Exterior Insights from the Field
Tips, guides & project spotlights
Expert advice, product guides, and project spotlights from IES Construction & Roofing — St. Louis's certified James Hardie installer, CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster, and Central States metal roofing installer. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters and more.
How to Pick the Right Siding for Your Home — Style, Product, and Color
Picking new siding for your home is one of the most impactful exterior decisions you’ll make. It changes how your home looks from the street, how
How to Clean and Maintain Your James Hardie Siding — Tips from a Certified Installer
Everyone talks about how to install James Hardie siding. How great the product is. How durable it is. And on the other side — how
TruExterior Poly-Ash Trim — The Product We Reach for When Wood Won’t Do
TruExterior Project Photos IES Construction & Roofing — Project Photos TruExterior in the Field ← → 1 / 3 Custom TruExterior trim work — St.
Restoring a Kirkwood Legend — 544 S Clay Avenue
544 S Clay — Before & After 544 S Clay Avenue — Kirkwood, MO Before & After Before 1 / 4 ← → After 1
James Hardie vs LP Smart Siding — Which Is Right for Your St. Louis Home?
If you’re researching fiber cement and engineered wood siding, chances are you’ve come across both James Hardie and LP Smart Siding. Both are quality products. Both
How to Choose the Right Contractor for Your Roofing or Siding Project
Hiring the wrong contractor is one of the most expensive mistakes a homeowner can make. Not because the bid was high — because the work