Replace old and rotted T-111 wood board with contemporary fiber cement siding.
| James Hardie® Fiber Cement | Insulated Vinyl | Wood Shake | Stucco | |
| Color Selection | 20 Colors with Color Plus Technology |
21 Colors Including 7 Premium Hues |
Can paint anything | Neutral Colors |
| Climate Rating | HardieZone™ System – Climate Engineered |
Rated for High Winds |
Good | Not good for moist or seasonal areas |
| Energy Efficiency | HardieWrap™ offers superior air resistance |
Highest – Has R-value of 5.0 or greater |
Moderate | Moderate |
| Longevity | A Lifetime of Value and High Durability |
High among other vinyl siding for color retention |
Lifetime of Maintenance |
Depends on Conditions |
| Fire Prevention | Non-combustible | Caution should be used |
Combustible | Non-combu- stible |
| Maintenance | Requires minimal maintenance – retains shape and integrity | None- eliminates scraping and painting forever. |
High – Termites and Painting |
High – Cracks in Stucco |
| Return On Investment | The #1 return on investment according to Remodeling Magazine |
Increases value and Saves on Energy Bills |
Relative to Area | Low when your home cracks or chips |
| Ideal Home | Homes looking to preserve authentic look. Going “green” homes too |
Modern Homes looking for Energy Star Products |
Log homes and cabins |
Homes in Arizona |
| Styles | Wood Grain, Vertical Siding, Shingle |
Shakes, and Scallops available from Alside |
Traditional Look | Few variations |
| Installation Costs | Average | Average | High | High |
| More Information | More Information |
Global Home Improvement is a licensed installer for both vinyl and fiber cement siding and can answer all your technical questions. If you are looking for a beautiful product that will give you the highest value for your home while remaining historically accurate, try HardiePlank® lap siding! If your home is part of a vinyl siding community and you want the most energy efficient siding available, then try Prodigy Foam Backed Siding from Alside! We are the Foam Insulated Vinyl Siding and James James Hardie® Fiber Cement Siding experts! No other contractor around Philadelphia or New Jersey offers you the expertise and experience to compare siding prices and products. We offer free personal consultations to answer all of your questions so that you can have a quality siding estimate you can trust.
