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Installing new siding can transform both the appearance and energy efficiency of any home. At GVD Renovations, we are honored to be an elite preferred James Hardie Siding contractor in Los Gatos.
James Hardie® Board Siding Installation
Installing James Hardie board siding on your home is an economical, long-lasting, and stylish way to upgrade its appearance, improve comfort levels in living areas, and increase home value. For optimal results, work with an experienced James Hardie contractor—such as GVD Renovations, an authorized James Hardie contractor with multiple types of James Hardie installed across homes in our region.
Before beginning the installation of Hardie board siding on walls, your contractor will first remove any unsuitable material, such as aluminum, wood, or vinyl siding, that won’t fit with their new installation plan. After this has been accomplished, they’ll start prepping the walls for the installation of Hardie board panels.
Your contractor will then secure the boards by nailing them manually or pneumatically, spacing out nails correctly to avoid moisture damage, and making sure they’re evenly placed across each board. Otherwise, damage may occur.
Once the boards have been secured, your contractor will add trim along the edges to create a finished look and seal any gaps between the boards. In addition, any seams will be caulked to prevent moisture from entering your home.
Roof Overhang Panels
Roof overhangs are extensions of roofs that project past the walls of structures. They are usually known by other names like house eaves, rafters, or fascia boards. Their size and design depend on factors like architectural style and the climate in which you live; designs can also differ depending on these variables.
Roof overhangs serve an essential function: they prevent moisture from seeping down exterior walls and seeping around windows and doors where it could cause rot and mold growth or seeping into frames, potentially rusting them out or degrading them over time. Furthermore, an overhang also serves as a buffer zone between elements and your home’s walls, allowing cool breezes to circulate while keeping bugs away from entering your house.
Overhangs may be constructed of either wood or metal panels. While both offer distinct benefits, metal provides more excellent durability and weatherproofing capabilities than its wooden counterpart. Metal panels come in two varieties—corrugated and standing seam—which offer different degrees of weatherproofing capabilities. Corrugated panels feature alternate ridges and valleys overlapping at seams to form a protective barrier against water and snow accumulation; standing seam metal panels offer more excellent structural support to withstand additional snow loads without bowing under their weight.
Many roof overhang designs incorporate soffit vents to improve attic ventilation and lower energy costs by preventing moisture buildup in the attic. A soffit vent also redirects wind upward, relieving pressure from side walls and windows of a home, which would otherwise exert pressure against them.
HardieWrap Weather Barrier
James Hardie house wrap is designed to protect you against the elements. It uses non-perforated, non-woven polyolefin coated with MicroTech for superior house wrap performance for your siding installation. This material helps prevent mold and mildew growth while decreasing energy loss (potentially saving money) and improving wall insulation performance.
A breathable barrier protects your home’s exterior cladding against rain penetration, which can damage organic materials such as drywall and flooring, leading to costly repairs such as rot. When installing new siding, make sure your contractor applies this weather barrier correctly over sheathing or dry framing, fastened with seam tape or butyl rubber self-adhesive sealants in order to avoid tears in its material.
Assembling and installing siding correctly requires hiring an expert contractor who understands its application system and application methods. For example, material must be rolled tightly before being secured to walls with at least a six-inch overlap and taped around windows and doors for best results.
This protective layer can also save on energy costs during winter by reflecting heat into the home and keeping humidity at bay. Available in two versions (HZ5 and HZ10), its selection depends on where your home is situated; HZ5 works better in cold and wet climates, while HZ10 provides better humidity retention.
Interior Whole House Remodel
A whole home remodel refers to renovation work that affects all interior aspects of your residence, such as restructuring the floor plan or removing or adding walls, as well as installing new appliances or lighting fixtures. A whole home remodel differs significantly from partial house renovation projects, which focus on cosmetic changes only in your interior design.
When searching for a contractor to perform a whole house remodel, be sure to find one with ample experience in home renovations. They should offer advice that works within your existing space while providing up-to-date ideas so you can get the most out of your renovation project.
Remember, however, that a whole-house remodel is an enormous project that may take months or years to finish. Therefore, only embark upon this endeavour if you truly care about seeing it through and have the desire and commitment necessary. Undertaking such changes simply for trendy reasons will only bring frustration and disappointment down the line.
Before undertaking any project, it’s wise to consult a contractor in order to ensure it is completed as planned and all permits are obtained. A professional will handle every aspect of the process and can guarantee that your project will meet with excellence.
