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FIBER CEMENT SIDING
Fiber cement siding is a building material used to cover the exterior of a building in both commercial and domestic applications. Fiber cement is a composite material made of sand, cement, and cellulose fibers. This material comes in many different colors and shades and closely resembles the look, texture, and grain of wood siding.
The most popular fiber cement siding on the market is James Hardie®. That is why fiber cement siding is also commonly referred to as “Hardie Siding”, “Hardie Plank”. Another popular brand is Allura®. I will talk about Allura products below.
With fifteen years of experience, we provide professional fiber cement siding installation services.
Beautiful Protection
Although fiber cement siding gives the beautiful appearance of wood siding, it is impenetrable to any kind of climate-related damage or injury.
Weather – No rot!
Due to its concrete fibers, Hardie plank is impervious to any external elements, such as rain, hail, wind, flying debris, and humidity. Not only will cement board siding not chip because of its strength, it does not retain moisture either; therefore it never rots or swells. This makes it one of the best choices for wet climate areas such as the British Columbia West Coast.
Pests – No termites!
This type of siding defends against most insects, such as termites, that can eat away at the wood siding.
Fire Prevention – Non-Combustible!
Because it is made of concrete fibers, Hardie board is fire-resistant, protecting your home from any exterior threat.
Fiber cement siding products are available in:
1. Hardie Plank Siding – horizontal lap siding
Can be any exposure from 3 to 12 inches. We even did 23-inch exposure once. Only 5 to 7 inches are available in Color+, other ones only come primed. Two options are available – one is smooth Hardie plank, the other has a wooden texture called Cedar Mill.
2. Hardie Panels
Can be CedarMill, Smooth, or with Stucco texture.
There are a few ways to install them – they can be installed as board-n-batten:
With James Hardie Reveals or EasyTrim Reveals Systems:
Or even with open-joint with VaproShield Membrane:
3. Hardie Trim
A good alternative material to traditional cedar or fascia (pine) wooden trims. Can be SMOOTH or Rustic Grain textured.
4. Hardie Shingles Panels
Hardie Shingles are an excellent product replacement for cedar shingles/shake for your house. Hardie Shingles is 4 ft x 18’’ panels with a special pattern. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines to achieve a proper shingle look. Available in Staggered or Straight Edge design.
5. Hardie Soffit
James Hardie Colors available in Vancouver, British Columbia
If you choose one of 24 beautiful colors available in British Columbia – you will save at least $0.75/sq ft versus custom colors and receive 15 years warranty of the Color+ Paint Finish Technology from James Hardie! Most of them are in stock and ready to be installed on your house!
Make your house the talk of the block with color. For lasting color, only James Hardie’s exclusive ColorPlus® Technology provides color you can count on.
AZ Siding Vancouver can also supply custom pre-painted Hardie siding. We work with a local coating company. It does take time but helps to realize all of your creative design ideas.
Fiber Cement Siding Installation
When it comes to choosing between local lower mainland siding contractors to install James Hardie products for your valuable home, AZ Siding is a clear choice. AZ Siding Inc. Vancouver was the 1st Preferred James Hardie Contractors Alliance member and 1st who achieved Elite Preferred Contractor status.
We install HardiePlank or Hardie Shingles or any other JH material according to James Hardie Installation Best Practice, which will guarantee the warranty from the manufacturer.