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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Signs It’s Time to Replace Siding in Your Kansas City, MO Home
Sometimes it’s obvious that you need to replace the siding on your home. For example, if your house emerges from a hailstorm looking like it was attacked by an army of woodpeckers, there’s a good chance you’ll need a siding replacement, not a repair. Other signs of weakened siding may not be as noticeable. Yet, because your siding is your…
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Qualified Remodeler Recognizes Our Commitment to Excellence During Challenging Times
The exterior remodeling experts at Johnson County Siding & Window Co. strive to provide the highest level of customer service on every project we undertake, and that commitment has continued despite the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re delighted to learn that our efforts have not gone unnoticed! We’re also pleased to announce that we’ve been recognized as…
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Tips for Hiring an Exterior Remodeling Contractor in the Kansas City Area
Any kind of home renovation is worth investing time and research in, but an exterior remodeling project carries some additional weight. For one thing, the materials used in your project—whether they’re replacement windows, siding, or exterior doors—will not only be exposed to the weather but also expected to protect your indoor areas from it, come what may. Moreover, your exterior…
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Which Type of Exterior House Siding Is Right for Your Kansas City Home?
If you’re like many homeowners, you’re excited about replacing the siding on your home, but you’re also a bit nervous because you’re embarking on one of the biggest home improvements you’ll ever make. Your choices will affect how happy you are with your home for many years or, if you decide to sell, how attractive your house will be to…
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