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A Complete Exterior Remodel for an Aging Kansas City Bungalow

A Complete Exterior Remodel for an Aging Kansas City Bungalow See how Smart Exteriors transformed a 1915 Kansas City home with low-maintenance James Hardie siding and energy-efficient ProVia windows. After Before Before After Before & After Before & After Location: Kansas City, MORenovations: James Hardie smooth lap siding, ProVia Windows & Front Door, Acrylic StuccoA Kansas City, MO resident was in dire need of an overhaul for her bungalow-style home built in 1915. She wanted…

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…

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

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…

All About Shake and Shingle Siding

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…

Why Homeowners are Choosing LP SmartSide Over Wood Siding

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…

The Secret Behind James Hardie Siding’s Long-Lasting Colors

James Hardie Siding is one of the most popular sidings in America. Not only is it highly durable and non-combustible, but also beautiful. Here we look at the aesthetic appeal of Hardie Board siding and what makes James Hardie's colors so great. Unique Colors with Multiple Options James Hardie has a wide spectrum of colors that are not your run-of-the-mill colors, despite being their basic palette choices. They also offer over 700 colors in their…

How Fiber Cement Siding Can Help Protect Your Home from Fires

The loss of your home due to fire is probably one of the greatest fears for a homeowner. Your family means the world to you, and you work hard to pay your mortgage. However, along with your home insurance, you can take further steps to protect your greatest asset. One of the best options is to install a fire-resistant siding like fiber cement. Here we look at what siding will protect your home against fires.What Is…

Why You Should Only Hire a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor

If you are looking for a professional contractor to install your James Hardie siding, you want to hire the right team for the job. James Hardie Elite Preferred contractors are certified contractors who install siding using approved techniques.This ensures durability and protection through the James Hardie warranty. Here we explain what that entails and why you should only hire a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor for your siding needs.Why Choose A James Hardie Elite Preferred…

New Windows and Siding Refresh a Lee’s Summit Church

New Windows and James Hardie Siding Refresh a Lee's Summit Church See how Smart Exteriors gave a Lee’s Summit church an exterior refresh with new, modern, low-maintenance siding, windows, and gutters. Before Before Before After After After After After After After After After After After After After After After https://youtu.be/FqDINg1jl_0Location: Lees Summit, MORenovations: James Hardie Siding, ProVia Windows, Gutters, Canyon Stone SidingLee’s Summit Community Church, a non-denominational church located in the Kansas City suburb of…

Top Questions Homeowners Have About James Hardie Siding

If you’re ready to replace your siding, James Hardie siding not only improves curb appeal but also provides a durable exterior perfectly suited to the Kansas City climate. While there are several brands available for those interested in fiber cement siding, there is no other brand as synonymous with this material as the James Hardie brand. Despite the increasing popularity of James Hardie siding installations since the 1980s, fiber cement siding and its distinct characteristics…