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Fiber Cement Siding Tops REMODELING's Cost vs. Value Report Again
Every year, REMODELING Magazine publishes its popular Cost vs. Value Report comparing the Return On Investment (ROI) of 29 home remodeling projects. For the third consecutive year, fiber cement siding replacement achieved the top ranking based on the national average, returning 88.1% of a homeowner's investment at resale.
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Neighborhoods at a Glance
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Tallahassee, FL |
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Evening Rose |
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K2 Urbancorp, LLC |
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Florida's First Silver LEED-Certified Home in Tallahassee Traditional Neighborhood
Evening Rose, Tallahassee's first Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), is noteworthy for another milestone: one of its homes is the first in Florida to earn a silver "LEED for Homes" rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. The $80 million infill community will incorporate sustainable concepts and materials throughout, including James Hardie fiber cement siding.
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Charleston, SC |
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Palmetto Place |
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The Berry Company - Rock Hill, SC |
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Urban Architectural Group, P.A. - Matthews, NC |
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Green field |
New Condominiums Bring Exceptional Value to Charleston's Daniel Island
A sparkling new home for under $150,000? Palmetto Place is making the dream come true in the popular Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant area of South Carolina. The
multi-family property sports a fresh, contemporary look—with a colorful wrap of James Hardie fiber cement siding.
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Industry Pro Q & A
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Bill Lennertz, AIA
Executive Director
The National Charrette Institute (NCI)
NCI Charrettes—intensive multiple-day collaborative planning workshops where designers work with community members, public officials, staff and developers to create a feasible, sustainable community plan—hold the key to creating better places to live when development is on the docket. Having directed over 150 charrettes during his career, Bill Lennertz, Executive Director of The National Charrette Institute (NCI), now draws on his experience to educate community leaders and industry professionals on how to conduct a productive charrette.
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In the News
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New Image Gallery Added to James Hardie Design Center Website
Remodeling with fiber cement siding continues to be one of the best investments you can make to enhance your home's value and longevity. So why not make 2008 the year you upgrade to a genuine Hardie exterior? To give you inspiration, we've added a new image gallery showcasing some fabulous James Hardie homes at our online Design Center (www.jameshardiedesigncenter.com). The site also features a powerful rendering engine that allows you to mix and match various James Hardie siding products and colors on different home styles. Let the planning begin!
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Green Building Continues to Gain Ground with the Publlc
A recent survey finds that the public has a growing preference for greener homes, both for the anticipated energy savings they would offer, and for the diminished impact on the environment. The poll also lends support to the idea that consumers favor green products because it is the right thing to do for the environment.
Source: Reno Gazette-Journal
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Affordable Housing Complex to Receive $1.4 Million Green Renovation
Rental properties need regular TLC, too. Read how a Minnesota company is renovating a 21-year-old apartment complex for the long haul—with an eco-friendly twist. The makeover will add energy efficient appliances, fluorescent lighting, and a new landscaping plan that includes some permeable parking surfaces. HardiePlank™ fiber cement siding is a natural choice to replace the old metal siding.
Source: Stillwater Gazette
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MIT Students Use HardiePlank™ Lap Siding on Solar Decathlon Concept Home
The Solar Decathlon is a biennial competition of college and universities from around the world who design and build energy efficient concept homes on the National Mall in Washington D.C. HardiePlank™ lap siding made an appearance this year on a portion of the home constructed by students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It marked the first appearance in the competition by the school, whose team finished 13th.
Source: The Tech
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Products
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James Hardie Manufactures Cement Drainage Pipes, Too!
We are the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard—but did you know we also manufacture tough, durable pipe products for commercial and residential applications? Hardie Pipe even offers FREE Pipeload design software, and an online cost calculator, to help you estimate your job needs. Discover today how we can help you "connect with a better concrete pipe," all while enjoying James Hardie's high level of customer service.
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Streetscapes
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A Tour of Neighborhoods Across America
Traditional neighborhood designs are finding a home in every corner of America. Click on the link below to read the online version of the James Hardie book, Streetscapes.
[Online Book]
If you'd like to submit a project for future Streetscapes issues, please click here.
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