Although the siding does not require drilling pilot holes you may need to run wire or cable through the siding necessitating drilling a hole.
Hardy board or wire for siding.
James hardie 8 25 in x 144 in hz10 hardieplank beaded cedarmill fiber cement lap siding.
This makes it an invaluable siding in the south where humidity makes pests an issue year round.
Color options are virtually unlimited.
The siding is fire resistant providing a high level of protection for a home.
Termites and carpenter ants eat wood but the wood pulp used in hardie board is infused with cement so the pests have no interest or access to it.
James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.
In addition to the warm natural character of wood and the extreme durability of fiber cement james hardie siding is available in a variety of looks and textures and comes with baked on colorplus technology for a lasting finish or primed for paint.
Hardy board siding also known as cement board siding has been very popular in the usa lately.
These colors are accompanied by a 15 year warranty on the finish.
Expect the price to fluctuate between various companies each and every company have different operation expenses and over head.
Get at least 3 5 estimates before hiring a hardie board siding contractor estimates are typically free unless it s a service call for a repair.
Hardie board siding can be made to mimic just about any other siding material including wood lap boards cedar shingles and wood shake siding.
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We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.
As we ve mentioned hardie board vinyl and metal siding are impervious to pests.
Just like all other fiber cement siding hardie fiber contains silica sand cellulose wooden fibers cement and water.
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.
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.