Give Your Exterior a Makeover with Schmidt Exteriors

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There’s nothing like aged, rickety home siding getting a makeover. A simple siding update on drab-colored siding can make a home feel cleaner, brighter and even larger. Check out this James Hardie re-sided home exterior with ColorPlus® Technology, giving this home a refreshed face lift.

 

Before and AfterAged PewterHardiePlankChicagoR&R

Before and AfterAged PewterHardiePlankChicagoR&R

These Chicago homeowners swapped their worn-wood siding for HardiePlank® lap siding and straight edge HardieShingle® siding in Aged Pewter with HardieTrim® boards in Arctic White. The main body gray color is a stylish hue, lighter than the popular Iron Gray, and stays close to the home’s former gray color, while adding the benefits of durability.

If you would like to achieve similar look, give Schmidt Exteriors a call today! We are Chicago area James Hardie siding expert!

The home still has the classic colonial look, but now with way more protection, which is especially important with Midwest winds and freezing temperatures. James Hardie® siding products are specifically engineered to help resist wet or freezing conditions and will hold their own, come rain, sleet, or snow. And with ColorPlus Technology—a baked-on color option that resists fading—your siding color will stay vibrant longer with less maintenance.

Make your home have “after” status with James Hardie siding and trim.

James Hardie ColorPlus products not only offer durability and lower maintenance, but they create a striking exterior that enhances curb appeal.

No matter what your design preference, James Hardie products with ColorPlus Technology give you the ability to completely transform your home and there is no better James Hardie siding contractor than Schmidt Exteriors.

Naperville James Harding Siding and Polaris Windows Replacement

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Miguel and Betsy Santana of Naperville

James Hardie siding and trim

Polaris Ultra Weld windows.

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Warmth, comfort, Class. Come join us for an beverage.

Naperville James Hardie Siding and Windows replacement

Miguel worked very hard on the detail of this porch rebuild. The columns are awesome.

Naperville James Harding Siding

The Santana’s really hit the home run with their choice of James Hardie lap siding and shake.

Pella Entry Doors i Naperville

Class and Elegance. This Pella entry door defines it.

Naperville James Harding Siding

The Pride of home ownership.

How to size exterior shutters

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Shawn,  “I WAS WONDERING IF MY SHUTTERS ARE THE CORRECT SIZE.  I THOUGHT THEY SHOULD BE LONGER”

Mike’s response:

The classic shutter look is to generally look like it fits inside the window trim, not from the top of the trim to the bottom of the sill.

This is from the days when shutters actually functioned as a window covering.

In early days, shutters had to swing inside the trim.

This look has continued on to this day.

Standard pre-made vinyl or poly-styrene shutters are made in 4” increments.

This allows a cost effective way to achieve the look.

Shutters are applied to the house with screws.

Shutters will not swing in.

Custom sized shutters and historical hardware can be ordered at additional cost.

Schmidt Exteriors of Batavia builds four decades of success

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BATAVIA – As Mike Schmidt celebrates the 40th anniversary of his Batavia company, Schmidt Exteriors, he remembers his first visit to job sites as a 6-year-old growing up in a family of carpenters.

Read more at http://www.kcchronicle.com/2016/08/22/schmidt-exteriors-of-batavia-builds-four-decades-of-success/aw7jfsp/

 

Windows Replacement Wheaton, Marvin and Polaris

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Schmidt Exteriors is your Wheaton area windows replacement expert. Give us a call today!

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Windows Replacement Wheaton by Schmidt Exteriors

Windows Replacement Wheaton by Schmidt Exteriors

Siding and windows replacement Glen Ellyn

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Another great siding and windows replacement by Schmidt Exteriors. This time in Glen Ellyn, IL.

LP Smartside 6” Reveal Rustic Grain Lap Siding Replacement, Dovetail, Porch Rebuild, Front Door, Gutters and Downs.

Pella Double Hung Windows Replacement, Glen Ellyn

For all your sising and windows replacement needs – call Schmidt Exteriors today!

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Windows replacement and siding replacement in Glen Ellyn

Complement your Home’s Siding with a Door that Pops

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If you find yourself drawn to a softer, neutral color siding, there’s a simple way to add easy pop to your palette—douse your front door in a bold color. A daring front door hue can easily refresh your entire exterior and add instant curb appeal.

James Hardie® siding and trim has a vast palette of neutrals that are anything but bland. Check out James Hardie’s ColorPlus hues such as the homey and sophisticated Sandstone Beige, the cozy and relaxed, soft Sail Cloth, and classically creamy Autumn Tan.

With James Hardie’s ColorPlus® Technology—a baked-on color option that helps resist fading—your siding will look fresh longer with less maintenance than field applied paints.

Once you’ve selected the long-lasting siding and trim colors you’re craving, you can brighten up your home even more with a colorful door. Here are a few James Hardie clad homes with front doors that pop.

Get the blues—these two homes with blue front doors will make you anything but melancholy:

This home is clad in HardiePlank® lap siding in Heathered Moss with HardieTrim® boards in Arctic White. The somewhat unexpected royal blue door color blends well with the subtle hue, while adding a welcoming punch. The wreath, door knocker and vintage mailbox and doorbell provide a homey and inviting feel.

Wreath hanging on door

Wreath hanging on door

This city home is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Iron Gray with Arctic White HardieTrim boards. The homeowners opted for a bold sky blue door, which makes this urban three-flat turn heads.

HardiePhotos Submission: contractor_name: Premier Building and Renovations comments: This James Hardie Siding project took place in Brooklyn, NY. The color choice of this project was James Hardie's Iron Gray. Every window was replaced and a beautiful blue door was added to make this Brooklyn home really stand out. The owners were very happy with there newly renovated Brooklyn home. products: HardiePlank, HardieTrim, HardieSoffit colors: Arctic White, Iron Gray

HardiePhotos Submission:
contractor_name: Premier Building and Renovations
comments: This James Hardie Siding project took place in Brooklyn, NY. The color choice of this project was James Hardie’s Iron Gray. Every window was replaced and a beautiful blue door was added to make this Brooklyn home really stand out. The owners were very happy with there newly renovated Brooklyn home.
products: HardiePlank, HardieTrim, HardieSoffit
colors: Arctic White, Iron Gray

Seeking the classic red door look?

Check out this modern navy beauty clad in Artisan siding with an orangey-red door. At times, red doors can feel commonplace, but this fresh take on the traditional look feels new and inviting.

Artisan Modern Blue House Red Door

Artisan Modern Blue House Red Door

Your front door is the entryway to your home—make it interesting. Whatever siding and trim hues you choose, James Hardie’s color palette will likely complement your refreshed and flashy front door.