Hardie® Plank Siding vs Wood Based Siding
Compare Hardie® Plank Siding against Wood Based House Siding
Choosing house siding from James Hardie® makes sense. It provides low maintenance, while resisting shrinking and swelling, so it holds paint much longer than wood composite siding or engineered wood. No wonder it’s protecting over 5.5 million homes in North America alone.
James Hardie® Siding
Wood Based Siding
Weather Resistance
Resists rotting, warping, cracking, hail, and high winds up to 150 mph
Rot caused by severe moisture exposure is a common problem in composite siding.
Paint Durability
Resists shrinking and swelling so it holds paint longer than wood.
Shrinks and swells when exposed to moisture which causes paint to crack and flake.
Pest Resistance
Resistant to termites and other pests known to cause damage.
Wood Siding is subject to decay and pests.
Blue Ridge Exteriors provides services in the following areas: Richmond, Central Virginia, Bon Air, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, and Charlottesville.
