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UNDERSTANDING FIBER CEMENT SIDING
Whether you're building a new home or remodeling, James Hardie siding provides low maintenance, but unlike vinyl, doesn't sacrifice the beauty and character of wood. James Hardie fiber-cement siding resists rotting or cracking and it resists damage from rain and hail. Our house siding is also available pre-finished with a 15-year paint warranty. Best of all, James Hardie siding is non-combustible, with a limited, transferable warranty for up to 50 years. No wonder it's protecting over 3.5 million homes in North America alone.
| Product Comparisons - James Hardie® Siding vs. Vinyl Siding |
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| Choosing house siding from James Hardie makes sense - it provides low maintenance, but unlike vinyl siding, doesn't sacrifice the beauty of wood. No wonder it's protecting over 3.5 million homes in North America alone. |
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James Hardie |
Vinyl Siding |
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Flame Resistance |
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| Non-combustible. Approved for fire-rated construction. |
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Vinyl siding will melt or burn when exposed to a significant source of heat or flame. |
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Color Flexibility |
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| Can be painted any color you can imagine and lasts longer than with wood. |
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Color cannot be changed and is susceptible to fading. And it's difficult to get a perfect match when repairs are necessary. |
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Weather Resistance |
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| So durable it's guaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth. |
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Becomes brittle in cold weather. Can be damaged by hail, limbs, and other flying debris. |
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Thickness |
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| James Hardie siding’s strength and thickness provide impact resistance caused by hail or wind. |
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Premium vinyl siding is only 5/100" thick. |
| Product Comparisons - James Hardie® Siding vs. Wood based composite siding |
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Choosing house siding from James Hardie makes sense. It provides low maintenance, while resisting shrinking and swelling, so it holds paint much longer than wood composite siding or engineered wood. No wonder it's protecting over 3.5 million homes in North America alone.
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Wood Based Siding |
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Weather Resistance |
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| Guaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth. |
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Rot caused by severe moisture exposure is a common problem in composite siding. |
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Paint Durability |
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| Resists shrinking and swelling so it holds paint longer than wood. |
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Shrinks and swells when exposed to moisture which causes paint to crack and flake. |
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Pest Resistance |
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| Resistant to termites and other pests known to cause damage. |
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Wood Siding is subject to decay and pests. |
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