Londonderry North Fire Station Re-Side Project

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A great article about one of Homescapes of New England's commercial projects - the Londonberry North Fire Station. [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Click here to read the full article." link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jameshardiepros.com%2Fblog%2Flondonderry-fire-station-re-side||target:%20_blank|"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Green Builder® Media Honors James Hardie for Most Sustainable Siding Products

Survey shows James Hardie still the leading green choice for exterior cladding CHICAGO, Ill. April 28, 2015 — James Hardie, the leader in fiber cement siding, has once again been recognized by Green Builder® for having the most sustainable siding products. Green Builder® Media conducted its annual 2015 Readers’ Choice survey, which highlights leading green brands that have garnered the loyalty of building professionals. The survey polls readers in the residential construction market to get insights into their sustainable product preferences and...

James Hardie Siding Products Highlight Home Renovation on New Episode of A&E’s Flipping Boston

Show’s design team installs James Hardie siding to give new life to Massachusetts home CHICAGO (April 8, 2014) – Remodelers, contractors and real estate fans of A&E’s hit series Flipping Boston will see the many benefits of durable, beautiful James Hardie Building Products fiber cement siding this spring as the exterior products are used in a complete home renovation in Medford, Mass. James Hardie’s Complete Exterior™ solution for the home located north of Boston will be highlighted on Episode 6 of...

HardiePlank® Lap Siding Earns the Good Housekeeping Seal

James Hardie announced that HardiePlank lap siding earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. The Seal is a sought-after mark of quality and is granted after a product's rigorous evaluation by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. Benefits Include: One of the most recognized consumer emblems in the market today The Seal may be used in a variety of marketing and promotional vehicles, adding credibility to the HardiePlank lap siding brand of products. The limited warranty reflected by the Good Housekeeping Seal means that if a product...

Fiber Cement Sidings vs. James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement products are now being manufactured by other corporations. Fiber cement siding, however, is not their primary focus. Indeed, it is well down the list as far as these other manufacturers are concerned. Fiber cement competitors use commodity formulations, cheap fillers, and inexpensive manufacturing processes that result in overly dense and brittle formulations. Fiber cement siding manufactured by James Hardie is the dedicated focus of James Hardie. In fact, James Hardie has been manufacturing products since 1888. James Hardie...

Hardboard Siding – Comparison to James Hardie Siding

Hardboard Siding – Comparison to James Hardie Siding Hardboard siding has a very poor track record in comparison to Hardie siding. Moisture penetration damages it. The new and improved hardboard siding contains advanced chemicals that prevent moisture damage. But they dissipate and fail over the long haul. Hardboard siding, in addition, does not hold paint very well; so you are painting every six to seven years.  HardiePlank® lap siding comes with a 30-year nonprorated, transferable, limited warranty.  It is Engineered for...

How Fiber Cement Measures Up Against Other Siding Products

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are considering new siding for your home in New Hampshire or anywhere in the New England region, your best choice is James Hardie® fibers cement siding from Homescapes of New England. Take a look at the side-by-side comparisons between James Hardie and other siding materials to see what makes fiber cement the preferred siding for over 4 million homeowners. Siding – Home Siding Product Comparison Hardboard Siding Cedar Siding Vinyl Siding THE CHOICE IS CLEAR: JAMES HARDIE BEATS ALL PRETENDERS! After comparing the attributes...

Boost the Value of Your Home with James Hardie Siding

The Pros Know There are many other projects you can tackle, but only residing with fiber cement gives you the best return on your investment 7 years in a row. Remodeling magazine is the industry’s leading home improvement magazine. Since 1988, Remodeling magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report has compared construction costs for common remodeling projects with the value they add to a home at resale in the current real estate market. The results— upscale siding projects using fiber-cement return the highest value...