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The weather is warming up and it's that time a year again to clean out those GUTTERS!!

Call up Custom Exteriors to have your gutters cleaned before the April showers bring May water damage to your home or buisness!

Also call us up and ask us about leaf relief to put and end to gutter cleaning forever!** read below about leaf relief

Whether you are looking for new siding, roofing, gutters, leaf relief, or replacement windows, why not choose a professional company specializing in these areas, with an outstanding reputation for quality products and craftsmanship? All work is either done by or supervised by the owner, resulting in a professionally finished job that we all will be proud of.

We are highly experienced at this type of work, serving Lansing and surrounding communities for 13 years with Superior Work at Reasonable Rates. Many ecstatic customers!!!! 60% of our new business is referred by satisfied customers.

At Custom Exteriors we pride ourselves on presenting the best quality Replacement Windows, Siding, Roofing, Entry Doors, Gutters and Leaf Relief for the Lansing and surrounding areas!

Siding

Replacing the siding on a home can raise the value of the home considerably! It is becoming more common as a means of renovating the exterior surfaces of older, badly weathered homes.

The current material of choice is cement siding, commonly known as HardyPlank (a proprietary name given by the company that developed the product). This is a traditional-looking lap siding, designed to have the appearance of wood planks, but consisting of fiber-reinforced cement. It is preferred for its strength and durability and can be installed without removing the existing plywood siding. If properly installed by a qualified professional, it should last as long as the building.

HardyPlank should be installed over an approved-type moisture-resistant membrane to keep the interior wall cavities dry. Any punctures or tears in the membrane should be repaired before the siding is applied. Errors in this aspect of the installation can allow moisture penetration and resultant dry rot and mold infection.

Gutters

Rain gutters at the roof eaves can keep water runoff from splashing onto the siding, thereby preventing stains, damage to the finish, and increased likelihood of water intrusion. Gutters should be cleaned as often as leaves accumulate in them. Frequency depends upon how many and what kind of overhanging trees you have. If the gutters are not cleaned, they become clogged, and water overflows from them when it rains. If leaves remain for long periods, they can cause rust damage to the gutters and downspouts.

Leaf Relief

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Leaf Relief mounts securely to the gutter system, resisting damage from high winds, heavy snow and ice. The tough aluminum construction of Leaf Relief is indelible and resists damage from bugs, squirrels, raccoons and birds!

Leaf Relief’s unique design ends routine gutter cleaning, lowering maintenance costs and hassles! No more dangerous trips up the ladder! Put an end to your gutter cleaning days with Leaf Relief!

Don’t just take our word for it. Independent testing confirmed Leaf Relief works better than other gutter systems on the market! How?

Leaf Entry/Blockage *
-Leaf Relief-100% effective
-Popular Competitors-90% effective
-Wire Mesh-0% effective


Twig Entry/Blockage *
-Leaf Relief-99 to 100% effective
-Popular Competitors-75% effective
-Wire Mesh-0% effective


Pine Needle Entry/Blockage *
-Leaf Relief-97% effective (no water flow reduction)
-Popular Competitors-86% effective
-Wire Mesh-53% effective


Open Water Flow **
– 29.7 inches of water per hour (20 foot roof section). That’s 2.5 times greater than the official rainfall world record (Kilauea, Hawaii- 12 inches in one hour).
Obstructed Water Flow **
– 19 inches of water per hour when covered with wet leaves (20 foot roof section). Still 1.5 times greater than the world record.


Clearing of Debris **
– Most dry debris is cleared from surface with 6 mph breeze. When still wet, debris is removed with 23 mph wind.


Strength **
–SN5200 – 53% stronger than standard hangers at 24” on-center fastening
–TP5300 – 91 pounds is required to deflect system by 1 inch when fastened at 16” on-center


Weather Resistant *
– No detrimental or damaging effects at 110 mph wind speed when fastened 16 inches on center.

*Testing conducted by Architectural Testing, Inc.
** Testing conducted by Intertek Testing Services NA LTD

Windows

What are your window replacement needs--a dramatic new look, an authentic replication, greater energy efficiency, a low maintenance exterior? Custom Exteriors has the replacement window options, sizes and custom solutions needed to turn your remodeling and window replacement dreams into reality!

Expert window installation, at affordable rates!

 Roofing

***Your roof will never stay permanently stable all its life. The roof requires proper maintenance and in some cases, replacement. All people care about is whether the roof looks beautiful or not. If it does, then there is no problem with it. Well, this attitude could cost you a lot.

People ignore their roofs for a simple reason that as long as your roof looks good from the outside, everything seems good enough. Besides, who wants to spend money just to maintain the roof? That is where the problem lies; the money. However, if you neglect your roof for too long, you'll just end up spending double the amount. Therefore, when it comes to the roof, the sooner it is dealt with the better. But how do you get to know that you need a new roof? The relatively long life of your roof is affected by the natural factors like the sun, rain, snowstorms and hurricanes. The reasons for considering the redesigning of a new roof include:

 The ultraviolet rays of the sun can easily wear out the quality of your roof, which can ultimately result in deterioration.

 Extremely hot temperatures can cause the expansion and contraction of the shingles on your roof. Besides hot conditions, humidity too can cause deterioration, as it gives rise to the moisture level in the air, which in turn helps in the growth of moss and other fungi.

 If your rooftop is uneven, rainwater is easily collected and it slowly softens the roof allowing water to seep through it easily. If this problem is not corrected immediately, the water seepage can even destroy the walls in your house.

 Once you are aware of the cause for the damage, it won't be too difficult to decide whether you need a new roof or not. Additionally, if you observe the following signs, you can be sure that you need a new roof:

1. If you observe stains on the ceilings and walls in the inner structure of your house.

2. If you find any water seepage/leakage on your ceilings, especially after a heavy rainfall.

3. Roof ventilation plays a very important role in case of excessive humidity. The moisture in the air can easily spoil the paint job in the attic.

4. If you observe black spots on your roofs. This may either be due to algae or the pollutants mixed with the air.

5. Sometimes you may even observe cracked roof shingles or some missing shingles. Cracked shingles are the result of poor quality material. Winds contribute a lot for the blowing away of some weak shingles.



If the above signs are clearly visible, then you should definitely go in for a new roof. If your roof is as old as fifteen years then your roof should be your priority while renovating the home. The roof adds to the glamour of the exterior of the house and the desired look is easily hampered if the right steps in maintenance are not taken in time.

So if you have any questions on whether your roof needs to be repaired call an expert, call Custom Exteriors!

Contact Custom Exteriors for all your siding, window, roofing, doors, leaf relief, and gutter needs!

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