Hardy plank siding with wood grain looks fake and the smooth version is rough compared to real cedar siding.
Hardie plank wood siding.
Wood may split crack and deteriorate over time while james hardie siding resists weather damage and keeps its shape for a much longer time which means less maintenance to worry about year.
Hardie plank is known for its strength durability and look of wood.
Sleek and strong hardieplank lap siding is not just our best selling product it s the most popular brand of siding in america.
While a bit on the pricey side this siding commands excellent resale value.
We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.
James hardie hardieplank cedarmill lap siding is a fiber cement siding designed to mimic the look of real wood siding with less maintenance better wear and a long life.
But wood siding is vulnerable to moisture damage invites insects like termites and requires more ongoing maintenance.
Hardieplank lap exterior siding is engineered for climate and designed to hold up to the changing weather conditions in the environment where it is installed.
Real cedar siding with 4 inch lap adds 1 5 to the r rating of your exterior wall and the seams don t open up 3 8 of an inch like hardy plank does.
About hardieplank lap siding.
Modern building products like fiber cement siding make it possible to achieve an identical aesthetic with more durable materials for a lower maintenance siding solution.
With a full spectrum of colors and textures hardieplank lap siding sets the standard in exterior cladding.
This siding style was traditionally made of wood.
See how our siding compares to wood siding.
To top it all off this siding is highly fire resistant.
When there s a fire james hardie siding is much better at withstanding damage while wood goes up in flames.
Hardie plank is the most well known premium type of cement fiber siding manufactured by the james hardie company.