ALC - SW Exteriors

How Long Does It Take To Install Replacement Windows?

This is a great question. No one wants their home opened up for a long period of time. In addition, no one wants to have strangers in their home for an extended time period. Different factors come into play when considering how long it takes to install replacement windows. Let me share those factors with you:

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How Long Paint Can Last With Hardiplank Installation

When we meet with folks at their home to discuss siding projects, especially Hardiplank installation, one of the main questions we receive is this: " How often will we need to paint our HardiePlank® siding?" Here is some insight into factors that can affect the quality of paint on this type of siding as well as what Southwest Exteriors does to ensure the quality of your Hardiplank installation.

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Will HardiePlank® Siding Rot, Warp or Burn?

I have been a project manager with Southwest Exteriors for a number of years, and I'm asked this all the time by folks who aren't familiar with HardiePlank® siding: Will HardiePlank ® siding rot, warp, or burn? And the answer is a resounding NO! James Hardie® siding, unlike wood or vinyl siding, will not rot, warp, or burn.

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