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 […]
CertainTeed Integrity Roofing System: A Comprehensive Approach to Quality Roofing
When it comes to the roofing products you choose, what is underneath the surface is just as important as what’s on top. CertainTeed is one of the most trusted brands in the roofing industry providing unmatched quality and superior durability. Along with their quality shingles, CertainTeed offers one of the most comprehensive and long-lasting roofing […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s Only a Matter of Time Before Leaves Land on your Roof – Inspect your Gutters Now!
If the leaves haven’t fallen on your roof yet, they will be soon! Fall is officially here and with it the beautiful colors of changing foliage. But along with the picturesque views comes the risk of clogging gutters. While we may enjoy the golden falling leaves, our gutters do not! Fall is one season in […]
Is your Roof Ready for High Winds? Six Reasons Why It Should Be
Along with falling leaves and snowy mornings, autumn and winter also bring with them high winds. Out of all the cities in the US, Chicago is known for its big gusts and strong breezes. Is your Chicago roof ready for these high winds? Roofs not secure enough to handle the strong breezes can easily become […]
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 North Shore of Chicago’s Breeze Only Gets Stronger This Time of Year – Inspect Your Siding Now
Chicago is known for its fierce winds and while these blasts of air may have us holding our umbrellas tighter, they can also cause undue to damage to our Chicago homes too! One area that gets hit especially hard is the siding. There are many ways strong gusts of wind can damage siding: Strong wind […]
What is a Cool Roof? How your Chicago Home Can Benefit
Want a more energy-efficient roof but don’t want to install those unsightly black panels everywhere? Fortunately, the new age of solar reflectivity is here and it’s looking better than ever! The cutting-edge cool roof system offers both energy savings and great curb appeal. So what is a cool roof system and how does it work? […]
3 Exterior Areas of a Home all Highland Park Homeowners Should Inspect Quarterly
Did you know you can complete your own regular Highland Park home inspections? While these type of assessments will never replace the home inspections completed by experienced professionals, they are a great way to protect one of your greatest investments – your house. Don’t think you have the skills or know-how to complete your own […]