No matter how expertly your home’s siding is installed, there’s always a chance it might leak. To prevent damage to your home, you need a wall sheathing known as a water-resistive barrier (WRB), that provides a plane for draining off any water that seeps past the siding. Tyvek, for example, is a common WRB. You also need an air barrier,
Read MoreWhen you shop for replacement windows, be advised that there’s no such thing as standard window sizes. There are common dimensions, of course, but the precision that is required to fit your home with airtight windows means that you can’t expect “off the rack” sizing. You might be surprised to know that the location of your home makes a difference.
Read MoreToday’s replacement windows reflect advances in design and engineering that deliver an array of benefits to the homeowner. At Johnson County Siding & Window Company, we’re often asked which is the better choice: wood or vinyl windows. The answer requires more questions. Energy efficiency is built into all of the quality replacement windows, regardless of wood or vinyl frames. According
Read MoreThe color of your home says a lot about you. Are you ready to make a change? If new siding is in your future, do you have a color in mind, or are you struggling to find the right one? Johnson County Siding & Window Company serves the Kansas City region, with a wide variety of choices for vinyl and
Read MoreHomeowners have a wide variety of maintenance checklists. There’s one for summer and one for winter. Make sure you include an annual window checklist among them. Just follow these five easy steps to make sure your windows are living up to the standards they should. Test the locks. Your windows should lock easily, without having to force them. If it
Read MoreAre you looking for a way to give your home an exterior makeover? James Hardie’s fiber cement siding provides lasting quality and the unmatched beauty of the look of wood—without the maintenance. James Hardie’s ColorPlus® Technology gives you a wide range of color choices, all engineered to resist fading in any climate. Now, James Hardie makes it easy to choose
Read MoreAre your windows sweating, even in the winter? It’s not the window’s fault. Window condensation occurs when the water vapor in the air contacts a surface that has a temperature below the dew point—like your bathroom mirrors after a hot shower. In the winter, the humidity inside your home can become too high and cause condensation on the windows. The
Read MoreIs it time to replace your home’s windows? Maybe you’re feeling too many drafts seep through the old windows or they just don’t add to the curb appeal of your home. Whether for energy efficiency or aesthetics—or both—window replacement is a smart investment in your home. Remodeling Magazine’s annual “Cost Vs. Value” report estimates you recoup a 73% ROI for
Read MoreStone has been used for home exteriors since caves provided the only shelter. From castles to cottages, stone has a long history of durability and natural beauty. That heritage continues today, and homeowners now have the option of stone veneer for siding. The 2016 Cost Vs. Value Report from Remodeling Magazine showed that adding a manufactured stone veneer to your
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