You notice cracks or chips in the exterior trim around your windows. Maybe a branch struck the trim during a storm, a lawn chair kicked it, or the wood simply dried and cracked from years of sun exposure. Cracked and chipped window trim is both a cosmetic issue and a functional one — cracks allow […]
After a windy day, you notice the exterior trim around one of your windows is loose, wobbly, or has pulled away from the wall. The trim board may rattle when you touch it, or you might see a gap forming between the trim and the siding. Wind-blown loose window trim is a common problem in […]
You notice old screw holes, nail holes, or bracket mounting holes on your exterior corner trim that were left behind from a previous repair, decoration, or hardware installation. The holes are unsightly and, more importantly, they’re entry points for moisture and pests. Left unsealed, these holes can cause wood rot, paint failure, and interior water […]
You discover that vines, ivy, or overhanging tree branches have damaged your exterior corner trim. The trim board may be cracked, split, or holding trapped moisture against the siding. Vegetation damage to corner trim is a slow but serious problem — vines grip the trim with adhesive roots that pull paint and wood fibers, while […]
You notice the paint on your exterior corner trim is peeling, blistering, or flaking off in patches. What was once a clean, protected trim board is now exposing bare wood to the elements. Paint failure on corner trim is a warning sign — the wood underneath is losing its moisture barrier, and in Skokie’s harsh […]
Your exterior corner trim starts making a clicking or rattling noise every time the wind picks up. At first you dismiss it as normal house settling, but the noise grows louder and more frequent, especially during Evanston’s windy spring and fall seasons. Rattling corner trim is a sign that the trim board has become loose […]
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 […]