When this homeowner completed the construction of their dream home, they realized years later that the siding installation was far from perfect. The subpar work not only compromised the appearance of the home but also posed a risk of significant damage in the future. Recognizing the potential issues, the homeowner reached out to us at Sideco for a solution. After a thorough consultation, it was clear that replacing all the siding and windows was the best course of action.
The home, situated on a beautiful stretch of country land, originally featured a uniform tan composite siding. To enhance the home’s aesthetic and durability, we installed two types of James Hardie siding. We used vertical siding in the gable ends and traditional horizontal plank lap siding on the rest of the home. This combination not only added visual interest but also provided a well-thought-out, elegant appearance. To complete the transformation, we painted the Hardie boards white, achieving a classic country farmhouse look.
In addition to the siding, we also upgraded the windows with energy-efficient and stylish Marvin windows. The dark charcoal trim around the windows offered a striking contrast to the white siding, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the home. The final result is a home that not only looks beautiful but also provides peace of mind. The homeowner can now enjoy their dream home without worrying about future exterior issues, knowing that the improvements will stand the test of time.
Last winter, I uncovered several issues with water intrusion behind our fiber cement siding on our 13 year old house. Frustrated, I knew we were looking at a significant repair and investment in our home. My first and last call was to Jimmy at Sideco, the only member of the James Hardie Contractor Alliance program in central Arkansas.
Jimmy, Anthony, and Brent came to our home and did a full assessment of our original install and our problem areas. At the showroom a couple days later, Jimmy walked us their installation process in significant detail. In siding projects, the details matter immensely; the lack of attention to those details in the original installation is why it failed so soon. He spent close to two hours with us, walked us through proper installation of those materials, including flashing, proper nailing practices, paint, and many other critical details. Jimmy’s approach was exactly what we needed, enough so that, with no sales pitch, we also decided to replace our builder grade windows with Marvin casement windows.
Anthony was our project manager, and he and his crew delivered. They installed exactly as Jimmy described; answered all of my (many) questions; helped with important decisions on paint, stain, and trim details; and cleaned up at the end of every day. And they obviously really enjoyed the work they were doing. Anthony was incredibly helpful and patient with me through the process. Brent managed our window installation and was even so kind as to let me watch one being installed, walking me through their process. It made the entire experience much easier than a project of this scale would typically be.
Sideco left us with a beautiful home. The siding looks fantastic and the attention to detail gives us peace of mind that we will not be doing this again in 13 years. The windows are also fantastic - a noticeable decrease in outside noise and drafts. Plus, casement windows are just objectively cool.
At the end of the project, we decided to replace the front door as well, and of course we asked Jimmy to help. We’re looking forward to it finishing off the exterior.
I can’t recommend Sideco enough. If you need James Hardie siding, new windows, or a deck, you won’t regret making the call to Jimmy.
