Specialty Siding: James HardiePlank® Lap Siding

James HardiePlank® Lap Siding

HardiePlank® lap siding is the most popular brand of siding in America and can be found on over 4 million homes. With its strength, beauty and durability, HardiePlank® siding enhances and protects homes in all kinds of climates—and now, with the HardieZone™ System, James Hardie provides siding with specific performance attributes relative to the climate where the product is being used. James Hardie now gives you the optimum siding for your home and climate, regardless of location.

All HardiePlank® lap siding comes in a variety of looks and textures, all of which are engineered for climate. We are so sure about how well the HardieZone system will perform, HardiePlank® lap siding comes with a 30-year nonprorated, transferable, limited warranty—our strongest warranty ever.

New HardieShingle® Siding

The timeless style of a shingle-sided home is unmistakable. Whether as the primary siding on all four sides or as a complementary siding in accent areas, shingle siding adds unmistakable charm and character to any home. But with cedar shingles, this design appeal has traditionally come at the expense of continual, costly maintenance.

Until now. Introducing New HardieShingle® siding from James Hardie. Reengineered for enhanced curb appeal, HardieShingle siding is now available in new sizes and texture providing the same warmth and beauty of cedar shingles without the maintenance issues.

Like all James Hardie® siding products, New HardieShingle siding is Engineered for Climate™ to better withstand your home's particular weather related challenges, and backed by our strongest warranty ever; a 30-year nonprorated, transferable, limited warranty.

New HardieShingle® Siding Advancements:

Redesigned for Enhanced Curb Appeal
New Sizes and Texture
Now Available Pre-Primed
Individual Shingles Now Available with ColorPlus® Technology

HardiePanel® Vertical Siding

HardiePanel® vertical siding provides value and long-lasting performance. As with all of our exterior products, HardiePanel® is engineered for climate and will stand up against your climate's harshest conditions. When combined with HardieTrim® boards, HardiePanel vertical siding gives you a traditional board-and-batten look. HardiePanel vertical siding comes with our strongest warranty ever. It is protected by a 30-year nonprorated, transferable, limited warranty.

HardieTrim® Boards

Our fiber cement trim and fascia add the finishing touches to a beautiful, lasting James Hardie homes, and are all engineered for climate, so you get the right siding for your home no matter how harsh the weather is where you live. HardieTrim® boards provide unmatched durability and allow you to create a variety of design possibilities for trim, gables, corners, fascia, windows, doors, column wraps, rakes, friezes, decorative trim and other non-structural architectural elements. HardieTrim boards come with a 15-year transferable, limited warranty.

HardieSoffit® Panels

James Hardie Soffit panels are available in a vented and non-vented in a range of pre-cut sizes. As with all James Hardie siding products, they are engineered for climate, so you can have peace of mind that your siding products will stand up to the harshest elements no matter where you live. HardieSoffit panels are noncombustible and come with a 30-year non prorated, transferable, limited warranty.

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ARTISAN® EXTERIOR DESIGN SIDING

Introducing Artisan® Exterior Design. This new architectural grade line from James Hardie features Artisan® Lap and Artisan™ Accent Trim products. Backed by 15 years of research and development, Artisan Lap delivers. Exactly. Our patented technology provides a product with superior structural integrity and gives discriminating home owners the opportunity to express themselves through the highest standards in design.
 
Artisan Accent Trim and Artisan Lap Corner Detail Options serve as the perfect complements by delivering superb finish to every luxury home.
 

Why James Hardie?

Protection

Fire Prevention
No building material can guarantee a fireproof home, but there are some preventative measures that a homeowner can take to better prepare for fires, like installing a non-combustible home exterior.

Hurricane Resistance
The property damage from hurricanes can be staggering. Due to its impact resistance against hail and windblown debris, fiber-cement siding has been specified by hurricane-zone building codes for building homes in hurricane-, tornado-, and wildfire-prone areas.

Durability

Moisture & Rot
Rot doesn't have to ruin your home. No one has control over the weather. So it's best to chose siding that resists severe climates and damage from precipitation, like James Hardie fiber-cement siding.

Painting Perils
The end of scraping and repainting is here. Since James Hardie Siding is made of fiber cement, it does not undergo the same degree of expansion and contraction that hinders wood-based and vinyl sidings.

