
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.

November often brings the first hard freezes and heavy, wet snow, leading to the formation of damaging ice dams. Ice dams occur when water is blocked from draining properly, often by clogged gutters, causing it to back up under your shingles.
Our solution to protect your home’s crucial water-shedding system is the Raindrop Gutter Guard.
Made from a durable, black polypropylene blend with UV stabilizers, Raindrop guards are designed to solve two problems: debris and ice. The material's dark color naturally absorbs heat from the sun, assisting in the melting of snow and ice right over the gutter. Their unique self-cleaning pitch ensures leaves and debris roll off, keeping the gutter channel clear for water to flow away from your foundation.
Unlike flimsy screens or helmets, Raindrop guards are built to handle high volumes of water and can be paired with heating cables for maximum effectiveness in extreme climates.
Installing Raindrop Gutter Guards now means you can face the coming winter with confidence, knowing you've eliminated the costly, high-risk maintenance of constant gutter cleaning and significantly reduced your risk of interior leaks and structural damage from ice dams. Contact Northwind Exteriors today for a consultation.
Call Northwind Exteriors to discuss your project today!