PART 1 - HARDIEPLANK: KEEPING YOUR HOME’S FLANK PROTECTED

Your home is supposed to provide you protection from outside elements, so it needs all the help it can get to make it able to stand up to whatever Mother Nature is going to throw at it. While that may seem obvious to many homeowners, many of them still end up taking the wrong approach towards improving their home’s weather resistance and put too much attention on the roof. You have to understand that weather attacks from all directions, including the sides of your house.

To keep your home’s flanks protected, you need your home’s siding to be able to withstand not just rain and snow, but also other factors such as wind, constant wear and tear caused by changing weather, and even its resistance against harsh sunlight. You can’t just buy any kind of siding panel, tack it on the sides of your house and call it a day; you’d need something that will guarantee excellent weather protection, such as HardiePlank lap siding.

Lap siding in its own is a very effective design that it has been used for hundreds of years. The overlapping panels ensure that water flowing down one panel safely glides down the surface of next one below it, not through the gaps between them. Because water isn’t stuck, lap siding isn’t as likely to suffer from mold formation.

PART 1 - HARDIEPLANK: KEEPING YOUR HOME’S FLANK PROTECTED

HardiePlank panels are made of fiber cement, which is basically cement and sand reinforced with cellulosic fibers for extra structural strength. HardiePlank is less likely to break or crack like concrete, and is virtually immune to moisture and termite damage. To top it all off, HardiePlank fiber cement is termite resistant.

By combining good design with a high performance material, HardiePlank siding has very few, if any, vulnerabilities. This means you don’t have to check it as often as other siding options for signs of damage. Low maintenance requirements means low long-term costs, making HardiePlank lap siding not just long lasting, but also cost effective compared to other alternatives.

PART 2 - HARDIESHINGLE: CLASSIC LOOKS WITHOUT THE ROT

When it comes to siding styles, few can match the classic charm of a cedar shingle roof. However, keeping a home with siding of this type in perfect condition requires a great deal of maintenance, thanks to cedar’s vulnerability towards fire, water, and termites. That alone may be enough to make homeowners switch to another type of siding, but what if there’s a way to achieve the same classic look without the hassle associated with it? Enter HardieShingle Siding.

HardieShingle Siding is made of the same material that gave HardiePlank siding extremely durable – fiber cement. This mix of sand, cement, and cellulosic fibers has excellent structural support and offers unparalleled fire, water, and pest resistance.

You might be wondering how a cement-based material can match the aesthetic appeal of cedar shingles. HardieShingle siding undergoes dyeing and contouring to help achieve the natural look of wood siding. You can further customize the look of your home by painting over HardieShingle siding, but the initial wood finish is considered by many homeowners to be good enough for their homes.

PART 2 - HARDIESHINGLE: CLASSIC LOOKS WITHOUT THE ROT

Fiber cement shingles offer more than durability. It also offers cost-efficiency. While the initial cost may seem pricier than usual, keep in mind that you’ll have shingles that require way less maintenance and are expected to last longer than wooden shingles. This means you’ll save plenty of cash that would otherwise be spent on repairs and replacements in the end.

Aside from sparing you the hassle (and cost) of siding maintenance, HardieShingle also offers improved energy efficiency. Because fiber cement provides excellent protection against extreme temperature, your HVAC units will have an easier time regulating indoor air, which indirectly results in lower electric bills.

HardieShingle siding isn’t just good for your home; it’s also good for the environment. HardieShingle is recyclable and creates very little environmental impact. While it is not biodegradable like wood, it doesn’t release harmful toxins into the environment. Furthermore, it takes much fewer trees to cover your home with HardieShingle siding than with cedar shingles.

PART 3 - STANDING TALL WITH HARDIEPANEL VERTICAL SIDING

Do you prefer something other than the classic charm of lap and shingle siding? If that’s the case, then HardiePanel Vertical siding might be right up your alley. Made with the same high-performance material as other James Hardie siding, Hardie panel features smooth vertical lines. Some might think switching from a horizontal siding panel to a vertical one isn’t that big of a deal, but it does have some a few key benefits.

Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of vertical siding is its ability to channel water down more efficiently than other siding styles. This is invaluable during rainy season, where constant moisture in the siding can encourage fungus or mold to grow. In case something does grow on the siding, it will be easier to wash down. Another advantage of having vertical seams is the minimal amount of horizontal surfaces where dust can accumulate.

On the more aesthetic side of things, the lines of HardiePanel Vertical siding also gives the illusion of added height. For houses that have very low roof clearance, this can make their homes look taller than they appear. It is also perfect for homes that intend to bring more focus to the roof of the house.

PART 3 - STANDING TALL WITH HARDIEPANEL VERTICAL SIDING

In some cases, vertical siding also tends to last longer than horizontal siding. For example, some vinyl siding tends to “sag” at the middle after some time. This not only looks bad, but also opens up seams between panels above or below it and compromises your home’s weather protection. This rarely happens with vertical siding, even more so if it’s HardiePanel Vertical siding.

Like other James Hardie siding, HardiePanel vertical siding offers improved energy efficiency, as well as unparalleled resistance to wear and tear, moisture damage, fire, and pests. Because of this, you not only protect your house from bad weather, but also save thousands of dollars a year in repair and maintenance.

Have you figured out which type of James Hardie siding would be perfect for your home?

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