And both forms of siding are designed to last for years which means fewer replacements and more money saved.
James hardie vinyl siding.
There are many reasons to choose james hardie fiber cement siding over vinyl the first of which is appearance.
Where vinyl pulls ahead in cost is the installation.
That means even coverage and color that will last for years and years.
Just like real wood lap siding hardieplank is thick.
By contrast james hardie fiber cement siding is more durable and up to 5x thicker than vinyl siding.
It is designed to hold up to punishing ultraviolet light and it won t rot split warp or curl.
Looks great on cape cods and cottage style homes.
The boards won t lift during storms and rain and snow cannot damage or rot the siding.
Hardieshingle siding get the authenticity of cedar shingles with the strength of james hardie.
Nonetheless it s an attractive material that will help to improve the aesthetic of your home.
But while it captures the general essence of wood it isn t quite an exact imitation.
James hardie siding has gained a loyal base of contractors and homeowners who find that the material will stand up to mold rain freezing temperatures and pests.
James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.
Better than the real thing it resists rotting curling warping and splitting.
Additionally vinyl siding is predisposed to warping due to heat.
Hardieplank is significantly thicker than vinyl siding.
Between 0 040 and 046 inches thick.
Both sidings are more affordable than most other materials.
It easily stands up to the elements resisting damage from wind rain freezing temperatures and hail and gives homes years of protection with low maintenance.
James hardie siding is engineered for climate meaning it is designed to last in any region or weather condition.
We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.
It s one of the most sought after non wood or vinyl siding alternatives.
The result is more elegant than vinyl which is plastic particularly on a historic home.
Vinyl is one of the most affordable forms of siding but james hardie is not far behind.
Like james hardie siding lp smartside siding is designed to look like wood.
While thicknesses do vary an average thickness of hardieplank is 5 16 inch or over 1 4 inch thick.
While all james hardie siding and trim products are available primed and ready for field painting when you invest in colorplus technology you re getting a consistent coat of proprietary finish that was baked on in a closely controlled factory environment.
By contrast vinyl siding is far thinner.