

Noncombustible and resists damage from extreme heat** More affected by elements less resistant to high winds, temperature extremes and hail* Resists damage from wind, rain, freezing temperatures and hail HARDIEPLANK SIDINGĥx thicker than vinyl siding products, providing authentic shadow lines and wood grain textureĪt 0.05 inches thick, vinyl siding lacks an authentic wood appearance 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. By contrast, Hardie® fiber cement siding is more durable and up to 5x thicker than vinyl siding. It can be damaged by wind debris, hail or any number of other external forces and may crack, buckle and warp with changing temperatures. To start, vinyl can become more brittle with age and exposure to the elements.

While it certainly has plenty of merits in comparison to aluminum, vinyl siding also has a number of limitations. Introduced in the 1960s, vinyl was created as an alternative to aluminum siding. Here, we will be comparing vinyl siding to Hardie® fiber cement siding.

When building or remodeling a home, one of the many important decisions to be made is which exterior siding to use.
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