Category Archives: Home Exterior

LP SmartSide Soffit – Siding Houston TX Home Best For Ventilation and Energy Efficiency

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Kapitan The Siding Man

Often I receive the question, Greg what is the best siding to use on my Houston Texas home for Energy Efficiency and longevity?  With so many choices out on the market these days such as, Vinyl siding, Faux Stone siding, … Continue reading →

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James Hardie Siding (HardiePlank) Job Before and After Houston Texas

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Kapitan The Siding Man

James Hardie Siding (HardiPlank) Transformation, Houston TX So here we are again bragging about our workmanship here at Texas Home Exteriors! As projects come and go, as you will find, I openly share a variety of siding jobs we complete here in … Continue reading →

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Fiber Cement/Hardie Siding popularity changes as Vinyl Siding makes a comeback in Houston TX.

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Kapitan The Siding Man

The Introduction of Fiber Cement Siding It was around 1999 in Houston TX when Houstonians started hearing about a siding product called Fiber Cement/Hardie Siding on the radio.  As many will attest, Vinyl Siding was king and the most requested siding product in the Texas market … Continue reading →

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Faux Stacked Stone Siding by Ply Gem Stone

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Kapitan The Siding Man

Faux Stacked Stone Siding from Ply Gem installed by Texas Home Exteriors in Houston Texas. So you’re considering new siding for the exterior of your home.  Have you considered whether you will be doing a complete siding replacement and/or adding stone accents that … Continue reading →

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James Hardie Siding “HardiePlank” Great Siding Option For Fire Resistance in Houston Southeast Texas Homes

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Kapitan The Siding Man

James Hardie Siding (HardiePlank Siding) made from fiber cement is a great option for Houston Texas metro area for a fire resistance option for home siding. As we, Texas Home Exteriors, are out in the field bidding siding jobs for … Continue reading →

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Fiber Cement or LP SmartSide Siding? An Asset or Liability with Single or Double Wall Construction Houston Texas Department of Insurance “TDI”?

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Kapitan The Siding Man

With my many years of construction background of building homes, I along with many other home builders and remodelers, know the value of building a strong home. Here in the southeast Houston Texas metro area we have a good amount … Continue reading →

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Fiber Cement/HardiePlank or LP SmartSide Siding? I get asked this question often working Texas Home Exteriors, “Greg, what is better, Fiber Cement/HardiePlank Siding or LP SmartSide Siding for my Houston TX home?” As we move into 2014,  I have already … Continue reading →

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Kapitan The Siding Man | 8 Comments