I worked for James Hardie for 15 Years. I loved my career at Hardie. I started by training siding contractors in Kansas City and around the country on how to properly install James Hardie products and inspect their work. I’ve literally trained thousands of siding contractors from Wichita to Boston on how to install James Hardie Siding efficiently and properly.
From there I started managing sales teams and later entire regions. I even worked directly for Hardie’s CEO for over 2 years.
In door replacement projects, function and longevity guide every decision. Sliding glass door installation provides smoother operation, lower maintenance, and better long-term performance than dual-panel
Fairway Exteriors has received the 2025 James Hardie Service Excellence Award, a recognition reserved for contractors who deliver exceptional service based on verified homeowner feedback
Each siding visit starts with a clear question about which siding styles match the house as it stands today and what the finished exterior should
Requests for a wood-style finish often raise the topic of whether you can stain Hardie Board to achieve the same look as natural wood. The
Your siding may look stable for years, but small problems can appear the moment another trade removes a board, cuts a hole, or exposes a
Most projects start with a clear goal for how the exterior should look, but uncertainty about which house siding options can deliver that result. The
A siding inspection helps set clear expectations before you move forward with a home purchase. The goal is not to create urgency. It is to
Painting siding is often viewed as a quick way to extend the life of aging exterior wood without committing to a full project. Some people
Board and batten siding refers to a vertical panel system where the main surface is formed by large sheets and the seams are covered with
Siding decisions are not as simple as they used to be. Homeowners are no longer just comparing prices. They want to understand how fiber cement
Questions about how vertical and horizontal siding will look on a finished home come up often in Kansas City. The two layouts show up differently
Colors affect the overall look of any house siding project, so it is important to understand the options James Hardie provides before you make a
