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Welcome to the Northwind Exteriors Learning Center—your essential guide for protecting and enhancing your home's exterior in Park Ridge, Glenview, Des Plaines, and the surrounding suburbs.
We don't just provide exterior services; we provide certified expertise. Northwind Exteriors holds the highest credentials in the industry:
Siding: James Hardie Alliance Elite Contractor
Roofing: Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor
This dual certification ensures you receive superior workmanship and the industry's best warranties on both major components of your home's envelope.
What You'll Find Inside Our Expert Guides:
Premium Roofing Expertise: Transparent guides on Malarkey products, the value of Certified Premium Contractor installation (including the enhanced warranty), proper ventilation, and the necessity of Ice and Water Shield.
Elite Siding Clarity: Localized cost guides, including the real price of James Hardie siding, and the importance of hiring an Elite Contractor for a valid 30-year warranty.
Weather Defense & Solutions: Urgent solutions for local threats like ice dams (from our division, Ice Dam Liquidators of Chicago) and proactive steps to prevent storm damage.
Home Value: Tips on maximizing curb appeal, improving energy efficiency, and boosting your home's resale value through strategic exterior upgrades.
Start exploring our latest articles below to secure your home's investment with certified quality.
Planning Your Spring Remodel: Why March is the Perfect Time to Schedule a James Hardie Siding Upgrade
March signals the start of the spring home renovation season, and now is the time to schedule your major exterior upgrade. For superior performance and aesthetic value, we recommend James Hardie fiber cement siding. Hardie siding is not only durable and non-combustible but also offers exceptional protection against the increased moisture and temperature fluctuations of early spring.
Unlike wood, which can absorb moisture and rot during a wet March, Hardie siding is engineered to resist water damage. Choosing the ColorPlus® Technology line ensures your new exterior features a baked-on finish that resists fading for decades, delivering instant and lasting curb appeal.
While the initial investment may be higher than vinyl, the 30-year non-prorated warranty and low-maintenance requirements provide superior value over the life of your home.
Northwind Exteriors is an experienced installer of James Hardie products, and scheduling in March allows us to plan your project efficiently, ensuring your beautiful, protective new siding is installed before the busy summer months begin. Invest in quality that lasts with James Hardie.
