Expert James Hardie Siding Installation in Chicagoland
Choosing quality siding matters, but the finished exterior also depends on how it’s installed.
Valdicass provides professional James Hardie® siding installation throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, combining premium fiber cement products with experienced installation and careful attention to the details of each home.
Family-owned and serving Chicagoland since 1997, Valdicass is a James Hardie Alliance Select contractor specializing in exterior renovation projects throughout the western suburbs and greater Chicago area.
Siding Installation Is More Than Attaching Boards to a House
A siding replacement project involves multiple components working together.
Before new siding covers the exterior, existing conditions need to be evaluated and the project needs to be planned around the home’s walls, windows, doors, trim, rooflines, penetrations, and other exterior details.
Depending on the scope of work, a siding project can involve:
- Removal of existing siding
- Evaluation and preparation of the underlying surface
- Weather-resistant barrier
- Flashing details
- Siding layout
- Proper clearances
- Fastening
- Corner and trim details
- Window and door transitions
- Soffit and fascia coordination
- Caulking where appropriate
- Finishing details
These elements are part of why installation experience matters when investing in a new exterior.
James Hardie Siding Installed by Valdicass
Valdicass specializes in James Hardie fiber cement siding, giving homeowners access to different profiles and architectural possibilities.
Depending on the design and project, options can include products such as:
Hardie® Plank Lap Siding
Horizontal lap siding provides a familiar residential appearance and can work with a wide range of architectural styles.
Hardie® Panel Vertical Siding
Vertical siding can create a distinctly different exterior and can also be combined with other siding profiles to emphasize particular sections of a home.
Hardie® Shingle Siding
Shingle-style siding can introduce additional texture and architectural detail, whether used across larger areas or as an accent.
Hardie® Architectural Collection
For projects calling for different textures and more contemporary exterior design possibilities, applicable products from the James Hardie Architectural Collection can also be considered.
Product availability, profiles, textures, colors, and configurations can vary, so Valdicass can help determine which current James Hardie products fit the project.
Attention to the Details Around Windows & Doors
Some of the most important siding details occur where different exterior components meet.
Windows, entry doors, patio doors, corners, rooflines, penetrations, and trim all create transitions that need to be considered during the project.
This is particularly important when siding replacement is being coordinated with new windows or doors.
Because Valdicass also installs Pella® windows and patio doors and ProVia® entry doors, we can evaluate these components as part of the broader exterior rather than treating every product as an unrelated project.
Planning the Exterior Before Installation
New siding can dramatically change the appearance of a home, which makes design planning an important part of the process.
The siding profile is only one decision.
Homeowners may also need to consider:
- Siding color
- Trim color
- Horizontal or vertical orientation
- Accent areas
- Shingle details
- Window and door trim
- Soffit and fascia
- Corner details
- Entry design
- Other architectural features
Some homes look best with a consistent siding treatment, while others can benefit from combining profiles or using accents to highlight specific architectural areas.
Valdicass can help develop the home’s exterior rather than simply selecting siding from a sample.
Preparing the Home for New Siding
What is underneath the existing siding matters.
Removing old siding can expose conditions that weren’t visible beforehand. Evaluate the underlying surfaces and project requirements before completing the new exterior.
The exact preparation depends on the home’s existing construction and the project scope.
Our objective is to address the siding as a complete exterior system, not just the finished surface homeowners see after installation.
Why James Hardie Installation Experience Matters
James Hardie siding is a specific building product with manufacturer installation requirements.
Proper installation requires understanding details such as layout, fastening, clearances, joints, flashing relationships, trim transitions, and other conditions that can vary across an exterior.
Valdicass’s James Hardie Alliance Select status reflects our ongoing relationship with the manufacturer and our focus on James Hardie siding projects.
Combined with our exterior remodeling experience since 1997, this gives homeowners a contractor familiar with both the product and the construction details.
A Complete Exterior Remodeling Company
Siding replacement often creates opportunities to address other parts of the exterior at the same time.
Valdicass also provides:
- Pella replacement windows
- Pella patio doors
- ProVia entry doors
- Custom porticos and entry improvements
- Exterior trim and related work included within applicable project scopes
Coordinating these improvements can be particularly useful when the goal is to transform the overall appearance of the home.
Instead of selecting windows, doors, siding, and entry details independently, you can consider them as part of one exterior design.
Serving Chicago & the Western Suburbs
From our Brookfield location, Valdicass completes siding and exterior remodeling projects throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Our service area includes communities such as La Grange, Western Springs, Hinsdale, Oak Park, River Forest, Riverside, Brookfield, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Naperville, Burr Ridge, and surrounding areas.
Since every home presents different existing conditions and design possibilities, we evaluate each siding project individually before developing the final scope of work.
Workmanship & Product Warranties
James Hardie products are covered by applicable manufacturer warranties according to the specific products and warranty terms.
Valdicass workmanship coverage is separate from manufacturer product warranties and is identified in the proposal or contract for the project.
Reviewing those details before work begins helps homeowners understand both the product coverage and the workmanship coverage applicable to their specific project.
Request a James Hardie Siding Estimate
If you’re considering new siding for your home, Valdicass can evaluate the existing exterior, discuss current James Hardie products, review design possibilities, and develop an installation scope based on your project.
Call Valdicass at 708-255-5231 to discuss your siding project.
