3 Benefits of Combining Exterior Home Remodeling Projects
Many people tackle exterior home renovations on an as-needed basis. For example, they may replace their aging windows because they look worn, won’t open and close properly, and are driving up cooling and heating costs. There’s nothing wrong with that approach, of course. A comprehensive window replacement project is likely to deliver many benefits on its own by boosting curb…
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Are Black Window Frames Right for Your Home?
White frames and grilles have long been a mainstay for window manufacturers because white resists fading, reflects heat, and coordinates well with just about any color and style of home. However, technological advances in window construction have made other colors a smart choice for homeowners who want to indulge their aesthetic preferences without compromising on weather resistance. In particular, home…
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The Best House Siding Installed by a Contractor With Exceptional Expertise—and the Credentials to Prove It
Johnson County Siding & Window Co. has been installing the nation’s No. 1 brand of house siding—James Hardie®–for many years, and along the way we’ve been recognized over and over with the James Hardie Service Excellence Award. Now, we’re excited to be named a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, the pinnacle designation in this esteemed manufacturer’s Contractor Alliance™ Program. What…
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Which of These 3 Exterior Home Design Trends Fires Up Your Imagination in 2022?
Have you been shaking your head at skyrocketing real estate prices and wondering if you’ll ever be able to have the dream home you’ve always wanted? Maybe you’re already standing in it—your home just needs an exterior makeover to rival the new-construction homes you’ve been admiring a few blocks away. In fact, just about any home can become a neighborhood…
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Window Frame Materials: What Are the Pros & Cons of Each?
In the not-so-distant past, most homeowners had wood-frame or aluminum-frame windows. However, those once-popular window frame materials have largely taken a back seat to newer synthetic materials like vinyl and fiberglass. Overall, the advancements in window frame materials and construction techniques have benefited homeowners, who now have many options when it’s time for window replacement. However, that same abundance of…
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How Much Wind Can a Garage Door Stand?
Since the mid-1900s, American home design has trended away from detached garages and more toward incorporating housing for the family car into the home itself. There are several reasons for this, but the biggest advantage of an attached garage is the convenience of driving into a sheltered parking area, closing the door, and transitioning into the home, all while shielded…
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Is James Hardie Siding Expensive?
Few exterior upgrades pack the punch that new siding does when it comes to both enhancing a home’s appearance and protecting it from the elements. That’s why it’s a good idea to invest in the best-quality siding that you can afford. Although you may have been told that James Hardie® siding is expensive, you’ve also undoubtedly heard the old adage…
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Our Tradition of Excellence Attracts Notice Again
Johnson County Siding & Window Co. is pleased to announce that we’ve received the 2021 James Hardie Service Excellence Award. This is the sixth consecutive year we’ve won the award, which is based on survey responses that reflect how happy our customers are with our workmanship and customer service. The James Hardie award comes on the heels of several prestigious…
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How to Choose Exterior Door Hardware
The celebrated Missouri-born architect and designer Charles Eames once said, “The details are not the details. They make the design.” This is a great concept to keep in mind as you go about selecting the hardware for any new exterior door you choose for your home. The doorknobs and handles you add to your front entry door or patio doors…
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