James Hardie® Siding − Durable, Low-Maintenance

Fire Resistance
Hurricane Resistance
Hail Resistance
Climate Changes
Wind Resistance
Rot Resistance
Insect Resistance
Finish Guarantee
Fade Resistance

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

Jim Wheeler
Flagstaff (AZ) Fire Chief

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Hurricane Resistance:
“We were able to return to our 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^™ lap siding. We’re so glad that we had an intact house to come home to.”

Larry Martin
Homeowner

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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 re-siding my house, I researched all products and chose James Hardie^® siding. I trust James Hardie siding to protect my home and my family.”

Mike Owen
Homeowner

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Climate Changes:
"It's important we use James Hardie^® siding on our homes because it will hold up against Denver’s frequent climate changes. With James Hardie, we have minimal callbacks; 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

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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

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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^™ siding 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

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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

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Finish guarantee:
“Custom homes demand the highest-quality materials and the versatility to give homeowners what they want. With James Hardie^® siding, 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^® technology 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 an attempt to give their homes a less typical look and to add color to the exteriors.”


Mike Studer
Studer Residential Designs, Inc.

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Fade Resistance:
“We built our garage five years ago with a beige-colored vinyl siding. When it was time to re-side 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 re-siding 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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