This post is sponsored by James Hardie. I have enjoyed working in collaboration with them and their products and all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
It’s reveal day and I’m so excited to share all the details of this exterior home renovation project with you that we’ve done in partnership with James Hardie. Although we had moved in a little over a year ago and did lots of major interior renovations, we felt the exterior didn’t reflect the airy, refined interior spaces that we had created in our home. I wanted our home to feel cohesive. I wanted a fresh look for our new traditional saltbox style colonial home.
BEFORE
BEFORE
Also, considering the harsh weather we can experience here in New England, from winter storms to hurricanes, we wanted siding that would be durable, add value and help to keep our home better insulated. After lots of research, we knew James Hardie was the clear winner and would be able to meet all our needs and expectations.
With endless possibilities when it came to colors and styles to choose from, we are so happy we chose the Hardie® fiber cement products for our home. The Inspiration Guide, found on their website, was very useful in helping us decide on the products we wanted to use. (You can request color samples if you are torn between colors you are considering).
The products we went with to transform our exterior were the Hardie® Panel vertical siding (to get the board and batten look) + the Hardie® Plank with a 6” reveal. We wanted to visually break up the main house from our garage space by adding that for texture and visual interest. (happy to say it looks beautiful). We also wanted a more custom look and choosing the 6” Hardie® Plank did just that. Our home is now quite the standout on our street.
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DURING THE RENOVATION PROCESS
AFTER
AFTER
The Visualizer elevated the inspiration experience and the Home Color Tool gave me the opportunity to experiment with ColorPlus® Technology colors on different home styles which allowed me to see how various colors would look on the actual style of my home (Colonial).
Having several siding style options to choose from made all the difference to us. This really helped to create a look unique to us and our wishes. There are endless design possibilities when it comes to choosing your siding that you can check out here — everything from shingles to planks and more. you are going for a pre-finished color (we chose Arctic White) you will surely find a color you will love. The best thing about the colors offered by James Hardie is that they stay true over time. The benefits of the ColorPlus® Technology are unmatched in the industry. The durability is tops! We experienced Hurricane Henry right after we moved and we learned quickly how important durable siding was to homeowners living in New England. That durability is one of the reasons we chose Hardie® fiber cement products for our home. We now have peace of mind and that’s a beautiful thing. P.S. Did you know that their siding is also fire resistant and if you check with your insurance company, you may be able to save a little extra money on your homeowners insurance?
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Taking on an exterior home renovation project is no easy task. It’s very important that you do not DIY this kind of project. We worked with expert contractors who are experienced with Hardie® fiber cement products which made the installation quick, easy and completed with efficiency. A thorough resource I found on the James Hardie blog is this article that helped prepare me on what to expect during a siding project (chock full of good information). When looking for an expert contractor or to get a quote you can CLICK HERE to find one near you.
DURING THE RENOVATION PROCESS
DURING THE RENOVATION PROCESS
DURING THE RENOVATION PROCESS
Overall James Hardie made educating/preparing us, delivering superior siding products and helping us add style and value to our home easier than we ever thought possible. Ideas like creating cozy firepit spaces and adding exterior lighting, found on their blog, has enabled us to think even more about how we plan to enjoy our home for years to come! James Hardie has truly made our dream home possible.
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AFTER
AFTER – OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME EXTERIOR
