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The March Thaw: Protecting Your Home from Melting Snow and the Raindrop Gutter Guard Advantage

The March Thaw: Protecting Your Home from Melting Snow and the Raindrop Gutter Guard Advantage

The March Thaw: Protecting Your Home from Melting Snow and the Raindrop Gutter Guard AdvantageNorthwind Exteriors
Published on: 01/02/2026

March thaw cycles push your gutter system to its limit. Discover how self-cleaning Raindrop Gutter Guards ensure heavy meltwater is diverted away from your foundation and landscaping, preventing basement flooding.

GuttersSiding tipsRoofing TipsWinter Roof Care
Post-Storm Checklist: Navigating the February Insurance Restoration Process with Northwind Exteriors

Post-Storm Checklist: Navigating the February Insurance Restoration Process with Northwind Exteriors

Post-Storm Checklist: Navigating the February Insurance Restoration Process with Northwind ExteriorsNorthwind Exteriors
Published on: 15/01/2026

If severe weather hits this February, understanding the insurance claims process is key. We offer expert guidance on documentation, meeting with adjusters, and ensuring a fair settlement for your roof or siding replacement.

James Hardie SidingMalarkeyWinter Roof Care
The February Threat: Protecting Your Malarkey Roof Against Heavy Snow Loads and Ice Damage

The February Threat: Protecting Your Malarkey Roof Against Heavy Snow Loads and Ice Damage

The February Threat: Protecting Your Malarkey Roof Against Heavy Snow Loads and Ice DamageNorthwind Exteriors
Published on: 01/01/2026

February often brings the heaviest snowfall. This post details how proper roof system installation, including high-performance Malarkey shingles and adequate ventilation, protects your structure from water intrusion and weight stress.

MalarkeyRoofing TipsWinter Roof Care
The Cold Hard Truth: What Are Ice Dams and Why Do They Happen?

The Cold Hard Truth: What Are Ice Dams and Why Do They Happen?

The Cold Hard Truth: What Are Ice Dams and Why Do They Happen?Northwind Exteriors
Published on: 10/12/2025

Learn what causes ice dams and why sometimes even good insulation can't stop them. Discover how Northwind Exteriors uses safe steam removal to protect your roof and stop leaks fast.

Roofing TipsWinter Roof CareHoliday Season
Why Your Roof is Leaking (It's an Ice Dam) and How to Stop It Now

Why Your Roof is Leaking (It's an Ice Dam) and How to Stop It Now

Why Your Roof is Leaking (It's an Ice Dam) and How to Stop It NowNorthwind Exteriors
Published on: 08/12/2025

Stop your winter leak! Northwind Exteriors (Ice Dam Liquidators) offers safe, steam-based ice dam removal in Park Ridge, Rosemont, and Glenview. Call 773-998-4000.

Roofing TipsWinter Roof Care
January’s Deep Freeze is Coming: How Malarkey’s Rubberized Asphalt Stays Strong When Others Crack

January’s Deep Freeze is Coming: How Malarkey’s Rubberized Asphalt Stays Strong When Others Crack

January’s Deep Freeze is Coming: How Malarkey’s Rubberized Asphalt Stays Strong When Others CrackNorthwind Exteriors
Published on: 01/12/2025

January brings the most extreme cold, causing standard shingles to become brittle and crack. Discover how Malarkey’s polymer-modified (rubberized) asphalt retains its flexibility and Class 4 impact rating even in sub-zero temperatures.

MalarkeyRoofing TipsWinter Roof Care

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