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2009 Idea Home Extras with James Hardie

June 01, 2012
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The 2009 Midwest Living Idea Home

In our 2009 Midwest Living Idea Home, we set out to modernize a 107-year-old house in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood, with help from James Hardie.www.jameshardie.com

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Ripe for a Remodel

Though charming, the pre-remodel home was in need of a fresh exterior look.www.jameshardie.com

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Stripped Bare

After removing the white siding, you could catch a glimpse of the house's original exterior.www.jameshardie.com

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Wear & Tear

This view from the back of the house reveals the stress inflicted by 107 years of Chicago weather.www.jameshardie.com

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Picking the Color

For the house's new exterior, the owners chose HardiePlank Select CedarMill siding, in Heathered Moss with Mountain Sage accents.www.jameshardie.com

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Built to Last

James Hardie has developed the Hardie-Zone system to create siding specifically tailored to any climatic area.www.jameshardie.com

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Curb Appeal

To give the house a sophisticated exterior, the front elevation was accented with HardieShingle siding.www.jameshardie.com

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Completing the Look

To complete the new look, the windows were trimmed with smooth HardieTrim boards, and the soffits were finished with vented HardieSoffit panels.www.jameshardie.com

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Updated Look

A view from the updated back yard.www.jameshardie.com

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Thanks to James Hardie

The proud owners know that with HardiePlus technology, their house will maintain its fresh new look long into the future.www.jameshardie.com

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