How Much Does James Hardie Siding Cost to Install?
You likely realize that replacing the siding on your house is an important job. If your siding is worn down, damaged, or otherwise in bad shape, it’s necessary to replace it so your home can remain protected. Replacement siding can also make your house more appealing to potential buyers and raise the value of your...
4 Reasons Fiber Cement Siding is the Smart Choice
When it comes to siding a home, you have many different choices. From brick and stucco to stone and wood, the choices can seem endless. But if you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, with Siding & Windows Group, and want a material that’s durable and aesthetically pleasing, fiber cement siding should…
Broken Window In Winter? Here’s What To Do.
It’s the worst possible scenario – it’s January and temperatures are dropping below freezing the day your window breaks. Sure, you can tape it up, but that isn’t going to do much to keep your home warm for long. The problem is that, depending on the severity of the situation, repairing windows takes time –…
7 Home Upgrades That Will Keep Your House Toasty in Winter
We’re entering autumn, which means winter is right around the corner. For many homeowners, this also means struggling to keep the house warm without having to pay exorbitant heating bills. If you have the budget for it, upgrading your home to be more energy efficient—and stay warmer—is a good long-term investment strategy to save money…
How to Choose the Perfect Color Combination for Your Siding
The siding on your home is very important. Not only does it keep water, bugs, and other things out, but it’s also a factor in how you feel about where you live. The color of your home can affect your mood. You also use it to help people find you, such as when you’re giving…
Why Chicago Homeowners Love James Hardie Siding
If you're a homeowner looking for quality siding that offers you a good return on your investment, you'll want to consider James Hardie siding. This type of siding has been #1 when it comes to return for the money from 2005 to 2014, according to Remodeling Magazine. The reason behind this is that cement replacement...
Choosing a Window Installation Contractor: 5 Questions to Ask
When your home needs new windows, you have a lot of important issues to consider. Though windows are a comparatively small part of your home, replacing all of them could be a very expensive job. Aside from paying for quality materials, you’re also dealing with a fairly hands-on and labor-intensive project. Depending on the size…
Is It Time to Replace Your Siding? Here’s How to Tell
How old is your home’s siding? Do you know? If you’re not sure how long your home has had the same siding, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many of us don’t keep track of how old our siding is, especially if it was last replaced before we bought the property. Ultimately, more important than…
Best of Houzz: 2016
Siding & Windows Group of Glenview, IL Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016 Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World Glenview, USA, January 11, 2016 –Siding & Windows Group of Glenview, IL has won “Best Of Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling…
Weather Warming Up? 3 Window Solutions To Enhance Summer Comfort
Summer is on its way, and depending on the quality of your windows, you may be really feeling the heat this year. That’s because poorly installed and low quality windows can fail to insulate your home against the summer sun. In other cases, your windows themselves may pass the test, but some supplementary heat-blocking tools…