Fiber cement costs more than vinyl and weighs a good deal more. In return, James Hardie says, it is non-combustible with a Class A fire rating, water resistant, and of no interest to pests.
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There are two. The boards carry James Hardie's 30-year non-prorated limited warranty. The ColorPlus factory finish carries a 15-year limited warranty that covers paint and labor against peeling, cracking and chipping. Paint applied on site to primed boards is outside that finish warranty.
Fiber cement is a long-horizon choice, with a 30-year substrate warranty. In Akron, 51 percent of homes are owner occupied and 68 percent are detached houses (Census Bureau, 2020 to 2024); on a rental, the owner rather than the tenant makes the call.
The boards are heavy, and the manufacturer's installation instructions cover how they are cut, fastened and flashed. Ask to hear how this job will follow them.
The price benchmark for siding, with no painting afterward and easy panel repairs.
Engineered wood lap siding, such as LP SmartSide, costing less than fiber cement.
Panels with a foam backing, or foam board added under the siding, for more R-value and less noise.
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