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Drywall in Thornton: the typical home was built around 1955 (84% before 1980).

Weather and your home

In Cook County, July highs average about 84°F and January lows about 17°F, with roughly 38 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Cook County, with hail up to 2.75 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Cook County was built around 1955, about 71 years ago, and 84% were built before 1980. The most common roofs on record are shingle asphalt and tar gravel. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.

Disaster history

Cook County has had 11 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (2024).

Services

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Questions

Can drywall be patched or must it be replaced?

Small holes and cracks patch well; water-damaged drywall should be cut out and replaced.

Why do cracks keep coming back?

Settling or moisture — ask the pro to look for the cause, not just the crack.

These are Cook County figures — more about homes in Chicago.

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