Take steps to put a damper on dampness Fogged windows are a fact of life, but frequent and lasting condensation on your windows can be a problem. It shows up in two ways. First, too much moisture inside your home encourages your window frame to rot and mold to grow. Second, ongoing condensation can be a sign that your house is
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When gutters are working as they should, most people probably don’t think about them much. After all, gutters are above our eye level, they don’t require daily care, and they usually do their job effectively and quietly. But every so often you may wonder: how often you should clean your gutters? Why? Here’s a quick primer. The frequency with which you should clean
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Is it time to update your home? There’s plenty of time to get the job done while summer is here. McCann Window & Exteriors has four great reasons to give your home a summer makeover:* The ease. The older your home siding is, the more maintenance it needs to stay clean and attractive. Replacing your siding gives you sturdier, less weather-worn siding.
Read MoreReplace your windows all year—even in the winter. Winter window replacement during cold months is very doable. Needing or having to replace a window is never fun, and ultimately speaking there is never a good time to have to do so. But having to replace your windows during the winter months may be seen as a little more daunting than any other
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What do you get when you combine cool glass with muggy summer air? A major annoyance to homeowners. Summer window condensation frustrates many homeowners. Unlike its cold-weather counterpart, summer condensation forms on the outside of the glass, making it challenging to wipe away on upper-level windows. Sweating windows fog up the view, and if it happens regularly, the condensation can seep into
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McCann Company Principles Every business has something that it claims makes its business stand out, and this often translates into reasons why the customer should use those services over another. McCann Windows and Exteriors, located in Northbrook, IL, is not an exclusion to this rule, but rather than tell you about our knowledgeable and skilled tradesman, we’d rather present our company’s principles. What
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We look through our windows every day, but if everything is going well, we don’t really see them. How do you know when it’s time to replace your windows? Here are some questions to ask yourself. Do you want to lower your energy costs? New windows can save you up to 10-20% of your ENERGY COSTS! At McCann Windows and Exteriors in Northbrook,
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McCann Windows and Exteriors has been serving Northbrook, IL, and its surrounding areas since 1990. From day one, our goal was to exceed our customer’s expectations with all of our services, and today, in 2016, that goal remains the same. We strive to offer nothing short of spectacular experiences, but efforts mean little without results. It’s one thing to claim a company offers a
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A new class of glass has arrived. It’s called “smart” or “dynamic” or “active” glass, and it has the potential to make your space more comfortable while also cutting your energy bill—all at the flick of a switch (or less). What makes glass “smart” or dynamic is its ability to go from clear to opaque (or vice versa) in the
Read MoreHomeowner’s Guide & Tips for when the temperatures drop, keep hazards at bay with these simple steps: Inside the house Keep your house heated to a minimum of 65 degrees. The temperature inside the walls where the pipes are located is substantially colder than the walls themselves. A temperature lower than 65 degrees might not keep the inside walls from freezing.
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