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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.
The March Thaw: Protecting Your Home from Melting Snow and the Raindrop Gutter Guard Advantage
The transition from deep winter to early spring in March brings rapid temperature changes, often resulting in massive volumes of meltwater. This places tremendous strain on your exterior, especially if your gutters are clogged with winter debris or still holding ice.
The Raindrop Gutter Guard system is engineered to manage this surge.
Their unique design handles high water flow without overshooting the gutter, a common issue with many guards during heavy downpours or rapid thaws. By consistently keeping debris out, the Raindrop system ensures that the vast amount of runoff is successfully channeled through your water-shedding system and away from your home’s sensitive foundation.
This continuous flow is critical in March when saturated ground poses a high risk of basement flooding. Furthermore, the durability of the guard's polypropylene material, designed to withstand ice and debris, means you won't have to worry about spring maintenance or repairs.
Let Northwind Exteriors secure your home’s water management system with Raindrop Gutter Guards, ensuring that the March thaw protects your structure instead of damaging it.
