Siding

Key takeaways A $100,000 budget is a strong, healthy number for a full exterior remodel. On most homes, it covers new James Hardie fiber cement

Key takeaways Hardie Plank is the standard fiber cement lap siding most homeowners choose for its proven look and value. Artisan is the high-end luxury

Key takeaways Fiber cement siding, like James Hardie, ranks at or near the top for return on investment. Remodeling Magazine’s yearly report places it first

Key takeaways Choosing the least expensive siding usually means trading short-term savings for long-term headaches Your home is your largest investment, and a cheap contractor

Key takeaways Hardie Board gives Kansas City homeowners the look of wood without the rot, woodpeckers, insects, or constant maintenance The price gap between vinyl

Key takeaway All siding colors fade over time, but darker shades may show the change more clearly than lighter ones Product quality matters more than

Key takeaways Blues are the breakout color for 2026, with Evening Blue, Deep Ocean, and Boothbay Blue leading the way Grays are still strong after

Key takeaways Since 2009, the James Hardie siding warranty has offered 30-year nonprorated coverage that pays out twice the cost of the material. Fairway Exteriors

Key takeaways A full James Hardie siding project for a 2,000 square foot home in the Kansas City metro typically costs between $28,000 and $38,000.