Brian Leclerc

How a New Roof Can Lower Your Energy Bills We often think of our roof as a shield against rain and snow. But in reality, it is also a giant thermal blanket. It covers 100% of your home, making it…

How to Measure Windows for Replacement: A Step-by-Step Guide If you are starting to research new windows, the first thing any contractor—including us—will ask is: “How many windows are we looking at, and roughly what size are they?” Knowing how…

The Benefits of a Professional Roof Inspection Most homeowners have a simple relationship with their roof: if water isn’t dripping on the kitchen table, everything must be fine. But a roof rarely fails overnight. It fails slowly, over years of…

Top Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring a Roofer For most homeowners, replacing a roof is a once-in-a-lifetime expense. Because you don’t do it every day, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the process. Unfortunately, the construction industry is rife…

Full-Frame vs. Pocket Installation: Understanding the Difference When you decide on a full frame vs pocket installation for your home, you aren’t just choosing a product—you are choosing the foundation of how that window will perform for the next 20…

How to Tell If Your Roof Was Damaged After a Storm The thunder has stopped rolling, the wind has died down, and the sun is peeking back through the clouds. You might breathe a sigh of relief that your home…

Basement Egress Windows: Codes and Safety for Chicago Area Homes If you are planning to turn your basement into a guest suite, a home office, or a playroom for the kids, there is one critical safety feature you cannot ignore:…

Choosing the Best Roofing Material for Your Home Replacing a roof is one of the most significant investments you will make as a homeowner. Unlike painting a room or landscaping the yard, you only get one shot to get it…

The “Black Window” Trend: Is It Here to Stay in the Suburbs? If you have taken a drive through the newer subdivisions of Oak Brook or walked past a recent renovation in Chicago, you have likely noticed a striking change…

Why You Should Never Delay Roof Repairs We get it. Life is busy. Between work, family, and the endless list of household chores, noticing a missing shingle or a damp spot in the attic is easy to push to the…