Siding stands up to the elements 24/7, so when it’s time to replace it, the sturdier it’s built, the more you can rely on it—even in the midst of a storm. Kansas City weather can be particularly hard on your home siding. With hot, muggy summers; cold, wet winters; and the high winds, moisture, and severe weather we experience during the spring, your siding needs to be tough enough to withstand the elements over its lifespan.
Let’s dive into the multiple benefits of durable Hardie siding and trim products.
Hardie Siding and Trim’s Industry-Leading Strength
1. Fire Resistance
Non-combustible Hardie siding will not ignite when it is exposed to a direct flame. It won’t contribute to fueling a fire (like wood and engineered wood siding do). And it has a Class A fire rating, which is the best fire rating siding can earn. Hardie’s reliable fire resistance means your investment actually helps keep you safe in the unlikely event of a house fire, giving the fire department more time to get to your home, and you more time to get out of the house to a place of safety. Many insurance companies give discounts to homeowners with Hardie siding on their exterior due to the added safety of its fire resistance.
2. Moisture Resistance
Hardie siding resists moisture, so it won’t crack, split, rot, swell, or warp like other siding materials do when water invades them. This saves you a lot of time, money, and hassles as a homeowner, and helps you rest at ease that your house is well protected from its biggest enemy—water intrusion.
3. Impact Resistance
James Hardie siding withstands rain, snow, high humidity, high winds, and more. Made of cement, sand, and cellulose, this sturdy siding is engineered to stand up to impact from windblown debris like tree limbs and even hail. Hardie products won’t crack or dent—like vinyl siding does in a storm—when debris is blown into it. And it performs well even in extreme heat and cold.
Harsh weather tests the resilience of home siding. Your choice of siding (along with expert installation like we provide!) can shield your house from the elements—regardless of how severe the weather is.
4. Pest Resistance
Due to its makeup, Hardie siding is not appealing to pests. Termites, carpenter ants, and other pests can invade some siding materials and cause extensive damage to your home before you even realize they are present. Additionally, woodpeckers may nest and peck at some siding materials (like wood), creating vulnerable areas where water can seep in and wreak havoc.
Hardie siding stands up against pests, woodpeckers, and more, giving you assurance your exterior is well sealed and its protection is not compromised. Termites alone create approximately $5 billion of damage to U.S. homes annually. When you choose Hardie siding, you don’t have to be concerned about that expense.
5. Engineered for Climate®
Vinyl siding gets brittle as winter temperatures roll in, and it may be more susceptible to impact when temperatures plummet. In contrast, Hardie siding stands up to the cold without becoming brittle or compromising your home’s protection.
Designed with your specific climate in mind, Hardie siding and trim is ready to safeguard your Kansas City area property from wet, freezing conditions. The HardieZone System’s HZ5® products are engineered to resist damage from water in areas like ours with extreme seasonal temperature variations and year-round precipitation. It resists damage from ice, snow, and more—and retains its shape even under intense snow drifts.
Safeguard Your Home with Durable Hardie Siding and Trim
When your current siding is compromised and allows water to penetrate—rot, mold, and deterioration of your home results. Fortify your house with resilient Hardie siding, and you won’t have to be concerned when severe weather, storms, high winds, or intense heat or cold comes.
The winning combination of robust Hardie siding and a precision installation by our skilled team means you will enjoy decades of protection for your biggest investment. At Smart Exteriors, as a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, we are able to precisely install your siding. James Hardie doesn’t give that title to just any contractor; they require us to have insurance, licensing, training, continued training, and more. You can know when we install your siding that we have been vetted by the manufacturer itself, so you can have confidence in your investment. Take a moment to get a free quote.
