Design Tips For the Perfect James Hardie Residing

Good Design is Timeless

You’re considering new James Hardie® HardiePlank® siding. You know it will do wonders for your home but you don’t want to make a mistake with design that you’ll regret. Colonial Remodeling’s experts will guide you through the process but for the homeowner who wants their house to stand our from the rest, here are a few basic things to consider when planning:

1.  When combining materials run materials horizontally. Think in layers vs. vertical strips. Don’t give your home a wallpapered appearance. A house is built from the bottom up, not side to side.

2.  Spread your budget around and don’t forget the whole house. Nothing looks worse than a half-done remodeling design.  When re-siding, it’s important to continue the design to the sides and back. Don’t reduce the value of your home by “front-siding” your improvements. When working with windows, don’t forget the trim.

3. Keep it simple. A good design relies on how it looks as a part of the streetscape and works with the regional architectural tastes. Distinguish your home but don’t make it appear overdone compared to the rest of the neighborhood.

4. Use Color and Texture to add interest and value to your home.  James Hardie® has a wide palette of tasteful combinations to choose from not to mention a full line of products to combine with your siding, like HardieShingle® – a durable alternative to cedar shakes that adds texture to your home.

5. Make sure your shutters “work”. Shutters, even if you don’t use them should be 1/2 the width of your window. Adding skinny shutters just for appearance can ruin the “sense” of your structure.

6. Easy maintenance. A beautiful home is one that looks well-cared for. James Hardie’s ColorPlus® Technology has eliminated the need to paint so your home has a consistent, new look for years. This goes for their HardieTrim®, too! New technology created the industry’s first one-inch thick fiber-cement trim board that’s lighter in weight, yet is easy to cut and install.

Want to know more? Talk to Colonial Remodeling about all the possibilities of making your home’s residing with James Hardie fiber cement siding transform your house into a showhouse!

A Fabulous Siding & Trim Makeover That Lasts.