Though most of the homes have either a wood siding or a vinyl siding, there are many other options available and that includes Hardie board siding. Here is a siding that looks similar to wood but has none of the hassles connected with wood, thus making it an ideal choice. It is not easily damaged by water, doesn’t rot and is not a favorite of insects.
As it is made from cement fiber board it gets heavier than wood and thus a bit difficult to install. But you need not unduly worry about it as Hardie website offers detailed instructions for a safe installation and best results. Though you may paint it with a color of your choice, it does not require as frequent a painting as any other wood siding.
Hardie board siding is available in 26 different colors and a couple of different styles that include HardiePlank® Lap Siding, HardieShingle® Siding, and HardiePanel® Vertical Siding. The lap siding and the vertical siding can easily be painted and are already protected with a sealer and a primer. They are provided with a 50-yearr transferable limited product warranty. HardieShingle® Siding can withstand hail, rain, snow, and wind and comes with a 30-year transferable limited product warranty. It is available in multiple colors and has the appearance of wood grain.
The only drawback, if it may be termed so, with Hardie board siding is that you have to be a bit cautious during its installation. Its installation is rather typical and more cumbersome than most of the other types of sidings. You see, when you cut this type of a siding, a lot of silica dust is generated. It has to be done in a manner to minimize that dust. Of course, the website of the company gives you all the information and tips for doing it safely and successfully.
But, you always have that option of hiring the services of a skilled person. The suggested methods include scoring, snapping and use of shears. Yet, you may use a saw with a Hardie blade provided you have a Hepa filter to minimize dust or do the cutting in an open area. It is important to use only the recommended brands of paint and strictly follow the insulation instructions and continue to have a valid warranty, should the need ever arise.
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It is not easily damaged by water, doesn’t rot and is not a favorite of insects.
ReplyDeleteIt has many advantages.. it does not require as frequent a painting as any other wood siding and not so easily damaged by rain..
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