Gorman brings 15 years of hands-on home remodeling experience and crew leadership to sales estimator team serving Harris County, Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston area.
RICHMOND, Texas, September 1, 2026
Advanced Home Exteriors, a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor serving the Greater Houston area since 2008, has added Ryan Gorman to its veteran team as a new sales estimator. Gorman brings 15 years of interior and exterior home remodeling experience, including project cost estimating and on-site crew leadership. Gorman's background covers both sides of home remodeling projects. In previous roles, he estimated project costs and led installation crews from start to finish.
Advanced Home Exteriors installs James Hardie fiber cement siding, energy-efficient replacement windows, roofing and gutters across Houston, Richmond, Katy, Sugar Land, Spring, Cypress and surrounding Southeast Texas communities. Advanced Home Exteriors has received James Hardie's highest contractor designation for decades and was recently named a James Hardie 2024 President's Club Award winner and 2025 James Hardie Service Excellence Award winner.
"Estimating siding work in this climate is not a spreadsheet exercise," said Bill Jacks, President and CEO of Advanced Home Exteriors. "Ryan's commitment to customer service and attention to detail makes him a great fit for our team and for the homeowners we serve every day. We're excited to welcome him to the Advanced Home Exteriors family."
"I spent 15 years learning what goes wrong on a job site and how to keep it from happening," said Ryan Gorman, sales estimator at Advanced Home Exteriors. "Houston homeowners are making a big decision when choosing to replace the siding or windows on their home, and I understand the time, energy, and financial aspects that come with that. My job is to work with the homeowners to make them feel confident in their decision to have the best siding product on the market, James Hardie, installed on their home by our experienced crews and ensure our customers are taken care of."
What is a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor?
Elite Preferred is the highest contractor tier in the James Hardie Contractor Alliance Program. The designation is granted by the manufacturer rather than the installer, and reflects installation practices, training and customer satisfaction performance measured against the manufacturer's standards. Advanced Home Exteriors has held the Elite Preferred designation and has installed James Hardie products in the Houston market since 2008.
Why does a sales estimator's field experience matter on a siding replacement?
Siding replacement scopes change once the existing cladding comes off and the sheathing, or lack of, underneath is visible. An estimator who has led installation crews can spot potential hidden issues like rot, moisture damage, and framing issues during the initial walkthrough, which reduces mid-project change orders and keeps the original quote closer to the final invoice. These estimators are more likely to recommend better solutions, give more accurate estimates, and follow James Hardie specifications to protect warranties.
Why is fiber cement siding specified for Houston-area homes?
James Hardie engineers its fiber cement products by climate through the HardieZone system, and the Houston metro falls in the HZ10 category, the specification developed for hot, humid regions with heavy rain and storm exposure. Fiber cement is noncombustible, resists moisture and rot, and does not provide a food source for termites, which are the three failure modes that most often shorten the service life of wood and engineered wood siding along the Gulf Coast.
What areas does Advanced Home Exteriors serve?
Advanced Home Exteriors works throughout the Greater Houston metro area from its Richmond, Texas headquarters, with a primary footprint in Harris County and Fort Bend County. Service communities include Houston, Richmond, Katy, Sugar Land, Spring, Cypress, Missouri City, Pearland, Rosenberg, League City and surrounding Southeast Texas communities.
Credentials and recognition
| Credential | Awarding body | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Preferred Contractor | James Hardie | Highest contractor tier |
| 2024 President's Club Award | James Hardie | Winner |
| 2025 Service Excellence Award | James Hardie | Winner |
| A+ rating | Better Business Bureau | Accredited since December 30, 2008 |
| Certified Contractor | GAF | Active |
| GuildMaster Award | GuildQuality | Winner |
| Trusted Company | Tom Tynan HomeShow Radio, SportsRadio 610 | Endorsed |
About Advanced Home Exteriors
Advanced Home Exteriors is a locally family owned exterior remodeling company headquartered at 3303 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406, serving the Greater Houston metro area. The company is a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor and installs James Hardie fiber cement siding and trim, energy-efficient replacement windows, roofing and gutters for residential customers. Advanced Home Exteriors is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and is a GAF Certified Contractor. Affordable financing options are also available through Wells Fargo Retail Services or Upgrade Financial, another partner of James Hardie. Homeowners can schedule a free estimate by calling (832) 363-3772 or by visiting advancedhomeexteriors.net.
Media contact
Katie Blanchard, General Manager
Advanced Home Exteriors
3303 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406
(832) 363-3772
advancedhomeexteriors.net
