Fiber - Cement vs. Wood Siding

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Choosing fiber- cement siding for your home 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.

Fiber- Cement Siding

Wood Based Siding

Weather Resistance

James Hardie sidingGuaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth.

wood based sidingRot caused by severe moisture exposure is a common problem in composite siding.

Paint Durability

James Hardie sidingResists shrinking and swelling so it holds paint longer than wood.

wood based siding Shrinks and swells when exposed to moisture which causes paint to crack and flake.

Pest Resistance

James Hardie sidingResistant to termites and other pests known to cause damage.

wood based sidingWood Siding is subject to decay and pests.

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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.