When it comes to the harsh Minnesota winter, the reliability of your home’s exterior is vital. Is your current siding compromised, leaving your home looking unappealing and drab? Has your siding been infiltrated with pests, or rotted away due to moisture damage? There’s no need to endure the lack of performance or the increase in…
Category: James Hardie Siding
Why It’s Worth Investing in James Hardie Siding for Your Minneapolis Home
When it’s time to replace your siding, it makes sense to carefully choose the right style, material, and brand for your home. After all, siding is a significant investment—one that is well worth it, especially when you invest in durable, aesthetically pleasing fiber cement siding. Fiber cement siding provides great results that other materials don’t…
Which Is Better: James Hardie Siding or Vinyl?
When it comes to investing in replacement siding, homeowners often find themselves wondering which siding is better for their home—James Hardie® fiber cement siding or vinyl siding. The answer comes down to a comparison of several factors and identifying those that matter most to you and your home. To help you better understand your options,…
Is Hardie Board Siding Worth the Money?
Many Minneapolis homeowners have asked the question, is Hardie Board siding really worth the money? Not all siding products can be trustworthy and are created equal. Some siding decays, slides or falls off easily, creating a hazard to the home and is a costly setback to any home improvement effort. This also exposes the home…
4 Ways to Fireproof Your Home & Protect Your Family
A house fire can destroy your home in minutes. People who live in states prone to forest fires are regularly reminded of this horrifying reality. A single flame can start a chain reaction that eats homes, destroys precious belongings and memories, and takes lives. Whether you live in a region that’s prey to forest fires,…
The Unique Look of Vertical Siding
If you are looking for an alternative look to the traditional horizontal boards, such as HardiePlank® lap siding, check out a vertical siding option. HardiePanel® vertical siding is a simple way to add unique interest to your Midwest home’s exterior. Besides its one-of-a-kind look, vertical siding can make your home seem taller than it actually…
Home Remodeling Projects That Make Sense in 2016
Over time, even the nicest home can become outdated. If you want to keep your home looking good – and ensure it increases in value alongside the market – you need to invest in regular remodeling projects. The good news is that you don’t have to do everything at once. Take them one at a…
Re-sided Midwest Homes: Before and After
Re-siding a home can spark an exterior transformation. You may not think so, but new home siding can look so good it makes you second-guess whether you’re pulling into the right driveway. There’s just something about fresh James Hardie® siding and trim that turns a drab-colored, worn-out looking home into a clean, updated, bright one….
The Advantages of Installing James Hardie Siding On Your Home
James Hardie Siding (also known as fiber-cement siding) has been picking up popularity over the past several years as an alternative to traditional wood, vinyl, and aluminum mainstays. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of using Hardie siding: – Hardie siding is made up of a cement-sand-wood fiber-cellulose matrix, and as such…
Replacing Your MN Siding? Choosing Between Vinyl and Fiber Cement
Most MN homes have siding that needs to be replaced eventually. The two most popular options in home siding today are vinyl and cement fiber. Vinyl siding is hugely popular because it is low maintenance, long-lasting, durable, good-looking, and affordable. Unlike wood siding, vinyl siding won’t rot or need painting, and it is one of the least…
