Hardie Board Cedar Siding
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Hardie board cedar siding. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. This siding is completely rot and insect resistant and can even handle salt spray from the ocean. Although homes you have seen with hardiboard siding may look like cedar wood siding there is a difference.
Hardie board siding can be made to mimic just about any other siding material including wood lap boards cedar shingles and wood shake siding. Better than the real thing it resists rotting curling warping and splitting. Hardiboard siding is an alternative siding to cedar wood siding as are vinyl and aluminum sidings. Get the authenticity of cedar shingles with the strength of james hardie.
Natural and versatile cedar offers a variety of looks from board and batten to cedar shakes and beyond. Everyone hates or at least should hate the cheap ugly look of vinyl siding so hardiboard siding is a much better option. 5 16 in x 8 25 in x 12 ft cedarmill lap board installs horizontally and resists pests that can damage wood siding. About hardieshingle siding.
But if you like the look don t limit yourself. For a modern look the sleek and smooth styles of hardie board siding can t be beat. Cedar look siding board has a woodlike grain finish for a natural wood look. Fiber cement is.
While shake and shingle siding are most often associated with cape cod style homes they can add instant character to any style home anywhere. Looks great on cape cods and cottage style homes. It s great if you desire a traditional or rustic appearance.