If you are looking for a beautiful and durable siding option for your home, look no further than HardiePlank siding! HardiePlank is a fiber cement siding product made from cellulose fiber and cement composite, and it comes in eight-millimeter-thick planks, which makes it resistant to weathering, pests, and fire. They carry a thirty-year limited transferable product warranty against delaminating, rotting, cracking, and chipping. Below are the unique benefits of HardiePlank siding that make it the best choice for your siding installation.
Benefits of HardiePlank Siding
- Better Durability: One of the most obvious reasons for the popularity of HardiePlank is its impressive durability. Hardie siding can withstand nearly anything nature can throw at it due to its element-resisting fiber cement makeup. It stands up well to wear and tear and resists moisture penetration, saving you repairs due to rotting, swelling, or warping.
- Resistant to Pests: HardiePlank provides an excellent defense against termites, carpenter ants, woodpeckers, mice, and other pests. Insects thrive in very moist conditions, and when there is very little water for them to get, they generally will find a different area to live that has more water. Because HardiePlank siding is very water-resistant, animals and insects won’t tend to go near HardiePlank siding as much as wood.
- Resistant to Fire: One of the most important benefits of HardiePlank siding is that it is non-combustible. It does not ignite when it is exposed to flames nor act as an accelerant. In the event of a fire, your home will be better protected if it has Hardie plank siding.
- Colour Flexibility: James Hardie’s ColourPlus technology is a finish application that helps eliminate debris and optimize adhesion. They cure it between coats in order to ensure that the finish stays bonded. It won’t peel, fade, chip, or crack. With HardiePlank, you will not only get a beautiful colour, but also one which lasts longer than your typical paint job.
- Low Maintenance: HardiePlank siding is so easy to maintain. It is resistant to bugs and will not rot or burn under any circumstances. It does not fade, crack or warp, meaning you make more minor repairs than you do with wood and vinyl. HardiePlank siding retains its color better and longer than vinyl and wood. It is also easy to clean- you only need to spray your home exterior with a hose once or twice a year and use a bristle nylon brush to wipe away any dust and buildup. In addition, James Hardie provides a 30-year warranty against peeling, chipping, or cracking for its pre-painted planks.
- Unique Curb Appeal: HardiePlank siding makes a home stand out. It doesn’t need to be repainted every few years, unlike wood siding. It catches the eye because it is designed with grains and grooves that produce a beautiful, real-wood look. With so many different design options, Hardie plank can achieve any desired look for your home.
HardiePlank Siding may be more expensive than vinyl siding or a little less than Cedar, but it can save you a lot more money in the long run. Plus, when Hardie Siding is installed with a professional siding contractor like Phoenix Siding, your home will stand out more and increase its value.
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