Project Spotlight by NSS Exteriors

In the Spotlight

Summer 2025

Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, Illinois


This summer we replaced the skylight over the entrance of the Dickson Center at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois. The building was built in 1983 and the existing skylight was installed at that time. After four decades it was time for a new skylight to freshen up the building and keep it weathertight.


Our crew removed the existing skylight and replaced it with a Velux/Wasco Pinnacle 350 (single slope glass skylight). The new unit is beautiful and lets a lot of natural light into the building.


Thank you to Waubonsee Community College for trusting us with this project.

Spring 2023

Lifetime Fitness

Lifetime Fitness is a popular fitness/gym chain with locations across the United States. One of the features of many of their locations is the large skylights that let in a lot of light.  

NSS has worked with Lifetime Fitness for a few years to update the aging skylights on several of their Chicagoland area locations. We removed all the existing skylights and replaced them with new Kalwall skylights.  

This summer, our installers will travel to Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana to work on the locations there.  

These photos are from the Warrenville, Illinois location.  

Fall 2021

Saint Bede Academy

NSS had the privilege of completing a skylight reseal project for St. Bede’s Academy in Peru, IL. St. Bebe’s has a beautiful campus that is rich in history. One building that is hard to miss as you come onto the campus is the Abbey Church. The windows and skylights on the church were leaking due to the deterioration of the seals caused by the sun.  

To make the building watertight and to stop any further damage from happening to the interior of the church, NSS removed all the old seals and reglazed the glass. This work will keep the windows and skylights in great condition for years to come. 

Our project manager, Brad, even got to take Abbot Philip up in the aerial lift to bless the project. 

Spring 2019

College of DuPage Project

Project currently in process! More information is coming soon.

Summer 2017

Park Ridge, IL

Earlier this Summer, NSS Inc. received an inquiry to assist with providing a day-lighting solution for a property located in Park Ridge, IL. Upon meeting with the building’s management team, listening to their vision, and then going through an onsite survey, NSS was able to offer several options. While wanting to still honor the history of this mid-1920’s design and incorporate a fresh look, the team decided a VELUX Modular System was the best choice. 

This dual skylight system will allow for plenty of natural light to all below, as well as shade during those warm summer months utilizing the nine (9) electric rollers.

Utilizing the 4000lb straps provided by VELUX, hoisting each 400lb unit made life A LOT easier on the fella's. The entire system consists of two (2) VELUX Longlight skylights roughly 8ft x 15ft. Each module was also upgraded to the Type 11 performance glass with Low E High Efficiency Argon Gas, tempered over laminated glazing. Additionally, each unit has its own electric roller controlled by one keypad.

“Designed with architects in mind, the Modular Skylights system lets you spend more time designing solutions and less time specifying. Modular Skylights can be combined in a number of rooflight configurations, creating perfect solutions for a wide variety of building types: narrow corridors, internal courts, studios, large circulation spaces and much more. Each roof glazing solution is delivered with a special prefabricated flashing ensuring a perfect fit and 100% water tightness."
-VELUX USA

Although NSS Inc. has been installing skylights for over 50 years, we strive to continue our tradition of excellence while always remaining humble enough to learn. And as a wise man once said, “Success is not owned, it is leased…and our rent is due EVERY DAY!”

From conception to inception, NSS Inc. earned its reputation and once again delivered a beautiful product.

April 2017 

American Dawn Inc. Project, Elk Grove IL

Located in the heart of Elk Grove’s industrial park, American Dawn Inc. is this month’s Project Spotlight. Built in 1967, this 55,266 SF manufacturing building has recently received a cosmetic makeover with the help of NSS Exteriors. 

Over 3,100 SF of 24 gauge, pre-finished bronze wall metal paneling were installed at the East, West, and South elevations, and the panels were fabricated “in-house” at the NSS Exteriors shop in Alsip Illinois. Designed by Paul Mitoraj, the horizontal and vertical assembly compliments the dimensions of the building perfectly. The NSS crew (headed up by Jim Mitoraj) provided a water-tight seal with custom flashing and trim while Roofing Solutions, LLC completed the installation of a new RhinoPlate Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roofing system.

The finishing touch by NSS was a new Marquee Classic (7’ x 4’) Floline canopy. Using a Kynar paint finish, stainless steel hanging rod assemblies, and 3/8” steel backer plates, the entrance is sure to weather any storm. 

At the end of the day, NSS Inc. proved yet again, they were the ‘right stuff’ for the job!

August 2013

Grace, Bedford Park IL
 
Window:
St. Cloud Triple Glazed Windows with Internal Blinds
Extruded Aluminum Framing with 25 Year Kynar Paint Finish
 
Project Scope:
Remove the inefficient single pane steel windows, clean and repair window opening and install new triple glazed insulated windows with internal blinds. 
 
All the work was done with the offices and inspection area remaining operational. Temporary plastics barriers were erected to protect personal and property for dust and debris. 

July 2013

Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs
 
Project Scope:
NSS Exteriors tore off an existing roof, installed a new roof and a new VELUX venting skylight for a Habitat for Humanity project in Park Forest, Illinois. 
Habitat for Humanity Logo

November 2012

Amsted Rail
Granite City, IL
 
Project Scope:
Remove over 10,000 square feet of existing steel sash industrial windows. Install new NSS-EVS 100% venting windows. New windows were glazed with 1/2" corrugated fiberglass.

November 2012

Mostardi Platt
888 Industrial Drive
Elmhurst, IL
 
WINDOWS:
Custom Designed Kalwall 2 3/4" translucent panels with 1" insulated glass inlays. Insulated glass has Sungate Superneutral coating to protect interior from harmful UV rays and reduce solar gain saving you money on your heating and cooling costs.
 
CANOPY:
Kawall 2 3/4" translucent panels

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