1) Homeowners should remove anything from the wall on the interior of the home so that our siding team doesn’t knock anything off the wall and damage items during the removal and subsequent installation of the siding.

2) Homeowners may want to trim any overgrown shrubs to make it easier for the crew to work on the home without damaging any landscaping or shrubbery. Our siding crew will be as cautious as possible, but sometimes damage to plants is unavoidable.

It is also a good idea to keep any shrubs or trees trimmed and kept a safe distance away so as not to age the home quicker than it should.

2. How do customers choose the color of their siding?
When it comes to picking your exterior siding color, most customers look for colors that coincide with their neighbors’ homes as well as their home’s environment. Residing a home is a big commitment and homeowners should pick a color that also reflects their personal taste and design preferences. For more information on color options and assistance matching a color, visit the James Hardie website.

3. What is the lifespan of siding?
James Hardie Siding has a 30-year product warranty and a 15-year paint finish warranty. You can expect James Hardie Siding to last a minimum of 30 years but most likely it will outlast you. It is always a good idea to pick a exterior siding product that best suits your climate to ensure it has an optimal lifespan.

4. Does siding require any maintenance?
Nothing on the exterior of a home will ever be maintenance free; however, exterior siding requires minimal maintenance, if any at all. Vinyl siding will need occasional pressure washing to remove build up of dirt and grime and fiber cement exterior siding, such as James Hardie, may need a new coat of paint after 15 years. In order keep your exterior siding from aging prematurely, it is crucial that your gutters work properly and are pointed away from your home so that water is not pouring on, and potentially penetrating your exterior siding.

5. What are the most common types of siding?
The two most common types of exterior siding that we use are James Hardie Color Plus and Mastic Vinyl. We are a preferred installer and a preferred exterior remodeler for James Hardie and for Mastic Vinyl. They are both industry leaders and we typically position ourselves in the same way.

6. Is it expensive to fix or replace your siding?
It can be expensive to replace your exterior siding depending on the scope of the project how much of your siding you need replaced. If you want to replace a part or a piece of siding it can be really expensive because it is challenging to gently remove pieces of exterior siding and some inexperienced contractors may end up damaging it more. The best option for homeowners is to do a complete reside, it is more expensive but you get the best end result. Depending on the product you are using and the size of your home it could take about one to two weeks from start to finish.

7. Should you replace your windows when installing new siding?
While,  the best time to replace your windows is when you are also replacing yourJames Hardie Prefered Remodelersiding; this allows the best possible flashing and water infiltration protection. Professional certified exterior siding companies prepare your existing windows so that your home is ready, when you are ready to install new windows. Our siding crews wrap the windows so that they properly tie into the vapor barrier on your home. We always recommend that homeowners replace their windows and exterior siding when its the right time for you and your famlies budget.

8. Is new siding a good investment for my home?

Remodeling Magazine annually compares the average cost for 35 popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale in 101 U.S. cities. Year after year, exterior siding replacement with fiber cement like James Hardie offers the maximum ROI at resale.

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Fiber-Cement 

There are a number of reasons why fiber-cement siding is considered a green alternative to vinyl siding. The siding product we work with is from the JamesHardie brand and it is warrantied for 30 years. This is comparable to the warranty on vinyl siding. In the end, the longer warranty means about 6 times less waste from siding products filling our landfills every year.

Fiber-cement is made of four basic, organic properties. That is: wood pulp, fly ash, Portland cement, and water. There are some variations, but the materials that make up fiber cement siding are mainly green materials.

You don’t need special cleaning products for fiber-cement siding. Just spray it thoroughly with your garden hose every six months or so and keep foundation plants pruned back from the side of your home to allow your siding to stay dry and relatively dirt-free. This means no cleaning fluids get added into the drains and water of San Mateo when you clean your home exterior.

Wood

The traditional siding is made of wood have gives your home a clapboard look. Fiber-cement can duplicate this look, but some people want to stick with old standbys.

The type of wood siding most commonly looked for is cedar siding. This is because it is more durable than many other wood siding types. While cedar can last up to 50 years, it does need more maintenance than synthetic siding types and generally has to be refinished every two years or so. Additionally, the type of wood that works best for siding purposes is often from old-growth forests. This means it is a limited resource.

A benefit of wood siding is that it can be recycled and it degrades well in landfills. It’s just unfortunate that it is such a limited resource.

Brick/Stone

Brick or stone siding is incredibly durable and can make a home look really lovely. These siding types are natural insulators and can last for a very long time. Try to go for locally quarried stone or locally produced brick to reduce your carbon footprint further.

While you may not want your entire home wrapped in brick or stone, it can make a really beautiful accent and create some great contrast that contributes to the overall look.

The main drawback to using stone is that it is a non-renewable resource. It can also be expensive to find a masonry professional for the installation. There are siding types that can imitate brick or stone without the cost.

Most siding types help increase the sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint of a home. Siding creates an excellent thermal layer than can help reduce heating and cooling bills – and therefore make your home that much more “off the grid.”

However, some siding types are more eco friendly than others. Contact us today and we can help you find the right type of siding for your home.

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The most popular brand of siding in America found on over 5.5 million homes, James Hardie siding is known for its strength, beauty and durability. It comes in a variety of looks and textures, all of which are Engineered For Climate®. In fact, with the HardieZone® system, James Hardie provides siding with specific performance attributes relative to the climate where the product will be used. Importantly, James Hardie siding is also fire resistant. HardiePlank lap siding comes with a 30-year non-prorated, transferrable, limited warranty.

“At James Hardie, we're committed to the highest levels of product quality and always have consumer needs and interests in mind,” said Marc Setty , Repair & Remodel Marketing Manager. “James Hardie siding is a great product and we're gratified that it is now backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal.”

About James Hardie Building Products: 
James Hardie is the global leader in fiber cement technology, providing siding, trim and accessory product solutions to architects, builders and homeowners for over 100 years. It was the first to introduce fiber cement products to the U.S. in the early 1980s as a durable, lower maintenance alternative to wood and vinyl. James Hardie products combine innovation, versatility and safety by offering a variety of design possibilities matched with specific performance attributes relative to the climate where the product is being used. Currently installed on more than 5.5 million homes, James Hardie products have earned a favorable reputation within the industry and have been specified in some of the country's most prestigious projects.

About the Good Housekeeping Research Institute: 
The Good Housekeeping Research Institute, founded in 1900, is the product evaluation laboratory of Good Housekeeping magazine. The institute's staff, composed of scientists, engineers, nutritionists and researchers, evaluates and tests an assortment of consumer products falling under a variety of categories.

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