Before starting your siding replacement project, you want to know what goes into the cost, installation, warranty, and more.

When we meet with folks at their home to discuss siding projects, especially Hardiplank installation, one of the main questions we receive is this: " How often will we need to paint our HardiePlank® siding?" Here is some insight into factors that can affect the quality of paint on this type of siding as well as what Southwest Exteriors does to ensure the quality of your Hardiplank installation.

I have been a project manager with Southwest Exteriors for a number of years, and I'm asked this all the time by folks who aren't familiar with HardiePlank® siding: Will HardiePlank ® siding rot, warp, or burn? And the answer is a resounding NO! James Hardie® siding, unlike wood or vinyl siding, will not rot, warp, or burn.

If the glass in your windows is broken or foggy, you’ve probably asked yourself this question: Should I replace the glass in my window or the whole window? Many people are unaware of the options available when it comes to window replacement. The answer to the question of glass-only vs. complete window pane replacement is really quite simple—would you prefer a short-term or longer-term solution? At the end of the day, either option will result in your home not being left with a gaping hole; however, the end product can vary quite drastically, which is where I hope to help.

When your electricity bill makes you grimace, the temperature in the house is never comfortable, and the noise outside becomes irritating, you probably begin to investigate those old windows on your home. Sure enough, they are probably difficult to open or close, air is likely seeping in around the edges, they are foggy in between the panes, or perhaps even noticeably warped or peeling. That’s when you finally force yourself to start thinking about replacing them.

As a James Hardie Preferred Remodeler, we have installed this fiber cement siding on over 3000 homes in the San Antonio area since 1997. Here are a few questions we have addressed with our clients that may not be common knowledge: