What Makes Copper Roofing an Excellent Option?
With its sleek appearance and durable performance, metal roofing remains a favorite of many Illinois homeowners. It typically comes in either steel or aluminum, but if you’re investing in new roofing and want to take your choice to the next level, you should consider getting a copper roof instead. Custom Installations, the premier roofing and siding […]
Why Is Roofing Underlayment Important?
The underlayment is one of the biggest components of a roofing system. This part of the roof is made of a waterproof material, and it’s found right underneath the roof’s visible surface. What makes the underlayment so important? Our roofing services experts say there’s more than one answer.
How the Roofing Underlayment Protects Your Roof
Understanding the different parts of your roofing system can help you take care of it better and help you communicate with your roofing contractor during your home improvement projects. The underlayment is one of the most important parts of your roof. In this blog post, Custom Installations, Inc., the top roofing services provider in our […]
Restoring Historic Homes: The Best Roofing Materials to Use
When you’re restoring a historic home, it’s important that you’re careful in the materials you use. After all, since the home is a piece of history, you’ll want to be as accurate as possible when it comes to its restoration. That way, it won’t lose its historic and financial value. Thankfully, you have a few […]
Roof Pitch: How and Why It Affects Roofing Costs
The term “pitch” refers to the angle of a roof’s slope. While it helps define the structure’s aesthetic, it is an essential component that plays an important role, especially when it comes to dealing with the elements. The roofing system’s ability to shed rainwater or snowmelt is relative to how steep it is. When you […]
Understanding Slate Roofing Systems
In terms of sheer curb appeal, slate roofs are one of the most sought after roofing types today. Unfortunately, finding reputable and trustworthy slate roofing services can be a little challenging. The quality, performance and longevity of your roof depend largely on how well its installation is done. This means that hiring unqualified roofers to […]
Roofing Problems Caused by Inexperienced Roofing Contractors
Getting a new metal roof is one of the biggest home renovation projects that you can undertake. It takes no insignificant amount of money and time, on the part of the homeowner, as well as labor, on the part of your roofing services provider, to complete. This is one of the strongest arguments why entrusting […]
Keep Your Home Strong and Beautiful With These Upgrades
Help improve your home and make it stand strong and beautiful for longer with the siding and roofing services offered by Custom Installations. Here are some reasons explaining why you should go for each type of upgrade and what you can expect after having them done.
Why Go for Proactive Roof Maintenance?
As experts in providing roofing services, we’re used to repairing different kinds of roofing issues. Over the years, we have observed that most roofing issues could have been prevented if the homeowners took proactive instead of reactive maintenance action.
Roof Care Basics: Tips on Caring for a Clay Tile Roof
A clay tile roof is one of the most easily recognizable features of a classic home. However, just like with shingle or metal roofing, you have to properly care for it if you want it to last well for decades. Our team at Custom Installations share a few tips on properly caring for a clay tile […]