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Build Your Exterior From the Outside In
When siding starts to fade or wear down, it doesn’t just hurt your home's looks. It leads to higher repair bills, lowers your home's value, and leaves your home's exterior struggling to do its job. A James Hardie siding system changes all of that.
James Hardie ColorPlus Technology is a factory-applied finish built to withstand Kansas City's hot summers, cold winters, and everything in between. When Safe Harbor Exteriors handles your installation, you get a low-maintenance exterior with a color that stays true to its hue. Give your home the protection it deserves and the style you’ve always wanted.
Take the Guesswork Out of Siding Color Selection
Hardie Board Siding Colors
Choose from a stunning selection of James Hardie Colors:
Dream Collection
- Featuring over 700 ColorPlus Technology finishes
- Customize to complement the array of HardieBoard styles
Statement Collection
- Featuring your region’s most popular ColorPlus Technology colors
- Locally stocked and readily available
James Hardie Siding Colors
Finding the right look for your home shouldn't feel like a compromise between your creative vision and what's realistically available. James Hardie organizes its color options into two collections, giving homeowners plenty of flexibility no matter where they start:
Dream Collection
700+ ColorPlus Technology finishes
Expanded palette for more specific design directions
Works across multiple siding profiles
Statement Collection
Curated selection of the most common regional shades
Readily available throughout the Kansas City area
Faster turnaround for most projects
Whether you choose a unique look from the Dream Collection or a favorite from the Statement Collection, the result is the same. You get a vibrant finish fused to the siding during the manufacturing process, rather than just being brushed onto the surface.
Designed for Durability, Not Touch-Ups
The real secret to ColorPlus Technology is a specialized factory process that regular house paint just cannot match. By applying the finish in a clean and controlled setting, James Hardie keeps out the dust and debris that usually ruin a paint job. This leads to a smoother look and a much stronger grip on every board.
Instead of just sitting on top, multiple coats are baked onto the siding. This creates a bond that prevents the color from chipping or peeling over the years. For homeowners in Kansas City, this is especially important because the finish is made to handle our heavy sun and constant weather changes. Best of all, this technology comes with a 15-year warranty that covers both the finish and the labor to fix it. Standard paint jobs rarely offer that kind of security for your home's appearance.
James Hardie Siding Styles
Beyond color, the profile you choose shapes how your home reads from the street. James Hardie offers several options that work well across various architectural styles, so you can build a cohesive exterior rather than piecing together mismatched materials.
HardiePlank Lap Siding
As the most popular choice for Kansas City homes, this horizontal siding works for both traditional and modern designs. Narrower boards create a classic layered look, while wider planks feel more contemporary.
You can choose from a variety of finishes to get the exact texture you want:
Cedarmail
Smooth
Beaded Cedarmill
Beaded Smooth
Colonial Roughsawn
Colonial Smooth
HardieShingle Siding
HardieShingle provides the rustic character of cedar shingles without the constant upkeep. It’s the go-to choice for craftsman-style homes and works perfectly for adding visual contrast to gables or accent sections.
The following options are available:
Straight Edge Panel
Staggered Edge Panel
Individual Shingles 7″
Half Rounds
HardiePanel Vertical Siding
HardiePanel gives your home a bold, vertical look that complements the farmhouse trend. It's typically installed with decorative batten boards to cover the gaps and give the exterior a more detailed look.
These vertical panels come in several styles:
Cedarmil
Smooth
Stucco
Sierra 8
HardieTrim Boards
Trim is the finishing touch that frames your windows, corners, and transitions between siding types. It ties the design together and creates crisp lines across your exterior, highlighting your home’s one-of-a-kind features.
4/4 Rustic
4/4 Smooth
5/4 Rustic
5/4 Smooth
Rustic Grain Batten Boards
Smooth Grain Batten Boards
HardieSoffit
Soffit panels protect the underside of your roof overhangs and are essential for proper attic ventilation. Using vented options helps regulate temperature and moisture to keep your home healthy.
Your choices for these areas include:
Non-Vented Cedarmill
Vented Cedarmill
Non-Vented Smooth
Vented Smooth
Beaded Porch Panel
If you want to see how these styles and colors look on your own property, the James Hardie color visualizer is an excellent tool. Upload a photo of your home to experiment with different combinations and narrow down your preferred looks before your consultation begins.
Why Choose Safe Harbor Exteriors?
As a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor, Safe Harbor Exteriors brings a high level of expertise to every project. Even though these boards are incredibly tough, they must be installed according to strict standards to stay in good shape and keep your warranty active.
When you choose our team, you get coverage under a 30-year manufacturer warranty for the siding, plus our own 10-year guarantee for our labor. We believe in a helpful, stress-free approach, which means we’ll walk you through your options and check your home’s specific needs without any pushy sales talk. We’re here to offer honest guidance so you can pick the best look for your house. By focusing on the small details now, we make sure your home stays beautiful and sturdy for the long haul.
From One Side of the Metro to the Other
Safe Harbor Exteriors installs James Hardie siding throughout the Kansas City metro, including Shawnee, Kansas City, Lenexa, Olathe, Overland Park, Leavenworth, Lawrence, Gardner, Lee's Summit, and Prairie Village, as well as many surrounding communities across the region.
If you’re unsure whether you’re located within our range, please visit our service areas page for more information.
Featured Customer Review
We were very pleased with the quality of work and how quickly the siding was completed! We definitely plan to use Safe Harbor in the future!
Why You’ll Love Working With Safe Harbor Exteriors for Your Home’s Siding Replacement
Get results you can trust by choosing our team. We’re a top-rated Kansas City siding contractor and James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor, we use the best siding installation techniques so you enjoy a lovely, low-maintenance home.
We offer:
- Trusted, proper installations performed to James Hardie standards, giving you lasting value
- Professional, consistent communication that makes your siding installation a breeze
- Confidence in a home that looks stunning from the curb for decades
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Statement Collection covers the most commonly chosen colors, while the Dream Collection expands to over 700 options. Bringing photos of your home to the consultation helps narrow things down quickly.
You can, but the 15-year ColorPlus warranty only applies to the original factory finish. If keeping that coverage matters to you, it’s worth taking your time on selection before installation begins.
The Statement Collection reflects regional preferences, but your home's architecture and surrounding materials tend to have a bigger influence than trends alone.
Color works best when you look at the full picture rather than the siding alone. Roof color, brick or stone accents, trim, and even neighboring homes all influence what works for your exterior.
Bring Your Exterior Into Focus
Safe Harbor Exteriors helps you compare siding colors, profiles, and finishes in the context of your actual home. We’ll provide a written estimate and clear answers to all your questions so you can make an informed decision without being rushed.
Get in touch today to schedule your visit and begin your home’s transformation.
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We talked to multiple companies while deciding who to use for the exterior of our home. Safe Harbor was transparent, fast, and offered James Hardie siding compared to all the other companies only offering vinyl. Safe Harbor was much more affordable than many of the other companies, who just wanted as much money as possible. We are extremely happy with our siding, soffit, fascia, flashing, gutters, windows and the guarantee that comes with their work. If there was any more work to be performed, without a doubt, we would chose safe Harbor again.
Safe Harbor installed James Hardie siding, soffits, and gutters. The install was meticulous and our home was left cleaner than when the company showed up. The level of detail in the install was beyond expectation! We are so pleased with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the install team!
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