Questions About James Hardie® Building Products


Where can I buy James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology?
How much will it cost to re-side my home?
How long does it take to install this siding?
Where can I see ColorPlus® color samples?
What if I want a color that isn’t part of the ColorPlus® color palette?
Can I paint over my ColorPlus® siding? What kind of paint do you recommend using?
Where is a good place on my home to use HardieShingle siding?
What is the most popular width of HardiePlank lap siding?
What is the most popular texture of HardiePlank lap siding?
Where can I find photos of homes with James Hardie® siding?
I’m remodeling. Who is going to put this product on my home?
Can I use James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology on my garage?
Can I use James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology with other trim and soffit materials?
Does James Hardie make gutters or other products to match the ColorPlus® color palette?

Can I use James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology with other materials, like brick or stone?


Where can I buy James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology?
James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology are available through traditional building material suppliers. For new-construction builders, please contact our list of partners who sell James Hardie siding products with ColorPlus technology. If you are interested in upgrading your current home to James Hardie siding, please contact a re-siding contractor in your area.

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How much will it cost to re-side my home?
The cost to re-side your home with James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology will depend on several things, such as the square footage of the siding required to re-side your house, what region of the country you live in, local labor costs and the condition of the siding materials you are replacing. James Hardie siding products with ColorPlus technology are proven to offer the best return on investment for re-siding projects and can save homeowners up to $5,000 in painting costs over a 15-year period. For more information or to request an estimate, please contact a local James Hardie dealer or contractor.

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How long does it take to install this siding?
Installation time will depend on the size and complexity of your project. On average, installing James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology, compared to a primed alternative siding, reduces your project time by 3-5 days.

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Where can I see ColorPlus® color samples?
To see ColorPlus® color samples, you can do one of the following:

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What if I want a color that isn’t part of the ColorPlus® color palette?
We designed our ColorPlus® color palette with the help of color expert, Leslie Harrington, to cater to environmental, architectural and cultural factors of each region. If the ColorPlus palette doesn’t have what you’re looking for, we still offer primed siding products that can be painted any color you’d like. For more information, please visit JamesHardie.com.

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Can I paint over my ColorPlus® siding? What kind of paint do you recommend using?
While ColorPlus® technology provides the longest-lasting finish available from James Hardie, you can still paint over it at any time using traditional exterior 100% acrylic paint from the retailer of your choice.

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Where is a good place on my home to use HardieShingle siding?
HardieShingle siding is a great accent that adds upscale design appeal to a home. It is typically used on roof gable areas. To view examples of how  HardieShingle siding has been used, visit our Gallery of Homes.

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What is the most popular width of HardiePlank lap siding?
Every region has different historic and popular home styles and designs that influence siding popularity. Typically, our 8-1/4” wide HardiePlank™ lap siding is the most popular size for new homes. View additional exposures for HardiePlank lap siding.

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What is the most popular texture of HardiePlank lap siding?
Select Cedarmill®, which provides the beauty of natural wood grain without the maintenance hassles.

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Where can I find photos of homes with James Hardie® siding?
Visit our Gallery of Homes to see photos of houses all over the country, or to find a model home near you.

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I’m remodeling. Who is going to put this product on my home?
Qualified contractors with experience installing James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology should complete remodeling projects. For a list of questions to ask prospective contractors, or a list of Contractors in your area, please visit our installation section.

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Can I use James Hardie® siding with ColorPlus® technology on my garage?
Yes. James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology can be used to replace any exterior siding.

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Can I use James Hardie® siding with ColorPlus® technology with other trim and soffit materials?
Yes. However, to ensure premium durability and peace of mind, we suggest you use HardieTrim boards and HardieSoffit panels with ColorPlus® technology on the entire exterior of your home.

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Does James Hardie make gutters or other products to match the ColorPlus® color palette?
No. James Hardie is focused on making the highest-quality siding products. However, you can contact us for help in finding the ColorPlus siding color that most closely matches the gutters and other non-siding building products you are using.

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Can I use James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology with other materials, like brick or stone?
Yes. Brick and stone are excellent accents to James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology. For some great design ideas, view our Gallery of Homes.

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