Hardiplank Siding
Unknown to most 12% to 15% of all new homes are now fitted with fiber cement siding. If you are looking to side your home, perhaps you should consider this relatively new material. Have you ever heard of Hardiplank Siding? Hardiplank siding is the most popular brand of this fiber cement siding breed, and deserves more than just a glance when determining what is right for your home. It is much more durable than vinyl and wood and less expensive than brick, stucco, and most hardboard. This article was made to answer some of your basic questions about Hardiplank Siding. Want to know more? Read on...
What exactly is Hardiplank Siding (Also called Hardie board siding or James Hardie siding)?
Hardiplank Siding is the top fiber cement siding around today. It is a composite material composed of silica, cement, sand, and water made by James Hardie Siding and Building Products. It is manufactured in layers forming a sheet of the desired thickness and a wood grain is usually imprinted onto the surface. Hardiplank siding and fiber cement is the second most popular siding choice on the market, right behind vinyl!
What are the advantages of Hardiplank Siding?
- It doesn’t buckle, warp, fade, or easily dent, unlike vinyl siding.
- It will not rot or be penetrated by birds or insects, unlike wood siding.
- It does not melt in the heat or freeze in the cold, unlike vinyl siding.
- There is no costly maintenance, unlike many siding options.
- Some Hardie Board Siding options hold paint for up to twenty-five years, depending on model chosen.
- It has a Class 1 A Fire Rating.
What are my options with Hardiplank Siding?
James Hardie siding with Color Plus Technology is available in a full palette of colors or regular Hardiplank siding can be painted any color to suite your needs. There are many design options such as a wood grain appearance, a variety of stucco patterns, or your siding can be shaped into shingles, shakes, octagons, or random squares.
How much does Hardiplank Siding Cost?
Every house varies in size and structure, but the James Hardie Siding Company has given the following estimate:
- Hardie board siding is more expensive than vinyl.
- Hardie board siding is less expensive than brick.
- Hardie board siding is equal or less than hardboard siding.
- Hardie board siding is less expensive than synthetic stucco.
There has to be disadvantages, right?
There are not many drawbacks to this type of siding, other than during installation. Extra care must be taken to seal all joints as an open joint can cause moisture problems, leading to discoloration and mold growth.
So what’s the bottom line with Hardiplank Siding? Basically you can match the appearance of traditional wood or stucco without the costly maintenance and repair hassles. There is much less maintenance time yet it is much stronger against Mother Nature’s elements. Pricing is right in the middle of all of your siding options. The 12 – 15% of homes being fitted with Hardie board siding is a number soon to be rising. Whether you are renovating your home or building a new one, there is no reason why you should not seriously consider Hardiplank Siding.
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