Hardie Board Or Wood Siding

James hardie fiber cement siding and trim products resist the effects of moisture and damage from mold.

Hardie board or wood siding.

View hardiepanel vertical siding. 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. But wood siding is vulnerable to moisture damage invites insects like termites and requires more ongoing maintenance.

This siding is completely rot and insect resistant and can even handle salt spray from the ocean. James hardie siding is available in a texture that has the classic natural appearance of cedar while providing you with more benefits. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Combine with hardietrim boards for a rustic board and batten look.

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. Most hardie board siding comes with a 50 year limited transferable warranty. Or go for the more minimalist look of simple vertical lines. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.

Each board is natural fuel for fire putting homes at greater risk for fire damage. This siding style was traditionally made of wood. In the 1980s james hardie industries produced a re engineered version of cement boards that used wood pulp rather than asbestos. Works well with farmhouse style or modern homes.

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. See how our siding compares to wood 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. 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.