James Hardie Vs. Wood Siding

Painting Perils: The end of scraping and repainting is here.

Since James Hardie Siding is made of fiber cement, it does not undergo the same degree of expansion and contraction that hinders wood-based and vinyl sidings. Therefore, James Hardie Siding will hold onto paint three to four times longer than wood siding, reducing your overall maintenance costs, without compromising aesthetics.

“You wouldn’t paint your car in the driveway, so why paint your house at home?”

James Hardie ColorPlus Technology is an innovative baked-on finishing system that provides unprecedented color consistency on every siding product in a wide range of colors professionally developed just for James Hardie Siding Products.

HARDBOARD SIDING		JAMES HARDIE SIDING
Combustibility Burns when exposed to a significant source of heat or flame, not eligible for non-combustibility insurance discounts		Combustibility Non-combustible, creates very little smoke when exposed to flame, eligible for insurance discounts due to non-combustibility
Aesthetic Performance Frequent painting, caulking and spot repairs required		Aesthetic Performance Maintains original appearance over product lifetime, increases curb appeal and appreciation, consistent beauty from porch to street
Pests Hardboard siding is susceptible to damage by termites and other pests		Pests Impervious to termites and other insects
Endurance Susceptible to rotting, warping, buckling, swelling, shrinking and expanding, is prone to deterioration from exposure, instability causes paint to crack and peel		Endurance Dimensionally stable, will not rot, warp, buckle, swell or deteriorate even in the harshest climates, maintains original appearance over product lifetime, holds paint up to three times longer than wood, easy to handle and install
Consumer Perception Hardboard siding has an increased negative perception in view of multiple class-action lawsuits due to product failures		Consumer Perception Premium alternative, high-end, advanced technology Homeowners happy with their siding choice.

Hardboard Siding – Comparison to James Hardie Siding

Wood Siding 

Many homeowners forget to consider the costs and concerns associated with painting the siding that they choose. The reality of wood siding is that it cracks and warps, and even the highest-quality paints will eventually peel. So it begs to be scraped, sanded, primed and repainted every 3-5 years, sometimes sooner. This task is hard work and takes a long time, so hiring a painter each time would be extremely expensive. And as you may already know, doing it yourself can be even worse, after ladders, paints, tarps and the time you’ll need to complete the project.

Moisture & Rot: Rot doesn’t have to ruin your home 

No one has control over the weather. So it’s best to chose siding that resists severe climates and damage from precipitation, like James Hardie fiber-cement siding. James Hardie Siding is warranted not to rot, warp or delaminate. In addition, James Hardie Siding is five times thicker than vinyl siding so it’s warranted against hail damage and can be installed to withstand winds up to 150 MPH. That means you can rest assured—storm after storm, season after season—knowing that the weather outside is not affecting your siding.

Weather Attacks Alternative Siding Products

Moisture can promote rot. So rain, snow and humidity are all hazardous to your home if you have wood siding. Moisture can also have an adverse effect on a home with vinyl siding. Since it’s not tightly nailed to your home, but rather hung loosely to allow for expansion and contraction, moisture can build behind panels potentially penetrating the structure of your home.

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