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.
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.