NW Custom Exteriors

WHAT IS HARDIPLANK SIDING

You have a variety of choices when selecting new siding for your home to be installed by Northwest Custom Exteriors.  At times the options can seem confusing. You can choose low-cost T-1-11, costly wood siding or you can choose Hardi Siding, which falls someplace in between the two on the price range.

HardiPlank is made by JamesHardie, a company that has been in service for over 100 years.  HardiPlank is part of the fiber-cement siding class, and JamesHardie is the world leader in fiber-cement siding. HardiPlank siding can be used anyplace customary siding would be used on a home.

The manufacture of HardiPlank consists of cellulose fibers and cement-like materials making it both strong and durable. In addition, it is green and sustainable. It does not make use of endangered resources in its construction, and because of its resilience you can expect HardiPlank siding to outlast either vinyl or wood siding when installed in the Portland, Oregon area.

These qualities make it ideal for homes in the Northwest.  In fact, JamesHardie makes the siding specific to certain zones of the country to insure that consumers are matched with the siding they need for the area in which they live.

HardiPlank siding carries a 30 year warranty.  It is guaranteed not to delaminate, rot, warp or shrink for 30 years. When Northwest Custom Exteriors installs HardiPlank siding, it is unnecessary to repaint every few years since the siding is shown to hold on to paint 3-4 times longer than wood. The warranty is dependent upon the product being installed according to manufacturer specifications; Northwest Custom Exteriors will install it for you.

Re-siding a home with HardiPlank actually increases its value. A 2008 article in Remodeling Magazine demonstrated that it was actually the #1 value in return on investment. It is also possible that you could lower your insurance premiums by choosing HardiPlank.  Homeowner insurance premiums are an average of 14% less for homes with HardiPlank siding when measured against those with vinyl siding.

When HardiPlank is measured against both vinyl and wood siding alternatives, you find that the advantages persist. This siding is non-combustible, meaning, a house with HardiPlank siding is far more fire resistant than another using wood or vinyl siding. Unlike wood, is also impervious to termites and is five times thicker than traditional vinyl sidings.

Naturally, one of the most important considerations a customer has when selecting siding options is the effects of climate and weather; it is unparalleled in this category.  It can be installed to survive Oregon coastal rain and wind at up to 150 mph.  HardiPlank is resistant to the Cascade Mountains wind, hail, rain, snow and Eastern Oregon’s sun.

HardiPlank is available in several attractive wood-grain textures and in numerous colors.  Additionally, you can buy primed siding and paint it by hand or have Northwest Custom Exteriors paint it for you. 

So, as you weigh the choices before you for re-siding your home in Oregon, it is obvious that though higher-priced than other siding, HardiPlank’s attributes greatly overshadow the price. It is as attractive as wood siding without the worries. You will be satisfied and able to rest easy if you choose HardiPlank for your siding projects and use Northwest Custom Exteriors to install them.

For more data on HardiSiding siding, contact us at NWSIDING.com