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What Type of Roof Do You Have?

Chicago, renowned for its diverse architecture, showcases an array of roof styles that reflect both historical influences and modern innovations.

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How to Properly Insulate a Mansard Roof

Mansard Roofs, also known as French Roof, Curb Roof, Dual-Pitch Roof, Gambrel Roof (Gambrel only has two complex sides, not four) Broken Roof or even for people of a certain age a Pizza Hut Roof.

Benefits of Closed Cell Spray Foam VS Open Cell Spray Foam on Roof Decks

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Closed Cell VS Open Cell Foam

Open-cell foam benefits include: moisture management, cost-effectiveness, good insulation properties, enhanced sound dampening, structural flexibility, lower environmental impact, and ease of installation—make it particularly suited for residential and commercial buildings in Chicago.

7 reasons to properly insulate your home in Chicago.

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Seven Best Reasons to Properly Insulate Your Home

In the face of Chicago’s extreme weather, insulation is not just an investment in a home, but an investment in a family’s future comfort, health, and financial well-being.

Geothermal Heating and Cooling Tax Credits

When combining Geothermal heating & cooling with spray foam insulation, you can cut drilling costs in half and lifetime utility bills by over 90%.

Flooded Basements and the Benefits of Rebuilding with Spray Foam

FEMA recognizes the benefits of closed cell foam insulation in disasters! Closed Cell foam is an “acceptable” product in areas where floods happen.

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Summer Humidity Explained

If your home is drafty, leaky, and poorly sealed from the outside air, you will never be able to dehumidify your home as you are simultaneously filling the house with humidity.

Spring 2023 Updates

The easy offering is $1200 Federal Tax Credit equal to 1/3 of the cost of the materials as long at the installed insulation meets current energy code standards.