James Hardie Siding

James Hardie Siding is sometimes just called Hardie Board Siding or Cement board siding. It is stronger than vinyl siding and has less maintenance than traditional wooden siding. 

The Pro's and Con's;

  • Strong
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Insect resistant
  • Wind resistant
  • Water resistant
  • Resists rot
  • Fire resistant
  • Withstands high winds
  • Looks just like real wood.

The Con's 

  • More expense than vinyl
  • Generally, it needs to be installed by professionals
  • Needs to be painted occasionally
James Hardie Siding looks like real wood siding.
James Hardie Siding Classic Look
James Hardie Siding The perfect replacement home siding.

Hardie Board siding is one of the more popular home siding materials sold. It is a man-made cement product that is stronger than wood, and more durable than vinyl siding. It is termite resistant, mold and rot-resistant and comes in many factory applied colors.

It can be painted almost any color and has many factory applied colors available.

Hardie Board Siding Colors

Hardie board can be painted most any color the homeowner chooses. Like wood, you can pick the color that you like best. You can also have it factory painted in limited colors. Most people have it at least primed before installation to save on labor costs. 

James Hardie Siding Cost

What does Hardie board siding cost to install. Hardie board is sometimes called 'fiber-cement' siding or 'concrete' siding. It is made from cement and fiber. It is much stronger than vinyl siding, looks just like real wood but with less maintenance. It is great for areas where weather is hot and humid. It is rot resistant, wind resistant, and termite resistant. 

Because it is heavier than vinyl, it requires more labor to install. It will run around $10 per sq foot to install. 

So, in simple terms, if you have a 2,000 sq ft house expect pricing in the neighborhood of; $10 x 2,000=$20,000.

Some of the factors that will influence the overall price will be things like;

  • How many stories do you have. It costs much more to install on the second and/or third floors.
  • How many corners on your house. Corners require much more labor than straight walls.
  • How many windows and doors you have. They much be framed around. That requires more labor.
  • What is the condition of the existing walls? Do you have rot or insect damage to the wood?
  • Are you going to paint it before or after you put it on? 
  • What time of the year is it? Contractors are more busy in the spring and summer so the prices will be higher. 
If your walls look like this you will need to remove old siding first.

Remember that a contractor must replace or repair all damaged existing wood around the house before he can install new siding. That includes facia, soffit, and any rotted wood.  

To see more information on the items that influence the actual cost of installing the siding, check out this site.

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Hardie Plank Siding Used in Harsh Weather Areas

Hardie Plank siding is designed to be used in harsh weather areas such as coastal areas where high winds and harsh weather are prevalent. 

It is great for areas where high winds, high moisture and rot are problems. When you order Hardie Board you will be directed to the zones where it is best used.

Hardie Board Zones
Hardie Plank Siding is great in high wind areas.