This question has come up several times. What Hardie Siding is made up of is clearly publicly researched and well known. There are a lot of resources and links on our web site at All-Tex Exteriors that provide a good start for your research.
Below is a video with several interviews on how the longevity of James Hardie Siding, meaning how long it lasts, helps to promote less waste and uses less resources over the life of the home. Siding your home once (or once and for all) reduces waste and the use of energy and other resources. Please view the video linked below.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Where do I find product details on Hardiplank?
We have compiled a great volume of resources on Hardiplank. Our All-Tex Exteriors Siding page is a great place to start.
There you will find more information on the excellent durability of the product line, information about using All-Tex to perform the installation (in our Replacement Siding service area), links to the James Hardie website and links to videos about installation, storage and more.
Visit All-Tex Exteriors and our Hardie Siding page for more information.
James Hardie Siding Commercial:
There you will find more information on the excellent durability of the product line, information about using All-Tex to perform the installation (in our Replacement Siding service area), links to the James Hardie website and links to videos about installation, storage and more.
Visit All-Tex Exteriors and our Hardie Siding page for more information.
James Hardie Siding Commercial:
Friday, January 16, 2009
Does All-Tex Exteriors sell Pergola Kits?
All-Tex Exteriors has a sister company that specializes in online sales of Pergola, Carport and Patio Cover kits.
If you do not live in the Houston, Austin or San Antonio areas, please visit Pergola-Patio to browse our line of Patio Kits for the DIY customer.
Robert
All-Tex Exteriors
If you do not live in the Houston, Austin or San Antonio areas, please visit Pergola-Patio to browse our line of Patio Kits for the DIY customer.
Robert
All-Tex Exteriors
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Why is Hardie Siding so popular in the south?
Why is Hardie Siding touted as the best residential siding material in the South?
There several reasons for that.
Houston and other areas of our southern region have high humidity and a lot of rainfall. That leads to wood getting water saturated and eventually to dry rot. Wood wicks up and retains moisture which leads to mold and mildew that eventually rot the wood. A material is needed that resists and does not soak up water.
Another reason is that bugs (termites, etc.) love our hot humid climate. Termites thrive here and your home's wood siding is a delicious source of food for them. You need siding that termites do not consider a main course.
One more reason is that our climate is pretty harsh on finished products (paint) no matter what surface it is applied to. If the paint gets worn off and the wood gets wet then you are exposed to wood rot and termites. You need to keep your home's protective paint coat on your house.
Since James Hardie Siding products are made of a combination of fiber and cement, they are much more water resistant then wood. It does not have a porous surface for water to soak into. Since there is very little food source in the fiber cement siding (Hardie), the termites leave it alone. Then, Hardie is designed to hold paint better than wood. The binder in paint can help hold the base and the pigment in paint to the surface of Hardie up to twice as long as wood.
All-Tex will re-side your home with top quality moisture and bug resistant James Hardie Siding then coat it with 2 thick coats of Sherwin-Williams paint. Your home will look fantastic and be protected for many years.
www.alltexexteriors.com/siding/
There several reasons for that.
Houston and other areas of our southern region have high humidity and a lot of rainfall. That leads to wood getting water saturated and eventually to dry rot. Wood wicks up and retains moisture which leads to mold and mildew that eventually rot the wood. A material is needed that resists and does not soak up water.
Another reason is that bugs (termites, etc.) love our hot humid climate. Termites thrive here and your home's wood siding is a delicious source of food for them. You need siding that termites do not consider a main course.
One more reason is that our climate is pretty harsh on finished products (paint) no matter what surface it is applied to. If the paint gets worn off and the wood gets wet then you are exposed to wood rot and termites. You need to keep your home's protective paint coat on your house.
Since James Hardie Siding products are made of a combination of fiber and cement, they are much more water resistant then wood. It does not have a porous surface for water to soak into. Since there is very little food source in the fiber cement siding (Hardie), the termites leave it alone. Then, Hardie is designed to hold paint better than wood. The binder in paint can help hold the base and the pigment in paint to the surface of Hardie up to twice as long as wood.
