While wood is its most obvious competitor there is more than one product that many consider in the category of composite siding.
Hardie board siding wood composite.
Essentially any siding that seeks to mimic wood fits here.
That includes cellular pvc engineered wood fiber cement board and even vinyl.
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The mixture is compressed into boards that are reliably strong and flexible then finished with a water resistant outer layer that is embossed to simulate natural cedar.
All products hardieplank lap siding hardieshingle siding hardiepanel vertical siding hardietrim boards hardiesoffit pre cut panels artisan by james hardie hardiewrap weather barrier hardiebacker cement board.
When there s a fire james hardie siding is much better at withstanding damage while wood goes up in flames.
This siding is completely rot and insect resistant and can even handle salt spray from the ocean.
See how our siding compares to wood siding.
Wood composite siding is a combination of wood fibers often waste wood and waterproof resins with borate compounds added to inhibit insects and fungal growth.
Two of their most popular products are hardieplank horizontal lap siding 0 312 inches thick and hardiepanel vertical siding 0 312 inches thick.
James hardie fiber cement siding and trim products resist the effects of moisture and damage from mold.
Or go for the more minimalist look of simple vertical lines.
Hardie board is fiber cement siding manufactured by james hardie building products one of the first successful manufacturers of this material.
All products hardieplank lap siding hardieshingle siding hardiepanel vertical siding hardietrim boards hardiesoffit pre cut panels artisan by james hardie hardiewrap weather barrier hardiebacker cement board.
View hardiepanel vertical siding.
Most hardie board siding comes with a 50 year limited transferable warranty.
James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.
Hardie board siding can be made to mimic just about any other siding material including wood lap boards cedar shingles and wood shake siding.