Choosing a siding material can prove to be a challenge, what with having to strike the right balance of good looks, durability, ease of maintenance, and overall cost efficiency. If you’re a practical homeowner, however, you want all of these characteristics in your siding. Thankfully, fiber cement siding has you covered.
What is Fiber Cement Siding?
Made from a mixture of sand, cellulose fibers, and Portland cement, fiber cement is a building material that started to gain popularity in the 1990s, typically coming in traditional lap boards as siding. Because of its composition, fiber cement siding is generally considered as the only siding that combines the level of performance masonry is capable of with the elegant look of wood. Furthermore, fiber cement siding is available in a wide range of colors and finishes, making them compatible with any home style and theme.
Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding
Fiber cement siding products, such as those from James Hardie, won’t be as popular as they are today if they don’t offer irresistible benefits. These include:
Need to work with a budget? In Part 2, we’ll be taking a look at today’s most affordable siding option: vinyl siding. Stay tuned!
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