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What’s the Benefit of Installing a Metal Roof?

What's the Benefit of Installing a Metal Roof

Metal roofing systems are replacing wood and asphalt shingles as the number one choice for residential properties. Originally restricted to industrial and commercial properties, advances in metalworking have allowed this material to shine in classic and contemporary homes.

Roof Care and Maintenance: It Pays to be Proactive

Roof Care and Maintenance: It Pays to be Proactive

As a homeowner, the state of your roof is something that you should always keep in mind. Not only does it affect the general appearance of your property, the structure itself plays a key role in establishing the energy efficiency and overall comfort of your home.

Metal Roof: Durable and Versatile Roofs

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Metal roofing is fast becoming one of the top alternatives to the usual asphalt roof. This is all thanks to its higher durability, longer service life and relatively low maintenance needs. What most people don’t know is that metal is also versatile when it comes to looks. Colonial Homes Custom Installations, Inc. shares how metal […]

James Hardie® Siding’s Vivid and Eye-Catching Colors

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Colors can help define the character of your home. In fact, they are a powerful design element that can either make or break the overall look of your living space. That’s one of the many reasons it’s important to choose the perfect siding color that can flawlessly match your home’s architectural design.

Advantages of Metal Roofing Systems

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Metal roof, once an exclusive commercial roofing material, is now taking over the residential building scene. This type of roof makes a good addition to your home because of its durability, energy efficiency and recyclability.

What to Expect During a Roof Replacement Project

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Most people think roof replacement projects only involve tearing off the old shingles and installing new roofing materials. This, however, is far from the truth; re-roofing activities are more complicated than what you expect.

Home Upgrades to Prioritize This Fall

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Fall is the busiest time of the year for many contractors since most homeowners find this season convenient to prioritize home improvement projects. Plus, the temperate weather during autumn makes it an ideal time to invest in exterior upgrades that will help prepare your home for the holidays and winter.

3 Home Improvement Projects You Should Prioritize

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At Custom Installations, we help homeowners achieve their home improvement and remodeling needs through our general contracting and roofing services. Picking the right project to prioritize on your next project is easier said than done, but it’s important that you do so to ensure you’re getting the most out of your home improvement.

3 Tips to Remember When Choosing a Home Improvement Company

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A home improvement project is something you should only do with an experienced company, but choosing the right one to work with is easier said than done. It’s probably the trickiest part of the project. Whether you’re working on the roof, siding, or the interior of your home, you need to work with the best […]

4 Questions to Ask Your Local Contractor

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The success of your upcoming home improvement project depends on how skilled your roofing and siding contractor is. As such, it’s important that you are careful with the company you hire. Home improvements don’t come cheap, so your contractor should be able to do it right the first time around.