A strong wind sweeps through Stickney and your house number plaque starts rattling against the wall, or worse, it detaches completely and falls to the ground. When you go to reattach it, the mounting screws spin freely in stripped holes, or the adhesive bond has failed entirely. Loose house number plaques are a common problem […]
You remove old shutters that are beyond repair, or you take down seasonal decorative shutters, and what’s left behind are rows of unsightly holes in your trim and siding. These old mounting holes not only look bad—they’re direct entry points for water, pests, and cold air into your home’s exterior wall assembly. In Berwyn, where […]
You pull back overgrown ivy or trim away a tree branch that’s been rubbing against your home, and the shutter underneath is damaged: scratched, cracked, or partially torn away from the wall. Vegetation damage to exterior shutters is a common problem in Cicero, where mature trees and lush landscaping are part of the neighborhood character […]
You notice the paint on your exterior shutters is bubbling, cracking, and peeling away in flakes. Under the failed paint, the wood is exposed to the elements, and in some areas you can see dark staining that suggests moisture has already penetrated. Paint failure on exterior shutters is a common problem in Darien, where the […]
The wind picks up and your exterior shutters start banging against the house—a relentless clacking that echoes through open windows and makes it impossible to relax inside. When you go to check, the shutters are loose on their fasteners, swinging freely and hitting the siding with every gust. Rattling shutters are a common complaint in […]
You notice ants marching along the edge where your shutter meets the wall, or you find water stains on the interior drywall behind the shutter. When you press on the shutter, it moves away from the wall, revealing a gap where the original caulk seal has failed. Shutter gaps are one of the most common […]
You press on your exterior shutter and it gives slightly, or you notice dark staining, peeling paint, and a generally deteriorated appearance. When you tap it with your knuckle, the sound is dull rather than solid. The wood has absorbed moisture over time and begun to rot, compromising the shutter’s structural integrity. Rotted shutters are […]
You notice a crack running down the face of your exterior shutter, or a chunk is missing from the edge where a lawn mower projectile or wayward baseball made impact. Cracked and chipped shutters are a common sight in Lyons, where mature trees, active yards, and seasonal weather all contribute to exterior shutter damage. While […]
A strong wind sweeps through North Riverside and your exterior shutters start banging against the house. When you go to check them, one or both shutters are hanging loose on a single screw, swinging freely, or have completely detached from the wall. Wind-loose shutters are a common problem in North Riverside, where spring and fall […]
You remove an old exterior light fixture, satellite dish mount, security camera bracket, or holiday light clips, and what’s left behind are unsightly holes in your trim and siding right at the caulk joints. These old mounting holes not only look bad—they’re direct entry points for water, pests, and cold air into your home’s exterior […]
You pull back an overgrown ivy curtain or trim away a tree branch that’s been rubbing against your home’s exterior, and what you find underneath is disappointing: cracked caulk, torn trim, gouged siding, and exposed joints where vines have worked their way into the seal. Vegetation damage to exterior caulk joints is one of the […]
You’re walking around your La Grange home and notice the paint along the exterior trim joints is bubbling, cracking, and peeling away. Under the failed paint, the old caulk is exposed, cracked, and no longer sealing the joint. Paint failure on exterior caulk joints is a common sight in La Grange’s older neighborhoods, where homes […]