New siding is a fresh start for your home! Many Chicago homeowners wonder which siding replacement option offers the best balance of cost, durability, and value for cost, performance, and return on investment (ROI) here in Chicago's four-season climate that can throw some real curveballs when it comes to home maintenance. If you're wondering [...]

If you’ve been shopping for siding, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the name “Hardie board siding” at least a few times. James Hardie siding, or Hardie siding as it’s sometimes called, is one of the leading manufacturers of fiber cement siding in North America. These pioneers invented this high-grade exterior material over 30 [...]

Looking to make the ultimate exterior home improvement to stand out amongst your neighbors? Consider an upgrade to a siding board with superior durability and design aesthetic. Both Hardie Board Siding and LP SmartSide Siding are considered “top of the line” in regards to looks, durability and warranty. Both companies have guidelines on how to [...]

Vinyl Siding is the most popular choice among the majority of Chicago homeowners for its blend of affordability, durability and styling options. Vinyl siding products vary considerably in quality across brands and models, and cheap (thin) vinyl like the stuff from the hardware store can bow, warp, or crack in just a few years. [...]