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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.
Maintaining Winter Curb Appeal: The Low-Maintenance Advantage of James Hardie ColorPlus® Technology
As the holidays wind down, January's grey skies can make a home's exterior look drab. However, the right siding material can defy the winter blues. We primarily install James Hardie fiber cement siding, prized not only for its superior durability but also for its lasting beauty, thanks to ColorPlus® Technology.
This finish is a revolutionary system where multiple coats of color are applied and then baked onto the board in a controlled factory environment. The result is a vibrant, UV-resistant color that won't fade, chip, or crack, even when exposed to years of harsh winter weather, sleet, or freezing rain.
This longevity is backed by a 15-year limited warranty on the finish. For the homeowner, the benefit in January is low maintenance: a simple check for ice buildup is all that is typically required.
Since James Hardie is non-combustible and pest-resistant, it provides peace of mind through every season. Choose Northwind Exteriors to update your home with Hardie siding and enjoy a stunning, vibrant exterior that effortlessly stands up to the demands of January and beyond, while boosting your home’s value.
