James Hardie Siding vs. Vinyl Siding

Talking to a contractor about an exterior renovation is just the first decision a homeowner has to make when giving your home a facelift. Before picking colors or styles, you have to decide what material to use. Vinyl siding has been popular for years due to its low maintenance, low cost, and wide range of colors, but that doesn’t guarantee it’s a good fit for every home. If, in addition to easy maintenance and a large selection of styles and colors, you also prioritize fire resistance, pest resistance, improved insulation, and other such practical qualities, then James Hardie siding or shingles may be your best choice.

Good Guys Contracting and James Hardie Beautify and Protect Your Home

Made of fiber cement instead of wood or vinyl, James Hardie shingles and siding are far more durable and long lasting than other exterior materials. It also provides other valuable benefits.
For example, James Hardie shingles and siding is fire resistant and will not ignite when directly exposed to a flame. Sunlight and extreme heat, the latter of which is becoming more common with modern weather, can warp vinyl siding but will not adversely affect James Hardie siding or shingles.

Durability and James Hardie Siding

Speaking of extreme weather and climate shifts, James Hardie siding and shingles easily withstands Long Island’s weather variations. From below freezing temperatures in winter to summer temperatures that can exceed 98 degrees, plus the winds from blizzards and nor’easters, James Hardie exteriors can handle it all.
Unlike vinyl siding, James Hardie materials can even improve the insulation value of a home. While typical vinyl siding is somewhere between 0.040 and .046 inches in thickness, the average thickness of HardiePlank is 5/16”. That means it’s more than a quarter inch thick with other James Hardie products being similarly robust. That means it helps to keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
For more information on the difference between James Hardie shingles/siding and vinyl siding, a free estimate or more information on remodeling your home, contact us today.