Siding Replacement — Oak LawnOak Lawn, IL

The homeowners in Oak Lawn called Cousins Construction after years of fading, cracking vinyl siding on the upper level of their split-level home. Albert walked the property, pulled a few panels, and confirmed what we suspected — the old house wrap was brittle and the siding was no longer sealing properly against Chicagoland's wind-driven rain.

We tore off the original siding down to sheathing, installed a fresh layer of TopShield house wrap as the new weather barrier, and re-clad the upper level with vertical board & batten vinyl in a soft sage tone that pairs cleanly with the existing red brick below. New aluminum trim around every window, crisp J-channel at the gables, and a magnetic sweep of the lawn finished the job.

Total project: 5 working days, on schedule, on budget. The homeowner now has a tighter exterior envelope, a modern board & batten look that stands out on the block, and a 25-year manufacturer warranty on the new siding.