Maintenance for your fiber cement siding
Fiber cement siding is a great choice for lasting curb appeal for your home. To protect your investment, you need to do some simple maintenance. Remove dirt and debris by washing the exterior surfaces every 6 to 12 months. Use a garden hose or low pressure water spray, not a pressure washer. For James Hardie fiber cement siding with ColorPlus®…
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Is your siding’s water-resistive barrier doing its job?
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,…
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There’s no such thing as standard window sizes
When 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.…
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Wood versus vinyl: Which windows are right for you?
Today’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…
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Tips for Choosing the Siding Color for Your Home
The 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…
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