SSWR, Inc., has been in business since 1987. Sunset joined the Chicago chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (NARI) in 1989 and was one of it's charter members. Sunset, has been recognized as an industry leader. Sunset, introduced an unknown concept for the exterior remodeling business by becoming one of the first to open a showroom specifically for siding and replacement windows in Chicagoland. In 1987, when Bill Highstreet started Sunset, we became the first in the area to sell, almost exclusively, vinyl siding and PVC coated aluminum for trim work, rather than the more conventional all aluminum baked enamel products. Today vinyl is the standard in the industry country wide. Over the past several years fiber-cement siding has become a popular alternative for many homeowners as well. Please give a call; thank you.
"Bill and the crews of Sunset Siding Windows and Roofing are absolutely awesome. They did our entire house, roof, windows, doors and siding and their work is impressive. They keep the jobsite clean, their crews are so knowledgeable, and their attention to details is outstanding. Our home looks like a whole new house. Their prices are comparable to other like companies, but these guys and their work sets them apart from the rest. I would highly recommend these guys for any of your home needs!"
Kevin F on October 2020
SSWR, Inc., has been in business since 1987. Sunset joined the Chicago chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (NARI) in 1989 and was one of it's charter members. Sunset, has been recognized as an industry leader. Sunset, introduced an unknown concept for the exterior remodeling business by becoming one of the first to open a showroom specifically for siding and replacement windows in Chicagoland. In 1987, when Bill Highstreet started Sunset, we became the first in the area to sell, almost exclusively, vinyl siding and PVC coated aluminum for trim work, rather than the more conventional all aluminum baked enamel products. Today vinyl is the standard in the industry country wide. Over the past several years fiber-cement siding has become a popular alternative for many homeowners as well. Please give a call; thank you.
"Bill and the crews of Sunset Siding Windows and Roofing are absolutely awesome. They did our entire house, roof, windows, doors and siding and their work is impressive. They keep the jobsite clean, their crews are so knowledgeable, and their attention to details is outstanding. Our home looks like a whole new house. Their prices are comparable to other like companies, but these guys and their work sets them apart from the rest. I would highly recommend these guys for any of your home needs!"
Kevin F on October 2020
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home improvement project as if it were our own. We offer a wide range of roofing expertise and experience to meet the specific needs of our clients. We specialize in a variety of roofing, to include asphalt shingle, traditional tile, natural slate, flat, foam, or single-ply. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home improvement project as if it were our own. We offer a wide range of roofing expertise and experience to meet the specific needs of our clients. We specialize in a variety of roofing, to include asphalt shingle, traditional tile, natural slate, flat, foam, or single-ply. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"U.S. Window and Door was easy to work with. They have quality windows and awesome installers. They were the best priced company."
Massimo D on June 2022
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"U.S. Window and Door was easy to work with. They have quality windows and awesome installers. They were the best priced company."
Massimo D on June 2022
Midtown Home Improvements is your neighborhood home improvement specialist. Whether you are looking for energy savings with Triple Pane Windows, a new low maintenance PVC Cellular deck, a maintenance free vinyl fence, or the thickest permanent siding you can trust the experts at Midtown. We believe in providing superior products from only the finest manufacturers. Give us a call at (630) 473-4165 for more information and a free quote!
"Midtown did my fence 4 years ago and we absolutely love the fence.They did a great job tearing out the existing fence and installing the brand new low maintenance fence. We are now getting a Bay window replaced with them.And we can't wait for it to get done.Thank you midtown. Cody did a great job helping us."
Daniel B on June 2025
Midtown Home Improvements is your neighborhood home improvement specialist. Whether you are looking for energy savings with Triple Pane Windows, a new low maintenance PVC Cellular deck, a maintenance free vinyl fence, or the thickest permanent siding you can trust the experts at Midtown. We believe in providing superior products from only the finest manufacturers. Give us a call at (630) 473-4165 for more information and a free quote!
"Midtown did my fence 4 years ago and we absolutely love the fence.They did a great job tearing out the existing fence and installing the brand new low maintenance fence. We are now getting a Bay window replaced with them.And we can't wait for it to get done.Thank you midtown. Cody did a great job helping us."
Daniel B on June 2025
At Square Exteriors we strongly believe that the house is the centerpiece of every family and it is a privilege to let us work with you to make it safe, beautiful, and low maintenance. We were founded as a family-owned commercial and residential siding company serving Chicagolands West and South West areas. We have been providing complete exterior improvement services, including, panel cladding, siding, brick panels, decks, windows, gutters, and doors for over 15 years.“Your Project is Our Passion”.
"High quality performance. Got there on time and got it done."
Homeowner on May 2017
At Square Exteriors we strongly believe that the house is the centerpiece of every family and it is a privilege to let us work with you to make it safe, beautiful, and low maintenance. We were founded as a family-owned commercial and residential siding company serving Chicagolands West and South West areas. We have been providing complete exterior improvement services, including, panel cladding, siding, brick panels, decks, windows, gutters, and doors for over 15 years.“Your Project is Our Passion”.
