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January / February 2010

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Charleston Charm

Traditional Living

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Doing Business

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Streetscapes Feature

Remodeling Magazine Ranks Fiber Cement Siding a Top Choice
for Return on Investment Five Years in a Row

Fiber cement siding replacement continues to provide the #1 return on investment among projects costing over $1,200, according to Remodeling Magazine's 2009-2010 Cost vs. Value Report. Fiber cement siding provided an average return of 83.6% nationally, with even stronger returns in four regions of the country.
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250 year old church updated with James Hardie fiber cement siding
Featured Article

Charleston Charm

Small New Home Community Outside Charleston Mixes Regional Architecture, Upgraded Materials
New World Home: Green Modular home

Cloudbreak Court, located on James Island just minutes from downtown Charleston, South Carolina, will consist of 24 "Charleston Single" homes, featuring deep lots, expansive porches, old world interior touches, and authentic exterior elevations brought to you by James Hardie products.
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Traditional Living

Nebraska Development Evokes The Art of Traditional Living

Village Gardens, a new Traditional Neighborhood Development in Lincoln, Nebraska, is in the first phase of a fifteen-year plan to create a mixed use, pedestrian-oriented community on 300 acres of prime real estate. James Hardie figures prominently in the nine home styles available.
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Corporate Giving

Habitat for Humanity

James Hardie Offers Siding Materials, Volunteers for San Diego Habitat for Humanity Projects
Why I Love My Hardie Home Contest

James Hardie Building Products recently donated approximately $50,000 worth of product to assist San Diego Habitat for Humanity in building 11 homes for area families. James Hardie employees also pitched in at one construction site to help "raise the roof" on four homes.
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Doing Business

James Hardie Preferred Remodeler Program

Become a James Hardie Preferred Remodeler to distinguish yourself from your competition!
James Hardie Preferred Remodeler

When you earn our seal, you'll enjoy the use of our special logo in your marketing efforts, get valuable exposure on our "find a remodeler" website search tool, and much more. Align yourself with the #1 brand of fiber cement siding—and grow your business in 2010!
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In The News
Hardiezone
Best Siding Product of 2009: HardieZone

The staff at BUILDERnews selected the climate-specific HardieZone system from James Hardie Building Product as its pick for the best siding product of 2009. Read more

AIA Design Trends Survey
AIA Design Trends Survey

Architects around the country reported an improvement in remodeling activity during the third quarter, and growing interest in infill projects. Read more

In The News
James Hardie sponsors Replacement Contractor Executive Conference
Replacement Contractor Executive Conference

James Hardie is a proud sponsor of the Replacement Contractor Executive Conference, February 14-16, 2010 in Miami. Read more

Vinyl Siding Melting
McMansions Are Out, Affordable is In

A Florida architect has opened up his own firm to focus on what could be the newest trend in housing: ultra compact and affordable. Read more

In The News
James Hardie sponsors Replacement Contractor Executive Conference
Homeowners' Association Frowns on Vinyl Siding

A Virginia homeowners' association wants a resident to remove $30,000 in unapproved vinyl siding. Read more

   
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