2009 Idea Home Extras with James Hardie
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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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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