Hardiplank siding is different than many of the other types of siding that are on the market today. It is also called fiber cement siding. It is a beautiful, eco-friendly, quality siding that most homeowners love.
What makes it so different you ask?
It is not your typical plastic or wood that you normally see on homes today. It is made from a combination of wood fibers and cement. Hardiplank is built to stand the test of time. It is considered to be one of the best green sidings on the market. This siding is bug resistant and fire resistant, as well, which adds to the appeal.
The fibers that are found in the Hardiplank are cellulose fibers that come from wood. However, it is not just made of wood fibers. It is also made from cement. This combination makes this siding one that will not rot and will not chip away like other kinds of siding.
How can siding be green you ask?
The loggers that harvest the trees that go into the Hardiplank siding do not cut down any trees that are currently on the endangered species list. By not just making the siding from wood, many trees are saved. The sand and cement that make up the rest of the Hardiplank siding can be found all over the world.
This siding was designed to last a minimum of 50 years. Most sidings do not last 10 years. With proper maintenance and by painting the Hardiplank siding you can add additional years to its lifetime.
Fire & Bug Resistant - Hardiplank Siding
One of the many great benefits to having siding made of cement is that it is fire resistant and bug resistant. The small amount of wood that is in the Hardiplank siding does not make it fire proof, but the large amount of cement in the siding protects the home much better than wood.
There is not enough wood in the Hardiplank siding to attract insects that like wood, such as termites. They won’t bore into the siding like they would with wood, and they won’t eat it either.
Hardiplank siding looks just like wood siding, once it is installed on your home. It appears to have the same thickness as real wood siding. The only way for someone to know that Hardiplank is not real wood is for them to see it installed or to carefully inspect it.
Our customers that have chosen Hardiplank siding love how it looks on their home, and appreciate the value of the investment, keeping their home much safer from bugs, fires, and the Houston weather. We would be more than happy to discuss benefits of Hardiplank siding with you, give us a call today to learn more.
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