The following resources may help you develop a greater understanding about the differences between Fiber Cement and Vinyl Siding options.

Lifetime Siding Value

James Hardie^® Siding Products with ColorPlus^® Technology combine the beauty of wood with unmatched strength,  durability and siding value. In turn, homes with James Hardie Siding require less maintenance to save you time, money, and hassle.

• Over 15 years, James Hardie ColorPlus Products will save on average $5,000 in painting costs compared to site painting unfinished James Hardie Products, and $10,000 in painting costs compared to wood siding. *

• James Hardie Siding Products with ColorPlus Technology provide the #1 Return on Investment and superior siding value for remodeling projects according to Remodeling Magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report” (2007).

• Throughout the country, homeowners with James Hardie Siding save an average of 14% on their insurance compared to vinyl, which adds up to $263 on average each year. **

• Eliminates the need for an additional contractor (painter), which adds on average 5 days to your project.

• Painting requires optimal weather conditions, free of wind, rain, and humidity. With James Hardie with there is no waiting for the weather to finish your home.

*actual costs savings may vary. Based on average repainting cost of a 3,000 sq ft home.
**actual cost savings may vary. Based on average insurance costs of $1,900 a year.

Complete Siding Solution: Complete Protection

Your home is not completely protected until every inch is covered with James Hardie^® Siding Products.  With siding, trim, soffit, and fascia, James Hardie Siding Products with ColorPlus^® Technology provides a complete siding solution to keep your family and your memories safe. Our products provide fire resistance, rot resistance, and unsurpassed durability, without sacrificing aesthetics.  

James Hardie is committed to offering the safest and strongest products to our homeowners.  If every corner of your home is James Hardie, you can be sure that your family is completely protected, that you won’t have to worry about costly and time consuming maintenance, and that your entire house is backed by the industry’s most comprehensive warranties.

Your home is the biggest investment you will ever make, keep your family and your investment safe with James Hardie's complete siding solution.

What does that mean for you?

• Your family is protected against fires

• Your memories are protected from hail, wind and water damage

• Your home is protected against insects

• You won’t have to paint your home for 15 years…guaranteed!

Durable from the inside out, James Hardie Siding Products are the trusted exterior siding solution for over 4 million homes in North America. Available as a full wrap solution, including: siding, trim, fascia, and soffit; you can be sure that every inch of your home is protected with the unsurpassed siding durability, aesthetics and low-maintenance of James Hardie. 

Our exclusive ColorPlus^® Technology prevents your color from cracking, chipping, and peeling for 15 years, guaranteed!

See what others have to say about  James Hardie's siding durability in regards to the following topics:

Fire Resistance:
"James Hardie is essentially a non-combustible product. It has an inherent degree of fire resistiveness."

Jim Wheeler
Flagstaff Fire Chief

Hurricane Resistance:
“We were able to return to our James Hardie home after Hurricane Katrina. Compared to other homes in our area this close to the beach, most aren’t even standing. There’s no telling what would have happened to our home had we not used HardiePlank. We’re so glad that we had an intact house to come home to. ”

Larry Martin
Homeowner

Hail Resistance:
“In the Midwest you never know what kind of weather to expect. From rain and snow, to sleet and hail, your home needs to be able to stand up to the elements. Before residing my house, I researched all products and chose James Hardie. I trust James Hardie to protect my home and my family.”

Mike Owen
Homeowner

Climate Changes:
"It's important we use James Hardie on our homes because it will hold up against Denver’s frequent climate changes. With James Hardie we have minimal call backs- customers love it because it makes it easier to take care of their home and looks great. The usual problems aren't there."

Mike Wollner
Standard Pacific

Wind Resistance:
“The Long Island area is prone to high-winds and we’ve had no problem with blow-offs using James Hardie Siding Products. James Hardie's performance has been proven throughout the nation's most severe weather climates, from the harsh rainfall of the Pacific Northwest to the hurricane-force winds that plague the Southeast.”

Mike Dignacco
Spectrum Skanska, Inc

Rot Resistance:
“Seattle homeowners wanting a cedar shake look for the exterior of their homes have traditionally had to settle for installing wood shingles. However, over time, wood tends to rot and crack in the extreme moisture of the Pacific Northwest, causing many different repair problems. By installing HardieShingle from James Hardie, homeowners can get a great cedar shake look without all the maintenance- so a home stays as beautiful as the day it was purchased.”

Andrew Miller
The Dwelling Company

Insect Resistance:
“Termite control is important to consider when building a new home or updating your current investment. James Hardie Siding products are a natural choice, because termites and other insects cannot live in their unique material.”

Jourdan Smith
Homeowner

Finish guarantee:
“Custom homes demand the highest quality materials, and the versatility to give homeowners what they want. With James Hardie, I am confident that the homes I build today will be just as beautiful for years to come. And James Hardie’s unique product line and color palette give me flexibility with my designs that alternative siding can’t match.”

Bob Tedesco
Silverado Custom Homes, Inc.

“We started recommending James Hardie Siding with ColorPlus in early 2006. Not only is the ColorPlus finish beautiful, the colors are fantastic! James Hardie really hit, dead-on, the market-specific colors it makes available. ColorPlus is a great alternative for builders who paint brick in attempt to give their homes a less typical look and to add color to the exteriors.”

Mike Studer
Studer Residential Designs, Inc.

Fade Resistance:
“We built our garage five years ago with a beige colored vinyl siding. When it was time to reside the addition on our home, we pulled off a piece of the vinyl to determine the exact color and manufacturer. The new vinyl and the vinyl on our garage ended up being different colors. After going to numerous vinyl manufacturers, we still couldn’t find a match. We decided to choose a darker complementary color hoping that it too would fade and potentially one-day match our tinted garage. We have since moved into a new house and are planning a residing project. After our ordeal with vinyl, we have decided to use James Hardie Siding Products to ensure consistent color.”

Sandra Jodlowski
Homeowner

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