Coming home every day to a perpetually peeling or aging home exterior can become somewhat disheartening. Although not without its unique challenges, restoring a building’s exterior to its original stunning state can be a tremendously rewarding experience. Not only is an exterior remodel a pleasure to come home to, it also greatly increases the value of the home. From a Colonial to a Craftsman style home, Hardie plank siding offers a diverse range of rich, authentic looking design and colour selections to help you create a period accurate home.

Hardie board siding was developed by James Hardie and is composed of a fiber-cement siding made into long, horizontal strips, resembling wood lap siding. Part wood (the cellulose) and part mineral, Hardie plank gets its authentic wood grain look from a type of molding called embossed texturing.

So, why do builders and remodelers choose Hardie plank siding to restore home exteriors?

BENEFITS OF USING HARDIE PLANK SIDING

  1. Hardie plank closely resembles authentic wood, unlike vinyl siding.
  2. Hardie siding can be painted in any distinct colour the remodeler desires to maintain an authentic craftsmen look.
  3. This type of siding is a green building material due to the fact it does not come from endangered species of wood and no toxic materials are used in its production. Therefore, it’s an environmentally sound choice for a restoration.
  4. Certain types of Hardie plank material are warrantied for 50 years, ensuring your timeless looking remodel lasts.
  5. Hardie board siding is fire-resistant, ensuring a safe and durable home exterior.
  6. Cement board siding is proven to withstand even the most punishing weather conditions.
  7. Hardie plank siding protects the home from carpenter ants and termites, pests that love to destroy old wood siding.

Although a modern building material, this ever-popular brand of siding provides the traditional look that architects and homeowners covet.

Naturally, when handling an exterior restoration, you want to honour the original design details. Rich colour options and combinations available for Hardie plank can be matched to historic periods. James Hardie ColorPlus® Technology makes it even simpler as the siding comes pre-finished to be durable and fade-resistant. Customers can also appreciate stress-free colour selection by visiting www.jameshardie.ca for guidance. This is a designer’s chance to make a statement with their home exterior colour palette.

In addition, James Hardie offers a wide array of other products to complete the home exterior restoration. From HardieSoffit® panels to HardieTrim® boards, you can use all James Hardie products to finish off the entire home exterior. So, if you’ve been envisioning better days for your old house, now you know how Hardie plank helps make it happen.

The history and uniqueness of an historical structure are priceless. One final tip is to take before and after photos of your project. There is nothing quite as satisfying as a restoration job well done. Your friends and family will appreciate the conservation of history and beauty that Hardie plank adds to your beloved home for decades ahead. Phoenix Siding has the reputable craftsmen who know how to install Hardie plank siding and work with you on how to further preserve your beautiful home.