About Fiber Cement
 
 

Hardiplank®

James Hardie siding provides low maintenance, but unlike vinyl, doesn't sacrifice the beauty and character of wood. James Hardie siding won't rot or crack, and it resists damage from rain, hail and flying debris. It's also available pre-finished with a 15-year paint warranty. Best of all, James Hardie siding resists flame spread, with a limited, transferable warranty for up to 50 years. No wonder it's protecting over 3 million homes in North America alone.

Products & Home Styles

Everyone’s dream home is different. That’s why we offer a wide variety of options for creating any home style. Choose from lap siding, shingle panel siding, individual shingles and siding accessories in a variety of appealing styles and colors. The versatile product range also makes it easy to match an existing style or siding type. So whether you’re just adding on or completely re-siding, James Hardie has an option that's perfect for your home.

Industry Publications Have Spoken

Read what leading industry publications are saying about James Hardie building products

  • American Building Products Awards for ColorPlus™ Collection
    -- HOME Magazine, 2001
  • American Building Products Awards for Hardiplank® Lap Siding
    -- HOME Magazine, 1999
  • No. 1 Quality Exterior Lap Siding Product for the Past Five Years
    -- Builder Magazine, 1998 - 2002
  • Voted One of 20 Most Innovative Products Introduced in the Last Two Decades
    -- Builder Magazine
  • Most Preferred, Most Used Brand Fiber-cement Siding
    -- Professional Builder, 2001
  • Named One of the Top Texas Building Products
    -- Texas Building Trends, 2001
  • No. 1 Way to Add Value to a Home
    -- Golf Course Living, 1998
  • Recommended Siding Product for Built Green™ Colorado,
  • Largest Green Building Initiative in the Country
  • Recognized as an Environmentally Friendly Building Material by Boulder's Green Points Program, Premiere U.S. "green" Building Program
  • Siding of Choice for National Magazine "Idea" Homes, including:
    Midwest Living, HGTV, Coastal Living, HOME, Country Living, Southern
    Living and Sunset.

Find out more about this wonderful material at www.jameshardie.com
 

Looking for siding that captures the look and feel of wood in a natural but more durable material? Consider CertainTeed WeatherBoards™ FiberCement siding. With a number of profiles and textures to choose from, and a less porous surface that holds paint well, you’ll spend more time admiring your home and less time worrying about maintaining it.

 CertainTeed WeatherBoards Siding features the most authentic wood grain in the industry, so you can enjoy the lasting features and handsome appearance of wood without all the upkeep.

 But the real difference between CertainTeed WeatherBoards and similar products is actually in the material. It’s stronger. Built to take on the elements and then some.

 Looks Better

• Deeper, more authentic wood grain
• A complete system of siding, decorative shapes,
soffit and trim
• A variety of textures, profiles and colors to match virtually any design style

OUTPERFORMS THE OTHERS

• Consistent quality and excellent dimensional stability
• Class 1 (A) Fire Rating
• Impervious to wood-boring insects
• Resists damaging effects of salt spray and UV rays
• Will not rot

LASTS LONGER

• Higher interlaminate bond strength means superior freeze/thaw protection
• FiberTect® Sealant/Primer protects against damaging moisture
• Resists everyday bumps and harmful impacts
• 50-year limited transferable warranty (see actual warranty for details and conditions)

Find out more about this wonderful material at www.certainteed.com

 

Nichiha fiber cement products are visually unmatched in texture, beauty and quality and offer design flexibility for commercial and residential properties. The Nichiha patented clip installation system for brick and stone creates a pocket of air between the panels and the substrate. This reduces moisture build up and enhances the integrity of the substrate.

Nichiha fiber cement products resist rot, fungus and termite infestation. Extreme weather conditions will not cause Nichiha products to crack or delaminate. Nichiha fiber cement panels are as easy to cut and handle as other fiber cement siding products. It installs easily and quickly, with no special tools required. Blending beautifully with a broad spectrum of traditional siding products and siding trim accessories, Nichiha fiber cement products offer a wide array of design solutions for every building style.

Developing Fiber Cement Technology for Over 30 Years The Nichiha Corporation has led the fiber cement industry worldwide with many technological advances in materials development and manufacturing processes.

All Nichiha fiber cement products are manufactured in ISO 9001 certified facilities and either meet or exceed all industry specifications and testing standards. Exacting quality control systems and high material standards have lead the way to Nichiha producing the finest fiber cement products that are unrivaled in performance, quality and beauty.

Nichiha fiber cement products can be divided into two separate categories based on installation. Nichiha fiber cement panels, which install with the patented clip system, carry a 50 year warranty and offer the rich textures of brick, stone and sandstone. These products install similarly to other siding products and don’t require special masonry foundations. Now your home can have the rich texture of brick or stone without the cost.

Nichiha also offers, Sierra Premium™, a signature line of siding products in both shake and smooth textures. The Sierra Premium™ line offers 60% more product then standard fiber cement products and installs utilizing standard siding installation practices. Because of the additional thickness of the product, Nichiha Sierra Premium™ products are less likely to break on the jobsite. Nichiha Sierra Premium™ products are backed by a 30 year warranty against cracking or delaminating.

Find out more about this wonderful material at www.nichiha.com


axiTile
MaxiTile is a California Corporation, and a member of the Mexalit group, which has been manufacturing fiber-cement building products for over 50 years.  it has nine factories located in North and South America.

MaxiSiding is manufactured using the finest materials, in strict accordance with U.S. and international building codes, with state of the are technology.  The products consist of cement, sand, cellulose fiber, water and additives, using the autoclave curing process.

The high quality control standards employed throughout the factories have allowed the company to receive official ISO 9001 certification.

Performance

With proper installation and care MaxiSiding resists termites and will not crack, rot or deteriorate.  MaxiSidingis durable and dimensionally stable, providing satisfaction in all climates.  In fact we are so proud of our siding products, that we guarantee them for up to 50 years!

MaxiSiding is non-combustible.  In a fire situation, it will not melt like vinyl nor will it burn or generate toxic fumes like wood or hardboard.

It costs less and requires less maintenance than wood based siding.  Like wood, MaxiSiding must be installed dry in order to avoid undesirable movements. 

Applications

MaxiPlank lap siding can be used for many applications including siding, fascia, fence boards and deck skirting.  Shake Siding is also available, in individual pieces as well as panels.

MaxiPanel is designed for use as vertical siding.  The Fiesta Stucco look is perfect for Tudor-style homes.  The Cedar panel gives great accent effects.  The V-groove panel is the preferred choice for manufactured housing.

MaxiPanel can also be used for soffit, gables, parapets, porches and deck skirting.

MaxiSoffit panels are available vented or non-vented.  Vented soffit avoids the need for separate boxes or strip vents and minimizes the need for cutting.  All soffit panels are available primed or unprimed, except Vented soffit:  Primed only.

Finishing

Both MaxiPlank and MaxiPanel come with smooth or textured surfaces givng the appearanceof wood without the flaws and knots.

Poor job site conditions and weather often lead to delays  in finishing your siding.  That is why we recommend selecting MaxiPrime factory primed planks and panels.  MaxiPrime provides a superior surface, allowing for faster and more uniform field application of the finishing coats.

Paint life depends on the quality and quantity of paint applied.  Two topcoats give the best results.  Unlike wood, paint on fiber cement will last for many years.

Moisture Protection

Like any siding product, MaxiSiding is not an effective moisture resistant barrier by itself.  We recommend using every means to protect your walls from moisture penetration.

 

  
 


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