A gap between the garage exterior trim and the garage wall is a direct entry point for both water and pests. In Rogers Park, Chicago, where city lots, older homes, two-flats, apartments, and lakefront properties are common, garage trim gaps are a frequent finding. These gaps form when the caulk seal degrades, the trim pulls […]
When garage exterior trim becomes soft, spongy, or crumbly to the touch, you’re dealing with wood rot that requires section replacement. In Uptown, Chicago, where city lots, older homes, two-flats, apartments, and lakefront properties are common, garage trim rot is a frequent finding. Garages are particularly vulnerable to moisture because they are often used for […]
Garage exterior trim that is cracked or chipped is both a cosmetic and 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 garage wall. In Edgewater, Chicago, where city lots, older homes, two-flats, apartments, and lakefront […]
Garage exterior trim that has come loose after a windstorm is a common problem in Ravenswood, Chicago. The trim around garage doors, windows, and corners is exposed to the full force of Chicago’s windstorms, and the large, open surfaces of garage walls act like sails, putting extra stress on all attached trim. When the trim […]
If you hear a flapping, buzzing, or rattling noise coming from the base of your home’s brick veneer when the wind blows, the brick mold trim is likely loose. The trim vibrates against the siding or brick, creating an annoying noise that gets louder with wind speed. In Roscoe Village, Chicago, where older homes, two-flats, […]
A gap between the brick mold trim and the brick veneer or siding is one of the most common entry points for both water and pests in Ukrainian Village, Chicago. This gap forms when the caulk seal degrades, the trim pulls away from the wall, or the original installation was incomplete. Once the gap exists, […]
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 […]