Wood and vinyl siding are popular siding options that have been around for a long time, but that doesn’t always mean that they’re the best option for your home. When selecting new siding for your home it’s important to know all of the options and how they compare in different climates. With winter approaching, we…

If you have been on the hunt looking for good siding to install into your home, then you probably have run into the name James Hardie at least once, if not several times over. This is not surprising, considering they are one of the biggest names in the housing materials industry. But what is it…

All the fiber cement we sell comes factory-painted. That means it’s primed and painted before we ever put it on. It comes with a factory finish that’s guaranteed for 15 years. The manufacturer, James Hardie, has a broad palette of 26 popular colors to choose from. You might be thinking: hey, I want something unique!…

You’ve probably seen a bunch of alternatives, including the many different brands of vinyl siding. Like everything, siding evolves. And 35 years ago, if you asked someone about siding, chances are they would’ve mentioned aluminum siding. Right now it’s a cultural cliché, thanks in small part to the movie Tin Men, which featured characters, self-described…

HardiePlank siding, a specific type of fiber-cement siding, has quickly become one of the most popular forms of siding in the United States, and for good reason. It’s one of the best, most durable forms of siding available, and it puts old-school vinyl siding (and most other types of siding) to shame in terms of longevity and…

1. Expansion & Contraction Because vinyl siding expands when heated and contracts when it cools, meaning it will actually move on your walls, great care has to be used to properly install it. VSI, the Vinyl Siding Institute, instructs that vinyl siding has to be nailed properly to allow the panels to move to compensate…

If you’re an eco-conscious 21st century consumer, you’re not alone in wanting to invest in products and solutions that minimize your environmental footprint. Don’t worry – undertaking a major home improvement project, like renovating your home’s siding, doesn’t have to produce a negative environmental impact. As you undertake your search for the right siding material,…

K & B Home Remodelers, a James Hardie Preferred Remodeling Contractor located near Morristown, New Jersey will now show you how to properly install James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding, which is quickly becoming the most desired exterior cladding in Morris County. Unlike aluminum and vinyl siding, which usually goes directly over most home’s existing wood…

The siding on your home plays a vital role in protecting it from the elements, insulating your interior, and let’s face it, keeping your house looking good from the outside. Unfortunately, siding doesn’t last forever. If you’re building a new house or renovating an old one, your choice of siding can play a central role, with regard…

Is your siding starting to show signs of damage? Are you considering getting your siding replaced? When you’re in need of siding replacement, you have to make sure that you’re hiring a company that can provide you with the right products, installation, and warranties. Why Hire a Preferred James Hardie® Installer K&B Home Remodelers is…