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The Basics of Lap Siding for Your Home Remodel

Home with olive colored lap siding installed

Updating your home with replacement siding is a wonderful opportunity to refresh its style and curb appeal. So, if you’re considering replacing your home's siding, why not explore the possibilities of one of the most popular designs—lap siding. Here’s what to know about this highly attractive and versatile style of siding. What Is Lap Siding? You’ve likely seen lap siding on many homes in your neighborhood, because it’s one of the most common—and classic—looks around.…

21-Dec-2022
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Cleaning and Care Tips for Your James Hardie Siding

How to clean and maintain James Hardie Siding

When you invest in long-lasting James Hardie siding for your home exterior, you’re getting one of the most durable and eye-catching materials around. But even Hardie siding needs some basic—and simple!—upkeep so you can be sure to enjoy the most satisfying results from it. Follow these easy tips for keeping your James Hardie siding clean and looking new, year after year. 6 Things to Know as You Maintain Your Hardie Siding Hardie Board is designed…

15-Dec-2022
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What’s the Difference Between Contemporary and Modern Homes?

Upgrading your siding? You might be surprised to know contemporary and modern styles are not identical! Each of these two home types have unique elements that you will want to keep in mind as you choose your new siding design and colors. Here are the key elements of each of these two appealing home architectures, so you can plan your home siding replacement wisely. What Is Contemporary Home Architecture? The Contemporary style of architecture is…

29-Nov-2022
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What Happens During a Typical Roof Installation

Asphalt shingles being installed on a roof

Getting a new roof can be an exciting process for homeowners, but also one that you may not be that familiar with. And you want to be sure you’re getting the full benefits from this important investment in your home’s structure. So as you prepare for a roof replacement, it helps to know exactly what your roofer will do for you. Here’s what happens when a trusted roofing contractor replaces your roof. 9 Steps of…

21-Nov-2022
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Don’t Hire a Roofing Contractor Without Asking These 10 Questions

10 Questions to Ask Your Kansas City Roofer

Getting ready for a new roof? Before you invest in this significant home renovation process, you want to make sure you have the right team that will do the job well. Doing that is as straightforward as doing your research and ensuring you get answers to key questions. Start with These Questions to Vet Your Roofer Top-notch roofing companies like Kansas City's Smart Exteriors are happy to answer your questions, because they know it’ll ensure…

15-Nov-2022
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How to Safely Hang Holiday Lights and Protect Your Roof

How to safely hang Christmas lights and protect your roof

With the holiday season in full bloom, you may plan to decorate your home with a festive display. Whether you want a spooky Halloween, a charming Thanksgiving, or a showy Christmas, holiday lighting is attractive—as long as you hang those lights without damaging your roof.Yes—roof damage can happen if you’re not careful, and you don’t want to end up with cracked shingles and broken gutters. Plus, getting atop your roof can be risky. Here’s how…

26-Oct-2022
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What Time of the Year Is Best to Replace My Home’s Siding?

What time of year is the best to install siding?

Is it time to get your siding replaced? And if so, is now the best time? Or should you schedule your siding installation for a specific season of the year?At Smart Exteriors, we hear these questions often, because homeowners want to do their siding installation right. And while it’s possible to replace siding year-round, there are some factors to think about as you determine what’s best for your home.What to Consider as You Schedule Your…

17-Oct-2022
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The Top 9 Questions to Ask Your Siding Contractor

When you finally take the time and money to redo your outdated, deteriorating, or inefficient siding, the last thing you want is for your siding to fail or not live up to your expectations. Getting a supreme installation is the responsibility of your contractor. So it’s important to hire the right one. Vetting contractors is one of the best ways to make sure you hire a company that fits your specific needs. But what should…

26-Sep-2022
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How to Prep Your Home for a Siding Replacement

Are you looking to replace the siding on your home? Whether you’ve already started the siding replacement process or you’re in the beginning stage of deciding whether you want to replace your siding, we want to alleviate your fear that a siding replacement will be stressful. It doesn’t have to be! Many homeowners postpone this essential step because they worry about the time it may take or the disarray it can cause. But as a…

15-Sep-2022
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How to Get Rid of Black Streaks on a Roof

You’ve pulled into your driveway, glanced up at your roof, and discovered—to your dismay!—that it looks discolored. Ugly, black streaks are marring its appearance. And you’re wondering if it means you’re dealing with a serious roof problem. Does this sound like you? If so, you’re facing what many homeowners have asked our roofing professionals about. These black streaks are definitely unattractive and frustrating. Here’s why you’re seeing these unsightly marks and what to do about…

23-Aug-2022
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