James Hardie Elite Preferred

If you're shopping around for a siding replacement company, you've probably heard of James Hardie. As arguably the most-recognized name in siding products, there are many companies that carry James Hardie products and are considered "elite preferred contractors" with the brand. But what does this mean?

Burr Roofing, Siding, & Windows has been installing new siding for customers in Connecticut since 1969 and is a James Hardie elite preferred contractor. Because of this status, there are many components to Burr as a business that should allow all customers to feel like they are in good hands when working with us.

You're Working with a Licensed and Insured Company

One of the requirements a company must meet in order to be recognized as a James Hardie elite preferred contractor is licensure. Each home renovation business must be licensed in the state or states where they work.

Additionally, there are insurance prerequisites to gaining this status. Any elite preferred contractor must maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim or occurrence. As a customer, this means that any accident resulting from the siding installation project will be covered.

Another type of insurance that any siding replacement company must have to gain this status is bonding insurance. When a company provides a surety bond, it is a guarantee that they will finish the project or terms of your contract.

You Will be Contracting a Team of Professionals

Another perk to working with a James Hardie elite preferred contractor is that they must implement a professional sales approach. We've all heard about companies that promise whatever they need in order to get a sale, including lying about products or prices, or when it comes to home renovations, scaring a customer into thinking the damage to their house is worse than it actually is.

Any business certified by James Hardie cannot have any sort of track record like this—elite preferred contractors must be professional. To gain the status, these businesses have already passed a satisfactory background check with at least 6 previous customers, and will still be subject to random but regularly occurring audits by James Hardie to ensure honesty and integrity.

Elite preferred contractors will also have other accreditations before being recognized by James Hardie. One of the most common is a rating with the Better Business Bureau. Burr Roofing, Siding, & Windows has maintained such standings with a variety of organizations:

  • A+ Rating with the BBB
  • Diamond-Level Membership with the Certified Contractors Network
  • Membership with the Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut

High Standards for End Results

Lastly, if you hire a James Hardie elite preferred contractor to install new siding on your home, you are guaranteed an end project that you'll be happy with. James Hardie products are unlike other siding materials. The company utilizes fiber-cement to create its variety of siding products and styles that can mimic traditional materials but are far more durable. Whereas other materials will rot, dent or crack over time, fiber-cement can endure all the weather and storms that houses face over time.

Because fiber-cement siding is different from other types, working with a James Hardie elite preferred contractor is important. These professionals are trained to install the siding properly. If a contractor has not been trained, there's always a chance that your house could be susceptible to leaking or warping if the materials weren't layered correctly, or sealed off appropriately.

As an elite preferred contractor with James Hardie, Burr's team of installers have been trained to work with fiber-cement products and know what they're doing. If you live in Connecticut and your home is in need of siding replacement, let Burr bring their expertise, materials, and professionalism to the job and make sure it's up to your—and our—standards. Call us today to get a free estimate on any of our home remodeling services.