Why James Hardie Siding?
Let’s face it, most Canadian cities have pretty extreme weather, from hot and humid in the summer to way below freezing in the winter. Bad weather can strike at any time. So James Hardie tests their products in these extreme weather conditions. These products are tested to withstand worst-case scenarios: hurricanes, UV rays, snowstorms, etc. But it’s not only extremes that break down siding—the change of seasons does a number on materials such as vinyl (which may crack in the cold) and wood products (which expand and contract with changes in moisture and humidity). James Hardie products are Engineered for Climate®.
Here is a list of benefits:
Moisture-resistant
Water may cause significant damage to home exteriors, mainly wood and vinyl siding. It can lead to mould development and eventual decay, and your siding may flex, expand, swell, or fracture. James Hardie siding, which comprises cement, sand, and cellulose fibre, is resistant to moisture and the harm it may bring.
Fire-resistant
Your home insurance company may discount you because you are using James Hardie siding. Hardie siding, unlike wood and plastic, is fireproof. It does not ignite or function as an accelerant when exposed to flames.
Insect and other pest resistance
Insects, birds, and other unwanted guests will be unable to make themselves at home if your home’s exterior is coated with Hardie siding. They won’t be able to get through it by pecking, chewing, or digging.
Appearance of wood
While wood is appealing, it is susceptible to harm from moisture, fire, insects, and the elements. With James Hardie siding, you can give the exterior of your home the look of wood without the trouble of actual wood.
Long-lasting colour
ColorPlus technology from James Hardie requires repeated applications of their unique finish to the siding. It will not deteriorate, peel, chip, or crack. They cure it between applications to keep the finish adhered.
Simple to clean
Cleaning the outside of your house may appear to be a challenging undertaking. It’s doable, thanks to James Hardie siding. Power-wash it every few years, and you’re set!
Hardie siding characteristics
You’ll need to pick the colour of your siding and the texture. HardiePlank Lap siding is available in four different styles: Cedarmill, which simulates the texture of wood, Smooth, which does not have the look of wood grain, and others. You may have it with or without a rounded beaded edge around the bottom of each plank, giving it a lovely, completed look.
James Harding siding is made for Canada’s sometimes harsh climate.
All-season siding
James Hardie siding is built to withstand whatever Mother Nature throws at your house—blizzards in the winter, heat and dry spells in the summer. Hardie has spent time researching the long-term impacts of climate on siding in various parts of the country and developed the Hardie Zone system to ensure that you obtain the proper siding for your house, no matter where you live. Canada is in Hardie Zone 5: our temps vary greatly, and we have rain and snow, so the freezing and thawing climate cycle, yet Hardie siding can handle it all.
