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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…

How Fiber Cement Siding Can Help Protect Your Home from Fires

The loss of your home due to fire is probably one of the greatest fears for a homeowner. Your family means the world to you, and you work hard to pay your mortgage. However, along with your home insurance, you can take further steps to protect your greatest asset. One of the best options is to install a fire-resistant siding like fiber cement. Here we look at what siding will protect your home against fires.What Is…

Why You Should Only Hire a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor

If you are looking for a professional contractor to install your James Hardie siding, you want to hire the right team for the job. James Hardie Elite Preferred contractors are certified contractors who install siding using approved techniques.This ensures durability and protection through the James Hardie warranty. Here we explain what that entails and why you should only hire a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor for your siding needs.Why Choose A James Hardie Elite Preferred…

Top Questions Homeowners Have About James Hardie Siding

If you’re ready to replace your siding, James Hardie siding not only improves curb appeal but also provides a durable exterior perfectly suited to the Kansas City climate. While there are several brands available for those interested in fiber cement siding, there is no other brand as synonymous with this material as the James Hardie brand. Despite the increasing popularity of James Hardie siding installations since the 1980s, fiber cement siding and its distinct characteristics…

Comparison Guide: James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding and Polymer Siding

Choosing the right siding for your home is important. You want a siding that will improve curb appeal, while also helping to keep your home well insulated against Kansas City weather. Two common siding choices are polymer and James Hardie fiber cement siding. Here we look at the two options to help you decide which is the best siding for you. What is Polymer Siding? Polymer siding is made from polypropylene resin. Although it is…

What Factors Affect the Cost of James Hardie Siding?

If you’re on the hunt for a reliable, beautiful, and long-lasting siding replacement, then you’ve likely been looking into James Hardie fiber cement during your search. Hardie Board checks all of the boxes homeowners tend to be looking for in a quality siding. It packs a punch with your curb appeal, stands up to mother nature, and performs against even the harshest elements. While it is not the most expensive siding option, it is more…