James Hardie Siding

James Hardie Siding

With operations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, James Hardie Industries Ltd. is a publicly-traded company based in Australia. The company currently employs more than 2,500 people all over the world, and revenues generated top $1.5 billion annually. James Hardie produces fiber cement siding, which is known as a very durable, strong, and versatile material. In fact, because of the great impact the company has on the market, siding products made of fiber cement are often called hardiplank siding.

James Hardie siding exterior products encompass several brands, including:

• HardiePlank Lap Siding, the top-selling siding brand in the United States, is a durable and beautiful siding that is available in a variety of textures and looks;
• HardieShingle Siding, which looks like authentic cedar shingles but is resistant to splitting, cracking, and rotting;
• HardiePanel Vertical Siding, a structurally-sound and cost-effective vertical siding product that can also be combined with HardieTrim boards for a traditional board-and-batten appearance;
• HardieTrim Boards, which feature trim and fascia made from durable fiber cement and include pieces like windows, corners, columns, rakes, and friezes;
• HardieSoffit Panels, which are vented or non-vented and pre-cut to eliminate the need for any separate strip or box vents; and
• Artisan Exterior Design, a premier architectural-grade product line that is currently available in most states.

Most products in the James Hardie siding product lineup are available with the option of Colorplus Technology, which is the company's proprietary process by which multiple coats of paint are applied for a beautiful and durable color finish that can last twice as long as comparable exterior finishes. In 2008, Remodeling Magazine rated James Hardie's ColorPlus Technology as the number one return on investment for home remodeling projects.

Another innovative option for many of the siding products from James Hardie is the HardieWrap weather barrier, which effectively reduces the intrusion of water from the outside while still allowing for the release of water vapor from the home's interior. James Hardie siding products with HardieWrap technology are further differentiated by climate zone, as different regions have varying requirements for weather resistance.

To learn more about James Hardie siding products and the features that would benefit your exterior siding remodel, contact local siding contractors to set up meetings. These professionals can assist you in evaluating the James Hardie siding product line and weighing the pros and cons of James Hardie siding as an appropriate exterior product to enhance the appearance and value of your home.