Dickson Contractors has been serving the Wood Dale Illinois area with the best window services since 1987!  However, one of the problems we always see is cracked windows that have gone on too long and cannot be saved.  If you have a crack in your window there are several reasons to get repaired or replaced as soon as you can:

• Loss of Insulation – When a window cracks air can get through easily. This means that cold or hot air can pass through the crack making the room the window is colder in the winter and warmer in the summer.
• Water – Even if the seal around your window is not the best, water still runs down to the base of your window where it is designed to handle it. Cracks mean that there is another way for water to go, and that way can lead it to where the window was not designed to handle water.
• Dirt – Pollen, dirt and other particles floating in the air outside are often small enough to make it through a crack in your window. This means a lot more cleaning on your part, and dealing with allergies as well.
• Insects – Windows keep more than the elements out. Insects have a bad habit of finding small holes to get into your home, and a crack in your window can be a great way for small insects like ants, spiders, and others inside.

Dickson Contractors has been serving the Wood Dale area with the best siding service for over 30 years!  We are the experts in siding repair, replacement, and installation.  One of the most important things we can tell you about siding is that you should never rip the siding off the home when it is coming off.  Doing this can actually damage the siding more. One of the best things though is vinyl siding.  You can learn more about siding below but here are some benefits to vinyl siding for your home:

1. Vinyl siding is very durable, it can withstand high winds and resist heat, moisture, and cold. Never changing its appearance, even after a strong storm.
2. Vinyl Siding is cheaper to own, install, and maintain over time.
3. Vinyl siding is very diverse when it comes to your choices. Vinyl siding comes in many different colors or textures that best suit the feel of your home. Vinyl can mimic the look of stone, wood, and slate. Homeowners do not have to compromise on beauty when it comes to vinyl siding.
4. Vinyl siding does not need to be overly maintained. You never need to repaint and it can be cleaned off with water and a mild soap once a year. It will not crack or rot.  
5. Wood requires upkeep not only with pain to make sure that there are no holes or cracks which will only increase over time.