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March / April 2010

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Peak of Luxury

Green on Parade

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Lower End of Housing Market Poised to Lead Recovery

With housing affordability at near-record high levels, first-time homebuyers seem to be on the leading edge of a housing comeback. Builders, meanwhile, are offering more affordable, back-to-basics products.
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Lower End of Housing Market Poised to Lead Recovery
Featured Article

Peak of Luxury

Postcard-perfect mountain getaway will appeal to guests year-round
Postcard-perfect mountain getaway will appeal to guests year-round

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe celebrated its grand opening last December, but its classic design makes it appear as though it has been around a hundred years. The structure's exterior combines a granite base with James Hardie's Artisan® Lap and HardieShingle® products.
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Green on Parade

New Sarasota, Florida Community Marches to the Beat of Energy-Efficiency
New Sarasota, Florida Community Marches to the Beat of Energy-Efficiency

The Cottages of Callista Village attracted big crowds during Sarasota's annual Parade of Homes. Eco-friendly features, including James Hardie siding, are standard equipment.
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Product Innovations

Burn Notice

Fire test reveals some alarming truths about siding choices for your home
Fire test video

Wood and vinyl siding are no match for the fire resistant qualities of HardiePlank® siding. Watch this eight minute video and decide what you would prefer on your home.
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In The News
Hardiezone
Promising Trends

Canadian homebuilders are witnessing the growing popularity of smaller homes with higher quality extras. James Hardie fiber cement siding is a top material of choice. Read more

AIA Design Trends Survey
King of the Curb

Home selling season is here, and replacing that tired exterior is one of the best moves you can make to attract buyers, reports Angie's List founder Angie Hicks. Read more

In The News
James Hardie sponsors Replacement Contractor Executive Conference
Home of a Different Stripe

A Connecticut company has started construction on an energy efficient protype home that uses a bold black and white zebra-like pattern of HardiePlank siding on the exterior. Read more

Vinyl Siding Melting
Creating Neighborhoods That Work

New Urbanists Andres Duany and Jeff Speck have published The Smart Growth Manual, a guide to creating better places to live. They discuss their vision with Popular Mechanics. Read more

Streetscapes Library

Cities and developers are partnering across the nation to create a new generation of timeless neighborhoods where people want to live.

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