When it comes to lasting home upgrades, fiber cement siding replacement is a top contender. This material is durable, attractive, and built to endure—especially when you choose the number one fiber cement siding brand in America, James Hardie. Homeowners appreciate the durable performance this premium siding brings.
Just how long can you expect your fiber cement siding to withstand the tests of time? Let’s take a closer look that will have you convinced Hardie siding’s longevity is worth the investment.
A Recipe for Long-Lasting Performance You Can Count On
James Hardie has worked hard to provide a lasting siding that homeowners can be confident will stand the tests of time. Here’s what that means in practical terms:Decades of Endurance—Guaranteed
Hardie siding is warrantied to last 30 years when installed by a professional team (like ours!). But that’s only part of the picture. The fact is, fiber cement siding can last much longer. Various independent tests have shown that Hardie siding is capable of lasting 50 to 60 years, and even up to 100 years. The key to this stellar longevity is found in a few factors unique to this superior siding product.Damage-Resistant Makeup
Made of a proprietary mixture of Portland cement, sand, cellulose fibers and water, fiber cement is a sturdy siding that performs beautifully against wear and tear. You can expect it to outdo wood, vinyl, and composite siding against issues like these:- Pests — Since fiber cement is indigestible, insects, rodents, and woodpeckers leave it alone, so it outlasts wood.
- Moisture — Wood is obviously vulnerable to rot, which wears it down much faster than fiber cement. But vinyl is also vulnerable because it tends to crack easily, allowing moisture to sneak underneath. Fiber cement stands up to rain and snow runoff better, making it more durable.
- Weather — Hardie siding has been engineered specifically to handle the different demands of regional weather patterns. For Kansas City, there is Hardie’s HZ5® product line which endures against our area’s wet, cold weather. It isn’t easily dented by hail, and it doesn’t easily fade when exposed to the sun’s UV rays.
