. Whether from a wayward baseball, lawn equipment, hail, or simply the stress of Chicago’s freeze-thaw cycles, cracks around a cable penetration compromise the weather […]
When cable TV or internet service was installed at your North Center home, a hole was cut through the siding to run the coaxial cable into the house. Over time, the sealant around that hole degrades, the cable moves with wind-induced siding flex, and the patch or plug that was covering the hole becomes loose. […]
When an exterior vent cover is removed—whether for replacement, duct cleaning, or home renovation—the old mounting screw holes are left behind in the siding or trim. These empty holes are more than just an eyesore; they’re direct entry points for rain, wind, insects, and rodents. In Irving Park, Chicago, where older homes and two-flats are […]
In Avondale, Chicago, many homes have mature trees, climbing vines, and dense shrubbery growing close to the exterior walls. While this greenery adds curb appeal and shade, it can cause serious damage to exterior vent covers. Vines wrap around and crush vent flaps, tree branches slam into covers during windstorms, and overgrown foliage traps moisture […]
Exterior vent covers on your Blue Island home are constantly exposed to sun, rain, snow, and temperature swings. Over time, the paint on these metal covers begins to peel, blister, or flake away—leaving bare metal exposed to the elements. What starts as a cosmetic problem quickly becomes a structural one: unprotected metal rusts, weakens, and […]