Comparing Hardie Plank To Vinyl Siding

By Author: Leonard Simmons
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When it comes to house siding, Hardie Plank is the most rugged product available. It is even more durable than vinyl. Also known as fiber cement, this product is designed to withstand whatever nature or humans can throw at it and is the most energy efficient of all siding products.

James Hardie fiber cement products use climate zone technology and are well known and respected in the construction industry because of their long lasting quality. The products are manufactured specifically for the regional climate where the installation is intended. They use HZ ratings for the different regions of the country with HZ25 being used in the north in colder climates and HZ10 in the warmer south where UV rays are higher. Their ColorPlus technology provides for colors that remain like new for the life of the product.

Some of the inherent qualities of Hardie Plank products for your home are:
• Durability: A 15 year warranty for color and labor is standard.
• Color and style availability: Endless colors and patterns are available to copy any architectural style desired.
• Water resistant: It is a barrier ...
... against wind driven rain, sleet and snow. Can stand up to hurricane force winds.
• Cold barrier: Protects frigid outside air from penetrating the siding and entering the structure.
• Impact resistant: Will stand up to flying baseballs, tricycles, dog paws, flying branches or anything that nature or kids can throw at it.
• Bug resistant: Keeps insects from nesting beneath the planks.
• Fire Resistant: Stops house to house ignition from embers when used with a metal or tile roofing. Slows the spread of structural fires.

Hardie Plank fiber cement products are manufactured right here in the United States in nine facilities around the country and are compliant with the ARRA Buy American Act. James Hardie Company is also a member of the US Green Building program. The purchase and use of these products supports not only to the American economy; it is also beneficial to the environment because it both preserves natural resources and uses a renewable source. The high insulation value also reduces your carbon footprint because it lowers home energy use.

Hardie Plank is superior to all siding products including vinyl siding for many reasons:
1. It is available in the widest selection of architectural styles consisting of shingles, clapboard, stone and brick. It also has a variety of architectural elements like panels and accents.
2. It offers the widest range of color choices.
3. The ColorPlus finish will never fade or dull for the life of the product.
4. It will never crack, dent or become brittle in cold weather like vinyl.
5. Hardie Plank has showed in tests to have the highest insulation value of any siding product including insulated vinyl.
6. It is weatherproof, able to withstand hurricane force winds and driving rain. It will not come loose like vinyl.

When considering house siding and all its superior attributes, the modest additional cost over vinyl or aluminum products is outweighed in strength and energy savings, making it a good choice for your home remodeling project.

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