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How to Safely Hang Holiday Lights and Protect Your Roof

How to safely hang Christmas lights and protect your roof

With the holiday season in full bloom, you may plan to decorate your home with a festive display. Whether you want a spooky Halloween, a charming Thanksgiving, or a showy Christmas, holiday lighting is attractive—as long as you hang those lights without damaging your roof.Yes—roof damage can happen if you’re not careful, and you don’t want to end up with cracked shingles and broken gutters. Plus, getting atop your roof can be risky. Here’s how…

26-Oct-2022
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What Time of the Year Is Best to Replace My Home’s Siding?

What time of year is the best to install siding?

Is it time to get your siding replaced? And if so, is now the best time? Or should you schedule your siding installation for a specific season of the year?At Smart Exteriors, we hear these questions often, because homeowners want to do their siding installation right. And while it’s possible to replace siding year-round, there are some factors to think about as you determine what’s best for your home.What to Consider as You Schedule Your…

17-Oct-2022
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The Top 9 Questions to Ask Your Siding Contractor

When you finally take the time and money to redo your outdated, deteriorating, or inefficient siding, the last thing you want is for your siding to fail or not live up to your expectations. Getting a supreme installation is the responsibility of your contractor. So it’s important to hire the right one. Vetting contractors is one of the best ways to make sure you hire a company that fits your specific needs. But what should…

26-Sep-2022
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How to Prep Your Home for a Siding Replacement

Are you looking to replace the siding on your home? Whether you’ve already started the siding replacement process or you’re in the beginning stage of deciding whether you want to replace your siding, we want to alleviate your fear that a siding replacement will be stressful. It doesn’t have to be! Many homeowners postpone this essential step because they worry about the time it may take or the disarray it can cause. But as a…

15-Sep-2022
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How to Get Rid of Black Streaks on a Roof

You’ve pulled into your driveway, glanced up at your roof, and discovered—to your dismay!—that it looks discolored. Ugly, black streaks are marring its appearance. And you’re wondering if it means you’re dealing with a serious roof problem. Does this sound like you? If so, you’re facing what many homeowners have asked our roofing professionals about. These black streaks are definitely unattractive and frustrating. Here’s why you’re seeing these unsightly marks and what to do about…

23-Aug-2022
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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…

12-Aug-2022
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Find the Ideal Termite-Resistant Siding for Your Home’s Exterior

The Best Termite-Resistant Siding For Your Home

Natural wood is a beautiful siding material but is prone to costly damage from fire, water, and pests⎯especially termites. Termites can cause more damage to your wood siding more quickly than most other creatures, and unfortunately, once they’ve inhabited your home, there is little you can do to keep them away. Fortunately, there is one way you can maintain the authentic woodgrain appearance of your home's siding without attracting termites—engineered wood siding. Discover why this…

18-Jul-2022
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All About Shake and Shingle Siding

HardieShingle siding installed on a home in Fairway, KS by Smart Exteriors

Texture is the buzzword when it comes to impeccable-looking siding. Many home exteriors (even newly installed ones) end up looking flat due to a lack of contrasting textures. And while every home’s siding style will be different (and all homeowner’s tastes vary), some of the best texture-adding materials come in the form of shake and shingle siding. As a professional Kansas City siding contractor, we’ve seen how homeowners can utilize these siding styles to curate…

15-Jun-2022
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6 Signs Your Asphalt Shingle Roof Is Damaged

You already know your roof plays an important role in protecting your home. However, many homeowners don’t think much about their roofs until something goes wrong. The last thing you want to do is ignore your roof until you’re staring into the face of a costly roof replacement. Here we help you take a more proactive approach with a list of six common signs your asphalt shingles are damaged. 1. Your Roof’s Age We’ll start…

01-Jun-2022
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Why Homeowners are Choosing LP SmartSide Over Wood Siding

Home with LP SmartSide Siding for Exterior

Siding both protects and beautifies your home. So, when it comes time to replace your siding, you want to be sure you select a material that does both. If you are partial to wood but are worried about its longevity, there is another option. LP SmartSide®. Here we compare wood vs LP SmartSide siding to help you decide if it is right for you. What is LP SmartSide Siding Made Of? LP SmartSide siding is…

23-May-2022
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