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James Hardie Siding

James Hardie Fiber Cement siding is the most durable siding option. The larger bevel and profile create a premium distinction, similar to wood, and it’s offered in a full range of styles and colors.

Common Questions

What is James Hardie Fiber Cement?

James Hardie creates a siding panel made of cement, sand, water, and fibrous cellulose, making it highly durable. All material is made in the USA and sourced from within 100 miles of the plant.

What’s the difference between Vinyl and Fiber Cement siding?

Fiber Cement is a top-quality siding that gives the appearance of wood without the vulnerabilities of real wood. Hardie is much more durable and has better fire resistance than Vinyl.

How long does siding installation take?

Most siding projects are installed within 5 days.

James Hardie booth bay blue siding with standing seam metal roofing.
James Hardie rough shake with white trim.
Red James Hardie Lap Woodgrain Siding.
James Hardie lap siding.
Install process of the Capital Improvements employees installing James Hardie siding.
James Hardie Board & Batten.

Hardie styles

Plank Lap

Traditional and timeless. Sleek and strong. Hardie® Plank lap siding is not just the best-selling product—it’s the most popular brand of siding in North America, protecting and beautifying more homes from coast to coast.

James Hardie cedarmill lap siding.
James Hardie lap siding.
James Hardie cedarmill lap siding.

Shake

Shake shingle siding (also referred to as shingle siding) can add instant character with unique staggering to any style home, anywhere.

James Hardie perfection shake.

Architectural

You can create your dream design using the contemporary textures and architectural lines of these unique panels and trims.

James Hardie artisan smooth siding.
James Hardie artisan siding.

Board & Batten

Board & Batten siding has become popular in recent years due to its clean lines and ability to make a home stand out from the rest.

James Hardie Board & Batten Smooth.
James Hardie Board & Batten Cedar Mill panel.

Hardie colors

Cobble Stone
Navajo Beige
Monterey Taupe
Khaki Brown
Timber Bark
Pearl Gray
Light Mist
Gray Slate
Night Gray
Boothbay Blue
Evening Blue
Aged Pewter
Iron Gray
Deep Ocean
Mountain Sage
Countrylane Red
Midnight Black
Woodstock Brown
Rich Espresso
Heathered Moss
Statement™ Colors
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