Houston, Texas (PRWEB) September 16, 2014

Houston-based home improvement company Home Exterior Systems recently announced the arrival of a 30-day warranty for its HardiePlank products. The details of the warranty program reveal a commitment from Home Exterior Systems to provide excellent service to its clients, particularly in the Houston metropolitan area.

Home Exterior Systems is a retailer of James HardiePlank lap siding, which are long narrow boards for covering the outer walls of a building. Lap siding protect the facades of buildings from the elements of weather, such as rain and sun. As a result, buildings look newer than the ones that do not use lap siding. Also, the boards are made with sealer and primer, thus making them impervious to cracking, fading, rotting or peeling.

James Hardie Industries Ltd., which is based in Melbourne, Australia, has built a reputation as the manufacturer of one of the best lap siding brands in the world. HardiePlank is thicker than the average lap siding, and it has more texture. These attributes make it a better protector for building facades than most brands currently in the market. Consisting of Beaded Cedarmill, Colonial Roughsawn, Rustic Cedar, and Select Cedarmill, HardiePlank offers a healthy range of finishing and color choices.

The 30-year warranty that covers Hardie products is non-prorated, which means that Home Exterior Systems will replace or repair the item free of charge if it is defective. In some cases, the company will pay the transportation costs associated with the repaired item or the replacement. While most non-prorated warranties are short, this one is exceptionally longenough to cover the typical mortgage period.

About Home Exterior Systems: Since 2003, Home Exterior Systems, LLC has provided exterior home improvement services to residents in the Houston metropolitan area. Its products and services, besides the aforementioned HardiePlank lap siding, include window and door replacements, roofing, powerwashing, and deck and patio construction. Founded by home improvement veteran Jay Sanchez, the company is the recipient of several honors, which include the 2010 ServiceMagic Home Pro of the Year Award, the 2010 and 2011 Excellence Awards from the Better Business Bureau, 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award, and the Best of Houzz 2014 badge for Service. Home Exterior Systems is headquartered at 19731 Lake Stone Court, Tomball, Texas 77377. To request a quote or services, the company can be reached by dialing 281-542-9577.

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LENEXA, KS (PRWEB) September 16, 2014

Ho-hum, boring home exteriors are out. According to national color expert Kate Smith, a consultant for DaVinci Roofscapes, "mixing up" the textures on the outside of a house adds curb appeal and personality to a home.

For homeowners wishing to mix textures on the home exterior, Smith recommends following the FRESH approach. "Start by looking at the fixed features of the home --- such as the foundation material, chimney structure or walkways --- to determine the basic common color or color cast that will link all your materials together," says Smith, president of Sensational Color. "Next, look for commonalities in the regional colors for your home and the environment near your home."

One family that successfully mixed textures during a home renovation is the Butlers of Brock, Nebraska.

After almost a quarter of a century with wood shingles overhead, the Butlers decided to "shake up" their roof. Rather than simply replace their cedar shakes, the homeowners opted for a combination of metal and polymer shake tiles on their roof to complement the brick, cedar, and copper textures on the home's exterior.

The Butlers chose a DaVinci Roofscapes Multi-Width Shake roof in a Mountain blend of three brown tones of color for the top of their roof with an aging artisan metal secondary roof underneath and capping off dormer windows. The home's siding features both real cedar and brick accents, and the gutters and garage doors are made of copper.

"With each rain and wind storm we were losing pieces of our original wood shingles from the roof," says homeowner Kim Butler. "We started searching online for long-lasting roofs and discovered the polymer shake tiles from DaVinci. At the same time we remembered the appeal of steel roofs we'd seen in Montana. Somehow we knew we wanted to combine the two products.

"We really like how metals patina with age to give a rustic look. With a steel roof and copper gutters, we believe the slow progression of the patinas will bring long-term beauty and durability to our home. Add in the DaVinci composite shakes and we have a winning combination."

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According to Smith, the Butlers are right on the mark with the trend of mixing textures. "They did this perfectly," says Smith. "The homeowners were able to bring together so many different textures and colors seamlessly because they took into consideration the whole house and the surroundings while they stayed within one color family. From the dark window frames to the roughhewn cedar shutters to the smooth metal roofing, the style of their home beautifully lends itself to the use of multiple textures."

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South Africa-International Home Warranty Conference
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Determined buyers are hard to beat at auctions. This Albert Park home sold for $1.48 million despite a knock-out opening bid from a buyers agent.

Two auction reserves were smashed in Melbourne as the spring selling season gets underway.

There were 823 auctions this weekend and two buyers took their chance to pay over the odds.

An ultra-modern Brighton East family home sold under the hammer for an eye-watering $760,000 above the reserve. And a run-down Albert Park home on market from the first bid sold for $280,000 more than reserve.

13 Edro Avenue, Brighton East, sold for $3.87 million. Photo: Supplied

Auctioneer Peter Kennett, from hockingstuart, told Domain he believed the figure for the Brighton East home was a per-square-metre price record for the suburb. Number 13 Edro Avenue, on 695 square metres, sold for $3.87 million.

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The new buyers paid the equivalent of $5568 per square metre. The auction drew a large crowd and four buyer's advocates, three of whom fought hard to acquire a slice of high-end bayside real estate.

The winning bidder, buyer's advocate Mal James, opened the auction with a bid of $3 million - only $100,000 shy of the reserve.

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Determined buyers are hard to beat at auctions. This Albert Park home sold for $1.48 million despite a knock-out opening bid from a buyers agent.

Two auction reserves were smashed in Melbourne as the spring selling season gets underway.

There were 823 auctions this weekend and two buyers took their chance to pay over the odds.

