Hardie Board Or Wood Siding

In the 1980s james hardie industries produced a re engineered version of cement boards that used wood pulp rather than asbestos.

Hardie board or wood siding.

View hardiepanel vertical siding. Most hardie board siding comes with a 50 year limited transferable warranty. Hardie board siding can be made to mimic just about any other siding material including wood lap boards cedar shingles and wood shake siding. How to get the board and batten look with james hardie products.

This siding style was traditionally made of wood. 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. 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. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.

James hardie fiber cement siding and trim products resist the effects of moisture and damage from mold. James hardie fiber cement siding. Some homeowners are drawn to wood for its visual appearance. But wood siding is vulnerable to moisture damage invites insects like termites and requires more ongoing maintenance.

Or go for the more minimalist look of simple vertical lines. See how our siding compares to wood siding. When there s a fire james hardie siding is much better at withstanding damage while wood goes up in flames. 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.

Each board is natural fuel for fire putting homes at greater risk for fire damage. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. James hardie siding is available in a texture that has the classic natural appearance of cedar while providing you with more benefits. James hardie fiber cement siding is fire resistant and will not ignite when exposed to a direct flame nor will it contribute fuel to a fire.

Combine with hardietrim boards for a rustic board and batten look. This siding is completely rot and insect resistant and can even handle salt spray from the ocean.