Green Practices

We support the entire building industry's efforts in creating more sustainable homes, neighborhoods and materials. Together, we hope to provide a better built environment that will endure years to come

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Lifetime Value
Value of James Hardie® Siding Products with ColorPlus® Technology
Before you decide what type of siding material is right for your home, take a look at the value you'll get with James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology:

A longer paint cycle that can help save you up to $5,000 (on average) over 15 years*

The #1 return on investment and superior siding value for remodeling projects, (Remodeling Magazine's annual "Cost vs. Value Report," 2008)

Lower homeowner insurance premiums (14% lower on average) compared to vinyl siding**
No need to hire - and pay for - an additional on-site painting contractor

Up to a 30-year limited transferrable product warranty, as well as a 15-year finish warranty covering both paint and labor***

No waiting for optimal weather conditions to finish and start enjoying your James Hardie-sided home

*Actual cost savings may vary. Based on average repainting cost of a 3,000 sq. ft. home.

**Actual cost savings may vary. Based on average insurance costs of $1,900 a year.

*** Please see warranty.

Testimonials

See what builders and architects are saying about James Hardie products.

"James Hardie adds a real unique look"
"Most of the homes here are stucco," said Mike Mercer, Director of Construction for US Homes in Sacramento. "James Hardie adds a real unique look and the durability and low maintenance James Hardie provides makes it great product." --[ Mike Mercer, US Homes ]


"The demand for James Hardie siding exceeds stucco"
"Some people only know siding as needing paint often," said Merry Sedlak, Vice-President of marketing for Pulte Homes in Sacramento. "When they find out that James Hardie siding holds paint well, the demand for James Hardie siding exceeds stucco." --[ Brandon Hill, Pulte ]


"We use James Hardie for many reasons"
"We use James Hardie for many reasons - quality, durability, brand awareness, cost effectiveness and architectural design," said Gregg McGaha of Morrison Homes in Sacramento. --[ Gregg McGaha, Morrison Homes ]


"James Hardie has helped make our communities better"
"We have put a lot of effort in creating unique neighborhoods, using siding for traditional looks to give off a hometown feel," said Brian Doyle of William Lyon Homes in Orange County. "James Hardie has helped make our communities better than we envisioned." --[ Brian Doyle, William Lyon Homes ]


"James Hardie gives us a superior product"
"We like the look of wood, but James Hardie gives us a superior product — until you touch it, you'll never know it isn't wood," said Eric Eckberg, President of Engle Homes in Denver. "We use James Hardie on all of our developments, and we use several architectural styles and colors to give our homes a diverse look."
"We select products that are environmentally friendly and durable, that's why James Hardie fits perfectly," continued Eric Eckberg of Engle Homes. --[ Eric Eckberg, Engle Homes ]


"It's important we use James Hardie on our homes"
"Before James Hardie, we used hardboard (engineered wood or pressed wood) and had durability and warranty issues," said Mike Wollner, Construction Manager for Standard Pacific in Denver. "With the wide range of products that James Hardie offers we are able to achieve the different looks we want - shake, siding, trim, soffit, and get the longevity we require."

"It's important we use James Hardie on our homes because it will hold up against our climate changes," continued Mike Wollner of Standard Pacific. "With James Hardie we have minimal call backs- customers love it because it makes it easier to take care of their home and looks great. The usual problems aren't there." --[ Mike Wollner, Standard Pacific ]


"It's important we use James Hardie on our homes"
"Denver has issues with moisture and water intrusion, James Hardie gives us the comfort that we won't have to worry about those things," said Chip Pennington, Customer Care Manager for Shea Homes, Denver.
"The impression the houses will have for years to down the line has the backup of James Hardie and their 50-year warranty," added Pennington. "James Hardie paints well, looks immaculate and makes the whole neighborhood look as good now as it will in years to come."
"Customers are out shopping homes, they see that the top builders are using James Hardie and since Standard Pacific wants to offer a top quality home, we're happy to say that we offer it too." --[ Chip Pennington, Shea Homes ]


"You Can Build a Much Better Home Using James Hardie Siding"
"Dallas is such a masonry-dominated area; I think you can build a much better home using James Hardie siding. When you use brick on your exterior, there is still rotting and molding, you just don’t ever see it because it occurs behind the brick exterior. James Hardie siding doesn’t have any of those problems- it is as durable as it gets."
The Frisco, Texas Zero-Energy home is a demonstration for the U.S. Department of Energy’s "Building America" program. The Frisco home was designed by architect Peter Pfeiffer, who specializes in "sustainable" or "green" building practices, and is considered one of the leading experts on passive cooling strategies and radiant barriers. James Hardie siding was specified for this home.
"By building this home (Zero-Energy Home) in a Dallas suburb, we are showing that you can live in the most metropolitan of areas and live well while conserving energy." --[ Peter Pfeiffer, Barley + Pfeiffer Architects ]


