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One reason why homeowners choose HardiePlank over vinyl siding is because it closely resembles wood. Like other simulated woods, HardiePlank does not look like wood on close examination. Up close, you would see that the wood grain is fairly shallow and has a uniform pattern. Also someone mentioned needing to paint the trim to which I say "what?". The trim pieces are available in a large portion of the factory painted colors.
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HardiePlank is partly wood, in the form of cellulose, and partly mineral. Break a piece of HardiePlank, and inside you will see a brittle core interlaced with wood fibers. Lee has over two decades of hands-on experience remodeling, fixing, and improving homes, and has been providing home improvement advice for over 13 years.
There is paint touchup and color-matched caulking. Also, have to handle prefinished with kid gloves so as not to scratch the finish. We invented fiber cement and remain committed to continually raising the bar for the rest of the industry.
Fiber-Cement: Green Building Material
Browse the photos below to see James Hardie products on real Hardie homes. The primed boards still need to be end sealed when cut prior to install. They said there was a lot of touch-up work they’d need to do at the seams with the pre-painted planks. If install cost is too high, you may want to install primed Hardie and paint yourself.
HardiePlank is considered to be fire resistant, but not fireproof. The accurate definition is that HardiePlank does not contribute combustibles towards a fire. By contrast, vinyl siding, derived from petroleum, significantly feeds flames.
Fiber-Cement Simulates Wood Siding
Enter your zip code, and we’ll customize this site to show you the unique combination of James Hardie fiber cement products and ColorPlus® colors available near you. At close to 1/2 inch thick, HardiePlank is nearly as thick as wood house siding. Contrast this with vinyl siding, which can be as thin as 0.035 inches thick. A neighbor a few houses down went pre-painted and the paint touch-ups and caulking stick out like a sore thumb even though the color is technically the same. Was so glad we didn't go the pre-painted route after they did theirs. HardiePlank, along with other major brands of quality fiber-cement siding, is usually more expensive than vinyl siding.
As a rule of thumb, HardiePlank is about three times more expensive than vinyl siding. Factor in the cost of painting HardiePlank (with its embedded color, vinyl siding essentially is pre-painted) and the price difference increases. But fiber-cement siding, especially HardiePlank, does a remarkably good job of returning project cost upon sale. Another consideration is color if you’re going with pvc trim.
What Is HardiePlank Home Siding?
As such, HardiePlank is considered to be insect resistant. HardiePlank's wood content does not influence its distinctive wood grain appearance. First, it does create a reasonable simulation of wood grain. Second and most importantly, the embossing visually breaks up the flat surfaces and gives each board a richer look. James Hardie Industries does offer a smooth texture, too.
A community dedicated to helping people with advice on personal home improvement projects. If you are new here, please review posting/commenting guidelines below. The factory applied paint lasts on average 50% longer than field applied paint. HardiePlank is not to be confused with HardiePanel, also produced by James Hardie Industries. HardiePanel, also composed of fiber-cement, is the tall, vertical version of HardiePlank, at 48 inches wide by 96 inches to 120 inches long.
The products you’ll see below are readily available for zip code . Don’t forget the cost to repaint in the future, if you plan to stay in the house. I had a friend install unpainted Hardy on a two story. By the time it was painted she said she could have almost used brick for that much money. 15 years latter when she repainted she was REALLY regretting her choice. Request a quote, and up to three James Hardie preferred contractors in your area will contact you to offer free siding estimates.
For decades, James Hardie has made the most beautiful, durable fiber cement products on the market. Also, unlike vinyl siding, HardiePlank can easily be painted. You can either go with the neutral color that HardiePlank arrives with or you can paint it. Over the last decade, this project has consistently returned 75 percent or more of its initial cost upon resale.
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