If you love the look of stucco but dread its high maintenance, we have great news for you! James Hardie® siding and trim products come with a stucco finish so you can enjoy a low-maintenance, long-lasting siding material while enjoying the beautiful look of stucco. Read on to discover the benefits of getting the look of stucco without its primary drawback—tedious upkeep and repairs due to moisture intrusion.
Get the Look of Stucco without Its High Maintenance
The Problem with Stucco…
Traditional stucco siding looks great, but it comes with some serious disadvantages. When stucco comes into contact with snow, rain, sleet, or high humidity, moisture penetration is often an issue. When water permeates stucco, it becomes unsightly due to discoloration, and if left unattended, mold and deterioration set in, leaving homeowners with the costly hassle of repairs or stucco remediation.
You Can Have the Best of Both Stucco and Fiber Cement!
The beauty of covering your home with durable James Hardie siding and trim products is that you get to enjoy the look of stucco along with the many exceptional qualities of long-lasting fiber cement. Here’s where fiber cement puts you ahead as a siding material:
Easy Maintenance
Painting stucco involves surface preparation that can be extensive and costly. In contrast, Hardie siding comes with a factory baked-on option that won’t need to be painted for 15 years! And its 15-year warranty against fading and chipping gives you peace of mind that your siding’s finish will last.
Stunning Looks
Stucco siding looks great at first, but when moisture issues present themselves, the problems they cause outweigh stucco’s beauty. The good news is that when you choose Hardie siding and trim products, you get style that sets your home apart from your neighbors’. And the vibrant beauty endures because Hardie siding is so well made.
Exceptional Durability
Stucco siding looks strong, but has a history of becoming compromised and opens home exteriors up to moisture issues and pest infestation. In contrast, Hardie siding is made of cement, sand, cellulose, and James Hardie’s proprietary blend. You can expect this durable siding to stand up to the Kansas City area weather including high humidity, rain showers, snow, ice, extreme temperatures, and most severe weather.
Outstanding Warranty
Most stucco siding products don’t come with a warranty, which is a red flag. In contrast, Hardie siding and trim products come with a 30-year non-prorated, transferable warranty that is honored when your siding is installed by a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor (like us!). James Hardie is so careful and meticulous about their siding that they train the contractors who they approve of to install it. How’s that for being thorough!
Almost Zero Repairs
The repair needs of stucco are many, and that’s why so many homeowners are switching from it to a different material. Hardie siding and trim products are America’s #1 siding choice, covering over 8 million homes across the country. Why? There are many reasons, one of which is that Hardie siding is so well made that it requires almost zero repairs throughout its lifetime. How refreshing—particularly if you had stucco siding in the past and are weary of its high need for repairs.
Reliable Weather Resistance
James Hardie studied the long-term impact of weather on siding in different regions of the country. They then crafted siding that would stand up to the specific elements in your region. Enter the HardieZone® System and its customized features designed to stand up to even the worst weather in the Kansas City area. The durable HardieZone System’s HZ5® product safeguards your property from wet, freezing conditions with ease.
Cover Your Kansas City Area Home with Gorgeous James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding
Most homeowners are relieved to find out they can get the look of stucco while bypassing its shortcomings. So if you love the beauty of the overall aesthetic stucco offers, but you want to cash in on the longevity, low maintenance, and weather resistance of Hardie siding and trim, Smart Exteriors is here to serve you.
As a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, we install your new siding with precision and according to the manufacturer’s high standards. We have been vetted by James Hardie and meet their continual strict requirements of training, insurance, licensing, and more. Learn more about how our James Hardie siding services can deliver the beauty you desire while safeguarding your home from the elements 24/7.
