Advantages Over Wood and Vinyl

• Hardie Board has many advantages over wood.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Paul Friel
  
  Hardie board is a non combustible alternative to wood and vinyl sidings. The cement-board siding is more durable and rot-resistant than wood. Increased impact resistance over wood and vinyl and this has made it a top choice for individuals living in hurricane-prone areas.
  
  

Insulation Properties

• Special Hardie board is developed for colder climates.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Casey Serin
  
  The board is designed in two thicknesses, HZ5 and HZ10, to meet the different insulation requirements of the northern and southern United States.
  
  

The Look of Hardie Board

• Hardie board simulates the look of wood.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Adrian Boliston
  
  Hardie board simulates the look of real wood. It is offered in vertical reversed board and batten, horizontal wood-simulated siding and shingle-siding styles.
  
  

Insect Resistance

• Hardie board resists termites and other insects.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Thomas Shahan
  
  Resistance to insects is a major selling point of Hardie board over wood. Termites, carpenter bees and other wood eating insects do not eat cement fiber board.
  
  

Warranty Info

• Hardy board has a 30 year warranty.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of eric wittman
  
  Hardie board comes with a 30-year warranty. This length of warranty is not possible with vinyl and wood siding.