When choosing siding for your home, the process can be intimidating. There are many siding products available, from many manufacturers. As you evaluate your options, it is quite common to have questions.
Below are answers to some of the most asked questions about one of our favorite siding products, James Hardie fiber cement. as well as other Hardie siding accessories – straight from the manufacturer.
Q: Where do I purchase HardiePanel siding, HardieShingle siding, HardiePlank siding, or HardieTrim boards?
A: When having your James Hardie products installed, the siding installation contractor you are working with will purchase all materials necessary for the job for you.
Q: What is the cost of HardiePlank lap siding?
A: Based on your individual project, your contractor will provide you with an estimate that includes materials as well as labor.
Q: Compared to vinyl, brick, and other siding products, how does the cost of James Hardie siding compare?
AL Although from market to market prices vary, this is the comparison of installed price of Hardie siding against its competitors:
Q: With HardiePlank lap siding, what types of trim can be used?
A: Trim products that are appropriate for use with HardiePlank lap siding:
Q: Is it possible to use HardiePanel lap siding on a mobile home as skirting material?
A: The answer is yes. Your contractor will install it according to James Hardie’s written installation instructions for joints, paint, framing, and clearances above ground. You will receive a one year limited warranty for HardiePanel used on a mobile home as skirting.
Q: Where do I buy HardieBacker board?
A: The company you hire for your siding job will handle this purchase as well.
Q: What are the uses for HardieWrap weather barrier?
A: This can be used as both an air barrier and a water resistive barrier. HardieWrap weather barrier reduces air and water infiltration from its installation beneath the exterior siding, over the sheathing, and allows possible damaging water to flow from the interior of the building.
Q: Compared to other house wraps, how does HardieWrap weather barrier perform?
A: HardieWrap weather barrier surpassed its competition in tear resistance, air penetration resistance, and water holdout.
Our top recommendation when customers ask about residential siding is James Hardie fiber cement. To find out why, ask the MN siding experts at Window Outfitters for more information on all James Hardie products today!
We are a James Hardie preferred siding installation contractor, serving the entire Minneapolis metro area.
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