Hardie Fiber Cement Siding. Picking the right siding for your house is a delicate balancing act between good looks, durability, maintenance, and affordability. Since, with wood, vinyl, stone, brick, or stucco, you might get only two or three of these. But with fiber cement, you get all four. Because it’s the only siding that combines the performance of masonry with minimal upkeep. In addition, Hardie Fiber Cement Siding is rot-proof, fire-proof, and termite-proof. Also, Hardie Fiber Cement Siding is unaffected by wind or cold. Furthermore, Hardie Fiber Cement Siding has the look of painted wood clapboards, shingles, even stone or brick. Therefore, fiber cement goes for just a fraction of the cost of these other materials. So, no wonder nearly 15 percent of new homes are clad with this siding.
Hardie Fiber Cement Siding
- Durability
Unlike wood or even vinyl siding, fiber cement siding is as strong as concrete. Fiber-cement siding composition may vary from company to company, but the basic recipe is; Portland cement, sand, and cellulose (wood) fibers. Because, wood fiber helps prevent cracking, as does a special curing process that leaves fiber cement with a low moisture content.
Fiber-cement siding has the durability of cement is impervious to wood-boring insects; does not rot, and is resistant to deterioration from salt and ultraviolet rays. In addition, Fiber-cement siding is low-maintenance, impact-resistant, and available in finished or painted options. That’s why most companies warranty their product for 50-years, which is proof of its durability.
- Fire-Resistant
Fiber-cement siding has a class 1A fire rating. It is 45 times more fire-resistant than even new vinyl siding and of course all natural wood sidings.
- Energy Efficiency
Older homes are often drafty and poorly insulated; which not only makes it hard to keep the home comfortable, it wastes valuable energy. You can kill two birds with one stone by adding extra insulation and improving your home’s exterior appearance with high-quality siding.
- Style
Covering the exterior of a home with new siding will certainly improve the home’s appearance. But, it’s the little things that add oomph and style. A little bling can make a huge difference! Whether it’s adding some extra chrome to a pickup truck or a scarf and some earrings to an outfit; it’s the accessories that set things apart from the crowd.
The same is true with your home’s exterior. Fortunately, while you’re replacing your home’s worn exterior with siding that mimics the appearance of wood; you can use trim pieces to add that something extra to your home that it may never have had before. In the case of older homes with ornate trim; the trim can protect and beautify the home while preserving its original style.
Decorative trim can be used to wrap corners, posts, window trim and other exterior surfaces that you might not have considered; all of which add maintenance free curb appeal to your home.
- Cost
Fiber cement siding is slightly more expensive than vinyl, but 1/3 the average price of wood, stone, even stucco!
As a James Hardie Preferred Remodeling Contractor, Gainesville Restoration & Remodeling has received complete factory training in all James Hardie products, including technology and installation methods. We can work with old or new homes currently built with; T-111, cedar siding, vinyl siding, or any other wood based siding.
Additional benefits of using Gainesville Restoration / James Hardie Siding
- No payments for 6 months – No down payment required.
- A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
- 30-year warranty
- Distinguished as top 50 remodelers in the USA – 2011
- Real wood-grain look and feel
- Easily painted / Impregnated painted siding
Hardie Fiber Cement Siding gives your home additional value and beauty and may help with your homeowner insurance rates! Your home is one of your biggest investments, let us help you give it lasting value and integrity. If you are considering upgrading your home’s exterior, call us or email us for a free estimate at our Gainesville office (352) 372-1221.