All-Tex will re-side your home with top quality moisture and bug resistant James Hardie Siding then coat it with 2 thick coats of Sherwin-Williams paint. Your home will look fantastic and be protected for many years.
www.alltexexteriors.com/siding/
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
New Construction vs. Replacement Windows
We get this question a lot: What is the difference between "new construction" and "replacement" windows?
The most common difference is what is called a "nail fin" or the flange around a "new construction window" that allows you to attach the window directly to the wall studs. If you already have a home that you live in or is already built you will want Replacement Windows.
Why? Because your home may already have the vapor barrier and siding installed or the brick walls up. In this case, you don't want and don't need the nail fin. Replacement windows are tilted into position and then screwed into the window framing studs from the inside of the home. Then, everything is caulked and trimmed out.
So, the next question is: Why can't I just go down to the [home improvement] store and buy the windows and put them in myself?
The short answer is: You might be able to. The problems start when you get to the store and see a whole bunch of sizes and you'll quickly notice most of them have nail fins. Most of the stock windows are for the new construction industry. You may be able to put in a window that is close in size but, you are opening yourself up to quite a bit of extra work shimming and trimming it out. Not to mention that windows are not really something you want to tackle on a first attempt. It takes quite a few window installations to really get good at it.
All-Tex always places a special order for the exact size replacement window required in the opening. Our installers have many years and thousands of installations under their belt. Plus, you get expert help with all the ratings, styles, options, etc.
Robert
All-Tex Exteriors
The most common difference is what is called a "nail fin" or the flange around a "new construction window" that allows you to attach the window directly to the wall studs. If you already have a home that you live in or is already built you will want Replacement Windows.
Why? Because your home may already have the vapor barrier and siding installed or the brick walls up. In this case, you don't want and don't need the nail fin. Replacement windows are tilted into position and then screwed into the window framing studs from the inside of the home. Then, everything is caulked and trimmed out.
So, the next question is: Why can't I just go down to the [home improvement] store and buy the windows and put them in myself?
The short answer is: You might be able to. The problems start when you get to the store and see a whole bunch of sizes and you'll quickly notice most of them have nail fins. Most of the stock windows are for the new construction industry. You may be able to put in a window that is close in size but, you are opening yourself up to quite a bit of extra work shimming and trimming it out. Not to mention that windows are not really something you want to tackle on a first attempt. It takes quite a few window installations to really get good at it.
All-Tex always places a special order for the exact size replacement window required in the opening. Our installers have many years and thousands of installations under their belt. Plus, you get expert help with all the ratings, styles, options, etc.
Robert
All-Tex Exteriors
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Efficient Window Collaborative
All-Tex Exteriors is proud to announce that we have joined the industry leading Efficient Windows Collaborative.
The EWC is a group of dedicated manufacturers, suppliers and vendors of energy efficient products. We sell and encourage the use of Energy Star rated products throughout your home and business. By embracing the techniques and products that are supported by the National Fenestration Rating Council and Energy Star, you are not only making your home or business more efficient and less expensive to operate, you are contributing to the efforts to make our planet cleaner by reducing pollutants and reducing green house gases.
Thank you.
The EWC is a group of dedicated manufacturers, suppliers and vendors of energy efficient products. We sell and encourage the use of Energy Star rated products throughout your home and business. By embracing the techniques and products that are supported by the National Fenestration Rating Council and Energy Star, you are not only making your home or business more efficient and less expensive to operate, you are contributing to the efforts to make our planet cleaner by reducing pollutants and reducing green house gases.
Thank you.
ALL-TEX EXTERIORS LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE STORE
Press Release – November 3, 2008
ALL-TEX EXTERIORS LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE STORE
All-Tex Exteriors, well known in SouthEast Texas as a remodeling contractor and patio design expert, announces the opening of their online Pergola, Patio Cover and Car Port store.
Since 1991, All-Tex has been providing general contracting and remodeling services in Hardie Plank Siding, Exterior Painting, Roofing, Replacement Windows, Decks, Patio Covers, Car Ports, Pergolas, Sunrooms and Screenrooms. Their services previously were only available in the Houston, San Antonio and Austin Texas areas.
