ColorPlus Technology from James Hardie Ensures a Long-Lasting Siding Solution!
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James Hardie ColorPlus® Technology

Your home's siding and trim can be as beautiful and maintenance-free as possible with durability that lasts when you use James Hardie® exterior products.

James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology are superior in every way:

• Advanced fiber-cement and baked-on pigment
• Highest quality raw materials
• James Hardie's exclusive manufacturing process and equipment
• Revolutionary paint technology and innovative color process that maintains its good looks for years to come

All James Hardie® products are manufactured at its sole manufacturing plant. James Hardie® is the largest producer of fiber-cement siding in North America. To meet their strict guidelines that every board meets James Hardie's high standards, there are over 41 quality assurance checks to make sure every single board meets their strict guidelines. Every new batch of siding is also rechecked at three outside testing facilities to monitor long-term durability.

Why is the James Hardie® ColorPlus® technology finish so superior? The paint used in the process was made especially for James Hardie® after more than four years in development and over 2,000 formulas tested. The end result is a durable, low-maintenance finish that lasts up to twice as long, has 30% better fade resistance and adheres up to 400% better than any other paint available.

Plus, James Hardie® backs its ColorPlus® technology finish with a 15-year warranty that covers both paint and labor. When you choose James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology you have their assurance you've selected the most durable, low-maintenance, highest-quality siding product possible.

See the most popular color combinations on our blog...

Current James Hardie® Siding Colors for VA, MD and DC Area

(colors on computer monitors vary and shown swatches may not be exact. Contact Colonial Remodeling for actual samples)
To see actual color samples and to get a quote on having your home resided with James Hardie ColorPlus® Siding, please call Colonial Remodeling or request a free estimate for expert Hardie Siding installation in Maryland, Virginia, SW-Pennsylvania, and Washington DC areas.

Hover mouse over image to see approximate James Hardie ColorPlus swatch color
(dependent on your computer monitor).

Arctic White	Sail Cloth	Navajo Beige	Cobble Stone
Light Mist	Woodland Cream	Autumn Tan	Sandstone Beige
Mountain Sage	Boothbay Blue	Country Lane Red	Harris Cream
Woodstock Brown	Timber Bark	Parkside Pine	Evening Blue
Heathered Moss	Monterey Taupe	Khaki Brown	Chestnut Brown

ColorPlus® Technology

Color Integrity
A critical part of James Hardie® ColorPlus® technology − includes color accuracy, color-matching James Hardie siding products, consistency of the paint application, fade resistance and finish longevity.

Color Accuracy
Have you ever taken a gallon of paint back to the store because it didn’t match the rest of your project? How would you feel if one side of your house was a shade darker than the rest? James Hardie’s color variance accuracy standards for our ColorPlus technology finish are three times stricter than what’s acceptable for most “store-bought” paints and more tightly controlled than the automotive industry.

Application Consistency
James Hardie’s proprietary manufacturing process involves applying consistent, multiple coats of paint that was developed especially for our fiber-cement siding. Then, the paint is baked-on in a closely controlled factory environment. Our automated manufacturing process, constant quality monitoring and application of up to 50% more paint − compared to field-applied paint − provides the most consistent paint application at the optimal thickness.

Fade Resistance
Many alternative siding product finishes and paint that’s applied “in the field” can fade quite substantially over time, making the colors dull and difficult to match when repairs or touch-ups are needed later on. Because our exclusive paint is specifically engineered to withstand the sun’s damaging UV (ultraviolet) rays, the James Hardie® ColorPlus® technology finish gives you up to 30% better fade resistance.

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.
  
• For 6 years in a row: The #1 return on investment and superior siding value for remodeling projects, (Remodeling Magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report").
  
• 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.

Sustainable Building Products
James Hardie® fiber-cement siding products − used in some of the nation’s premier green homes and LEED-certified for sustainability − are eco-conscious on many levels, from the raw materials used and the manufacturing process, to transportation and installation of the finished product.

• 10 strategically located manufacturing plants reduce the environmental impact caused by excessive transportation of materials.
  
• Most of the renewable raw materials used to make James Hardie siding products are extracted and processed near each manufacturing plant.
  
• The water used in the manufacturing process is recycled up to four times.
  
• Recycling the process materials minimizes waste.
  
• James Hardie siding products with ColorPlus® technology are delivered pre-painted to the building site. This eliminates outdoor painting, which can release harmful VOCs (volatile organics compounds) into the air.
  
• James Hardie siding products with ColorPlus technology have a 15-year finish warranty which helps lessen further environmental contaminates caused by frequent painting.

For more information about the benefits of advanced color technology from James Hardie

• See more about James Hardie Siding and Trim Products
• Go to Colonial Remodeling Siding and Trim Page for Design Ideas
• ColorPlus® Technology Express Limited Finish Warranty (2/2011)

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