You notice a gap forming where the exterior corner trim meets the siding on your home. At first it seems minor, but soon you see daylight through the crack, then small insects crawling inside, and eventually water stains on the interior wall during rain. Exterior corner trim gaps are one of the most common entry […]
You press on your exterior corner trim and it feels soft or spongy — a clear sign that the wood has rotted from long-term moisture exposure. Rotted corner trim is a serious problem because it compromises both the weather barrier and the structural integrity of the corner. In Hyde Park, Chicago, where many older homes […]
You discover a crack or chip in your exterior corner trim — maybe from ice damage, a falling branch, or impact during a wind storm. Cracked corner trim is both a cosmetic and functional problem. The trim no longer provides a proper edge for the siding, and the crack creates an entry point for water […]
After a wind event, you notice the corner trim on your home is loose, rattling, or partially detached. Exterior corner trim — the vertical pieces at the corners of your house where siding panels meet — is one of the most wind-vulnerable parts of your exterior. In Mount Greenwood, Chicago, where lake-effect winds are common, […]
You removed an air conditioner, satellite dish, or security camera from your aluminum siding, and now there are visible holes where it was mounted. Old mounting holes in aluminum siding are unsightly, allow water and pests to enter, and can lead to corrosion around the hole edges — especially in Beverly, Chicago, where property appearance […]
Vines have climbed your aluminum siding, or tree branches have been scraping against it during wind storms, and now you see scratches, dents, discoloration, or even punctured panels. Vegetation damage to aluminum siding is common in Chicago Lawn, where mature trees and limited yard space bring foliage into constant contact with home exteriors. Vines damage […]
The paint on your aluminum siding is peeling, blistering, or flaking off, leaving behind a patchwork of bare metal and fading color. Paint failure on aluminum siding is common in West Lawn, Chicago, where many homes have painted aluminum that has been through decades of the city’s extreme temperature swings, UV exposure, and moisture cycles. […]
Every time the wind blows, your aluminum siding starts rattling — a persistent buzzing, clicking, or flapping noise that’s both annoying and a sign of trouble. Rattling aluminum siding means the panels are no longer properly secured to the house, and in Clearing, Chicago, where wind events are frequent, this problem is common on homes […]
You’ve noticed gaps in your aluminum siding — maybe at the seams, around corners, or where the siding meets windows and doors. Through those gaps, insects are crawling in, water is penetrating during rain storms, and a draft is making your home less comfortable. In Archer Heights, Chicago, where older aluminum siding is common, gaps […]
You press on your aluminum siding and it feels soft or spongy — a alarming sign that the wood sheathing behind the metal has rotted from long-term moisture intrusion. While aluminum siding itself doesn’t rot, soft spots always indicate that water has been penetrating behind the siding and damaging the structural sheathing and possibly the […]
You discover a crack or chip in your aluminum siding — maybe from a wayward baseball, hail damage, or a branch during a wind storm. Unlike vinyl siding, which can crack and split, aluminum siding typically dents rather than cracks. When you do see cracks or chips in aluminum siding, it usually indicates advanced corrosion, […]
After a wind event in McKinley Park, you notice a section of your aluminum siding hanging loose, flapping in the breeze, or completely detached from the house. Aluminum siding, while more durable than vinyl in some respects, is equally vulnerable to wind damage when fasteners fail, clips corrode, or the original installation was inadequate. Aluminum […]