Peter Pfeiffer, Founding Principal of the Austin based architectural firm of Barley + Pfeiffer Architects, has specialized in "Sustainable" building practices since1987. The firm is a national leader in the field of energy conserving "Green" design. Its projects and Mr. Pfeiffer's many papers on the subject of "Green" building have been published both in the United States and abroad. Fine Homebuilding magazine recognized the firm for having designed one of the most noteworthy homes in America in 1993, as well as "the Greenest home in America" in 2003.
The national Energy Efficient Building Association awarded Mr. Pfeiffer the Conference Chair's Award in 1994 for his career accomplishments in pioneering environmentally sensitive architecture. The National Association of Home Builders honored him with the "National Green Advocate of the Year" award in 2003 for his life long achievements in "mainstreaming" green building. In 2004, Peter was appointed by the Governor to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. He has spent the past twenty-eight years developing and advocating pragmatic "Green" building principles and methods - with the singular goal of "Mainstreaming Green." This year, Peter was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
"The Zero Energy Home is the Future for the American Home"
"The concept is simple," he said. "By using clean, renewable energy sources that reduce pollution and help sustain a healthy environment, the zero energy home is the future for the American home." --[ Jim Sargent, AndersonSargent Custom Builder LP ]


Jim Sargent, GMB, CMB of AndersonSargent Custom Builder LP., Dallas, TX is the first builder in the nation to receive the Master Builder designation for building energy efficient homes from the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA).
"The James Hardie Guarantee is Very Reassuring."
"Traditionally, we'd use cedar, but it is expensive, tricky to paint and doesn't hold the paint very well," says Knight. "We use James Hardie because it gives us the cedar look without all the complications. In addition, the James Hardie guarantee is very reassuring." --[ Robert Knight, Yankee Barn ]


"Using James Hardie Siding Fits with our Ecological Morals"
"Using James Hardie siding on the home fits with our ecological morals," said Ian Harrison. "It's not a throwaway product and you do not have to use any additional resources for maintenance and upkeep."
"From six feet away, the siding looks just like cedar clapboard, which fits right in with many of the designs we use," said Harrison. --[ Ian Harrison, New Energy Works ]


"There Was No Doubt That We Would Use HardieShingle"
"I see this house as a fresh, innovative take on a classic cottage," described Kevin Kalman, owner of Kalman Construction. "Once we decided that the cottage should be shingle style, there was no doubt that we would use HardieShingle from James Hardie."
"I use James Hardie siding all the time due to the way it holds up against coastal conditions," continued Kalman. "People love a shingle style house, but the maintenance with wood can be pretty significant over the years." --[ Kevin Kalman, Kalman Construction ]


"James Hardie Siding is a Sustainable and Marvelous Substitute for Wood"
"This (James Hardie siding) is a sustainable and marvelous substitute for wood. It's precolored and the finish truly looks like high grade wood siding. I've used this product line for years, and have been delighted with the results. It's the only product I will consider substituting for wood, and in many climates it's significantly preferable because of its stability." --[ Sarah Susanka, AIA ]

Sarah Susanka is a cultural visionary leading a movement that is redefining the American home. Today, her "build better, not bigger" approach to residential architecture has been embraced by homeowners, architects and builders across the country and her Not So Big philosophy has sparked a national dialogue. Her first, The Not So Big House (Taunton Press, 1998), spent two years among the top five best sellers on Amazon.com's Home and Garden list. Creating The Not So Big House was released nationwide by the Taunton Press in October 2000 and was ranked among the top 15 books in the New York Times "Advice & How To" best-seller list.

Recognition

James Hardie is recognized by media and industry leaders alike for its role in
creating better places to live.

Fiber Cement Siding Replacement Is the Top Remodeling Project for Return on Investment
-- Cost vs. Value Report 2010

Fiber cement siding will record the greatest gains through 2012 as consumers and builders increasingly become aware of the material's performance advantages. 

-- July 2008 Freedonia Siding industry study
Money Magazine Singles Out HardiePlank® Siding As A Great Value
-- MONEY Magazine 2005

Smart Money's Guide to Home Renovation — Siding Solution (PDF)
-- Smart Money 2005

No. 1 Quality Exterior Lap Siding Product for the Past Nine Years
-- Builder Magazine, 1998 - 2007

Voted One of 20 Most Innovative Products Introduced in the Last Two Decades
-- Builder Magazine

David Weekley Homes recognizes James Hardie for the fifth year in a row with highest possible ratings in Quality and Service
-- David Weekley Homes 2009

Most Preferred, Most Used Brand Fiber-cement Siding
-- Professional Builder, 2001

American Building Products Awards for ColorPlus® Collection
-- HOME Magazine, 2001

American Building Products Awards for HardiePlank® Lap Siding
-- HOME Magazine, 1999

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

Exterior of choice for Green/Sustainable projects — including the highest rated LEED building in the country
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.