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James Hardie Siding Gives Shawnee Home a New Look

Home in Shawnee, KS with James Hardie siding and ProVia Windows installed by Smart Exteriors

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…

25-Apr-2023
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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…

18-Apr-2023
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New Deck, Siding, and Windows Revitalize Lee’s Summit Home

New Deck, Siding, and Windows Revitalize Lee’s Summit Home See how Smart Exteriors updated the damaged exterior of a Lee’s Summit home with durable stylish James Hardie siding, vinyl windows, and a new deck.https://youtu.be/uRLlek2FoMo Location: Lee Summit, MORenovations: James Hardie Siding, Vinyl Windows, Two New Decks, Gutters, and PaintA Lee’s Summit homeowner was frustrated with his house. The exterior of his two-story, 1980s-built home was beginning to show its age including wood rot from decades…

22-Feb-2023
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7 Signs Your Home Has Termite Damage

Termites are a huge problem for homeowners, especially in Kansas City. If their presence in a home is allowed to go unchecked, the issues they cause can severely damage the structure of your home—weakening floors, walls, siding, and structural wood beams. These tiny insects can make your house unlivable and force you to invest in costly repairs—so it’s important to catch an infestation quickly. If you’re concerned you might have termites, you’ll want to do…

16-Feb-2023
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Durable James Hardie Refreshes Historic Fairway, KS Home

James Hardie Siding in Iron Gray with Arctic White trim installed on a Fairway, KS home by Smart Exteriors

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…

27-Jan-2023
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James Hardie Siding Revitalizes Overland Park Home Suffering from Wood Rot

Home with olive green James Hardie Siding installed by Smart Exteriors in Overland Park, Kansas

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.…

18-Jan-2023
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How to Keep Your Wood Siding in Tip-Top Shape

There’s something about the beautiful texture, grain and color of wood siding that gives it undeniable appeal for homeowners. It’s an attractive choice for your exterior—as long as you’re prepared to care for it properly. Both natural and engineered wood needs a certain amount of regular upkeep (although engineered wood is easier to manage). Here’s what to do to keep your wood siding in lasting shape. 5 Steps to Caring for Your Wood Siding 1.…

31-Dec-2022
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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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