Hardie Board Or Wood Siding

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Hardie board or wood siding.

While it has the attractiveness and elegance of wood siding it does not have the same maintenance headaches and worries about infestation. Hardie board siding can be made to mimic just about any other siding material including wood lap boards cedar shingles and wood shake siding. In the 1980s james hardie industries produced a re engineered version of cement boards that used wood pulp rather than asbestos. Most hardie board siding comes with a 50 year limited transferable warranty.

James hardie fiber cement siding and trim products resist the effects of moisture and damage from mold. James hardie fiber cement siding. Combine with hardietrim boards for a rustic board and batten look. All products hardieplank lap siding hardieshingle siding hardiepanel vertical siding hardietrim boards hardiesoffit pre cut panels artisan by james hardie hardiewrap weather barrier hardiebacker cement board.

James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Each board is natural fuel for fire putting homes at greater risk for fire damage. How to get the board and batten look with james hardie products. When there s a fire james hardie siding is much better at withstanding damage while wood goes up in flames.

Some homeowners are drawn to wood for its visual appearance. This siding is completely rot and insect resistant and can even handle salt spray from the ocean. View hardiepanel vertical siding. Works well with farmhouse style or modern homes.

The combination of sand wood pulp cellulose fibers and cement created a material that is fire resistant and virtually immune to rot or insect pests such as termites. See how our siding compares to wood siding. Or go for the more minimalist look of simple vertical lines. But wood siding is vulnerable to moisture damage invites insects like termites and requires more ongoing maintenance.

More styles colors hardie board siding has a wide selection of styles and can be made to mimic almost any other siding material including wood lap boards cedar shingles and wood shake siding. James hardie siding is available in a texture that has the classic natural appearance of cedar while providing you with more benefits.