“We have worked closely with our manufacturers to design Do It Yourself kits based on our most popular designs. We are pleased to be able to offer, in the 48 state area, Pergolas, Patio Covers and Carports…” stated All-Tex founder Travis Jenkins. “…our clients are now able to purchase many of our styles and sizes and receive them in an easy to assemble, fully painted and warranted kit. The Do It Yourselfer can now save time and money three ways: buy online, save on installation labor, free shipping”.
Robert Green, Business Partner and head of the Online Division added “…our first three customers came to us from the Mid-West after an exhaustive search for the perfect design locally. I worked with them throughout the process from design, sale and setup advice via telephone and email. Kudos goes to manufacturing for a great, easy to assemble product”.
You can visit All-Tex Exteriors by logging on to their main site at www.alltexexteriors.com or at their new online storefront at www.pergola-patio.com.
ALL-TEX EXTERIORS LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE STORE
All-Tex Exteriors, well known in SouthEast Texas as a remodeling contractor and patio design expert, announces the opening of their online Pergola, Patio Cover and Car Port store.
Since 1991, All-Tex has been providing general contracting and remodeling services in Hardie Plank Siding, Exterior Painting, Roofing, Replacement Windows, Decks, Patio Covers, Car Ports, Pergolas, Sunrooms and Screenrooms. Their services previously were only available in the Houston, San Antonio and Austin Texas areas.
“We have worked closely with our manufacturers to design Do It Yourself kits based on our most popular designs. We are pleased to be able to offer, in the 48 state area, Pergolas, Patio Covers and Carports…” stated All-Tex founder Travis Jenkins. “…our clients are now able to purchase many of our styles and sizes and receive them in an easy to assemble, fully painted and warranted kit. The Do It Yourselfer can now save time and money three ways: buy online, save on installation labor, free shipping”.
Robert Green, Business Partner and head of the Online Division added “…our first three customers came to us from the Mid-West after an exhaustive search for the perfect design locally. I worked with them throughout the process from design, sale and setup advice via telephone and email. Kudos goes to manufacturing for a great, easy to assemble product”.
You can visit All-Tex Exteriors by logging on to their main site at www.alltexexteriors.com or at their new online storefront at www.pergola-patio.com.
The All-Tex Referral Program
All-Tex Customer Referral Program
All-Tex Exteriors is proud to announce our customer referral program. Our customer’s opinions and their referrals are very important to us. In addition, referral clients save us money in marketing costs.
In order to reward our customers for referring us to their friends and family we have launched the following referral program.
For each customer referred to All-Tex Exteriors by one of our clients, the client will receive a 4% commission (up to a $500 maximum) upon completion of the project. There is no limit to the number of leads a client can turn in. The referral lead has to awarded to and be completed by All-Tex Exteriors in order to qualify. A check will be written to the referring client upon completion of the project.
This referral program started on December 1, 2008 and will run through March 31, 2009 unless extended by All-Tex.
The process for a lead referral is simple. Call your sales rep and announce that you have a friend or family member to refer. Our salesman will log the referral into our system and tracking will begin. You may also call our office directly to log the referral with our staff.
At All-Tex, we would rather see you earn money by referring your friends and family rather than paying for marketing! We look forward to providing your friends and family the same great service we provided on your project.
Thank you,
The All-Tex Exteriors Team
www.alltexexteriors.com
All-Tex Exteriors is proud to announce our customer referral program. Our customer’s opinions and their referrals are very important to us. In addition, referral clients save us money in marketing costs.
In order to reward our customers for referring us to their friends and family we have launched the following referral program.
For each customer referred to All-Tex Exteriors by one of our clients, the client will receive a 4% commission (up to a $500 maximum) upon completion of the project. There is no limit to the number of leads a client can turn in. The referral lead has to awarded to and be completed by All-Tex Exteriors in order to qualify. A check will be written to the referring client upon completion of the project.
This referral program started on December 1, 2008 and will run through March 31, 2009 unless extended by All-Tex.
The process for a lead referral is simple. Call your sales rep and announce that you have a friend or family member to refer. Our salesman will log the referral into our system and tracking will begin. You may also call our office directly to log the referral with our staff.
At All-Tex, we would rather see you earn money by referring your friends and family rather than paying for marketing! We look forward to providing your friends and family the same great service we provided on your project.
Thank you,
The All-Tex Exteriors Team
www.alltexexteriors.com
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