When your home is well-sealed against water infiltration with James Hardie fiber cement siding, you get peace of mind that you’re safeguarded from wood rot. You can avoid the expensive problems wood rot causes by installing durable Hardie Board that resists moisture intrusion. Water penetration is your home’s enemy and leads to wood rot when…
Articles By: Steve Scheffler
James Hardie’s New Magnolia Collection Offers Earth Tone Colors
When you are on the hunt for siding that is stylish, fade-resistant, and easy on the eyes, we’ve got great news for you: The new Magnolia Home James Hardie collection is here! This collection consists of 16 colors from warm, earthy shades to soft neutrals. A few moody and dramatic dark hues are included, and…
How to Prevent Ice Dams from Harming Your Home Exterior
When Kansas snow hits each winter, ice dams are a familiar scene throughout most neighborhoods. An ice dam is a mass of ice that collects along the lower edge of a roofline where it overhangs the edge of a home. If you allow ice dams to form, they can cause serious and costly damage to…
Why Replace Your Cape Cod Home’s Cedar Shake Siding with HardieShingle?
When it comes to architecture, a Cape Cod home’s refreshing simplicity includes its classic steep roof, shingled exterior, symmetrical facade, and a large chimney in the middle. Its centered front entry, gabled dormers, and double-hung windows with shutters emit a comfy charm that homeowners have loved for decades. But its classic shingle siding can become…
Create Curb Appeal by Combining James Hardie and Stone Siding
Using more than one siding material or exterior cladding adds visual appeal to your home. The variety of textures boosts curb appeal and personalizes your home’s look. Enduring stone and fiber cement pair well together since they are both long-lasting and high-performance materials. Together, they create a cohesive package you’ll be thrilled with for years…
8 Things You Need to Know about Metal Roofing
Metal roofing used to be reserved for commercial buildings and industrial properties, but today, it’s a rising trend for residential homes across the United States. If you’re considering replacing your current roofing system with a metal roof—you’re making a great decision! However, you may still have some questions about the durability, longevity, and appearance of…
How to Prevent Squirrel Damage to Your Roof and Siding
Squirrels may look innocent scampering around your property, but the facts tell the true story: these pesky critters wreak havoc on your home’s siding and roofing. From chewing through wires, nesting in your attic, and digging holes in your roof, as a homeowner, it’s vital that you take the necessary steps to prevent squirrel damage….
Reasons to Choose Mastic Vinyl Siding for Your Kansas City Area Home
If your home’s exterior is fading, rotting, or simply looking drab, you are likely already prepared to invest in brand-new siding. However, deciding you need new siding is the easiest part of your replacement. It’s much more challenging to choose the perfect siding material and brand! Mastic® vinyl siding is an affordable, durable, low-maintenance choice…
Stone-Coated Metal vs. Clay Tiles: Which Roofing Material Is Better?
Clay is a timeless roofing material many homeowners quickly consider over wood and asphalt roofing shingles. However, despite its appeal, clay roofing still has disadvantages, like its bulkiness, fragility, and maintenance needs. What if you could choose a roofing material with all the benefits of clay tiles—without the disadvantages? With stone-coated steel roofing, you can! …
8 Reasons to Choose Fire-Resistant James Hardie Siding
You can’t put a price tag on your family’s safety in case of a fire, and siding is your home’s first line of defense against this destructive force of nature. In fact, fire-resistant James Hardie siding is vital to avoiding fire-related damage to your house — both inside and out. In the event that fire…
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