Fiber - Cement vs. Vinyl Siding

Go Back to Previous Page

Choosing fiber- cement siding for your home our business 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.

Fiber- Cement Siding

Vinyl Siding

Flame Resistance

James Hardie sidingNon-combustible.
Approved for fire-rated
construction.

Vinyl sidingVinyl siding will melt or burn when exposed
to a significant source of heat or flame.

Color Flexibility

James Hardie sidingCan be painted any color you can imagine and lasts longer than with wood.

Vinyl sidingColor cannot be changed and is susceptible to fading. And it's difficult to get a perfect match when repairs are necessary.

Weather Resistance

James Hardie sidingSo durable it's guaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth.

Vinyl sidingBecomes brittle in cold weather. Can be damaged by hail, limbs, and other flying debris.

Thickness

James Hardie sidingFiber-cement siding’s strength and thickness provide impact resistance caused by hail or wind.

Vinyl sidingPremium vinyl siding is only 5/100" thick.

Go Back to Previous Page

Arrowhead Services: Roofing | Siding | Painting | Construction

 

Types of Siding

Fiber- cement, wood and vinyl are the three most commonly installed siding products. Click here to read more about the benefits of each product.

 

Fiber-Cement Siding

Fiber- cement is the best siding of choice for your home or business. It has the warmth and durability of wood and comes in a variety of textures.


Fiber-Cement vs. Wood/Vinyl

After you compare fiber- cement to other siding products, you will see the benefits are well worth your investment.


Why Settle?

In a recent buyers study, 50% of owners stated they would have chosen fiber- cement siding if they could do their project over again.