WickRight General Contracting LLC

WickRight General Contracting LLC General contractor, specialty - repairing wet masonry buildings w/ moisture intrusion in Chicago

General contracting firm, specializing in restoration of severely water damaged buildings, installation of WickRight passive vapor release systems and installation of fall protection for major corporations.

03/14/2026

Bob Kelly of WickRight, Wet Building Solutions and 365 Construction Tents talks with Jake Bruton of Aarow Building and Peter Yost of Building-Wright about how Bob moved from high-end woodworking to roofing guru and how he now focuses on fixing flat roofs and split face block buildings. Bob talks about developing WickRight Passive Ventilation systems for WickRight.com. And they discuss how Chicago is in the midst of a Wet Building Crisis, with trusses failing in new masonry buildings across the city.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-3BFzpJ8-I
https://unbuilditpodcast.com/

03/11/2026

Level 13 Properties Owner and General Contractor, Rich Hoagland, knows a thing or two about building masonry buildings in Chicago, as well as installing WickRight Passive Ventilation. "When we build masonry buildings in Chicago, we try to build them with the idea that we know that moisture is gonna get into them and we give it a clear way to get out," Hoagland says. Hoagland's team installed WickRight passive ventilation on a fairly new (15-20 year old) high-end custom single family home in Lincoln Park that was built by one of the best homebuilders in Chicago at the time. This home had massive condensation and moisture issues not only in the roof cavity but also in the masonry cavity. Hoagland explained how WickRight works to the architect and the architect specified WickRight for installation on the parapet and along the low-slope roof. A year later, the building was dry. Per Hoagland, he's had zero issues or callbacks related to installing WickRight vented flashing products.

To learn more about WickRight visit www.WickRight.com or call 312-720-1467

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03/10/2026

Rich Hoagland, a contractor in Chicago who specializes in condensation issues in roof cavities, says, he wouldn't even estimate a truss reinforcement or replacement project without a 365 Construction Tent! Per Hoagland, "365 tents can survive all the Chicago elements – rain, wind or snow and I've had no issues using a 365 Construction Tent."

Patented 365 Construction Tent rafters were invented by Bob Kelly, the guy that invented WickRight Passive Ventilation. Kelly started using early versions of the tent on his own truss reinforcement and replacement projects in 2016. Since then, the tent rafters and installation methods have been perfected and are ready for installation on most 20'x70' basic Chicago 3-flat footprint. Tent variations for larger buildings, balconies and custom designs are also available.

Standard tent installation take 4-7 days depending on the complexity of the design and the tents are normally on project for 2-6 months. 365 Construction Tents are constructed with 10mm white shrink wrap which allows natural daylight to come in, no additional lighting is needed during daylight hours and there is typically 9 feet of headroom at the center of most tents -- making it an easy environment for crews to work. The tents protect projects from driving rain and harsh Chicago winds and can also be heated consistently through the winter to keep crews warm and even do masonry work in January or February. 365 Tents are vented to keep air circulating and stack vent extensions are installed to keep crews safe.

Per Hoagland, "Our customers were all thrilled to know the inside of their house would be completely protected during the entire process." 365 Tents also allow contractors to schedule projects properly, knowing there will be zero weather delays. Per Hoagland, "the tent allows us to take our time and do things properly. We're not in a rush to get things back put back together quickly because the project is completely protected."

Thank you for your kind words, Jennifer! It was a big, complicated job for sure, but we made it through! If your condo a...
03/10/2026

Thank you for your kind words, Jennifer! It was a big, complicated job for sure, but we made it through! If your condo association or townhome community is contemplating expensive repairs, give us a call. We can help you stage repairs and always keep you informed as projects move forward.

Call 312-720-1467, send us an email with pictures [email protected], or visit www.wickrightgeneralcontracting.com to learn more.

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03/09/2026

Building consultant and founder of WickRight and WickRight General Contracting, Bob Kelly talks about this pervasive issue in Chicago and other urban centers across the US. "It's an enormous problem so big that most people can't believe it even exists," Kelly says. Kelly describes his first repair project when he became aware of how moisture migrates through concrete block in a three dimensional manner. He also describes how he developed the first passive ventilation parapet vent prototype using a membrane commonly found on roof ridge vents. He also explains how the WickRight Roof Vent was discovered.

Visit www.wickright.com or www.wickrightgeneralcontracting.com to learn more or give Bob a call at 312-720-1467

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03/07/2026

In this episode of the PassivHaus Podcast, Bob Kelly, Chicago’s leading expert in moisture repair, building restoration, and innovative ventilation solutions chats with Adam White of Intelligent Membranes.

Bob, the inventor of WickRight Passive Ventilation and 356 Construction Tents has transformed how both historic and modern buildings manage moisture, ventilation, and long-term durability. From retrofit challenges in typical architecture to cutting-edge design for new construction, this conversation is packed with practical insights and expert advice.

What you'll learn about during the podcast:
• How moisture issues impact building performance & longevity
• The inspiration and technology behind WickRight Passive Ventilation
• Best practices for moisture control in retrofits and new builds
• Bob’s journey from hands-on construction to innovation
• Why Chicago’s unique climate demands smarter building solutions

Whether you’re an architect, builder, retrofit specialist, or a building owner, this episode will inspire you to think differently about moisture control and building health.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82t-DU1VGqk
https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/

03/05/2026

If you think reinforcing rotting roof trusses is expensive, you're right. But replacing roof trusses is in an entirely different league. If you think you may have water intrusion, either from a roof leak or from your brick, concrete block or split face block walls, call Bob Kelly at WickRight General Contracting 312-720-1467 immediately to have the situation assessed. The sooner you find and correct the problem, the less money it will cost.

Building owners: Visit www.WickRightGeneralContracting.com or call 312-720-1467 to learn more Contractors: Visit www.WickRight.com to learn more about passive ventilation and truss reinforcement systems.

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Thank you Marianne for your wonderful endorsement, we truly appreciate it!If you're building is leaking and none of the ...
03/03/2026

Thank you Marianne for your wonderful endorsement, we truly appreciate it!

If you're building is leaking and none of the contractor's you've hired can fix it, call us 312-720-1467 or send us an email with pictures [email protected], Bob will figure it out.

Visit www.WickRightGeneralContracting.com to find out more.

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03/03/2026

Find out what happens when Bob Kelly, founder of WickRight, recommends using corrugated plastic to line the interior walls of a 9,000 square foot castle made of Split Face Block. The whole building turns into a linear teapot that reduced the owners cooling load by over 20%. Kelly advocates for using rain screen on new construction as well as retrofitting on existing masonry or even historic masonry.

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02/28/2026

Inventor and General Contractor Bob Kelly chats with Andrea Grubsic and Mark Wille on the Offsite Dirt, building science and sustainability "THE DIRT" series. One of Kelly's inventions WickRight Passive Ventilation, exhausts moisture from masonry walls and flat roof systems. It's field-proven, having been installed in over 150 buildings in Chicago, Milwaukee and Tampa over the past 15 years. Bob's clients all say, "their houses don't smell moldy anymore". Per Bob, "Having mold is really very dangerous. In addition to the health hazards mold presents, sometimes the trusses of the buildings are rotting, which is a serious safety concern." The audience wants the dirt, you got it with an inventor that is changing Chicago's housing stock one building at a time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB_P0uozP2g&list=PLOGToCkNlgvPLfhhY6jiWA_4rBbNR5uIB
https://www.offsitedirtnetwork.com/

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