Better than the real thing it resists rotting curling warping and splitting.
James hardie siding problems.
Looks great on cape cods and cottage style homes.
Other allegations posed by the lawsuit include.
Hardie board siding requires more planning a larger labor force and takes longer to install due to its composition.
Fiber cement is a siding material that was introduced to the market in the 1980 s as a replacement for asbestos cement siding products.
The siding problems are severe enough to require customers to replace the product at their own expense james hardie knew or.
Therefore it won t add fuel to a fire.
James hardie isn t the only manufacturer of fiber cement siding but it s certainly the most popular listed below are a few of the most common installation defects that i find.
Get the authenticity of cedar shingles with the strength of james hardie.
It has become common in some parts of the country offering design versatility and a solid feel.
James hardie lap siding is great product but it only performs as well as it s installed.
The other issue with james hardie dust is that it sticks to colorplus paint.
The company failed to use an appropriate primer during the manufacturing process leading to exacerbation of product.
Once the hardie siding is installed there is no health risk for the homeowners from silica.
But if you like the look don t limit yourself.
It weighs about 300 pounds 100 square feet compared to 60 70 pounds for vinyl siding.
Use hardieshingle siding to highlight a gable or accent the top half of your.
James hardie siding is not combustible.
James hardie developed colorplus paint so that it sticks very well to fiber cement.
James hardie siding is a fiber cement product that comes with a 30 or 50 year warranty but any warranty will be void if the product is improperly installed.
Worst problems with hardie siding recap water damage.
I ve heard several complaints about this product from various home buyers mostly anecdotal evidence about.
This can increase labor and the cost of cement installation.
James hardie s spectrum of colors and siding styles fit any aesthetic.
Use our design tool to build a palette and experiment with the possibilities for your home.
When installing fiber cement you have to respect the manufacturers recommended clearances.
High installation and labor costs.