We’re Transforming Jane’s Sub-Par Siding
Installation Into A Shining Example For
Households Throughout Chicagoland
At Apex, We’re Committed To Delivering
All The Benefits Of Superior Products
Top-quality products are essential to the success of your Chicagoland exterior siding project. That’s true because they provide maximum protection and curb appeal for your local home.
But even the best products can underperform when they’re not properly installed.
That’s what Jane C. of Downers Grove discovered after she had her home clad in James Hardie siding. The siding was great. But the installation job was woefully inadequate.
Fortunately, she contacted the pros at Apex Exteriors to remedy the situation.
At Apex, we know exactly what it takes to install James Hardie’s elite products as intended. With our help, Jane is undoing the mistakes made by her original contractor.
When we’re finished, she’ll have every benefit a top-notch product can provide.
Jane Chooses James Hardie Siding For Her Home
James Hardie is a renowned name in the exterior siding industry. The company not only pioneered the modern version of durable, versatile fiber cement siding. It manufactures climate-specific versions of its products to maximize their usefulness.
But installing James Hardie siding is no walk in the park.
To do the job right, your contractor must follow a lengthy checklist of required procedures. If they fail to do so or attempt to take shortcuts, the siding loses much of its protective value.
In fact, the difference is so great that an improper installation can void your warranty.
It’s no wonder that Jane chose James Hardie siding for her Chicagoland home. But regrettably, she chose the wrong contractor to install it.
The Regrettable Toll Of A Poor Siding Installation
What kinds of mistakes did Jane’s original exterior siding contractor make? For starters, they used the wrong-sized nails during installation. They then compounded this error by spacing those nails improperly.
There were also errors with the flashing, a little-known building component that helps keep your home’s exterior watertight.
When it’s absent or poorly done, the risk of leaking increases substantially. Among other things, the contractor didn’t install the required flashing where sections of the siding butt together.
Sadly, the mistakes weren’t limited to the siding job.
In addition, the contractor installed the structural support columns for Jane’s porch directly on a concrete pad with inadequate drainage. The predictable result? Rotting, and plenty of it.
Apex’s Solution For Jane’s Chicagoland Home
In collaboration with Jane, we’ve developed a plan to address these problems.
Due to budget constraints, we’re repairing the existing siding in some spots and replacing it in others.
As skilled Hardie installers, we’ll rectify all the mistakes made by the previous contractor. To do this, we’ll place the right number of nails in each board. We’ll also accurately install the flashing for Jane’s new siding.
In addition, we’re replacing the rotting support columns. Our choice for the job? A structural polyurethane column that almost exactly matches the original columns and won’t rot at all.
Starting Small On The Exterior Siding Redo
As things stand, we won’t re-side Jane’s entire home. Her budget simply won’t allow for such an expansive project.
However, we’re taking care of the worst parts now.
At a later date, she can schedule a time to finish the job. This approach allows her to meet her major needs today, rather than later.
That’s just one more way we can accommodate a valued customer.
Trusted Siding Expertise For Your Local Home
High-quality exterior siding products come with tremendous advantages. But only when they’re installed correctly.
Even small mistakes can have major consequences for you and your local home.
Want to avoid these consequences? Always choose experienced specialists who know how to install your chosen product.
To get started, contact Apex Exteriors today for your free project consultation. With our help, you can reap the full rewards of verified installation expertise.
