Hardiplank House Siding

Hardiplank House Siding

Originally made popular by James Hardie in Australia, fiber cement siding (known as Hardiplank) has become one of the most widely used choices in siding for millions of Americans. It has provided strength, beauty, and durability for homes for over 100 years.

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Siding with Hardiplank

What is Hardiplank?

Hardiplank and Hardiboard siding is composed of cement, sand, cellulose, and water. They can be purchased factory primed or unprimed, in a variety of surface styles, including smooth, rough, imitation stucco, or in a wide variety of decorative finishes, among others. You can also purchase Hardiplank siding that has a baked on color, which is pre-painted at the factory.

The Reliability of Hardiplank

Hardiplank is more durable than several other exterior siding choices. To add to this, Hardiplank siding often comes with a 50-year transferable limited warranty. In this way, you can be confident in your Hardiplank investment while enhancing both the beauty and value of your home.

Allied Siding and Windows is a James Hardie "Preferred Contractor," offering expert installation. Customers of Allied Siding and Windows can be sure to enjoy the full benefits of the manufacturer's warranty through correct and safe installation of the product.

Advantages of Hardiplank

There are several advantages is using Hardiplank siding over other materials. A few of these are listed below:

Hardiplank v. Wood Siding

• Hardiplank is less expensive than wood.

• It requires far less maintenance. Hardiplank holds paint three to four times longer than wood. The ColorPlus ™ Collection offers siding that has been pre-finished with designer colors, saving you time and labor costs.

• Hardiplank resists the spread of flames as it is noncombustible.

• Hardiplank resists rot, fungus, and damage from humidity, heat, salt spray, hail, and flying debris.

• It is resistant to termites and other wood eating insects

• It is long lasting, resisting rotting, warping, cracking, buckling, and swelling.

• Hardiplank offers longer fire rating, which may lead to a drop in home insurance premiums.

Hardiplank v. Vinyl Siding

• Vinyl may melt in high heat and can be flammable

• Vinyl is made using petroleum and is not as environmentally friendly as Hardiplank

• Vinyl's color and appearance can fade over time. This can make it difficult to match if you need to replace a portion of the siding.

• Vinyl can be easily damaged and is prone to cracking if it is hit.

• Although Hardiplank can be more expensive than the lower grades of vinyl, its additional value and benefits make it worth the extra expense.

• In some subdivisions, vinyl is not permitted for siding. As Hardiplank is considered "classy" cladding, it may be approved for use.

Hardiplank Cautions

Similar to any other material, there are certain precautions to take when using and installing Hardiplank siding. A few of these are listed below:

• Prior to installation, Hardiplank siding can be heavy and fragile.

• It can only be painted when it is dry.

• The siding should be painted, caulked, and well sealed.

• When installing, the pieces of siding should be nailed into place correctly to ensure proper wind resistance.

• To protect your home against moisture damage, a house wrap should be installed behind the siding.

• When cutting the boards, proper safety measures should be followed to avoid silica dust inhalation.

• To ensure that the finished product was installed correctly, you should have a professional inspection. It is also recommended that you consider professional installation.

Your home's exterior offers the first impressions of your home in addition to protecting you from the elements. When you are constructing your new home, or improving the design and value of your existing home, you should consider using the best product available; James Hardie fiber cement siding.

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