James Hardie Board and Batten on a Como, CO Mountain Home: A South Park Siding Case Study
A Como mountain home near 9,800 feet traded tired lap siding for James Hardie HZ5 board and batten in Iron Gray with Arctic White trim. Here is what we installed, the details that made it work, and why fiber cement fits South Park.
Evergreen CO Home Insurance and Wildfire Mitigation: What Changed in 2026
If you own a home in Evergreen, you’ve either received a non-renewal letter or you know someone who has. Two things changed in 2026 that most homeowners haven’t heard about: as of July 1, Colorado insurers that score your wildfire risk have to show you that score and factor your mitigation work into it — and as of October 1, they have to publish what mitigation actually earns a discount. Here’s what qualifies, what order to do it in, and what to document before you call your agent.