Are you a homeowner thinking about investing in new siding, but feeling torn between vinyl and fiber cement options? Both help shield your home from the elements and moisture damage and come in a wide variety of styles and colors. But between vinyl and fiber cement siding, which material can increase the value of your…
How to Use Equity in Your Home
Are you a homeowner dreaming of giving your house a fresh look? Do you find yourself wondering about the financial resources to make those exterior upgrades you’ve been eyeing for years? Let’s look at the power of home equity and how to use that equity in your home, turning your renovation dreams into reality. What…
Energy Efficient Siding: How Does James Hardie Siding Rank
Aside from the size or architecture of your home, siding will often be the first thing people notice. Its style, if it’s in good shape, and the color of your home’s siding are hard to miss. But one thing many don’t realize is the protective properties of siding and how important its protective envelope is….
Exterior Home Improvements That Add Value
With today’s uncertain housing market, you want to make sure you’re making the right decisions when it comes to your home. Do you want to make improvements that increase the value of your home, or are you remodeling to make your home more comfortable? In most cases, renovations can accomplish both, especially on the interior…
Is James Hardie Environmentally Friendly Siding?
You may not think of yourself as an “eco-warrior,” but you still want to do what you can to keep our corner of the world green and beautiful—either by recycling, using compost piles, conserving water, and so on. And you’d like to keep those efforts going during a home re-siding project. But is James Hardie…
What Are the Different Kinds of James Hardie Board Siding
Are you looking for a way to give the exterior of your home an automatic upgrade, both in form and function? James Hardie siding is a top-notch choice for new home siding due to its remarkable durability and aesthetic appeal. But what if you want something that matches the age of your home, or you…
How to Clean Hardie Board
James Hardie products are some of the best materials on the market, both for looks and durability. But one thing they won’t do is clean themselves. With the wet Pacific Northwest weather, the siding on your home can start to look a little grimy. Here’s how to clean Hardie board siding and keep it looking…
How Long Does Hardie Board Last?
Are you looking at the siding on your home and wondering how it got to look so bad? The paint is bubbling or chipping, pieces are cracked or loose, and the overall aesthetics of your home is taking a hit. You’d love to get it replaced with something that lasts longer than wood, vinyl, or…
How to Patch Hardie Board
James Hardie fiber cement siding, trim, and fascia board are the strongest, most durable products you can put on the side of your home. They won’t warp or rot like wood and are much thicker and more resistant to heat than vinyl. However, we won’t say it’s indestructible: debris thrown around by a storm may…
Wood Siding vs Hardie Board: What’s Better
The siding for your home should be the perfect combination of form and function. Because it’s such a big part of the overall appearance of your home, you want to make sure it looks good. But it’s also the first line of defense when it comes to the weather. So when it comes to wood…