James Hardie: World leader in fiber cement siding 

Whether you're building a new home or remodeling, James Hardie siding provides low maintenance, but unlike vinyl, doesn't sacrifice the beauty and character of wood. James Hardie fiber-cement siding won't rot or crack, and it resists damage from rain, hail and flying debris. Our house siding is also available pre-finished with a 15-year paint warranty. Best of all, James Hardie siding is fire resistant, with a limited, transferable warranty for up to 50 years. No wonder it's protecting over 3 million homes in North America alone.

At Johnson County Exteriors our professional installers are James Hardie Certified Installers. This mean they have been through a James Hardie seminar and test. Only crew members that pass this test are allowed to put up James Hardie, and with over 20 years combined experience installing James Hardie, our crew is the best in the business. Don't take our word for it...

 Check out what they have done.

 

Everyone's dream home is different. That's why we offer a wide selection of exterior siding options for any home style. Choose from lap siding, shingle siding, individual shingles and siding accessories in a variety of appealing styles and colors. Our versatile product range also makes it easy to match an existing style or home siding type. So whether you're just adding on or completely re-siding, James Hardie has an option that's perfect for your home's exterior.

The decision can be made in a matter of minutes, but the benefits will be enjoyed for years to come. You have finally decided to re-side your home. Now, you need to find the best way to do it. Covering up old siding with new siding might be the quickest way to put new siding on your home, but in reality you could be covering up a problem, not solving it

	The best way to do the job is to remove the original problem. Your old siding will be completely removed, which allows for the new James Hardie siding to be installed as if it were the original exterior.
	Before the new exterior is applied, the existing structure of your home should be inspected for moisture damage, termites and rot.
	A weather resistant barrier is recommended to create an extra layer of moisture and wind protection.
	The durability of James Hardie® Siding provides the lasting beauty and low maintenance that homeowners have come to expect.

James Hardie is the only siding manufacturer that maintains a research and development center devoted solely to fiber-cement technology. That means we're continuing to lead the siding industry in innovation. And considering that James Hardie is the fastest-growing residential siding manufacturer in North America, with products already on over 3 million homes in the United States and Canada, it's no surprise that any news about siding is always news about us.

Read what leading industry publications are saying about our James Hardie Building Products in this publications:

American Building Products Awards for ColorPlus™ Collection
-- HOME Magazine, 2001

American Building Products Awards for Hardiplank® Lap Siding
-- HOME Magazine, 1999

No. 1 Quality Exterior Lap Siding Product for the Past Six Years
-- Builder Magazine, 1998 - 2003

Voted One of 20 Most Innovative Products Introduced in the Last
Two Decades
-- Builder Magazine

Most Preferred, Most Used Brand Fiber-cement Siding
-- Professional Builder, 2001

Named One of the Top Texas Building Products
-- Texas Building Trends, 2001

No. 1 Way to Add Value to a Home
-- Golf Course Living, 1998

Recommended Siding Product for Built Green™ Colorado,
Largest Green Building Initiative in the Country.

Recognized as an Environmentally Friendly Building Material by
Boulder's Green Points Program, Premiere U.S. "green" Building
Program

Siding of Choice for National Magazine "Idea" Homes, including:

Midwest Living, HGTV, Coastal Living, HOME, Country Living, Southern
Living and Sunset.

"This (James Hardie siding) is a sustainable and marvelous substitute
for wood. It’s precolored and the finish truly looks like high grade wood
siding. I've used this product line for years, and have been delighted
with the results. It's the only product I will consider substituting for
wood, and in many climates it's significantly preferable because of its
stability." -- Sarah Susanka, AIA

Frequently Asked Questions About HardiPlank® Replacement Siding 

Q. What is the composition of HardiPlank® replacement siding?
A. Only the finest raw materials are used for HardiPlank. Premium cement, finely-ground sand, natural cellulose (wood) fibers, and water are combined and cured through a proprietary manufacturing process into the most durable siding material on earth.

