The Biggest Factors That Determine How Long Your Siding Will Last in Chicagoland

Your siding protects your home from moisture, wind, temperature swings, and everyday wear throughout the year. In the Chicagoland area, freezing winters, humid summers, and severe storms place constant stress on exterior materials, making long-term durability a priority for homeowners. Understanding what affects siding lifespan helps you protect your investment, reduce unnecessary repairs, and keep […]
Which Siding Materials Deliver the Best Long-Term Performance for Midwest Homes

Choosing the right siding options for your home is one of the most consequential exterior decisions you will make. In Chicagoland and Metro Milwaukee, freeze-thaw cycles, hail, and humid summers put siding under stress that moderate-climate markets simply do not face. This guide walks you through the materials that hold up, the trade-offs between them, […]
Top Reasons to Choose a Prefinished Siding Product

After deciding to replace your old siding with a new one, you’ll want to be aware of the different options that are available in the market today. One of the choices that are worth considering is the prefinished siding. Trusted siding and roofing services contractor Custom Installations Inc. highlights some of its numerous benefits in today’s blog.
3 Good Reasons To Consider Replacing Your Old Siding

If you didn’t already know, your siding is a very important part of your home’s exterior. While American homeowners may be huge fans of home makeovers, one thing that often gets overlooked is siding replacement. If your siding is getting on in years, here are three good reasons why you should finally consider having them […]
Mixing Siding With Different Exterior Textures

Mixing different types of siding can give your home individuality and visual appeal, but it can also be difficult to execute correctly without guidance. While some homeowners mix materials to create a contemporary look, others already have a mixed materials home exterior that needs an update.
Design Tips: Choosing a Siding Profile for Your Exterior

Having trouble choosing a siding profile for your exterior? The quickest way to narrow down your options would be to find out which siding profiles are often used in houses with the same architectural style as your home. Custom Installations, your trusted siding contractor, compiled a guide on the most popular siding profiles and their corresponding […]
How to Build a Budget for Your Siding Replacement

Some home improvement projects, such as a metal roofing installation, can benefit you both with better performance and energy efficiency, as well as increase the value of your home. This is true for when you’re planning to upgrade your siding system. Your choice of siding products affects how well your home will utilize energy and, at the […]
Tips on Achieving Color Harmony In Your Trim and Siding

Choosing a good color combination for your home’s exterior can be challenging, considering the fact that it will stay on for many years. While most people look to roof and siding when choosing exterior colors, there is another pairing that merits equal consideration.
Top 4 Benefits of James Hardie® HardiePlank® Siding

If you’re planning to spruce up your home this season, you should consider replacing its old and faded siding with a newer and better one from Custom Installations. As your trusted provider of quality siding and roofing services in the area, we offer only the highest quality fiber cement siding from top brand, James Hardie®. These include […]
4 Advantages of James Hardie®’s HardiePlank® Siding

According to siding and roofing services experts, your home’s siding is one of the most important parts of your home. After all, it protects your home from the elements and improves your home’s curb appeal at the same time. With that in mind, you’ll want one of the best siding brands for your home: James Hardie® and […]