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Featured Project – Siding and Doors in Jewell Road, Winfield – Spring 2026

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Project Overview Location: Jewell Road neighborhood in Winfield, IL Services: Siding Replacement, Door Replacement Description: Diamond Standard Exteriors recently completed a comprehensive exterior renovation for a residence in Winfield, IL, focusing on high-performance siding and door replacements. The project involved removing existing aluminum siding and installing premium CertainTeed Monogram Double 5″ vinyl siding in the […]

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Black paneled front door with narrow glass sidelights flanked by brick walls and two outdoor lanterns.

Featured Project – Doors in Arrowhead, Wheaton – Spring 2026

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Project Overview Location: Arrowhead neighborhood in Wheaton, IL Services: Doors Description: For this project, we removed the existing front entry door and sidelites and replaced them with a new ProVia Heritage 100% fiberglass system featuring a 6-panel door and full-length decorative “Mirage” glass sidelites. The installation included a black exterior and white interior finish, complemented

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Brick house with green siding on the upper level, white-framed windows, and a flowering tree in a cloudy front yard.

Featured Project – Siding, Eaves and Gutters in Riverside – Spring 2026

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Project Overview Location: Riverside, IL Services: Siding, Eaves, Windows, Doors, Gutters Description: For this project, we updated the home and detached garage by removing the existing siding and installing new 7.25″ Hardie Plank siding (6″ exposure) in a custom Edmund Allen color. To ensure a high-quality, weather-tight finish, we wrapped the structure in new code-compliant

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Brick two-story house with a dark roof, three dormers, and green-trimmed bay windows flanking a black front door with white decorative trim.

Featured Project – Siding, Eaves, Windows, Doors, Gutters and Roofing in Arrowhead, Wheaton – Fall 2025

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Project Overview Location: Arrowhead neighborhood in Wheaton, IL Services: Siding, Eaves, Windows, Doors, Gutters, Roofing Description: For this comprehensive exterior renovation in Wheaton, we completed multiple phases of work including a full roof repair, window replacements, and entry system upgrades. We repaired the roofing system by installing ice and water shield and aluminum drip edge

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Two-car detached garage with beige siding, white raised-panel doors, and an octagonal window under a gabled roof.

Featured Project – Siding in Willowbrook – Fall 2025

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Project Overview Location: Willowbrook, IL Services: Siding Description: For this project, we completed a comprehensive siding overhaul for the garage and house gable. The installation featured horizontal lap siding with a 4″ exposure, replacing the existing beige painted cedar material. Our team removed the original siding and inspected the sheathing before installing approximately 897 square

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A single-story gray house with a well-kept front lawn, two large trees in front, a black car parked on the driveway, and a yard sign for D-S Exteriors in the grass.

Featured Project – Siding, Eaves, Gutters and Windows in South Westmont, Willowbrook – Summer 2026

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Project Overview Location: South Westmont neighborhood in Willowbrook, IL Services: Siding, Eaves, Gutters, Windows Description: For this project, we completed a multi-faceted exterior upgrade in Willowbrook, which included the installation of new insulation, eaves, and drainage systems. We installed 1/4″ foam insulation board underneath new L.P. SmartSide siding to improve the home’s thermal efficiency. The

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Home window from inside

How to Tell If Your Windows Need Replacing: 5 Clear Signs

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Windows play a crucial role in your home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and curb appeal. Over time, they can wear down, becoming less effective at keeping out the elements and maintaining a consistent indoor temperature. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? Here are five signs windows need replacing and why investing

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Old siding on a home

7 Ways to Tell If Your Siding Needs Repair or Replacement

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Your home’s siding plays a crucial role in protecting your property from the elements while enhancing curb appeal. Over time, siding can deteriorate due to weather exposure, age, and physical damage. But how do you know if it’s time for damaged siding repair or a full replacement? Recognizing the signs siding needs repair can save

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Close-up of a hammer and level on cedar shingles, symbolizing the continued quality standards of D-S Exteriors during the transition from Dan and Steve Fluett to Benjamin Ballinger

D-S Exteriors Update: A Personal Letter from Dan and Steve Fluett

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A Heartfelt Farewell and an Exciting New Chapter for D-S Exteriors Dear Valued Friends and Customers, After more than 50 wonderful years of serving this community, we have made the bittersweet decision to retire. Since we started D-S Exteriors, our commitment to quality and personal attention has been at the heart of everything we’ve done.

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