What is the Best Investment When It Comes to Exterior Remodeling?
Are you still wondering what to do with your tax refund dollars? Remodeling your home’s exterior can offer many great benefits. It can update the look of the exterior and create more curb appeal. Some updates, such as a new roof or gutters, can help better protect what’s inside the home. Other projects like installing […]
Natural Trim Colors for your Home Exterior
If you stop to peruse neighborhood homes, you’ll likely notice many with white trim accentuating the doors, windows and corners. It’s not only popular, but it can add a freshness that many homeowners seek. We love the look of white trim but wanted to show you a not-so-stark option—our collection of brown trim shades. Brown […]
Why Use Stainless Steel Nails When Installing Your Cedar Shake & Shingle Roof
It’s hard to believe but one of the most important aspects to consider when choosing a cedar roofing company is the type of nails they use. This single factor can play a critical role in not only how long your roof lasts but also how well it handles the extreme weather outside. At Custom Installations, […]
SIDING AND TRIM IN SIMILAR SHADES
More homeowners are choosing home trim shades similar to their home siding color. The monochromatic look—where shades, tints and tones used on the home’s exterior are all in the same hue—is an interesting concept, and a simple way to add style to a space. It also makes selecting siding and trim colors a breeze, since […]
How Long Does a Cedar Roof Last?
How long a roof will last is a question contractors hear quite often. Homeowners want to know that the investment they are making into the home will serve their long-term needs. A roof lifespan can be a big factor in the type of roofing material that they decide to use. Many are attracted to the […]
Top Roofing Options to Withstand the Rugged Chicago Weather
If you live anywhere in the Midwest, you know how harsh its climate can be. Not only do we experience frigid temperatures and heavy snow during winter but also blistering hot dry spells and sticky humidity through summer. We must endure weather extremes on both sides of the spectrum. Unfortunately so does our home. According […]
Why Right Now is a Great Time to get Your Roof Done
Many homeowners often delay getting necessary roof repairs done. They keep putting off the project until winter arrives and then they feel stuck. Rather than crossing your fingers that your roof makes it until the warmer months return, consider scheduling the work now. The winter months can be a great time to get your roof […]
Chicago High-End Roofing Trends – What Builders are Doing Now
Today’s homeowners are looking for something more than just the standard shingle for their high-end roofing needs. They want their roofing choices to offer many benefits beyond simply protecting their home from water damage. They also want their new roof to be low maintenance, long-lasting and durable against even the harshest of Midwest winters. To […]
Sneak Peek: Exterior Home Design Trends for 2016
The hope and promise of a new year has come once again. The arrival of January 1st often marks the turning of a page for many people. Resolutions are made and a list of all the tasks we wish to accomplish throughout the year is drafted. A popular goal that many homeowners have is the […]
What to Expect with a Re-side Project using James Hardie
If your home’s siding is worn out and you feel like your curb appeal has gone to the wayside, it may be time to re-side your home’s exterior. A project like this can be an investment, so you’ll want to be sure you’re spending your funds on a durable product that will hold up over […]