Why Choose James Hardie Siding?
There are many reasons James Hardie siding is the top selling siding in the United States. Hardie siding is extremely durable against the extreme variations in weather we see here in the Portland metro area. Hardie was engineered to last, requiring little to no maintenance for up to 20 years!
Hardie offers dozens of styles and colors to choose from, so there is no doubt we can find a style and color that looks amazing on your home! Call us for a free consultation and price quote on James Hardie siding. We’ll evaluate your situation and if Hardie is right for you we’ll help you select the perfect style and color(s) for your home.
Why Choose Fiber Cement Siding?
James Hardie makes “fiber cement” siding which is made from cement fiber strands, not solid cement. The fiber cement gives it durability and strength, no wonder it has the same life expectancy as brick!
Hardie Offers Many Styles & Designs
- Hardie® Shingle – a shingle-style siding for a classic look
- Hardie® Plank – a board-style siding that mimics wood
- Hardie® Plank Smooth Siding – an alternative to the wood-look of Hardie® Plank
- Hardie® Architectural Siding – a high-end sand-textured option
- Hardie® Panel Vertical Siding – an alternative to horizontal-style siding
Why Is James Hardie a Popular Choice?
Hardie products are not just durable, they are also pre-painted so the siding reflects deep, rich, colors that make every home look fantastic. Hardie siding products are available in so many styles you can even mimic the look of real wood! Hardie’s fiber cement siding is lightweight, energy efficient, and is classified as a Class A fire retardant material. Hardie siding is also environmentally friendly compared to petroleum-based vinyl siding.
And, there is another important characteristic of siding that you absolutely must consider: thermal expansion.
Thermal expansion refers to the tendency of mass/matter to change in shape, area and volume in response to changes in temperature. Vinyl siding has one of the worst thermal expansion rates of any siding material on the market today. In fact, if exposed to direct sunlight at extreme temperatures, cheaper vinyl siding will actually warp… or melt.
But worse yet, the expansion and contraction that occurs with vinyl (especially here in Oregon with our hot summers and cold wet winters), is so severe that you cannot screw in vinyl siding for a tight seal. You must “hang” the siding on screws, through an expansion eyelet so that the siding can move.
Hardie® Plank is actually nailed in for a seamless, watertight seal. Hanging vinyl, on the other hand, creates opportunities for water to seep in behind your siding and cause dry rot, mold and mildew. Learn more about the issues with vinyl siding.
Click here for more information on types of siding and why we recommend Hardie® Plank siding.
Why is James Hardie Siding Superior?
- Premium Product, Lower Long-Term Cost
- Longevity, Similar Durability To Brick
- Beauty, Many Options In Style & Architecture
- Protection, Resistant to Fire, Rot, Pests, Moisture
James Hardie’s siding is engineered for durability, resisting fire, moisture, rot, and pests without the need for chemical treatments. This long-term performance reduces the frequency of repairs, replacement, and maintenance, minimizing costs and environmental impact over the product’s lifecycle. And, these qualities also mean Hardie adds value to your home. James Hardie siding is the clear winner!
Call Titan siding contractors today at 503-746-7648 for a free estimate on James Hardie siding replacement and new-construction siding installation.
