The two most prominent elements of your home’s exterior are the siding and roof. Without either of these items, your home would be susceptible to many forms of damage and would certainly be far less comfortable. Let’s take some time to focus on your siding. Siding plays an important role in the protection, efficiency, and…
Category: Siding St. Louis
Reduce Your Energy Bill with Efficient Siding and Windows
When you move into your first home, especially if it is from an apartment where utilities are included, you may be shocked by the cost of heating and cooling your home. Or, if you move into a newer, bigger home, you may be surprised to see how much more it costs to heat and cool...
Save Money and Be Green with Environmentally Friendly Hardie Siding
As one of the leading siding products in America, James Hardie® fiber cement provides homes with many benefits. Homeowners love it for its low maintenance quality, its resistance to the elements, and its durability. And it’s easy on the eyes too! But did you know that James Hardie is also an environmentally friendly siding option?…
5 Professional Design Tips Using HardieTrim to Achieve Instant Curb Appeal
You know you’ve done it, riffled through a home décor magazine, looking at the beautiful home exteriors and dreaming of how your home could achieve such a beautiful aesthetic. Well, it’s time to stop dreaming and time to start living in that reality. Adding visual appeal to your home isn’t rocket science — it’s a…
Which Home Remodeling Projects Have the Highest Return on Investment?
Home remodeling has become an extremely popular home trend. Not only did the number of home remodelers increase in 2017 but the amount of money spent on remodels increased as well. Remodeling a home brings added value to your life, but it can also add value when it comes time for resale. Home updates, no…
The Lifespan of Home Exterior Siding
How long has it been since your home’s exterior siding was maintained or replaced? If you don’t know, then it’s probably been too long. While we may think of the exterior of a home as lasting essentially forever, contrary to popular belief your siding does eventually need to be replaced. If you think back for…
How HardiePlank Siding Can Help Save Your Home from Fire
A residential fire can be financially, emotionally, and physically devastating to all involved. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, U.S. fire departments responded to approximately 367,500 home structure fires in 2014. Unfortunately, these fires caused an estimated $6.8 billion in direct damage. If you want to protect your home from a fire, then many…
The 2 Big Questions When Choosing Trim For Your Siding Project
When you are considering options for your home’s replacement siding project a lot of factors are at play. You might be weighing materials – fiber cement vs. vinyl, for example – colors and manufacturers. But what is often overlooked is one of the components that will have a great impact on the final look of…
Choose the Right Siding for St Louis Weather Conditions
The weather in St. Louis can pose sharp challenges for your home’s exterior and siding. Hot, humid summers, cold winters, high rainfalls and the occasional tornado can all take their toll. On the Side of St. Louis At Lakeside Renovation & Design, we are St. Louis and area homeowners’ siding specialist of choice. We are…
How to Properly Budget for Your Home Siding Project
Have you been thinking about replacing the siding on your St. Louis, MO home? There’s nothing like updating the siding of your home to give it a fresh, clean look that you’ll love. It’s also a surefire way to boost your home’s curb appeal. There’s no doubt that a siding project can represent a significant…