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Pump Up Your Siding and Trim with Natural Wood Looks

There’s nothing like natural wood—the authentic feel and the timeless look. It’s one that’s tough to replicate, especially as a home exterior, but James Hardie mastered the look of wood and threw in the strength and durability of fiber cement, too. Schmidt Exteriors can install this and any kind of James Hardie siding for you. […]

Home Siding that’s High Quality, Lower Maintenance

There are highs and lows with everything. Thankfully, with high quality James Hardie exterior you’re getting a combination of good looks, durability and lower maintenance not found in other types of siding and trim. When it comes time to clad your home, go with hardworking, lasting products that will stand the test of time. You […]

Gray Siding in Wheaton

Beautiful Mastic Quest Double 4 Siding in Harbor Gray, Wheaton. For all your Siding Installation needs call Schmidt Exteriors today! We are local and trustworthy siding experts!  

3 Simple Ways to Cozy Up Your Exterior Style

Creating a space that feels both homey and welcoming seems to be a part of the Midwest makeup. A space that breathes comfort and relaxation. A space where you’d love to curl up with a blanket and watch the snow fall. James Hardie® siding and trim can help you create that space and call it […]

Siding Replacement Batavia, IL

Beautiful siding replacement work by Schmidt Exteriors in Batavia, IL. LP Diamond Kote Siding, Overhang Rebuild and Front Stoop Addition. We are Batavia, IL based trustworthy siding company with lots of experience. Call us today!

James Hardie Siding Wheaton

Another great work by Schmidt Exteriors. Check out those beautiful Country Farm Townhouses in Wheaton, IL. Products used are LP Smartside Lap Siding, and James Hardie Shake. For all your James Hardie Siding needs, call Schmidt Exteriors today!

Give Your Exterior a Makeover with Schmidt Exteriors

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.   These Chicago homeowners swapped their worn-wood siding for HardiePlank® […]

How to size exterior shutters

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 […]