Certification
James Hardie Preferred Contractor
Factory-trained and certified by James Hardie to install North America's #1 brand of fiber cement siding. Expert installation, enhanced warranties, and the craftsmanship your home deserves.
What James Hardie Preferred Means for You
James Hardie is the world's largest manufacturer of fiber cement siding, and their products are the gold standard for durability, beauty, and weather resistance. But even the best products need proper installation to perform — and that's where certification matters.
As a James Hardie Preferred Contractor, our crews are factory-trained on every detail of HardiePlank installation: proper gapping, fastener patterns, flashing integration, and the specific handling techniques that fiber cement requires. This training translates directly into siding that looks better, lasts longer, and maintains its warranty protection.
Why James Hardie for Colorado?
Colorado's climate is one of the harshest for exterior building materials. James Hardie fiber cement is engineered specifically for these conditions:
- Hail Resistant: Fiber cement withstands hail impacts that crack vinyl and dent aluminum. It's rated for impact resistance far beyond other siding materials.
- Fire Resistant: Non-combustible and fire-rated — critical in Colorado's wildfire-prone Front Range foothills and mountain communities like Evergreen and Golden.
- Moisture & Rot Proof: Unlike wood, fiber cement doesn't absorb water, swell, or rot. It handles Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles without cracking or warping.
- UV Stable: Colorado's intense high-altitude UV fades and degrades vinyl and wood siding rapidly. James Hardie's ColorPlus finish is baked-on at the factory and resists fading for 15+ years.
- Insect Proof: Fiber cement is inedible to termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers — common problems with wood siding in Colorado.
Our James Hardie Installation Standards
- Factory-Trained Crews: Every installer on our siding team has completed James Hardie's official training program covering handling, cutting, fastening, and finishing.
- Proper Gapping: We install with manufacturer-specified gaps at all joints, trim intersections, and around penetrations to allow for thermal expansion — a detail that many uncertified contractors get wrong.
- Flashing Integration: We integrate head flashing, kick-out flashing, and drip edges at every window, door, and roofline intersection per James Hardie specifications.
- Touch-Up & Sealing: All cut edges and fastener heads are sealed and touched up with James Hardie-approved paint to maintain warranty coverage and prevent moisture wicking.
Our Siding Services
- James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding — Full installation and replacement
- Siding Repair — Repairs on all siding types including James Hardie
- Vinyl Siding
- Engineered Wood Siding
- Aluminum Siding
James Hardie FAQ
What is a James Hardie Preferred Contractor?
James Hardie's Preferred Contractor program recognizes installers who have completed factory training, demonstrated consistent quality, and met volume and customer satisfaction requirements. It's James Hardie's way of certifying that a contractor knows how to install their products correctly.
Why does it matter who installs my James Hardie siding?
Fiber cement siding requires specific installation techniques — proper gapping for thermal expansion, correct fastener placement, flashing details around windows and doors, and careful handling to prevent cracking. Improper installation voids the warranty and leads to premature failure. A Preferred Contractor has been trained by James Hardie on all of these details.
What James Hardie products do you install?
We install the full James Hardie product line including HardiePlank lap siding, HardieShingle siding, HardiePanel vertical siding, HardieTrim boards, and HardieSoffit panels. All products are available in James Hardie's ColorPlus factory-finished colors for a durable, consistent look.
How long does James Hardie siding last?
James Hardie fiber cement siding is engineered to last 50+ years. It's resistant to rot, insects, fire, and impact. The ColorPlus factory finish carries a 15-year color warranty. In Colorado's harsh climate, fiber cement dramatically outperforms vinyl and wood siding in durability.
Get James Hardie Siding Installed Right
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