James Hardie Fiber Cement Board Siding Versus Vinyl Siding
If you are getting ready to reside your home you should take a look at the house siding options that are now available to homeowners. There are many different ways to side your home including vinyl siding or cedar shake siding. However if you like the permanency of the vinyl siding but the look of wood you should really consider using a fiber cement siding.
When you are doing a large home improvement project such as siding you are looking for several things which include durability, longevity, and cost when looking for a product to purchase. James Hardie board siding incorporates all three of these in a very practical way, starting with durability.
Fiber cement siding is made a mixture of cellulose fiber, sand and cement. This mixture is then steamed under great pressure to create planks of siding. Adding the fiber to the mixture is the reason this siding is virtually crack resistance. This combination also gives James Hardie board siding its very high fire proof rating, and makes it resistant to insects such as termites.
The durability of this mixture goes directly to its longevity. This siding by James Hardie is also element resistant which means that no matter what type of climate you live in it will withstand the everyday rigors of the weather. This is why they offer such a great 30 year warranty to back their products as they will not rot, warp or shrink like other products may.
When you compare this siding to a standard vinyl siding installation or cedar shake siding you can see why it is far more cost effective to purchase the fiber cement siding. For example cedar siding can warp, fade and twist, especially in high sun and humidity climates. Vinyl siding is less able to withstand some of the weather such as high winds and a vinyl siding installation cannot be easily repaired if it cracks.
Vinyl can also be punctured from flying debris such as small rocks that a lawnmower may eject. James Hardie board siding however is resistant of these types minor impacts. So when you look at the durability and longevity of fiber cement siding you can see why it is very cost effective. It will last over 30 years, it will hold up even under extreme weather conditions and with benefits such as being termite and fire resistant it should help even with your homeowners insurance cost.
On top of the cost savings you will also get a product that looks great. It has a wood grain texture molded into the planks which gives it a very natural looking wood look. So you can get the look of wood siding with out the high maintenance or high cost. A project such as installing James Hardie board siding is not a small undertaking and you may want to consider having professionals install it for you especially if you don't consider yourself to be a very handy around the house. Allowing the professional to get your James Hardie board siding done for you gives you time to move onto your next pressing project like getting metal roof prices together.
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