For All Residential Property Managers & HOAs: Let Custom Installations Inc Provide You a 3, 5, & 7 Year Maintenance Budget
If you are a property manager or a homeowners association (HOA) manager, you know how time-consuming and expensive it can be to maintain numerous homes and properties. Fortunately, Custom Installations offers a variety of services, and our value-added service and maintenance packages can provide you with affordable rates and a maintenance plan to cover the […]
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 […]
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 Ways a Property Management Team Can Prepare for the Winter Season
The holidays are coming, and that means cozy nights in front of the fireplace, spending time with family, and a couple of snow days. If you’re a property manager, the winter season can be an incredibly busy and stressful time of year, so you want to be prepared to take on the most difficult of […]
One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding the HardieZone® System
Each region in the U.S. has its own distinct climatic qualities. From the dry heat of Arizona to the below-freezing temps of Minnesota. Climate isn’t one-size–fits-all, so your home siding and trim shouldn’t be either. James Hardie took variations in climate into consideration when engineering its siding and trim. They developed the HardieZone® System, which […]
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 […]
Midwest Grays: Clad your Home in Various Shades of Gray
Gray is the new go-to neutral. Gone are the days when the color sparked gloom and drab thoughts. Now, home design experts call on grays for a modern and alluring exterior hue. James Hardie’s HardiePlank® lap siding in Pearl Gray is the most popular pick of the Midwest. It’s a cooler, lighter gray, making it […]