"High quality performance. Got there on time and got it done."
Homeowner on May 2017
Integrity Windows & Siding, specializes in replacement windows, patio doors, vinyl, aluminum, fiber cement and cedar siding. We are an owner operated, full service window and siding company that provides top quality, lifetime warranty products with expert installation by our skilled and experienced carpenters. We are fully licensed, insured and bonded. All work will be done in a professional and workmanship like manor and will be completed in a timely manner as well. You will be pleased with Howard, he will be on every job site every day to make sure the job is running according to schedule and to address any needs or concerns you may have. We have an outstanding record with many references always available. Please feel free to read our ratings and reviews. Call Howard today to discuss all your window and siding needs.
"We used Integrity Windows and Siding back in 2012 to replace our siding and half of our windows (one of the windows did break shortly after installation - it was quickly replaced at no cost, no questions asked). Fast forward to 2023, we again sought out Integrity and Howard to install some of the remaining windows. Howard is very knowledgeable, easy to work with, explains options, kept us informed during the process and sells a quality window at a fair price. Mike, who has been with Integrity for 20+ years, was very careful during the installation - clearly he knows what he is doing! The windows look great, work great and keep us warmer. We highly recommend Integrity and Howard for your next project. We couldn't be happier."
Kathy C on February 2024
Integrity Windows & Siding, specializes in replacement windows, patio doors, vinyl, aluminum, fiber cement and cedar siding. We are an owner operated, full service window and siding company that provides top quality, lifetime warranty products with expert installation by our skilled and experienced carpenters. We are fully licensed, insured and bonded. All work will be done in a professional and workmanship like manor and will be completed in a timely manner as well. You will be pleased with Howard, he will be on every job site every day to make sure the job is running according to schedule and to address any needs or concerns you may have. We have an outstanding record with many references always available. Please feel free to read our ratings and reviews. Call Howard today to discuss all your window and siding needs.
"We used Integrity Windows and Siding back in 2012 to replace our siding and half of our windows (one of the windows did break shortly after installation - it was quickly replaced at no cost, no questions asked). Fast forward to 2023, we again sought out Integrity and Howard to install some of the remaining windows. Howard is very knowledgeable, easy to work with, explains options, kept us informed during the process and sells a quality window at a fair price. Mike, who has been with Integrity for 20+ years, was very careful during the installation - clearly he knows what he is doing! The windows look great, work great and keep us warmer. We highly recommend Integrity and Howard for your next project. We couldn't be happier."
Kathy C on February 2024
Vanguard Building Services, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very Thorough! Very professional! Friendly Neighborhood builders! Glenn loves his business you can tell."
Ivanna K on April 2025
Vanguard Building Services, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very Thorough! Very professional! Friendly Neighborhood builders! Glenn loves his business you can tell."
Ivanna K on April 2025
We are a full-service remodeling company, specializing in, but not limited to; kitchens, baths, additions, basements, and more. Other services include: plumbing, electrical, tile, wood flooring, home repairs, and handyman services. Lupfer Builders, Inc., was established in 1994 by Dave Lupfer. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Dave, comes to the construction industry with a wealth of experience. He began his career with Seigles Home Centers, managing site installations of Seigle products such as mill-work, doors, windows, and cabinetry. He also managed their retail electrical, and plumbing department as well. We are your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs! Call us today, we look forward to earning your business.
"Efficient and neat."
Glenn B on May 2023
We are a full-service remodeling company, specializing in, but not limited to; kitchens, baths, additions, basements, and more. Other services include: plumbing, electrical, tile, wood flooring, home repairs, and handyman services. Lupfer Builders, Inc., was established in 1994 by Dave Lupfer. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Dave, comes to the construction industry with a wealth of experience. He began his career with Seigles Home Centers, managing site installations of Seigle products such as mill-work, doors, windows, and cabinetry. He also managed their retail electrical, and plumbing department as well. We are your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs! Call us today, we look forward to earning your business.
"Efficient and neat."
Glenn B on May 2023
Bernhardt Restoration is an environmental solutions company. We offer common sense solutions to remove mold; completely restoring residential and commercial buildings to conditions healthier and cleaner than before the problem occurred. We are a mold remediation company who specializes in mold removal. We are the best company to call in the Chicago land area for mold cleaning, commercial mold removal and residential mold removal. Since 1994, Bernhardt Restoration has specialized in indoor air quality, total restoration and remediation from, fire damage, water damage, mold and bacteria contamination. Bernhardt Restoration's personnel are certified through the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration International, Institution of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration, Vortex Drying Systems as Certified Indoor Environmentalists and Certified in Mold Remediation just to name a few. Our products are like no other in that they continue to prevent and eliminate microbial growth long after we finish the job.