An ultra-modern Brighton East family home sold under the hammer for an eye-watering $760,000 above the reserve. And a run-down Albert Park home on market from the first bid sold for $280,000 more than reserve.

13 Edro Avenue, Brighton East, sold for $3.87 million. Photo: Supplied

Auctioneer Peter Kennett, from hockingstuart, told Domain he believed the figure for the Brighton East home was a per-square-metre price record for the suburb. Number 13 Edro Avenue, on 695 square metres, sold for $3.87 million.

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The new buyers paid the equivalent of $5568 per square metre. The auction drew a large crowd and four buyer's advocates, three of whom fought hard to acquire a slice of high-end bayside real estate.

The winning bidder, buyer's advocate Mal James, opened the auction with a bid of $3 million - only $100,000 shy of the reserve.

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Determined buyers are hard to beat at auctions. This Albert Park home sold for $1.48 million despite a knock-out opening bid from a buyers agent.

Two auction reserves were smashed in Melbourne as the spring selling season gets underway.

There were 823 auctions this weekend and two buyers took their chance to pay over the odds.

An ultra-modern Brighton East family home sold under the hammer for an eye-watering $760,000 above the reserve. And a run-down Albert Park home on market from the first bid sold for $280,000 more than reserve.

13 Edro Avenue, Brighton East, sold for $3.87 million. Photo: Supplied

Auctioneer Peter Kennett, from hockingstuart, told Domain he believed the figure for the Brighton East home was a per-square-metre price record for the suburb. Number 13 Edro Avenue, on 695 square metres, sold for $3.87 million.

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The new buyers paid the equivalent of $5568 per square metre. The auction drew a large crowd and four buyer's advocates, three of whom fought hard to acquire a slice of high-end bayside real estate.

The winning bidder, buyer's advocate Mal James, opened the auction with a bid of $3 million - only $100,000 shy of the reserve.

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Determined buyers are hard to beat at auctions. This Albert Park home sold for $1.48 million despite a knock-out opening bid from a buyers agent.

Two auction reserves were smashed in Melbourne as the spring selling season gets underway.

There were 823 auctions this weekend and two buyers took their chance to pay over the odds.

An ultra-modern Brighton East family home sold under the hammer for an eye-watering $760,000 above the reserve. And a run-down Albert Park home on market from the first bid sold for $280,000 more than reserve.

13 Edro Avenue, Brighton East, sold for $3.87 million. Photo: Supplied

Auctioneer Peter Kennett, from hockingstuart, told Domain he believed the figure for the Brighton East home was a per-square-metre price record for the suburb. Number 13 Edro Avenue, on 695 square metres, sold for $3.87 million.

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The new buyers paid the equivalent of $5568 per square metre. The auction drew a large crowd and four buyer's advocates, three of whom fought hard to acquire a slice of high-end bayside real estate.

The winning bidder, buyer's advocate Mal James, opened the auction with a bid of $3 million - only $100,000 shy of the reserve.

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Family home sells $760,000 over reserve

The front of 13 Edro Avenue, Brighton East. Photo: Supplied

An-ultra modern Brighton East family home sold under the hammer on Saturday for an eye-watering $760,000 above the reserve.

Auctioneer Peter Kennett, from hockingstuart, told Domain he was crunching the sums but believed the figure was a per-square-metre price record for the suburb.

Number 13 Edro Avenue in Brighton East, on 695 square metres, sold for $3.87 million. The new buyers paid the equivalent of $5568 per square metre.

The appealing lap pool at 13 Edro Avenue, Brighton East. Photo: Supplied

The auction drew a large crowd and four buyer's advocates, three of whom fought hard to acquire a slice of high-end bayside real estate.

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The winning bidder was buyer's advocate Mal James, who was impossible to miss in his signature check suit and pork-pie hat. Heopened the auction with a bid of $3 million - only $100,000 shy of the reserve.

With four bedrooms plus a study, lap pool and luxury finishes, the dual-level house in a leafy avenue, built four years ago, had no shortage of admirers during the marketing period.

Mr Kennett told the auction crowd that at least eight parties had requested a copy of the contract. He and fellow agent Tamara Whelanhad quoted $2.75 million-plus during the campaign.

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308 Carlton Drive - Home for Sale - Virtual Tour
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Richard Lawson, Barratt Homes sales director

The low maintenance benefits of a new home have been highlighted in a new survey from five star housebuilder Barratt Homes.

The survey reveals high levels of DIY disasters among the area's home owners, something the housebuilder says can be avoided if you buy a brand new home.

Barratt sales director Richard Lawson, said while many homeowners enjoy stamping their own personal style on their new houses, more ambitious DIY projects on older homes can prove disastrous.

He highlighted one of the many plus sides of moving into a new home is that you can still make it your own but without undertaking expensive, time-consuming and potentially dangerous renovations as you will be moving into a perfectly prepared home.

"People can still have the chance to choose their flooring, lighting or kitchen for example but have none of the hassle involved in fitting,'' he added.

In addition, the five star housebuilder also offers an exclusive five year warranty covering almost everything it fits as standard so owners can relax, with no unexpected repair bills to pay for up to five years.

He said that Barratt's five year warranty comes with 24 hour, 365 day a year emergency cover, so in the unlikely event that something does go wrong, buyers will have trained professionals to deal with it so that you don't have to face a DIY disaster.

The Barratt research, conducted by One Poll, exposed a range of DIY disasters from collapsed ceilings, flooded bathrooms and toxic spills, resulting in a list of personal injuries caused by drills, screwdrivers and chisels.

And recent research from Co-op Home Insurance reveals that a third of homeowners are injured while doing jobs around the home.

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