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Cronkhite Home solutions

9401 N Galena Rd
4.41(
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Cronkhite Home solutions

9401 N Galena Rd
4.41(
17
)
Customers say: Quality work
14 years of experience

Cronkhite Home Solutions has 20 years of experience providing quality home improvements at a fair price and excptional service. We focus on Energy Improvements for the home. These improvements include Reflective Attic Insulation, Solar Attic Fans, Replacement Windows, Energy Reducing Window Films, Entry Doors, Exterior Siding, and Leaf guards. We want to help homeowners in determining the right home improvements at the right time. We provide a Free 14 Point Home Energy Assessment with No Obligation. This allows us to evaluate the improvements needed and help design a plan of attack that makes sense and is affordable. www.cronkhitehomesolutions.com

"Like some of the other people have stated.. they are pricey and they are also extremely busy. We worked with Andy as the sales rep and he was a great guy. We told him what we were willing to spend at most and he made sure we got everything we wanted for that price. I think people who are new to construction work might see these guys as a hassle but in all honesty.. the men they had working for us were some of the hardest working and fastest working men I’ve ever met. Everything was done in a week and a half.. and it is STUNNING! My only complaint is that we were supposed to get it started 8 weeks after signing and it didn’t start til about 12 weeks.. like I said though.. it’s a very busy time of the year. COVID-19 has everyone at home with their honey-do list and EVERYWHERE is booked. I would absolutely recommend Cronkhite.. always negotiate on price.. and make sure to check the work being done. Don’t watch them do something wrong and complain about it after.. If you have questions then ask them!"

Stephanie M on October 2020

Cronkhite Home Solutions has 20 years of experience providing quality home improvements at a fair price and excptional service. We focus on Energy Improvements for the home. These improvements include Reflective Attic Insulation, Solar Attic Fans, Replacement Windows, Energy Reducing Window Films, Entry Doors, Exterior Siding, and Leaf guards. We want to help homeowners in determining the right home improvements at the right time. We provide a Free 14 Point Home Energy Assessment with No Obligation. This allows us to evaluate the improvements needed and help design a plan of attack that makes sense and is affordable. www.cronkhitehomesolutions.com

"Like some of the other people have stated.. they are pricey and they are also extremely busy. We worked with Andy as the sales rep and he was a great guy. We told him what we were willing to spend at most and he made sure we got everything we wanted for that price. I think people who are new to construction work might see these guys as a hassle but in all honesty.. the men they had working for us were some of the hardest working and fastest working men I’ve ever met. Everything was done in a week and a half.. and it is STUNNING! My only complaint is that we were supposed to get it started 8 weeks after signing and it didn’t start til about 12 weeks.. like I said though.. it’s a very busy time of the year. COVID-19 has everyone at home with their honey-do list and EVERYWHERE is booked. I would absolutely recommend Cronkhite.. always negotiate on price.. and make sure to check the work being done. Don’t watch them do something wrong and complain about it after.. If you have questions then ask them!"

Stephanie M on October 2020

Outdoor Kitchens questions, answered by experts

Cover appliances, clean surfaces regularly, and winterize plumbing before freezing temperatures.

You can build an outdoor kitchen on a deck, but you should choose composite decking since it's more heat-resistant. Metal deck materials like steel and aluminum are also good choices because they're less flammable than wood. You should also consider the weight of the kitchen—make sure your deck can support it and any appliances you plan to use. You should consult a structural engineer to confirm exactly how much weight your deck can safely support when building an outdoor kitchen. 

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

Your maintenance needs revolve around the type of foundation you choose, as well as how you furnish or decorate it. Patios require little else other than the occasional hose-down, but decks and other wooden structures will require annual power washing and sealing. You may also need to restain the wood every two to three years.

Adding a solid roof rather than building a pergola or leaving the space open will make maintenance much easier. Without a roof, you will need to spend more time sweeping, washing, and covering your furniture to protect it from UV bleaching.

No, even if you have a vague idea of what you want, it’s a good idea to reach out to a contractor that specializes in outdoor kitchens for assistance. Professionals who have constructed kitchens for other homeowners can not only help you think about the functionality and convenience of your outdoor space—which many homeowners neglect—but they can also help you choose high-quality, durable materials that meet your budget and match the rest of your outdoor space. In fact, it’s often better to contact a contractor and get the ball rolling before you have a solidified plan for your outdoor kitchen.

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