James Hardie Siding Is Hardy

James Hardie Siding

Siding Sighting!!!

What’s in the air? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman? No it’s not. It’s new siding! So what is that extremely durable, beautiful, insulating siding on that house you just drove past? Is it? Could it Be? James Hardie Siding? Absolutely, yes! If you have not heard about this extraordinary siding let’s take a walk down James Hardie lane. Fascinate your mind and senses with this next article.

First, some history, James Hardie (the inventor of this product) immigrated to Australia in 1888 from Linlithgow, Scotland, and created a business importing oils and animal hides. Andrew Reid, also from Linlithgow, came to join Hardie in Melbourne, and became a full partner in 1895. When Hardie retired in 1911, he sold his half of the business to Reid.

James Hardie Industries Ltd first listed on the Australia Stock Exchange in 1951. For much of the twentieth century, James Hardie was the dominant manufacturer in Australia of asbestos cement sheets and other related building products which used asbestos as a reinforcement.  (material.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hardie_Industries#cite_note-victims-7)

Hardie Plank

Fiber Cement Siding

Hardieplank Lap Siding

Cement Board

Wood Siding

All of the above terms are used when describing James Hardie Siding. Why the last term, because this fiber cement siding can be made to look exactly like wood.

Why is James Hardie an excellent choice for siding material? Because it is a combination of composite material made of cement reinforced with cellulose fibers. The composition of this material has many benefits when used for siding. What are these properties you may be asking?

Fiber Cement Siding is:

• Able to come pre-painted or pre-stained to your liking which is factory applied. It is also extremely flexible when it comes to its colors. James Hardie uses Colorplus Technology Finishes which are baked on to provide 30% better fade resistance. Colors you pick are also computer matched which means you’ll only get the highest level of consistency. So less applied paint over the life of the siding.

• Resistant to termites and other damaging insects.

• Resistant to rotting like traditional wood siding.

• Highly impact resistant. Perfect for that hurricane weather (resistant to hail and winds up to 150mph)!

• Fireproof: this means it’s noncombustible and has been approved for fire rated construction. This makes it more durable than vinyl siding against

• A gorgeous alternative to wood siding in that it is resistant to warping, cracking and rotting three things which wood siding can experience

• Fiber-cement siding is recommended in all climates, but is ideal for hot, humid regions (Like Texas) because it is five times thicker than vinyl siding. With this added thickness it’ll ensure your home is better protected from the elements.    

• Fiber-cement siding typically costs a bit more than vinyl siding, but less than stucco. It also outlasts its competitors — often by decades — because of its resistance to everything mentioned above. Remember No matter how wet it gets, it won’t rot.  Although many builders and homeowners are just discovering its benefits, this material has been around for quite some time — nearly 100 years — so you won’t be experimenting with a new product.

• Because of its durability, fiber-cement siding reduces maintenance costs, and it’s less likely than conventional siding to end up in landfills.

• Lastly over time you’ll find the cost per square foot although more expensive initially stands the tests of time and you’ll pay less over the life of the siding. This will result in less fixes or maintenance on the siding over its life.

So, isn’t it exsiding to hear about the properties James Hardie Siding has to offer? The last and best part is its transferable limited warranty. Things are getting exsiding for you too aren’t they! Why not replace your old worn out siding with one of the best most durable options out there? I assure you you and your home will enjoy all of the lifetime benefits of this product. I don’t know about you but i’m running down to my local store Conservation Construction of Texas to find out more about how I can get this on my house asap!

If you’d like to know even more about James Hardie Products and services go to our website at conservationctx.com or James Hardie’s Website at https://www.jameshardie.com. From its humble beginnings to now i’m sure this or any time in the future would be a good time to choose James Hardie. It will work for you, and over time we know that you’ll come to see it too. James Hardie is the new siding of the future!