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Smart Exteriors Transforms Leawood Home with Woodpecker-Resistant Siding

Smart Exteriors Transforms Leawood Home with Woodpecker-Resistant Siding Revitalizing an older home: Smart Exteriors' latest project brings new life to a cherished Leawood residence with new Hardie siding. BEFORE AFTER Location: Leawood, KS Renovations: James Hardie Siding In Leawood, KS, two homeowners faced a daunting challenge: their single-family home, built in 1954, was in dire need of repairs. The home's siding was rotting, suffered woodpecker damage, and had poor insulation. They needed help. Fortunately, the…

Beautiful New Hardie Siding Transforms Missouri Split Level Home

Beautiful New Hardie Siding Transforms Missouri Split Level Two Missouri homeowners hired Smart Exteriors to install James Hardie fiber cement siding in their home and boost its curb appeal. Before & After Before After Location:  Raytown, MO Renovations:  James Hardie Siding Two Missouri homeowners were looking to update their split-level home and get rid of some rotted panel siding. They knew that Smart Exteriors was a reputable contractor in the area, and some Googling confirmed…

Summit, MO Homeowner Gets Beautiful New Siding

Summit, MO Home Gets Beautiful New James Hardie Siding & ProVia Windows A Summit, MO homeowner called Smart Exteriors when she needed a professional siding and window installation to replace rotted siding, sheathing, and drafty windows. Before After Before After Before After After Before During During After After Before During During After Before During After After Location: Summit, MO Renovations: Installed ProVia windows and James Hardie siding A Summit, MO homeowner was looking at rotten siding…

James Hardie Siding Gives Shawnee Home a New Look

James Hardie Siding Gives Shawnee Home a New Look See how Smart Exteriors updated a Shawnee home with energy-efficient, low-maintenance James Hardie siding and ProVia Windows. Before During After Before During After Before After Before During After After After Location: Shawnee, KSRenovations: ProVia Windows and James Hardie SidingA Shawnee homeowner needed an update for his traditional, two-story home. The siding needed to be replaced and the windows were old and difficult to open. His wishlist…

Why Is Hardie Siding the Best Solution to Woodpecker Siding Damage?

Woodpeckers are a common sight in Kansas City and other areas of the United States. Woodpecker siding damage can be a frustrating and expensive problem for homeowners. Woodpeckers can cause significant damage to siding, leaving unsightly holes and requiring costly repairs. In this article, we'll explain why woodpeckers are attracted to siding and why Hardie siding is the best solution to prevent woodpecker damage and protect your home. Why do woodpeckers choose to peck holes…

Durable James Hardie Refreshes Historic Fairway, KS Home

Durable James Hardie Refreshes Historic Fairway, KS Home See how Smart Exteriors updated a historic Fairway home’s exterior and still maintained its character by installing low-maintenance James Hardie siding. Before Design Plans Design Plans Rotted Wood Before Repairs During Installation After After Before During After Before After After After After After After Location: Fairway, KS Renovations: James Hardie Siding A Fairway homeowner was frustrated that her gorgeous historic home’s exterior required extensive upkeep. A conventional…

James Hardie Siding Revitalizes Overland Park Home Suffering from Wood Rot

James Hardie Siding Installation Revitalizes Overland Park Home Suffering from Wood Rot See how Smart Exteriors revitalized an Overland Park home by replacing damaged wood siding with low-maintenance James Hardie fiber cement siding. Location: Overland Park, KSRenovations: James Hardie Siding InstallationAn Overland Park homeowner was fed up with the wood rot and woodpecker damage on her home’s siding. In addition to negatively impacting her home’s curb appeal, the deteriorating natural wood siding required extensive upkeep.…

Cleaning and Care Tips for Your 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…

A Look at James Hardie ColorPlus vs. Primed Siding

One of the great benefits of investing in James Hardie siding for your home exterior is its impressive versatility. Along with attractive styles and designs, you have the luxury of choosing exactly the right color. With hundreds of factory-applied hues available, as well as the option to paint a custom shade on pre-primed boards after installation, the possibilities are nearly endless. If you’re considering which makes more sense for your home—Hardie’s impressive ColorPlus™ Technology or…

The Secret Behind James Hardie Siding’s Long-Lasting Colors

James Hardie Siding is one of the most popular sidings in America. Not only is it highly durable and non-combustible, but also beautiful. Here we look at the aesthetic appeal of Hardie Board siding and what makes James Hardie's colors so great. Unique Colors with Multiple Options James Hardie has a wide spectrum of colors that are not your run-of-the-mill colors, despite being their basic palette choices. They also offer over 700 colors in their…