Q. How long have you been in business?
A. James Hardie® Industries was founded in Australia in 1888 and began selling fiber cement products in 1903.The company opened its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Fontana, California, in 1989. HardiPlank is now manufactured in eight plants in the U.S.--two are in Texas--and has been installed on over 3 million homes in this country. Johnson County Exteriors has been serving Kansas City since 1997.

Q. How much, on average, does it cost the homeowner for Johnson County Exteriors to install HardiPlank® replacement siding?
A. Costs vary depending on the size of the residence and the amount of siding used as well as the degree of difficulty. Most of our jobs fall in the $17,000 to $25,000 range.

Q. Once HardiPlank is installed will I ever have to paint it again?
A. No. Johnson County Exteriors installs HardiPlank with factory-applied Prime Plus™ primer, which is a light gray-green color. After installing the HardiPlank, we apply a high performance paint, available in any color you choose within the parameters of your homeowners' association. The coating is guaranteed by the manufacturer not to peel or blister as long as you own your home.

Q. What is the size and shape of HardiPlank siding?
A. HardiPlank consists of 12 ft. long boards that come in various styles and widths. Most of what we install is 8 1/4" wide, which provides a 7" exposure. This is chosen by homeowners for 90 percent of our siding work. HardiPanels are 4 ft. x 8 ft, 4 ft. x 9 ft, 4 ft. x 10 ft. sheets.

Q. Does HardiPlank comply with homeowners' association restrictive covenants?
A. Each homeowners' association has a different set of restrictive covenants, but all of our clients have received approval for HardiPlank installation. If your home currently has siding on it, chances are excellent that HardiPlank will be accepted. Johnson County Exteriors communicates with the homeowners' association on behalf of each of our clients to coordinate the approval process.

Q. Is HardiPlank resistant to mold?
A. Yes. HardiPlank is sealed to keep out moisture. The coating has mildicide in it to protect against mold growth. If dirt is splattered against the coating and mold grows on the dirt, the coating cleans easily with water from a garden hose.

Q. How is HardiPlank installed and how long does it take?
A. An underlayment to protect against moisture infiltration is first applied to the exterior of the house, then the HardiPlank is nailed on top. The installation process usually takes 5 to 7 working days. Applying the coating usually takes 3 to 5 working days. These are only averages, it all depends on the size of the job.

Q. What is the warranty?
A. HardiPlank has a 50 year warranty from the manufacturer and the coating has a warranty for as long as you own your house.

Q. Is the weight of HardiPlank an issue?
A. Absolutely not. HardiPlank weighs 2.3 lbs per square foot. That is about the same weight as 5/8" thick Sheetrock. HardiPlank is installed on load-bearing walls. It has been installed on over 3 million homes and the weight of the product has never been an issue.

Q. What is the advantage of HardiPlank compared to vinyl siding?
A. Only HardiPlank provides a lifetime solution to your siding problems and gives your home the look and feel of real wood. It has excellent durability and will not rot, warp, or burn. It is dimensionally stable and it will not expand or contract like vinyl siding.

Q. Should I have my windows replaced when I replace the siding?
A. It is preferable to replace the windows when you replace the siding, but window replacement can be performed later, if desired.


Q. Do you replace soffits with HardiPlank?
A. If the soffits are in good condition, we can apply the coating to them to match the new siding. If repairs are necessary, we can create new soffits from HardiSoffit.

Q. On what types of houses do you normally install HardiPlank?
A. In the Kansas City area, most of our clients own homes built in the 1980s and early 1990s. HardiPlank performs best when used to replace existing wood siding or Masonite. It is not available for replacing rock or stucco.

Q. Is HardiPlank resistant to damage from insects and weather?
A. Termites and other wood-eating insects will not be able to penetrate HardiPlank. The product is also resistant to damage from hail, freezing temperatures, rain, and humidity.

Q. If I install HardiPlank will I be eligible for an insurance discount?
A. Some insurers allow a fire insurance discount. You should discuss this with your own insurance agent.

Q. Are there any environmental or health concerns associated with HardiPlank?
A. No. HardiPlank is an environmentally friendly and safe product. It contains no asbestos, glass fibers, or formaldehyde.

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