Hardie Board Or Wood Siding

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Hardie board or wood siding. 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. This siding is completely rot and insect resistant and can even handle salt spray from the ocean. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Works well with farmhouse style or modern homes.

This siding style was traditionally made of wood. 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. Combine with hardietrim boards for a rustic board and batten look. When there s a fire james hardie siding is much better at withstanding damage while wood goes up in flames.

Each board is natural fuel for fire putting homes at greater risk for fire damage. James hardie fiber cement siding and trim products resist the effects of moisture and damage from mold. 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. Hardie board siding can be made to mimic just about any other siding material including wood lap boards cedar shingles and wood shake siding.

James hardie fiber cement siding. To help you make your choice here s how wood siding compares to james hardie fiber cement siding. 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. Or go for the more minimalist look of simple vertical lines.

In the 1980s james hardie industries produced a re engineered version of cement boards that used wood pulp rather than asbestos. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. Most hardie board siding comes with a 50 year limited transferable warranty. Some homeowners are drawn to wood for its visual appearance.

See how our siding compares to wood siding. But wood siding is vulnerable to moisture damage invites insects like termites and requires more ongoing maintenance.