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See what builders and architects are saying about James Hardie products.

"James Hardie adds a real unique look"

"Most of the homes here are stucco," said Mike Mercer, Director of Construction for US Homes in Sacramento. "James Hardie adds a real unique look and the durability and low maintenance James Hardie provides makes it great product." --[ Mike Mercer, US Homes ]

"The demand for James Hardie siding exceeds stucco"

"Some people only know siding as needing paint often," said Merry Sedlak, Vice-President of marketing for Pulte Homes in Sacramento. "When they find out that James Hardie siding holds paint well, the demand for James Hardie siding exceeds stucco." --[ Brandon Hill, Pulte ]

"We use James Hardie for many reasons"

"We use James Hardie for many reasons - quality, durability, brand awareness, cost effectiveness and architectural design," said Gregg McGaha of Morrison Homes in Sacramento. --[ Gregg McGaha, Morrison Homes ]

"James Hardie has helped make our communities better"

"We have put a lot of effort in creating unique neighborhoods, using siding for traditional looks to give off a hometown feel," said Brian Doyle of William Lyon Homes in Orange County. "James Hardie has helped make our communities better than we envisioned." --[ Brian Doyle, William Lyon Homes ]

"James Hardie gives us a superior product"

"We like the look of wood, but James Hardie gives us a superior product — until you touch it, you'll never know it isn't wood," said Eric Eckberg, President of Engle Homes in Denver. "We use James Hardie on all of our developments, and we use several architectural styles and colors to give our homes a diverse look."

"We select products that are environmentally friendly and durable, that's why James Hardie fits perfectly," continued Eric Eckberg of Engle Homes. --[ Eric Eckberg, Engle Homes ]

"It's important we use James Hardie on our homes"

"Before James Hardie, we used hardboard (engineered wood or pressed wood) and had durability and warranty issues," said Mike Wollner, Construction Manager for Standard Pacific in Denver. "With the wide range of products that James Hardie offers we are able to achieve the different looks we want - shake, siding, trim, soffit, and get the longevity we require."

"It's important we use James Hardie on our homes because it will hold up against our climate changes," continued Mike Wollner of Standard Pacific. "With James Hardie we have minimal call backs- customers love it because it makes it easier to take care of their home and looks great. The usual problems aren't there." --[ Mike Wollner, Standard Pacific ]

"It's important we use James Hardie on our homes"

"Denver has issues with moisture and water intrusion, James Hardie gives us the comfort that we won't have to worry about those things," said Chip Pennington, Customer Care Manager for Shea Homes, Denver.

"The impression the houses will have for years to down the line has the backup of James Hardie and their 50-year warranty," added Pennington. "James Hardie paints well, looks immaculate and makes the whole neighborhood look as good now as it will in years to come."

"Customers are out shopping homes, they see that the top builders are using James Hardie and since Standard Pacific wants to offer a top quality home, we're happy to say that we offer it too." --[ Chip Pennington, Shea Homes ]

"You Can Build a Much Better Home Using James Hardie Siding"

"Dallas is such a masonry-dominated area; I think you can build a much better home using James Hardie siding. When you use brick on your exterior, there is still rotting and molding, you just don�t ever see it because it occurs behind the brick exterior. James Hardie siding doesn�t have any of those problems- it is as durable as it gets."

The Frisco, Texas Zero-Energy home is a demonstration for the U.S. Department of Energy�s "Building America" program. The Frisco home was designed by architect Peter Pfeiffer, who specializes in "sustainable" or "green" building practices, and is considered one of the leading experts on passive cooling strategies and radiant barriers. James Hardie siding was specified for this home.

"By building this home (Zero-Energy Home) in a Dallas suburb, we are showing that you can live in the most metropolitan of areas and live well while conserving energy." --[ Peter Pfeiffer, Barley + Pfeiffer Architects ]

Peter Pfeiffer, Founding Principal of the Austin based architectural firm of Barley + Pfeiffer Architects, has specialized in "Sustainable" building practices since1987. The firm is a national leader in the field of energy conserving "Green" design. Its projects and Mr. Pfeiffer's many papers on the subject of "Green" building have been published both in the United States and abroad. Fine Homebuilding magazine recognized the firm for having designed one of the most noteworthy homes in America in 1993, as well as "the Greenest home in America" in 2003.

The national Energy Efficient Building Association awarded Mr. Pfeiffer the Conference Chair's Award in 1994 for his career accomplishments in pioneering environmentally sensitive architecture. The National Association of Home Builders honored him with the "National Green Advocate of the Year" award in 2003 for his life long achievements in "mainstreaming" green building. In 2004, Peter was appointed by the Governor to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. He has spent the past twenty-eight years developing and advocating pragmatic "Green" building principles and methods - with the singular goal of "Mainstreaming Green." This year, Peter was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

"The Zero Energy Home is the Future for the American Home"

"The concept is simple," he said. "By using clean, renewable energy sources that reduce pollution and help sustain a healthy environment, the zero energy home is the future for the American home." --[ Jim Sargent, AndersonSargent Custom Builder LP ]

Jim Sargent, GMB, CMB of AndersonSargent Custom Builder LP., Dallas, TX is the first builder in the nation to receive the Master Builder designation for building energy efficient homes from the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA).

"The James Hardie Guarantee is Very Reassuring."

"Traditionally, we'd use cedar, but it is expensive, tricky to paint and doesn't hold the paint very well," says Knight. "We use James Hardie because it gives us the cedar look without all the complications. In addition, the James Hardie guarantee is very reassuring." --[ Robert Knight, Yankee Barn ]

"Using James Hardie Siding Fits with our Ecological Morals"

"Using James Hardie siding on the home fits with our ecological morals," said Ian Harrison. "It's not a throwaway product and you do not have to use any additional resources for maintenance and upkeep."

"From six feet away, the siding looks just like cedar clapboard, which fits right in with many of the designs we use," said Harrison. --[ Ian Harrison, New Energy Works ]

"There Was No Doubt That We Would Use HardieShingle"

"I see this house as a fresh, innovative take on a classic cottage," described Kevin Kalman, owner of Kalman Construction. "Once we decided that the cottage should be shingle style, there was no doubt that we would use HardieShingle from James Hardie."

"I use James Hardie siding all the time due to the way it holds up against coastal conditions," continued Kalman. "People love a shingle style house, but the maintenance with wood can be pretty significant over the years." --[ Kevin Kalman, Kalman Construction ]

"James Hardie Siding is a Sustainable and Marvelous Substitute for Wood"

"This (James Hardie siding) is a sustainable and marvelous substitute for wood. It's precolored and the finish truly looks like high grade wood siding. I've used this product line for years, and have been delighted with the results. It's the only product I will consider substituting for wood, and in many climates it's significantly preferable because of its stability." --[ Sarah Susanka, AIA ]

Sarah Susanka is a cultural visionary leading a movement that is redefining the American home. Today, her "build better, not bigger" approach to residential architecture has been embraced by homeowners, architects and builders across the country and her Not So Big philosophy has sparked a national dialogue. Her first, The Not So Big House (Taunton Press, 1998), spent two years among the top five best sellers on Amazon.com's Home and Garden list. Creating The Not So Big House was released nationwide by the Taunton Press in October 2000 and was ranked among the top 15 books in the New York Times "Advice & How To" best-seller list.