"Absolutely outstanding. From the moment I reached out, this company was incredibly responsive — they got started on the job almost immediately and restored my entire basement within a week. And I didn’t make it easy on them: I had plenty of questions along the way, and they handled every one with patience, professionalism, and clarity. The owner and the entire crew were fantastic to work with — respectful, polite, and committed to doing the job right. They completed the initial work within a day, which blew me away. I never felt rushed or dismissed, and the quality of their work speaks for itself. These are the kind of people you hope to work with again. They’re reputable, experienced, and I would 100% recommend them to anyone, including my family—just a class act from start to finish."
Justin R on May 2025
Bernhardt Restoration is an environmental solutions company. We offer common sense solutions to remove mold; completely restoring residential and commercial buildings to conditions healthier and cleaner than before the problem occurred. We are a mold remediation company who specializes in mold removal. We are the best company to call in the Chicago land area for mold cleaning, commercial mold removal and residential mold removal. Since 1994, Bernhardt Restoration has specialized in indoor air quality, total restoration and remediation from, fire damage, water damage, mold and bacteria contamination. Bernhardt Restoration's personnel are certified through the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration International, Institution of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration, Vortex Drying Systems as Certified Indoor Environmentalists and Certified in Mold Remediation just to name a few. Our products are like no other in that they continue to prevent and eliminate microbial growth long after we finish the job.
"Absolutely outstanding. From the moment I reached out, this company was incredibly responsive — they got started on the job almost immediately and restored my entire basement within a week. And I didn’t make it easy on them: I had plenty of questions along the way, and they handled every one with patience, professionalism, and clarity. The owner and the entire crew were fantastic to work with — respectful, polite, and committed to doing the job right. They completed the initial work within a day, which blew me away. I never felt rushed or dismissed, and the quality of their work speaks for itself. These are the kind of people you hope to work with again. They’re reputable, experienced, and I would 100% recommend them to anyone, including my family—just a class act from start to finish."
Justin R on May 2025
SINCE 1982, HANLON'S CONSTRUCTION INC. HAS BEEN SERVING THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA FOR MOR THAN 42 YEARS! New Homes / Room Additions / Kitchens / Bathrooms / Basements / Roofing / Siding / Windows / Solar Panels A+ RATING ON THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 4.8 Star Rating On Angies List
"Hanlons did a phenomenal job on our replacement roof. We highly recommend them to all of our friends and family."
Ruth T on January 2025
SINCE 1982, HANLON'S CONSTRUCTION INC. HAS BEEN SERVING THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA FOR MOR THAN 42 YEARS! New Homes / Room Additions / Kitchens / Bathrooms / Basements / Roofing / Siding / Windows / Solar Panels A+ RATING ON THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 4.8 Star Rating On Angies List
"Hanlons did a phenomenal job on our replacement roof. We highly recommend them to all of our friends and family."
Ruth T on January 2025
Hardie board siding lasts between 30 and 50 years when properly installed and maintained, while vinyl siding provides 20 to 40 years of service. Installation quality significantly impacts longevity for both materials. Fiber cement offers superior resistance to impact and fire damage, though vinyl often resists fading better in some climates. Both materials provide substantial manufacturer warranties, though specific terms vary by product line and company.
Maintaining Hardie board siding involves periodic cleaning with a garden hose and soft brush to remove accumulated dirt and debris. Unlike wood siding, it doesn't require regular staining or sealing. Primed boards painted on-site may eventually need repainting, while factory-finished products maintain their appearance longer. Inspecting caulking around joints and penetrations annually helps prevent moisture issues and preserve the siding's integrity.
Installing Hardie board over existing siding may be possible if your current siding is flat and in good condition, and if local building codes permit this approach. However, many professionals recommend completely removing old materials to inspect for hidden damage and ensure proper installation. Overlay installations might affect manufacturer warranty coverage. Consulting with a qualified siding contractor and your local building department will help determine the best approach for your situation.
Hardie board siding stands up exceptionally well to diverse weather challenges. Its cement-based composition resists expansion and contraction during temperature fluctuations, preventing warping and cracking. The material withstands high winds, heavy rain, and hail better than many alternatives. Its non-combustible nature provides excellent fire resistance with a Class A rating. James Hardie manufactures climate-specific product lines optimized for regional weather patterns across North America.
Hardie board siding offers environmental benefits primarily through its exceptional durability and longevity. By lasting decades longer than many alternatives, it reduces the need for frequent replacement and associated resource consumption. The manufacturing process does require significant energy input, but the extended service life helps offset this impact over time. When selecting siding options, consider both production factors and lifetime performance when evaluating environmental impact.
The installation timeline for Hardie board siding depends on several factors, including home size, architectural complexity, and weather conditions. Professional installation teams complete projects within one to two weeks for average homes. Factors that may extend this timeline include extensive preparation work, repairs to underlying structures, complex trim details, and weather delays. Establishing clear expectations with your contractor before beginning work helps ensure a smooth installation process.