How to Prevent Ornamental Metal Work From Oxidizing and Deteriorating

There's a reason why our customers often choose metal as the go-to material for their decorative ornamental work. That's because metal not only looks fantastic on both rustic and modern homes – it's also much more durable than wood and other similar construction materials. Of course, metal is far from indestructible. With exterior ornamental work you want aesthetics that boost curb appeal – but at the same time that means having these features exposed to the elements. In Chicago and the Midwest in general that means snow, ice, wind, rain,... Read more

How Various Window Styles Can Determine Your Home’s Curb Appeal and Aesthetics

You've probably heard it dozens of times that one of the best home or business renovations you can ever make is installing new windows. That is true, and most often for energy efficiency reasons. If you are replacing old single paned windows with double or triple paned units with insulating gases and protective exterior coatings then it makes sense that your utility bills are going to be lowered. There is a side benefit for installations such as copper bay windows Chicago for example – and that's an aesthetic boost. Windows... Read more