At Your Service
Welcome to the Customs Installations Inc blog! Since 1964, we’ve been providing homeowners with quality exterior remodeling services. As a family-owned and operated business, we specialize in everything from custom home installations to general roofing services. Here’s why we’re the name to trust for your exterior remodeling project. Certified Contractors Working with a certified contractor […]
Midwest Abodes with Coastal Appeal
Whether you have a quaint coastal cottage, a colossal waterfront home or just love the look of coastal style, with James Hardie® siding and trim, your home will not only look stunning, it will be protected from the Midwest weather, too. The Midwest is known for its heavy winds, blizzards, hot humid summers, which can […]
Standing Strong in the Face of it All
When it comes to strong siding and trim, James Hardie’s engineers wanted to create building products that could withstand the test of time, all while valuing smart design. The company accomplished their goal and created one of the most durable and stylish siding products in the industry. James Hardie® fiber cement siding and trim provides […]
Resist Warping and Shrinking with James Hardie Home Siding
We may not think much about it, but homes shrink and expand. Oddly enough, they move, they settle, they change with the seasons. If your home is clad in wood or wood-based siding, such as LP® SmartSide®, it can expand when exposed to humid air, and contract in drier air conditions. Also, the expansion or […]
How to Ensure You’re Working With a Trustworthy Exterior Remodeling Company in Chicago
Choosing the right contractor for your exterior project can be one of the most critical decisions you make. Having the right (or the wrong) contractor can mean the difference between an end result you can enjoy for years to come and one that wasn’t quite up to your expectations. But how do you decide which […]
Steer Clear of Moisture and Rot with James Hardie Siding and Trim
Decay, warp, rot—not a list of words you ever want to hear when describing a home exterior. Unfortunately, water can damage your home exterior like nothing else. It may be gradual, but it is relentless, and can lead to mold damage, rotting boards, swelling, cracking, and peeling paint—another list of not-so-appealing words. Instead, your home […]
5 Important Questions to Ask your Chicago Area Roofing Contractor
When selecting a Chicago area roofing contractor, there are a lot of companies to choose from. In fact, there are over a hundred local professionals in the area! How do you know which one is right for your roofing project? How do you ensure you get the best care possible? And, most importantly, how do […]
Why Custom Installations Inc is a Great Resource for Builders and Developers to Utilize
Custom Installations has been around for a long time, and we hope to be around for a lot longer. Since 1964, we’ve been servicing all kinds of different housing projects for exterior installations including window fixtures, house siding, roofing, doors, and gutters. For over half a century in the business, we’ve learned a thing or […]
The Power of ColorPlus® Technology
James Hardie’s ColorPlus® Technology provides advanced methods of adding vibrant color to your home siding and trim with lower maintenance compared to field-applied paint. When you select your siding, be it HardiePlank® lap siding, straight edge or staggered edge HardieShingle® siding, or HardiePanel® vertical siding, you can also choose the palette of hues that undergo […]
From Wood to Fiber Cement
This Minneapolis home nods to the architecture and feel of a log cabin. It blends in with its natural surroundings and provides a place to soak it up on the wrap-around deck. The refreshing re-side of the home’s exterior feels similar to the original, but looks much more polished and protected. From worn away […]