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What Is Fiber Cement Siding?

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What Is Fiber Cement Siding? Take a moment to think about what features the dream siding material for your home would have. If a siding that looks beautiful and lasts for years while not requiring heavy amounts of maintenance is what came to mind, then it may seem like your dream siding is out of reach— that is, unless you know about the amazing benefits that James Hardie fiber cement has to offer a home. As an exterior home contractor, we know what homeowners are looking for in a siding, and we know what fiber cement siding has to offer, especially James Hardie® siding. Before you pick a siding and hire a contractor for a siding replacement, take some time to learn what fiber cement siding can offer your home. The Makeup of Fiber Cement Fiber cement is a heavy, durable plank form of siding designed to mimic some of the most common siding styles while providing the benefits of low maintenance and durability. The siding is comprised of Portland cement, silica sand, cellulose fiber...

Is Vinyl Siding Right For Your Home?

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     Vinyl siding has been the primary choice of siding contractors for the better part of two decades. The reasons for this particular option being chosen over cedar, hardboard and cement board are mostly maintenance related, but vinyl also offers a wide array of color options and an easy installation. That being said, it also has some issues that homeowners will not want to deal with, including color fading and durability. Find out if vinyl siding is right for your home by weighing the pros and cons of this popular exterior siding material. PROS Vinyl siding is a synthetic, man-made material and is very low-maintenance. It is available in almost any color imaginable. Hardboard and cedar siding will have to be painted and resealed periodically or else the material can be damaged. You'll never have to worry about repainting or sealing synthetic exterior materials. The cost of vinyl exterior materials is relatively inexpensive when compared to fiber cement (Hardiplank) sid...