Based on considerable online research, my wife and I chose CWDS for a major home improvement job: more than a dozen windows had to be custom made for our hundred-plus year old home in the historic district of Wayne. Choosing Chicago Window & Door Solutions proved to be the best decision we have ever made when it comes to home improvement/contracting services. They were helpful with sound, knowledgeable advice, always prompt for meetings, met their deadlines and the quality of their custom work was on an artisan level.
Chicago Window and Door Solutions loves working with like-minded clients to preserve the original character of their vintage or historic home's windows, doors and trim. We work collaboratively with you to understand the unique challenges of your home and to arrive at the best solution to your window and door needs. For over 25 years CWDS has provided high quality, sustainable products to our customers. We couple these products with best practices when it comes to installation for dependable, trouble-free operation and performance.
For over 25 years CWDS has provided high quality, sustainable products and services for our customers in the Chicagoland area. In addition to offering quality windows and doors from leading companies such as Marvin, Simpson, and ThermaTru, we operate a millwork shop that allows us to create custom millwork, including wood storm windows and doors in both rectangular and arched tops. With our centrally located shop in Lyons, we're just minutes from our favorite historic neighborhoods: Oak Park, Riverside, LaGrange, River Forest, Western Springs and Hinsdale.
We're sad to report that we've temporarily suspended operations, due to a roof collapse at our shop. The damage is very extensive & the building is unsafe to enter at the moment. Crews are scheduled to begin removing the collapsed portion of the roof today, at which point we should (hopefully) get a better idea of just how much of the building & its contents are salvageable.
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The folks at Marvin offer some insight regarding window replacement, including advice regarding material selection...
While it's common for most contractors & door manufactures to use what's known as "FJP" (finger jointed pine) for door jambs and exterior trim, just about every piece of this type of material I've ever seen has failed, so we make our own jambs and trim out of solid, decay-resistant material. This...